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Jefferson City man gets two life sentences in 2016 double murder

July 10, 2020 12:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who pleaded guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Mask availability abundant as Columbia ordinance set to take effect

July 10, 2020 11:52 AM Ben Fein

Stores around Columbia said Friday they have masks and materials to make them just hours before a face-covering requirement goes into effect.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State Historical Society of Missouri announces layoffs

July 10, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Eugene man killed in early morning ATV crash

July 10, 2020 8:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Eugene man died in an ATV crash early Friday morning.

MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects

July 9, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to

Several agencies investigating homicide in Callaway County

July 9, 2020 7:17 PM Alec Pettus

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a homicide after a body was found along a county road. The Sheriff’s Office sent out a release saying deputies were called to the area near County Road 351 and County Road 350, which is by State Road WW near the Boone

Reopening process amid COVID-19 will vary for each Missouri school district

July 9, 2020 11:58 AM Nathalie Jones

Missouri public schools are weighing the options when it comes to safety measures in the fall, but the Missouri School Boards’ Association said those precautions against COVID-19 will be different for each district.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner addresses surge in COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 6:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to field questions about the county’s surge in COVID-19 cases.

Car fire after crash into police cruiser

Columbia woman charged with driving drunk when she hit police cruiser

July 9, 2020 5:38 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Columbia woman Thursday on allegations that she was drunk when she crashed into a police cruiser in February.

Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.

Jefferson City man pleads guilty to having child pornography

July 9, 2020 12:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography Tuesday.

MU Health opening second drive-thru testing site because of increased demand

July 9, 2020 11:41 AM Zola Crowder

University of Missouri Health Care is opening a second drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Monday, citing increased demand as cases continue their quick rise.

Columbia’s new face mask requirement includes many exceptions

July 9, 2020 11:25 AM Ben Fein

The mask ordinance for the city will go into effect on Friday at 5 p.m. and require citizens to wear masks most places in public.

Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump taxes

July 9, 2020 9:28 AM Associated Press

The Supreme Court has upheld a prosecutor’s demand for President Donald Trump’s tax returns

Multiple complaints, inspections came before public health alert at Columbia restaurant

July 8, 2020 11:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

ABC 17 News obtained documents from the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services that show they had already visited the establishment three times regarding COVID-19 guidelines

Columbia businesses take another hit as Show-Me State Games canceled because of COVID-19, health concerns

July 8, 2020 2:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Organizers with the Show-Me State Games canceled the annual event over concerns of COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Regional Airport continues to see drops in traffic

July 8, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic regionally and statewide.

Missouri hits voter registration deadline for August election

July 8, 2020 11:48 AM Nathalie Jones

Wednesday marks the final day of voter registration for Missouri’s August primary election.

Mizzou athletics gives second COVID-19 update

July 8, 2020 5:45 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou athletics gave its second update on its COVID-19 testing results on Wednesday. UPDATE: 367 of 377 tests on #Mizzou student-athletes & athletic staff participating in department testing protocol have been negative for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/lTGVZRMfOc— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) July 8, 2020 An MU spokesperson confirmed ten total student-athletes and staff have now

Howard County missing girl found

July 8, 2020 5:46 AM Brittany Wiley

The highway patrol canceled its endangered person advisory for a missing Howard County child after she was found.