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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County and other Mid-Missouri provide new information during pandemic

October 19, 2020 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

MU among first institutions to enroll patient in international COVID-19 clinical trial

October 19, 2020 7:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

New study will test combination treatment of concentrated antibodies and anti-viral drug remdesivir

Columbia Police looking for vehicle connected to shots fired call on Oct. 1

October 19, 2020 4:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are looking to identify the owner and the location of this gray Mercedes that is connected to a shots fired call on Oct. 1 near the intersection of S. 9th and Elm Streets. Image courtesy Columbia Police. Officials say the car has a temporary tag and a louder than normal

Parents drop off students as they return to in-person classes at Paxton Keeley Elementary.

Elementary students return to schools across Columbia

October 19, 2020 7:48 AM Zach Boetto

Elementary students across Columbia are returning to the classrooms Monday for the first time in seven months.

Columbia woman dies after being hit by vehicle

October 19, 2020 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Officers were sent to a report of a person on the side of the road in the 3300 block of Paris Road at about 10:20 p.m.

Police: No evidence found in Friday shooting investigation

October 19, 2020 9:35 AM Matt Ragsdale

Police say no evidence was found after a suspected shooting Friday night in southeast Columbia.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks elementary school return to in-person learning

October 19, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News as elementary students get ready to return to the classroom.

Mid-Missouri senator calls for investigation into weekend text hoax

October 19, 2020 7:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Republican Missouri state senator called for an investigation looking into a weekend text hoax claiming he dropped out of a senate race.

CPS teacher prepare for students return in-person

Columbia Public Schools staff members prepare for elementary students to return

October 18, 2020 7:19 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary schools will soon be full of students as Columbia Public Schools starts four-day week in-person learning on Monday amid COVID-19.

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 relief

October 18, 2020 5:20 AM Ben Fein

The council is scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss, among other topics, COVID-19 relief and a growth impact study group.

Red Flag Warning issued today, strong winds throughout Mid-Missouri

October 17, 2020 7:41 PM Riane Cleveland

It was an ABC 17 News Weather Alert Day Saturday due to strong winds and a Red Flag Warning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 51 new COVID-19 cases

October 17, 2020 2:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 154,928 cases of COVID-19 across the state Saturday.

Vehicle fire causes backup on I-70

October 17, 2020 3:26 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at mile marker 123 on eastbound Interstate 70 Saturday.

University of Missouri homecoming celebrations underway

October 16, 2020 5:17 AM Brittany Wiley

Homecoming celebrations are underway at the University of Missouri, but look very different because of COVID-19.

Man arrested Wednesday for alleged child molestation over the summer

October 16, 2020 11:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement from Boone County reveals a child was molested allegedly during a time from July 5 and August 1. According to court documents, the investigation began on Wednesday after someone brought forth the allegations against Everett Roberson. During the investigation, a call was made to Roberson and police listened

Columbia man arrested on drug charges Oct. 13

October 16, 2020 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with drug trafficking and drug possession after an October 13 arrest. A Boone County probable cause statement reveals Kennis Shepperd-Dickson was arrested at Boone County Jail. According to court documents, Columbia Police served a search warrant at a hotel on the 1600 block of North Providence. According

Columbia Police respond to shots fired in southeast Columbia, no injuries reported

October 16, 2020 9:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police responded to a multiple shots fired calls in southeast Columbia near Juniper road Friday night. According to ABC 17 News on scene, multiple officers were on scene around 8:45, and cleared the scene around 9:05. I’m here at Juniper Drive in south Columbia after police responded to multiple shots fired

Problem in underground conductors led to Columbia power outage

October 16, 2020 2:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

Water and Light continues to work on the problem that left more than 900 customers in central and downtown Columbia without power Thursday afternoon.

Free meals will not be available to all in-person CPS students

October 16, 2020 12:21 PM Riane Cleveland

When school began online in September, all students ages 2-18 could receive a meal, regardless of if they qualified for free and reduced-price meals, through the Grab and Go Meal Program.

Columbia police investigating armed robbery off Stadium Boulevard

October 16, 2020 11:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man reported being robbed at knife point Thursday night at a Columbia apartment building. The man told police he was leaving his apartment in the 100 block of North Stadium Boulevard at about 9 p.m. when two men in their late teens ordered him into a laundry room of the building,