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Jefferson City teen badly hurt in rollover crash

August 19, 2020 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City teenager suffered serious injuries Tuesday when the SUV she was driving rolled on Highway 54 in Cole County.

Columbia Public Schools plans to separate students and employees with signs of COVID-19

August 19, 2020 12:16 PM Zola Crowder

In the event of a possible case of COVID-19, Columbia Public Schools will follow certain protocols, starting with visiting the school nurse to determine if symptoms are COVID-19 related.

Two Jefferson City fast-food joints lead food code violations; 10 establishments have clean reports

August 19, 2020 10:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

Jefferson City Environmental Health Services Department found violations at 25 establishments inspected in the month of July.

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

TUESDAY UPDATES: Mizzou IFC holds virtual recruitment

August 18, 2020 12:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Health officals say social gatherings are causing spike in COVID-19 in Cole County

August 18, 2020 8:01 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Health department is pleading for people to continue to follow its recommendations, saying there has been “a lack of following issued guidance.” The department released a statement Tuesday saying 72% of the positive COVID-19 cases in the area have been traced to travel or contact to a known

Mizzou football coach won’t name starting QB prior to opener

August 18, 2020 7:04 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said he will not name a starting quarterback prior to the Tigers opener against Alabama on Sept. 26. “I’ll just break the news for y’all today,” Drinkwitz said during a Zoom news conference on Tuesday. “I ain’t announcing it, so don’t worry about it Week One. We

Jury trials resume in Boone County amid COVID-19 pandemic

August 18, 2020 6:30 PM Sydney Olsen

Wednesday will mark the first jury trial in Boone County since they stopped in March because of COVID-19.

Columbia police find shell casings near park

August 18, 2020 5:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Police say they found evidence of shots being fired near an east Columbia park Tuesday afternoon.

Columbia Mall shooting victim jailed on unrelated federal charge

August 18, 2020 5:46 PM Lucas Geisler

The man shot outside the Columbia Mall on Aug. 11 is now in the Cole County Jail on unrelated federal charges.

Crane removes truck from site of Westphalia bridge collapse

August 18, 2020 4:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

A crane was used Tuesday to remove a truck that caused a bridge over the Maries River to collapse the day before.

Appeals court reinstates lawsuit against 3 Columbia police officers

August 18, 2020 2:50 PM Associated Press

A Missouri appeals court says a man’s lawsuit against three Columbia police officers arising from a bar fight can proceed.

Top White House coronavirus expert says all Missourians should wear masks

August 18, 2020 9:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and US COVID-19 Task Force member Deborah Birx will each give updates on the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday morning.

Boone County Commission discusses CARES Act spending for schools

August 18, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

The Boone County Commission discussed CARES Act funding to potentially make internet hotspots available to students in Boone County.

CMU starts fall semester after testing all students, staff for COVID-19

August 18, 2020 5:42 AM Amber Tabeling

Central Methodist University is set to return to in-person and online classes for it’s fall semester on Tuesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia City Council votes against special election for restriction on roll carts

August 17, 2020 4:43 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia residents could vote in November to remove restrictions on roll carts in the city.

Mizzou football opens up fall camp

August 17, 2020 2:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team held its first official preseason practice on Monday. The Tigers will kick off the season on Sept. 26 at home against Alabama. Here’s MU’s full 2020 schedule: 9/26: Alabama at Mizzou10/3: Mizzou at Tennessee10/10: Mizzou at LSU10/17: Vanderbilt at Mizzou10/24: Mizzou at Florida10/31: Kentucky at Mizzou11/7: BYE WEEK11/14:

Former Mizzou football coach holds charity golf tournament

August 17, 2020 5:54 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel held the second annual GP M.A.D.E. Foundation golf tournament on Monday. There were 206 participants, including several former MU football players. The tournament was once again held at The Club at Old Hawthorne. Pinkel held the event in order to raise money for his GP M.A.D.E Foundation.

Jefferson City leaders react to COVID-19 cases at nursing home

August 17, 2020 7:15 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After dozens of people tested positive for COVID-19 at a Jefferson City nursing home, city leaders continue to push personal responsibility as the city is under no health order. A spokesman for JMS Senior Living, which owns Jefferson City Manor, said in a statement Monday that three of the home’s 39

Pilot swims to shore after crashing ultralight into lake

August 17, 2020 6:49 PM Katie Greathouse

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a pilot crashed an ultralight aircraft into the Lake of the Ozarks on Monday. Sgt. Scott White said the pilot was flying near the 3.5 mile marker of Little Niangua Arm when the engine died. The aircraft landed in the lake and sank. Authorities said

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees weekend case jump, sets new daily record

August 17, 2020 10:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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