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THURSDAY UPDATES: Three counties report 20+ recoveries in daily reporting

September 24, 2020 11:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Police investigate Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Boutique

September 24, 2020 3:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police continue to investigate a Thursday morning armed robbery at Passions Adult Boutique, 1108 E. Business Loop 70 E. Officials say a man went into the store and demanded money while showing a handgun. Police say the suspect was last seen running southbound on Pannell street with an unknown amount of

Columbia Public Schools’ leader tells board phases are best for return to class under COVID-19

September 24, 2020 1:05 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Thursday that bringing students back into the classroom in phases is the most practical way to return to school.

Lane closure scheduled on Ashland Road Monday in Columbia

September 24, 2020 3:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Monday, a contractor for Bluebird Network, plans to locate an existing utility in Ashland Road. This will cause a lane closure of the westbound lane of Ashland Road between College Avenue and East Campus Drive, followed by the eastbound lane. The work associated with the closure is scheduled to be completed

Football field at Rock Bridge High School

Columbia Board of Education strips name from Rock Bridge field

September 24, 2020 9:37 AM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to strip the name from the field at Rock Bridge High School after scrutiny of the man it was named for.

Columbia Board of Education discusses COVID-19, renaming football field

September 24, 2020 5:26 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools leaders are set to give an update on COVID-19 and have a public discussion on potentially renaming the football field at Rock Bridge High School Thursday.

University of Missouri police arrest man with a knife early Thursday

September 24, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Officers arrested a Columbia man early Thursday morning on suspicion of multiple crimes after a University of Missouri alert was sent out about the person around 2:30 a.m.

Local prosecutor explains how indictment in Breonna Taylor case translates in Missouri law

September 23, 2020 5:55 PM Sydney Olsen

On Wednesday a grand jury in Kentucky indicted one of the officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor with wanton endangerment.

Boone County health officials prepare for busy Missouri football home opener weekend

September 23, 2020 3:20 PM Ben Fein

A top Boone County health official said Wednesday that his department is working closely with the University of Missouri to ensure COVID-19 orders are followed during MU’s first home football game weekend.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City of Columbia accepting applications for boards and commissions

September 23, 2020 4:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for boards and commissions. If you want to apply, the City Clerk’s Office needs to receive applications by 5 p.m. on Oct. 9. Applications are available on the City’s website at CoMo.gov on the City Council page. Boards and commissions are a

Rural areas of Mid-Missouri enter COVID-19 ‘red zone’

September 23, 2020 11:54 AM Zola Crowder

Several rural counties in Mid-Missouri are now in the “red zone” for COVID-19 case rates in the latest White House report.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services offering flu vaccines

September 23, 2020 3:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) is now administering flu vaccines through school-based flu clinics, outreach clinics around Boone County, and curbside appointments. Experts say the flu vaccines is crucial this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although a flu vaccine does not protect you against COVID-19, it can help

Short chase Tuesday afternoon in northeast Columbia leads to arrests

September 23, 2020 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) A traffic stop by Columbia Police Tuesday afternoon leads to a short car chase in northeast Columbia and one arrest. Officials say an officer attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle in the area of the 3300 block of Clark lane. The driver then drove away from a patrol vehicle northbound on

Man accused of abandoning wife’s corpse booked into the Boone County Jail

September 23, 2020 1:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man accused of abandoning his wife’s corpse linked in 2018 was arrested and booked into the Boone County Jail more than six months after charges were filed.

Superintendent: CPS needs to see COVID-19 case rates continue to drop; school board to discuss return to class

September 23, 2020 11:59 AM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Board of Education will hold a work session Thursday morning where Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said the board will continue to discuss a phased-in return to classrooms.

Columbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s death

September 23, 2020 11:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia woman pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge for pressuring her boyfriend to kill his 3-month-old child.

Some businesses found with no violations in the third week of September.

Most Boone County establishments clean in third week of September

September 23, 2020 10:43 AM Molly Stawinoga

In the third week of September, the Columbia/Boone County Health Department inspected at least 36 establishments across the county.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks possibility of hybrid learning

September 23, 2020 2:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch three live interviews with the CPS superintendent Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.

Kansas City man faces multiple charges after chase in Randolph County

September 22, 2020 11:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly Police arrested a Kansas City man after they say he threatened juveniles with a “gun” and then led police on a car chase toward Columbia. According to court documents, Jeremy Hann is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, possession of a controlled substance, stealing a motor vehicle, unlawful use

Local experts discuss concerns about voting by mail

September 22, 2020 7:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Tuesday marked the first day mail-in ballots were sent to voters.