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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.

Mexico man suspected in Wednesday night homicide turns self in

August 7, 2020 8:18 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Mexico Public Safety Department said Friday morning an 18-year-old suspected in connection with a Wednesday night deadly shooting turned himself in Thursday morning.

WATCH: Centralia R-VI superintendent talks return to learn

August 7, 2020 2:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Centralia R-VI School District’s superintendent joined ABC 17 News Friday morning to talk about the return to school this fall.

Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders

August 6, 2020 3:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.

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.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia, Boone County health orders modified to restrict restaurant and bar patron movement

August 6, 2020 9:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 people charged after Jefferson City protest last week

August 6, 2020 3:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say eight people face charges in Cole County after they were arrested during a protest in Jefferson City last week.

WATCH: Protesters rally against crime bill in Missouri Capitol

August 6, 2020 3:07 PM Matthew Sanders

Dozens of protesters rallied inside and outside the Missouri Capitol on Thursday as senators continued work on a crime bill pushed by Gov. Mike Parson.

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.

Former Boonville radio host sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to child molestation

August 6, 2020 10:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

A former Boonville radio host was sentenced to 5 years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to a felony count of child molestation Wednesday.

Illinois man dies after boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks

August 6, 2020 8:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

An Illinois man was killed after a boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday.

Teen killed, another hurt after Mexico shooting

August 6, 2020 8:21 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers say a teenager was killed and another was hurt after a Wednesday night shooting in Mexico.

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.

Crime bill moves forward in Missouri Senate

August 6, 2020 5:18 AM Brittany Wiley

A crime bill will move to the full senate for debate.

Guidance for schools released; Missouri governor encourages reopening of schools

August 5, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

As the return to school is quickly approaching Governor Parson said on Wednesday he encourages children and teachers return to school.

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.

WATCH: Trump holds COVID-19 briefing

August 5, 2020 4:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch playback of President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 briefing Wednesday in the player below.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole County falls just shy of COVID-19 case record

August 5, 2020 11:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

UPDATE 5:45 P.M.: Cole County came just short of tying its daily record for new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. The county health department reported 17 new cases to reach 352 on Wednesday. The number is one short of the record of 18. The county tied that record on Tuesday. The number of active cases grew by

Missouri governor says state better prepared to fight COVID-19 as schools look to reopen

August 5, 2020 2:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday gave reassurances about the state’s ability to monitor and fight the COVID-19 pandemic as many schools prepare for a return to classes.