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Intersection of Sexton and Mikel blocked after crash

August 23, 2020 8:11 PM Sydney Olsen

EMS crews responded to the intersection of Sexton Road and Mikel Street around 7:45 p.m. Sunday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of new cases in five days

August 23, 2020 2:01 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 75,075 cases of COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

CPD increases patrol; East Campus sees multiple peace disturbance calls

August 23, 2020 7:32 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Police Department dispatch records show more than a dozen peace disturbance calls on from Friday through early morning Sunday, days after increased patrols were announced and students return to campus.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports 1,293 new COVID-19 cases

August 22, 2020 5:06 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 5:30 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 74,257 cases of COVID-19 Saturday, up from 72,964 on Friday. The department reported 6 new deaths Saturday. There have been 1,425 COVID-related deaths in the state. The 7 day positivity rate was at 11.4. At least 913 people were hospitalized.

Health Department suspends Brookside Midtown’s operating permit for pool

August 22, 2020 4:34 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department suspended Brookside Midtown’s operating permit for their pool Saturday morning.

High-speed chase in Miller County leads to arrest

August 22, 2020 2:40 PM Sydney Olsen

One woman was arrested after a high-speed chase that ended on Highway 42 and Route 134 in the Lake of the Ozarks State Park on Wednesday.

Southern Boone drafts COVID-19 school re-entry plan

August 21, 2020 12:27 PM Riane Cleveland

The Southern Boone County R-I School District has drafted a re-entry plan for students to return to the classroom.

Columbia police plan to patrol East Campus starting Friday

August 21, 2020 6:28 PM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Friday and Saturday near areas where a large number of students have returned to Columbia.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports second-highest daily COVID-19 increase

August 21, 2020 11:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia teachers’ union recommends changing when online learning will be required

August 21, 2020 4:30 PM Zola Crowder

On Friday, the Columbia Missouri’s National Education Association offered follow-up recommendations to the Columbia Public School district’s reopening plan order, which included changing the distance learning benchmark to 30, instead of 50.

COVID-19 cases at Jefferson City nursing home exceed 50

August 21, 2020 5:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

As of Friday, 52 residents and 35 workers at the Jefferson City Manor skilled nursing home had active cases of COVID-19. Three residents have died since testing positive.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Jefferson City man alleges discrimination at Department of Corrections

August 21, 2020 5:18 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man this week sued the Missouri Department of Corrections, alleging he was mistreated because of his race and national origin and eventually fired.

Moniteau Sheriff: ‘California R-I bomb threat linked to recent hoax’

August 21, 2020 3:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Moniteau County Sheriff said Friday a recent bomb threat at California R-I was linked to a hoax that also affected schools in Delaware.

ACLU alleges Mid-Missouri sheriff violated open records law

August 21, 2020 3:24 PM Matthew Sanders

The ACLU of Missouri is suing the Maries County sheriff, alleging he violated the state’s open records law with the organization’s request for information related to social media posts.

Cooper County prosecutor recommends prison time for former Boonville radio host

August 21, 2020 2:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Cooper County Prosecuting Attorney said his office is recommending a former Boonville radio host serve prison time after allegedly violating the conditions of his probation.

Chariton County man recovering after tractor accident

August 21, 2020 12:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A Chariton County man is recovering after being run over by a tractor Wednesday.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

USDA official to talk COVID-19 aid at Columbia food bank

August 21, 2020 5:17 AM Ben Fein

USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach is set to speak at Columbia’s Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri Friday morning.

Coronavirus outbreak at Jefferson City Manor worsens

August 21, 2020 9:19 AM Matt Ragsdale

More than 80 percent of the residents have active COVID-19 cases as of Friday.

WATCH: Head of state education department talks return to learn

August 21, 2020 2:05 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the state education commissioner talk about the return to learn.

Two tropical systems to strike at once? Historic tropical event possible next week

August 20, 2020 6:27 PM Luke Victor

What we know now Tropical depression 13 and 14 continue to churn in the Atlantic basin Thursday afternoon. Both are expected to become named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater) within the next 24 hours. They would be Laura and Marco. Official tracks from the National Hurricane Center indicate both storms posing a threat