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The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees drastic drop in new daily cases

August 9, 2020 4:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported a large drop in new daily cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

Police investigating a shooting in downtown Columbia

August 9, 2020 5:33 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating after a shooting took place in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. According to CPD, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North 6th Street for reports of shots fired at 4:01 Sunday morning after receiving multiple calls for shots heard. Nobody was reported injured but a truck

Virtual town hall meeting to address local policing and redefining safety

August 8, 2020 3:28 PM Amber Tabeling

A Virtual Town Hall meeting is being held on Saturday to address pressing concerns in local policing and redefine safety.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Morgan, Moniteau County report new active cases of COVID-19

August 8, 2020 4:30 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

Driver flees the scene after crashing into building

August 8, 2020 4:17 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating after someone crashed a car into a building in Boone County, Saturday morning. The crash took place around 12:30 a.m. on the 800 block of Demaret Drive in Boone County. The driver of the blue sedan fled the scene after the crash, according to Boone County Fire officials.

Teachers want more information about classes amid COVID-19

August 7, 2020 8:16 PM Amber Tabeling

As the start of the school year is quickly approaching teachers still have many questions about what the year will look like.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Health officials warn of increasing spread of COVID-19 as Cole County logs new record

August 7, 2020 12:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia, Boone County health order adds new restrictions to restaurants and bars

August 7, 2020 11:40 AM Zola Crowder

An updated health order for Columbia and Boone County requires customers at restaurants and bars to remain seated unless going to the bathroom.

Columbia police ask for help finding missing man

August 7, 2020 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Police Department issued a call for help Friday to find a man who went missing last month.

A local football camp practices safety as youth sports return to Mid-Missouri

August 6, 2020 1:34 PM Nathalie Jones

Two former University of Missouri football standouts said safety was a primary concern as they hosted more than 50 players at a youth football camp Thursday.

Columbia Public Schools parents differ on in-person teaching as COVID-19 pandemic continues

August 6, 2020 12:13 PM Zola Crowder

Whether to have students in classes starting later this month has split Columbia Public Schools parents and teachers.

WATCH: Columbia Public Schools considers hybrid learning, delayed start

August 6, 2020 2:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS is considering a hybrid model for classes for the 2020-21 school year.

Hundreds apply for contact tracing jobs in Boone County

August 5, 2020 6:47 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is working to hire several positions with CARES Act funding.

Truman's Bar & Grill was charged with violating the COVID-19 health order.

Another Columbia restaurant charged with violating COVID-19 order

August 5, 2020 11:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

The City of Columbia filed charges against Truman’s Bar & Grill for violating the COVID-19 health order.

Columbia voters split on expanding Missouri’s Medicaid program

August 4, 2020 8:07 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia residents voted on Missouri Amendment 2 on Tuesday which would expand Medicaid in Missouri.

County clerks speak about election turnout

August 4, 2020 6:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri county clerks say voter turnout for Tuesday’s 2020 Primary Election has been consistent.

Columbia man pleads guilty to trying to buy deadly chemical online

August 4, 2020 5:17 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man pleaded guilty to trying to buy a deadly chemical on the “dark web,” the U.S. attorney’s office said Tuesday.

Group organizes to push Columbia Public Schools to delay reopening

August 4, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

Organizers of a protest outside Tuesday night’s Columbia Board of Education meeting say they hope their silent demonstration will send a message to CPS leaders to delay the start of school.

Masks encouraged for voting in Boone County election

August 4, 2020 5:14 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Polling places are expected to open up at 6 Tuesday morning for the August primary election, and voters are asked to bring a valid form of ID and a mask. This year’s ballot features Amendment 2 which would expand Medicaid if approved and races for party nominations for Boone County, U.S.

MONDAY UPDATES: Columbia cancels Heritage Festival over COVID-19 concerns

August 3, 2020 2:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

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