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Governor signs bill reforming state coroner system

July 6, 2020 6:39 PM Lucas Geisler

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law on Monday creating a new oversight and training system for Missouri’s coroners.

MONDAY UPDATES: Mid-Missouri counties gain new COVID-19 cases

July 6, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

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DESE to create new assessment to look at the impact of school closure on learning

July 6, 2020 9:13 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is putting together an assessment to see how the school shutdown impacted students’ learning.

Columbia police detain teenager in connection with double homicide

July 6, 2020 12:16 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Police Department Chief Geoff Jones said the medics chose not to respond to the scene on Volunteer drive where the shooting took place.

Gov. Parson holds Monday afternoon briefing

July 6, 2020 1:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday afternoon.

Two officers hurt in fight at Boonville prison

July 6, 2020 11:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

At least two officers were hurt and more than a dozen inmates were involved in the incident.

Columbia fireworks show raises some concerns from residents

July 3, 2020 7:50 PM Amber Tabeling

People are expected to flock to south Columbia Saturday night for the Cosmo-Bethel park firework show, but some residents say they have concerns.

Man drowns in Missouri River after being caught in current

July 4, 2020 3:15 AM Kaitlyn Bailey

A man died after he drowned in the Missouri River in St. Charles County Friday.

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

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County hits second-highest daily COVID-19 total

July 3, 2020 11:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Kansas City police officer shot, suspect dead after shooting

July 3, 2020 9:00 AM Associated Press

A suspect has died and a police officer who was shot in the head during a Kansas City shooting remains in critical condition.

Crowds celebrate the Fourth of July at Salute to America in 2019.

Salute to America kicks off Friday

July 3, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Salute to America kicks off in Jefferson City with the carnival at noon Friday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Morgan County adds six new COVID-19 cases

July 2, 2020 9:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

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woods fire along i-70 near rangeline exit

Crews clear the scene of rubbish fire along I-70 in Columbia

July 2, 2020 6:03 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia fire and police officials said a rubbish fire broke out Thursday morning along Interstate 70.

More than one-third of mid-Missouri fatality crashes occurred in June

July 1, 2020 8:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The month of June was particularly deadly on Missouri roads.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: New cases reported in Callaway, Cole counties

July 1, 2020 2:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

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MU labor protests continue amid COVID-19 budget cuts

July 1, 2020 5:48 AM Zach Boetto

Labor organizations plan to continue protests on Wednesday supporting custodial workers at the University of Missouri.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

State health director urges social distancing, masks before holiday weekend

June 30, 2020 9:53 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services warned the state could fall backward if safety recomendations are not followed. Dr. Randall Williams made the remarks at Gov. Mike Parson’s COVID-19 briefing Tuesday. Watch a replay of the briefing in the player below. Williams also encouraged the public

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole, Moniteau among counties with new COVID-19 cases

June 30, 2020 9:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Increasing Boone County COVID-19 cases may cause delay in contact tracing

June 30, 2020 10:58 AM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department said new COVID-19 cases may cause delays in tracking down possible other cases.

Gov. Mike Parson signs the fiscal 2021 budget

Missouri governor holds nearly $450 million in spending

June 30, 2020 2:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson unveiled his restrictions and line-item budget vetoes at his COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, the day before the start of the 2021 fiscal year.