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THURSDAY UPDATES: CPS dashboard reports 19 students positive with COVID-19

October 29, 2020 10:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MU faculty council votes to keep spring break as is

October 29, 2020 5:30 PM Amber Tabeling

The University of Missouri Faculty Council voted on Thursday not to change spring break citing many complications with a proposed change to the academic calendar

FBI warns hospitals about Russian cyberattacks

October 29, 2020 12:17 PM Victoria Bragg

The FBI said Russian hackers are targeting US hospitals by using malware that locks computer systems and denies hospitals access to its data.

Columbia road and traffic closures beginning Monday

October 29, 2020 3:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is beginning three construction projects this upcoming Monday, Nov. 2. Several parking garages scheduled to be closed to vehicular traffic and parking Monday to March 15 On Monday, the top floors of the Fifth and Walnut, North Fifth Street and East Walnut Street, and Short Street, 1110 E.

Boone Electric Cooperative assisting in Hurricane Zeta restoration

October 29, 2020 5:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

This is the third hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast in eight weeks.

Low water pressure forces boil water notice for Rockbridge Estates

October 29, 2020 5:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Consolidated Public Water of Boone County is reporting a precautionary boil water advisory after an afternoon water main break and a report of low water pressure. According to the release, the advisory runs from 3:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday at noon. All water service areas affected include customers on 163 from Rockbridge

Ameren plans solar facility in Montgomery County

October 29, 2020 7:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri announced plans to build the company’s largest solar facility in Montgomery County. Officials say the project will have thousands of solar panels installed near New Florence, Missouri at the six-megawatt solar facility. The company reports they are meeting demand from almost 2,000 new customer subscriptions to Ameren Missouri’s Community

Natural gas rates going up for Ameren Missouri customers

October 29, 2020 6:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will see rates going up under a filing that will take effect Sunday. Customers in mid-Missouri will see a rate increase of $.03 per Ccf (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. According to the release, Ameren reports up to 55% of its customers’ current natural

Columbia man found guilty in baby’s death

October 29, 2020 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been found guilty in the death of his six-month-old daughter. The Boone County Prosecutor’s office told ABC 17 News that just after 5 p.m. Corativa Smith was found guilty of child abuse in the death of his baby girl. He was arrested in March 2018. According to court

Boone County COVID-19 hospitalizations set pandemic records

October 29, 2020 11:32 AM Ben Fein

Boone County set two COVID-19 records on Wednesday with 95 hospitalizations and 31 patients in ICU beds.

Missouri Governor updates COVID-19 recovery; no update on special session

October 29, 2020 2:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson gave an update on the state’s recovery from COVID-19 during a Thursday afternoon briefing.

COVID-19 records: St. Louis hospitalizations, KC deaths

October 29, 2020 3:09 PM Associated Press

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The new surge of the coronavirus is evident in Missouri, with record hospitalizations in St. Louis and Columbia, and the Kansas City metropolitan area experiencing its worst month ever for COVID-19 deaths. The St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force on Wednesday reported 72 hospital admissions in one day. Admissions have risen

Unlicensed Missouri dog breeder charged with animal abuse

October 29, 2020 3:06 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed 24 criminal charges against an unlicensed dog breeder in southern Missouri. Schmitt announced Thursday that Marlisa McAlmond, who runs Cedar Ridge Australians in Oregon County, has been charged with 21 counts of animal abuse, two counts of felony damage and one count of animal

Cold weather limits capacity for bars and restaurants amid COVID-19 pandemic

October 29, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

Many local bars and restaurants have been relying on outdoor seating to add capacity during the pandemic.

Holts Summit teen sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to accessory murder charge

October 29, 2020 8:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Holts Summit teen was sentenced to six years in prsion on Wednesday after pleading guilty to a felony murder charge.

California, Mo. man arrested after allegedly losing meth in a convenience store

October 28, 2020 10:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, California Police Department responded to a convenience store about a suspicious substance found in the store. According to police, the substance was field tested and determined to be meth. Officials say that shortly after the officer cleared the scene, the officer was told that a man was in the convenience

CPS working to adjust grading student’s failing classes

October 28, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools’ High School and Middle School students will get a second chance to improve their grades this fall with a new grade adjustment.

Norm Stewart Classic canceled due to COVID-19

October 28, 2020 12:12 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The annual Norm Stewart Classic will not be played due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The classic said that all teams have already been notified. A spokesperson said the University will not be holding any non-MU events for the rest of the year.

Boone County Fire Protection District: Tuesday night fire considered suspicious

October 28, 2020 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District is reporting the fire on the 700 block of Demaret Drive last night at around 11:15 pm is considered suspicious. Officials report the incident is being investigated as an arson. Officials say residents were lucky they discovered the fire as quickly as they did and were able

Cole County Clerk’s Office to allow absentee voting for people quarantining due to COVID-19

October 28, 2020 8:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Clerk’s Office will be absentee voting Friday and Saturday for anyone that has been quarantined with Covid-19 curbside at their office. You can vote from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridya and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 311 E High St # 201, Jefferson City. The