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Truman's Bar & Grill was charged with violating the COVID-19 health order.

Another Columbia restaurant charged with violating COVID-19 order

August 5, 2020 11:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

The City of Columbia filed charges against Truman’s Bar & Grill for violating the COVID-19 health order.

Columbia voters split on expanding Missouri’s Medicaid program

August 4, 2020 8:07 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia residents voted on Missouri Amendment 2 on Tuesday which would expand Medicaid in Missouri.

County clerks speak about election turnout

August 4, 2020 6:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri county clerks say voter turnout for Tuesday’s 2020 Primary Election has been consistent.

Columbia man pleads guilty to trying to buy deadly chemical online

August 4, 2020 5:17 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man pleaded guilty to trying to buy a deadly chemical on the “dark web,” the U.S. attorney’s office said Tuesday.

Group organizes to push Columbia Public Schools to delay reopening

August 4, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

Organizers of a protest outside Tuesday night’s Columbia Board of Education meeting say they hope their silent demonstration will send a message to CPS leaders to delay the start of school.

Masks encouraged for voting in Boone County election

August 4, 2020 5:14 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Polling places are expected to open up at 6 Tuesday morning for the August primary election, and voters are asked to bring a valid form of ID and a mask. This year’s ballot features Amendment 2 which would expand Medicaid if approved and races for party nominations for Boone County, U.S.

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

MONDAY UPDATES: Columbia cancels Heritage Festival over COVID-19 concerns

August 3, 2020 2:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

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Columbia Public Schools considers delaying start date amid COVID-19 pandemic

August 3, 2020 8:21 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is considering delaying the start date for the upcoming school year until after Labor Day. District Superintendent Peter Stiepleman confirmed that the discussions started Monday during a staff and employee meeting. Stiepleman said, “The topic of starting after Labor Day was discussed and it is being strongly considered. The

Columbia City Council to review CARES Act funding

August 3, 2020 5:02 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday for its regularly scheduled meeting.

CARES Act funding agreement could add 40 positions to Columbia/Boone health department

August 2, 2020 7:23 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council is set to talk about an agreement on CARES Act funding with Boone County at its meeting Monday.

Police investigate shooting in east Columbia

August 2, 2020 9:34 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia police are investigating after a shooting in east Columbia Sunday morning.

City Council considering special election on roll carts

August 2, 2020 6:20 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia City Council is set to talk about holding a special election on roll carts at its meeting Monday night.

Boone County sees fourth death due to COVID-19

July 31, 2020 8:55 PM Amber Tabeling

According to the Columbia/Boone County Health Department the fourth person in Boone County have died on Friday related to COVID-19.

FRIDAY UPDATES: MU reports several more layoffs, furloughs

July 31, 2020 11:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

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New Columbia business opens amid COVID-19 pandemic

July 31, 2020 12:36 PM Zola Crowder

A new Columbia business, Sawdust Studios, officially opened on July 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Mid-Missouri and around the world.

Health officials explain when coronavirus patients are no longer infectious

July 30, 2020 8:36 PM Amber Tabeling

Those who test positive for COVID-19, local health departments said on Thursday individuals must meet three criteria before being released from isolation or considered a recovered case.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees continued rise in COVID-19 cases

July 30, 2020 9:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Police: Man accused of downtown killing turned himself in

July 30, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones confirmed to ABC 17 News that a 24-year-old man accused of a recent homicide turned himself in Thursday. Marlin C. Johnson is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Joseph Hecht, 38, of Sturgeon. Jones and CPD officer Matt Stephens held a news conference Wednesday and

Socially distanced graduation at Rock Bridge

Rock Bridge High School students graduate Thursday, more graduation ceremonies this weekend

July 30, 2020 3:24 PM Ben Fein

Rock Bridge High School seniors walked across the stage Thursday for graduation, it marked the first of four days of graduation ceremonies across the CPS district.

Two people safe after duplex fire in central Columbia

July 29, 2020 5:13 AM Brittany Wiley

Crews responded to the 400-block of Clinkscales Road just after 4 a.m. Wednesday.