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THURSDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Cole, Boone counties

May 21, 2020 9:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Deadlines approach for plates, licenses that expired in March and April

May 21, 2020 4:48 PM Ben Fein

Time is ticking for those who have taken advantage of the state’s grace period for driver’s license and license plate renewals.

Home damaged by gunfire in west Columbia

May 21, 2020 4:10 PM Matthew Sanders

A home was damaged when shots were fired Thurday morning in west Columbia, police said.

Schnucks to try new natural foods concept at old Lucky’s location

May 21, 2020 1:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Schnucks will try out a new store concept at the Lucky’s Market location in downtown Columbia.

No charges against officer in deadly Jefferson City shooting

May 21, 2020 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County prosecuting attorney said Wednesday that he will not file charges against a Jefferson City police officer who fatally shot a suspect last month.

Russellville man flown to hospital after Miller County crash

May 21, 2020 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville man suffered serious injuries Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash in Miller County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Marvin Buthod, 86, was driving on Route AA just south of Old Bass Road at about 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle went off the left side of the road. Buthod’s pickup

Columbia Public Schools officials talk budget, internet agreement

May 21, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.

Missouri CARES Act funding group to meet Thursday

May 21, 2020 7:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State leaders are expected to talk about unemployment and business recovery at the 10 a.m. meeting.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: School of the Osage outlines plan for upcoming school year

May 20, 2020 8:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Lawsuit against UM system claims value of classes decreased during pandemic

May 20, 2020 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

A class-action lawsuit filed against the University of Missouri System claims the system failed to offer a sufficient refund to students after on-campus activities were canceled and in-person classes were moved online.

Lake of the Ozarks businesses are booming amid COVID-19

May 20, 2020 6:39 PM Amber Tabeling

Lake of the Ozarks businesses stand strong amid the COVID-19 pandemic as people are eager to get out for Memorial Day weekend.

Jefferson City School District spends $2.7 million on tornado repairs

May 20, 2020 5:33 PM Deborah Kendrick

Construction to Jefferson City School District properties is complete after damage from the tornado that ripped through the city in last May.

Chuck Graham, former Columbia state legislator and disabilities advocate, dies

May 20, 2020 4:03 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Chuck Graham, a former state representative and senator from Columbia, passed away overnight. Graham’s wife, Kate Graham, said on Facebook that the former legislator and advocate for people with disabilities died from an apparent heart attack. Chuck Graham was 55 years old. Graham served in the Missouri General Assembly from 1997 to

Jefferson City boy killed in Cole County crash

May 20, 2020 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A 12-year-old Jefferson City boy was killed in a crash at a Highway 50 intersection in Cole County on Wednesday.

Missouri National Guard to play major role in ramping up COVID-19 testing

May 20, 2020 2:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are set to give an update on Missouri’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a daily 3 p.m. briefing.

Columbia police investigating robbery, shooting

May 20, 2020 2:43 AM Brittany Wiley

Police are investigating a robbery and shooting in north Columbia early Wednesday.

Places of worship take different approaches under Columbia reopening order

May 20, 2020 1:15 PM Ben Fein

Two Columbia houses of worship — a church and a synagogue — are taking different approaches to deal with social distancing requirement and occupancy limits under the county’s reopening order.