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Downtown Columbia streets closed Monday morning as police talk woman down from garage

March 23, 2020 2:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police were able to bring a woman safely down from the top of a downtown parking garage Monday morning.

Woman accused of abducting child, setting off Amber Alert

March 23, 2020 10:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged a woman accused of abducting a child linked to an Amber Alert that was sent out Saturday night.

Cooper County Health Department says person with COVID-19 visited Isle of Capri

March 22, 2020 10:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Cooper County health authorities said Sunday that a patron of Isle of Capri casino in Boonville tested positive for COVID-19.

Columbia men raise funds for local EMS workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 22, 2020 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

George Ubinas and Sean Moore started a gofundme page called COMO EMS Heros to raise money for emergency medical services crews at University of Missouri Hospital and Boone Hospital.

Central Missouri Allstars go virtual

March 22, 2020 10:06 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Allstars cheer organization has gone virtual to continue its practices during these uncertain times. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman spoke with the owner of CMAS, Morgan Sapp, and he participated in one of the online classes. You can watch his report in the video player above.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri passes 100 COVID-19 cases

March 22, 2020 9:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Sunday updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health group pushes for more movement restrictions in Missouri

March 22, 2020 8:49 PM Matthew Sanders

A group that represents public health agencies in major Missouri metropolitan areas sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson on Friday pushing for tighter controls on public movement.

Columbia restaurants asked to disinfect more as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 22, 2020 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has asked restaurants to disinfect more regularly as many are transitioning to pickup and delivery only amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dabney Doty, 101, went missing in Boone County Wednesday.

Missing 101-year-old Columbia man found dead

March 22, 2020 3:01 AM Matthew Sanders

A 101-year-old man who went missing in Columbia has been found dead, authorities say.

Snow falls in Rucker, Missouri, south of Clark.

Slick conditions across mid-Missouri

March 22, 2020 9:54 AM Molly Stawinoga

As a freezing rain mix comes down in mid-Missouri, drivers could see slick roads.

What you need to know before traveling for spring break during COVID-19 outbreak

March 22, 2020 7:37 AM Ben Fein

Several mid-Missouri universities and school districts had spring break scheduled for this week. For families planning trips, though, the coronavirus outbreak could get in the way.

CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 11:59 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on Saturday afternoon. The employee, whose name and position has not been released for privacy reasons, found out the test came back positive Saturday. They were tested yesterday after showing COVID-19 symptoms. The Boone

Authorities cancel Amber Alert after baby reported abducted Saturday night

March 21, 2020 9:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to the alert, Columbia police officers are searching for a silver 2017 Chevy Equinox.

State health officials confirm 90 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 21, 2020 9:30 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said there are at least 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state late Saturday night.

Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing Saturday afternoon

March 21, 2020 2:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson held a daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee plans to raise $1 million for food banks

March 20, 2020 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for live updates throughout the day.

Columbia Public Schools employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 5:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools announced Saturday evening an employee at Russell Boulevard Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19.

Moniteau County reports first COVID-19 case

March 21, 2020 5:17 PM Lucas Geisler

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials in Moniteau County said a resident tested positive for COVID-19. A news release from the county health department on Saturday said a resident tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The release gave few details about the patient, such as their age, sex or when they

Mizzou forward Tray Jackson to transfer

March 21, 2020 12:35 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A spokesperson for the Mizzou basketball team confirmed that forward Tray Jackson will transfer away from the program. The Detroit native played his freshman year for the Tigers and played in 29 games. Jackson came off the bench and averaged 8.1 minutes per game. In that time, Jackson 2.9 points per game

Search continues for missing Columbia mother

March 21, 2020 7:26 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department said it has not found any new evidence after it searched additional locations for the remains of Mengqi Ji.