Cole County to send masks, sanitizer to all homes as COVID-19 cases spike
Every home in Cole County will get a pack of surgical masks and hand sanitizer that will likely be paid for with more than $300,000 of federal funds.
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Cole County commissioner positive for COVID-19
Hoelscher told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that he was tested Saturday after experiencing mild symptoms.
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Local businessman files for Ward 6 Columbia City Council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, Randall L. (Randy) Minchew says he has filed paperwork with the City of Columbia for his candidacy to be the Sixth Ward member of the Columbia City Council. “Columbia, Missouri is blessed with brilliant and benevolent people who love this city like no other. I believe the people
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More than 840 COVID-19 violations reported this fall at University of Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri officials say 841 reports have been forwarded to the student accountability office for COVID-19 violations since the fall semester. Of those, 756 happened on campus in residence halls and 85 happened off-campus. The on-campus claims ranged anywhere from students not wearing masks to students sneaking other people into halls
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Mizzou vs. Georgia postponed due to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Georgia will not be making the trip to Columbia on Saturday due to COVID-19 concerns within Mizzou’s program. The team said the postponement is due to a mixture of positive tests and contact tracing within one, specific position group. On Wednesday morning, Eli Drinkwitz said his team is below the required threshold
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Man accused of murder booked into the Boone County Jail
A man accused of second-degree murder in Boone County was booked into the Boone County Jail Wednesday morning.
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Jefferson City Police: Lock your car, thefts on the rise
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police are reminding everyone to lock their vehicles and homes after seeing an increase in theft cases over the past several months. According to police, thieves have stolen 24 firearms from vehicles and 16 firearms from residences. Along with the thefts from motor vehicles, the department has seen an
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No food code violations at four Jefferson City schools
Four elementary schools had zero violations during October inspections.
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State school leaders continue to battle staffing issues as Jefferson City middle and high schools go back online
According to the district, Thursday will be the last day of in-seat learning for those students, and students will not have class Friday so staff can prepare for the transition.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Sturgeon R-V School district moves to remote learning
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fulton Board of Education set to discuss school closure policies as student transition to distance learning
The Fulton Board of Education will be updated by district staff Wednesday, as almost all of the district’s buildings have temporarily closed.
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Camdenton man charged with rape
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man is charged with 2nd degree rape and 2nd degree domestic assault. According to a Camden County Sheriff’s Department release, deputies began investigating a sexual assault Monday. The victim told deputies that the victim had been given a controlled substance by Michael Krugman, 53, of Camdenton, and sexually assaulted while
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Mid-Missouri schools plan for snow days amid COVID-19 pandemic
Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning virtually.
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Enrollment in Missouri public schools declines by 3.2%
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Enrollment in Missouri’s public schools dropped 3.2% this school year as the education system grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. State education officials say 872,470 students are enrolled in preschool through 12th grade in Missouri public schools this year, a drop of nearly 27,500 students. A spokeswoman for the state education
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Hospital ICUs filling up quickly across Missouri
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — As record numbers of patients with the coronavirus fill Missouri’s hospitals, many are requiring specialized care in intensive care unit beds that are becoming increasingly scarce. Data released by the state on Wednesday showed an additional 4,071 new coronavirus cases and 24 more deaths. The state has reported 220,768 cases and
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WATCH: Gold Star families memorial groundbreaking in Jefferson City
Watch the ceremony live at 2 p.m.
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University of Missouri System advisory committee approves construction of new children’s hospital
An advisory committee to the University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a plan to build a new children’s hospital in Columbia.
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WATCH: Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump is expected to be at the national Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Increase in case rates, positivity leave Missouri in White House ‘red zone’
In the latest White House “red zone” report obtained by ABC News, Missouri ranked 16th for highest case rates in the country and 8th for test positivity.
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Columbia police could expedite shooting investigations with new technology
The Columbia Police Department has responded to at least 68 shootings so far in 2020, and getting shooters off of the streets could soon become easier for the department.
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