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Curtis Allen Lewis is charged with voluntary manslaughter, among other charges, after a shooting in Columbia.

Suspect in deadly Columbia shooting seeks to get out of jail over COVID-19 concerns

April 2, 2020 11:00 PM Katie Greathouse

The suspect in a deadly shooting outside of a Columbia nightclub wants out of jail amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Mizzou football coach awards 25 scholarships to Missouri students

April 2, 2020 7:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel awarded 25 scholarships to Missouri students through his GP M.A.D.E. Foundation on Thursday. Pinkel credited former MU athletic director Mike Alden for coming up with the scholarship idea. “That’s how it all started,” Pinkel said. “25 scholarships and a commitment of about $165,000 right now. We’re

Web Extra: Mizzou AD Jim Sterk answers questions about NCAA eligibility changes

April 2, 2020 6:49 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk as well as director of compliance Andy Humes answered questions from reporters about the changes to NCAA eligibility for spring athletes and other topics surrounding Mizzou athletics and the coronavirus.

State reps say K-12 education should prepare for budget restrictions or cuts

April 2, 2020 12:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary and secondary education has not yet been affected by the state budget restrictions Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday as revenue falls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lucky’s Market to close Tuesday, reopen date undetermined

April 2, 2020 5:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The Lucky’s Market in downtown Columbia will close Tuesday as it gets ready to reopen as a Schnucks.

Four men charged with robbery, assault in Pulaski County shooting

April 2, 2020 4:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents for four men charged with assault and robbery connected to a Waynesville shooting that happened on Tuesday say the shooting victim was held at gunpoint.

Parson says statewide order being reviewed as social distancing period expires

April 2, 2020 2:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson stood fast on the lack of a statewide stay-at-home order Thursday but said he plans to review the situation as a current social distancing order expires.

Missouri sees second straight week of skyrocketing unemployment

April 2, 2020 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

More than 95,000 Missourians filed unemployment claims last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to swamp the economy.

Missouri health care workers face shortage of PPE

April 2, 2020 2:23 PM Brittany Wiley

Doctors and nurses across the world have been pleading for more personal protective equipment, or PPE, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Missouri Nurses Association said that shortage is starting to affect the industry in Missouri as well.

Three men charged in connection with multiple Mid-Missouri burglaries

April 2, 2020 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

Prosecutors in Camden County and Miller County charged three men with multiple recent burglaries reported in both counties.

Columbia Fire Department using new methods to preserve N95 masks

April 1, 2020 5:22 PM Connor Hirsch

“We want to do our part to conserve that supply, it lessens the strain on that supply of N95 masks that our health care providers really need.”

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State warns of fake letter circulating on social media

April 1, 2020 7:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

The MU textile and apparel department making masks for MU Health

April 1, 2020 8:57 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MU Textile and Apparel Management Department is now using its equipment to help against the spread of COVID-19. Claudine Barner, an instructor in the Textile and Apparel Department at MU, is working along with other professors and graduate students to cut masks out of approved fabric for health care workers to

State leaders address budget concerns during COVID-19 briefing Wednesday

April 1, 2020 2:22 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson and directors of several state offices are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Former Mizzou defensive lineman Aldon Smith returns to NFL

April 1, 2020 8:21 PM Tyler Murry

According to Jay Glazer with FOX Sports, former Mizzou defensive lineman Aldon Smith signed with the Dallas Cowboys to a one-year deal. The deal is worth $2 million dollars guaranteed with the opportunity to earn an additional $2 million dollars in incentives. Smith has not played in the NFL since 2015 due to multiple arrests

MU responds to ‘Zoombombing’ incidents

April 1, 2020 6:29 PM Katie Greathouse

University of Missouri leaders released a statement Wednesday in response to disruptions during Zoom sessions.

Several charged in connection with Pulaski County shooting

April 1, 2020 6:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that four people were arrested in connection with a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.

Temporary shelter for homeless community in Columbia faces uncertainty

April 1, 2020 6:01 PM Sydney Olsen

A temporary shelter for the population in Columbia facing homelessness is facing uncertainty.

Court order suspends all evictions in Boone County, Callaway County

April 1, 2020 5:07 PM Ben Fein

The order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions in Boone County and Callaway County through April 17.

CPS faces challenges with alternative learning methods

April 1, 2020 2:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Baumstark said the pause is intended to give teachers and district leaders a chance to evaluate how alternative learning will look on a more long term basis.