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ACLU files lawsuit pushing for absentee voting amid coronavirus pandemic

April 18, 2020 10:46 AM Ben Fein

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft over absentee voting issues in the wake of COVID-19.

Multi-billion dollar grant to help farmers and ranchers

April 18, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

The USDA is set to provide billions of dollars of federal grant relief to farmers and ranchers hit hard by COVID-19 across the United States.

One man in custody after north Columbia shooting

April 18, 2020 5:32 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police arrested Donald Eugene Hammers, 38, after he shot from a vehicle window in north Columbia.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Two mid-Missouri counties report new cases of COVID-19

April 18, 2020 1:22 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ORIGINAL: Both Boone and Cole Counties have one new case of COVID-19. Boone County is reporting 88 cases of the virus, with 79 people recovered. There are currently eight active cases in the county. Cole County also has one new case, bringing the total there up to 43 with 33 people recovered.

Boone County program offering free counseling amid COVID-19 outbreak

April 18, 2020 5:18 AM Ben Fein

Families and children up to 19 years of age can access free counseling to help with issues due to COVID-19.

Multiple units respond to a traffic stop on Rangeline Street Friday night.

Man in custody, recovering from K-9 bite following shooting in north Columbia

April 18, 2020 12:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Several emergency crews shut down part of Rangeline Street late Friday.

Group revises Missouri COVID-19 prediction, says state past peak for deaths

April 17, 2020 11:18 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A widely-cited COVID-19 prediction model believes Missouri is past the peak for daily deaths. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation said that Missouri’s peak for daily deaths occurred April 14. While the IHME said it projected 26 deaths that day, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 19 deaths statewide.

Jefferson City fire displaces five people

April 17, 2020 10:14 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire Friday night that displaced several people.

WATCH: Governor takes COVID-19 questions from reporters at Capitol

April 17, 2020 4:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson took questions Friday from reporters in person for the first time in weeks.

Gov. Parson expects social distancing in state for months, even when orders expire

April 17, 2020 9:26 PM Lucas Geisler

Gov. Mike Parson outlined what Missouri could look like as businesses start to reopen in a one-on-one interview with ABC 17 News. Parson said that things will look different as places reopen to the public and that social distancing will likely be practiced for months. “You’re going to have to have a new form of

Gov. Parson announces $3 million in broadband grants

April 17, 2020 7:26 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state will grant internet providers across Missouri millions of dollars through the Missouri Broadband Grant Program. You can find the list of broadband grant recipients and their project locations here. Gov. Mike Parson announced the funding Friday during his daily briefing about COVID-19. Thirteen different internet providers across the state will

FRIDAY UPDATES: Marshall plant suspends operations after 20 employees test positive for COVID-19

April 17, 2020 9:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Counties discussing how to reopen businesses as COVID-19 continues

April 17, 2020 2:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Cole County Health Department officials said the way businesses reopen may look different for every county across the state.

Moberly man sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder

April 17, 2020 6:20 PM Matthew Sanders

A Moberly man will spend 20 years in prison without parole after pleading guilty Friday in the killings of two men in December 2018.

Columbia Public Schools ending first full week under new learning model

April 17, 2020 12:07 PM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools is wrapping up its first full week of remote learning after making adjustments last week.

Two hurt in Jefferson City crash

April 17, 2020 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people had moderate injuries after a single-vehicle crash Friday in Jefferson City.

Mizzou running back plans to transfer

April 17, 2020 3:52 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A team spokesperson confirmed that running back Anthony Watkins will transfer away from the Mizzou football team. Watkins played just one game for the Tigers as a Freshman against SEMO in 2019. He had six carries for 19 yards before redshirting the rest of the season. The remaining running backs on the

COVID-19 contact investigations consume Mid-Missouri health departments’ resources

April 17, 2020 4:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

Health departments across Mid-Missouri are working around the clock to track down people who may have come into contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.

Vendor refusing to refund Missouri for deficient masks

April 17, 2020 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

One of three vendors who sold what state officials said were deficient face masks is refusing to give back more than $8 million spent on the purchase, Missouri’s public safety director said Friday.

Web Extra: Jefferson City basketball star Sarah Linthacum talks about committing to Mizzou

April 17, 2020 3:26 PM Tyler Murry

ABC 17’s Tyler Murry spoke with Jefferson City forward Sarah Linthacum about committing to play for Mizzou and join her sister, Micah.