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Columbia psychologist indicted by grand jury

September 11, 2020 8:12 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. A Boone County grand jury indicted a Columbia psychologist for sex crimes Friday. The indictment claims Kurt Bumby committed two counts of second-degree sodomy in 2010 and 2011. His next scheduled court appearance in September 28 in Boone County. A possible victim told authorities in 2019 that he and Bumby had a sexual

Tenth Street reopens after ‘fire incident’ in downtown Columbia

September 11, 2020 6:50 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters briefly closed part of Tenth Street in downtown Columbia Friday night. According to Boone County Joint Communications, the closure was for a fire incident. BCJC: S Tenth St between E Broadway and Locust St closed due to a fire incident. Choose alternate route.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) September 11, 2020

Lincoln University Board of Curators approves 2021 fiscal budget and COVID-19 relief grants

September 11, 2020 6:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University Board of Curators approved the 2021 fiscal $34 million budget, $2 million more than they allocated originally. The board approved the new budget Thursday. The revised budget was due to the change in estimated core and match State Appropriation revenue. The board also approved two Coronavirus Relief Grant Fund

Mizzou Athletics reminds fans no tailgating for 2020 football season

September 11, 2020 5:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

University of Missouri athletic department wants to remind fans there is no tailgating prohibited at any 2020 Mizzou home football game.

FRIDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reporting four new cases in district

September 11, 2020 9:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Callaway cancels its football game after the death of a student

September 11, 2020 4:22 PM Nathalie Jones

KINGDOM CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The North Callaway Thunderbirds canceled their football game on Friday night following the death of one of its players. The district superintendent Nicole Kemp said the student was active in school and extracurricular activities, which included football. “We are saddened by this loss and send our condolences to his family and

State Health Department touts new COVID-19 tests as being less invasive

September 11, 2020 3:59 PM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Health Department will now use self-administered COVID-19 tests at all of their community testing events.

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission approves new fire station in the southern part of the city

September 11, 2020 12:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

This will be the 10th fire station for the city after it is built.

Callaway County COVID-19 numbers continue to rise; colleges report cases

September 11, 2020 12:29 PM Riane Cleveland

Callaway country reported 43 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday while two colleges in the county reported new cases on their campuses this week.

No individuals charged with violations of Columbia COVID-19 mask ordinance

September 11, 2020 11:56 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia city prosecutor’s office says no individuals have been charged with violations of a Columbia ordinance requiring a mask in public.

Columbia/Boone County Health Department considers expanding age data, texting positive cases

September 10, 2020 10:12 PM Connor Hirsch

This was the first time the board met since March when there was not an active case in the area. The reason behind that was to allow the health department to work on COVID-19.

COVID-19 tests are still limited to those with sympthoms or doctor's order

Free COVID-19 testing in Columbia removes barriers

September 11, 2020 5:29 AM Brittany Wiley

People in Columbia will have several opportunities for free COVID-19 testing in September.

United Way annual giving campaign starts Friday

September 10, 2020 8:48 PM Deborah Kendrick

Heart of Missouri United Way will be kicking off their 2020 virtual campaign Friday.

Grills recalled over fire hazard

September 10, 2020 10:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some grills are being recalled over a potential safety issue. A recall was issued Thursday for certain Royal Gourmet grills. The recall covers the two-burner patio grill with the following SKUs: RGTC1022, RGTC1023, RGTC1024, RGTC1025. The recall affects about 1,100 units. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the grill’s plastic regulator hose can melt,

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

THURSDAY UPDATES: Moberly school district notifies parents of COVID-19 cases

September 10, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Students admit frustration after University of Missouri updates mask policy

September 10, 2020 8:02 PM Amber Tabeling

In an email sent to University of Missouri students and staff Thursday afternoon, MU Chancellor Mun Choi updated the school’s on-campus mask policy.

Macon R-1 School District reports COVID-19 outbreak

September 6, 2020 2:48 AM Zach Boetto

MACON Mo. (KMIZ) Macon County R-1 middle school students will move to all online classes after the district reported multiple cases of COVID-19 via Twitter on Saturday. COID 19 at Macon R-1 pic.twitter.com/CefWy7ts0I— Macon R-1 Schools (@MaconTigers) September 6, 2020 According to a tweet from the Macon Tigers’ twitter account, after contact tracing is completed

Cole County schools to decide if educators are considered essential workers

September 10, 2020 3:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

Under the provision, teachers and staff who are considered essential workers are allowed to return to work if they have been exposed to COVID-19, so long as they do not show coronavirus symptoms.