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Columbia, Jefferson City movie theaters reopen amid COVID-19

August 15, 2020 7:43 AM Ben Fein

As Missouri continues to deal with COVID-19 throughout the state, many places are starting to see entertainment venues such as movie theaters open back up in their city.

Health department receives complaint involving commissioner without mask at restaurant

August 14, 2020 10:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department received a complaint about a local elected official seen in photos with others at a Columbia restaurant not wearing a mask.

COVID-19 testing in Boone County decreases as positivity rate increases

August 14, 2020 6:23 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department said fewer Boone County residents were tested in the last week, but more positive cases have been reported.

Boone County Commission defends approach to giving out CARES Act funding

August 14, 2020 4:24 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The three members of the Boone County Commission signed a letter Friday defending the county’s holding of most of the $21 million in CARES Act funding it received in the spring. The county was awarded $21 million in funding in May. It’s up to the county commission to determine how to award

Several broadband providers get federal money for local projects

August 13, 2020 9:57 PM Katie Greathouse

The state awarded several internet providers federal funding to help with broadband projects statewide.

Parents of students with disabilities prepare for changes to fall school year

August 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zola Crowder

For Columbia Public Schools, all students eligible for special education services have the option to come to the building, receive their special education services remotely, or both.

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece on CARES Act funding: ‘We’re in this on our own’

August 13, 2020 2:27 PM Nathalie Jones

The Columbia City Council said Boone County remains one of four counties, out of Missouri’s 114, that has not distributed CARES Act funding to municipalities.

Missouri Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling against man accused in Columbia arson case

August 12, 2020 5:30 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling in a lawsuit filed against a man accused in a Columbia arson case.

University of Missouri begins a COVID-altered move-in week

August 12, 2020 6:02 AM Amber Tabeling

University of Missouri students return to campus for the first move-in day on Wednesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Boil advisory affects areas of south Columbia

August 12, 2020 11:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

Consolidated Water of Boone County is telling its customers in the area of south Columbia to boil water after a main leak.

Police investigate after man shot outside Columbia Mall

August 11, 2020 7:40 PM Sydney Olsen

There is currently a large police presence at the Columbia Mall.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches

August 11, 2020 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.

WATCH: Tolton Catholic president, principal talks students return, health protocols

August 12, 2020 2:27 AM Brittany Wiley

The President and Principal with Tolton Catholic is joining ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the school’s return plans.

Medical issue leads to crash on edge of Columbia

August 11, 2020 12:06 PM Matthew Sanders

One person was taken to a Columbia hospital after a medical problem led to a crash Tuesday.

Boone County Commission approves $1.8 million in CARES Act funding for health department

August 11, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission approved $1.8 million in federal funds Tuesday for the Columbia/Boone County health department to hire more workers for the fight against COVID-19.

Columbia Board of Education pushes start date back to Sept. 8

August 10, 2020 11:26 AM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Public Schools leaders are working to narrow down what the beginning of the coming school year will look like.

Boone Electric reports hundreds of customers without power

August 10, 2020 3:48 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative reported more than 700 customers without power Monday afternoon as storms dumped heavy rain and small hail on Columbia. The utility reported 747 customers without power at about 3:30 p.m. in a dozen outages that struck areas of Columbia and more rural areas east, west and north of the

Two teens charged in Sunday burglary in east Columbia

August 10, 2020 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Two teenagers have been charged after a Sunday night burglary in east Columbia.

Businesses have large part in making sure customers adhere to new COVID-19 order

August 10, 2020 12:00 PM Zola Crowder

Restaurant and bar owners have the right to require customers to follow the new rules under a modified COVID-19 health order that took effect Monday for Columbia and Boone County, a health official said.

WATCH: Southern Boone School District superintendent talks return plans

August 10, 2020 2:42 AM Brittany Wiley

Southern Boone School District’s superintendent says the district plans to have students back in the classroom when the school year starts in September.