Missouri Archives

St. Louis officer dies after being shot by gunman

August 31, 2020 10:24 AM Associated Press

Authorities say a St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a shooting on the city’s south side has died.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County shatters daily case total record, CPS case rate spikes

August 29, 2020 2:26 PM Connor Hirsch

In Missouri, 1,198 cases reported on Saturday. The state now reported a total of 83,190 cases of the virus. Just over 10,000 of those cases are in the 20-24 year old age range.

Man shot multiple times in downtown Columbia, one suspect arrested

August 29, 2020 2:50 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area

Randolph County church cancels service due to COVID-19

August 29, 2020 11:28 AM Zach Boetto

JACKSONVILLE Mo. (KMIZ) The Jacksonville Cairo Unity Church canceled it’s services for the next two Sundays to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to Cody Demnit, the church’s minister, this comes after officials found out at least one church member tested positive for COVID-19. Demnit says the church has been in contact with the Randolph

FRIDAY UPDATES: New cases push COVID-19 rate tracked by Columbia Public Schools higher

August 28, 2020 11:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports ninth COVID-19 death

August 27, 2020 10:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Parson says Missouri succeeding in COVID-19 fight; Galloway highlights her pandemic plan

August 26, 2020 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson touted a new COVID-19 saliva test Wednesday while the state’s health director said he is recommending Missouri not follow new CDC guidance that limits testing.

Patrol cancels Amber Alert for southwest Missouri newborn

August 25, 2020 5:22 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert for a Laclede County newborn.

Grain Belt Express project to expand available wind power in Missouri, Kansas,

August 25, 2020 3:41 PM Associated Press

A company planning a high-voltage power line carrying wind energy across the Midwest says it plans to distribute more electricity in Missouri and Kansas.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports 1,293 new COVID-19 cases

August 22, 2020 5:06 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 5:30 P.M.: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 74,257 cases of COVID-19 Saturday, up from 72,964 on Friday. The department reported 6 new deaths Saturday. There have been 1,425 COVID-related deaths in the state. The 7 day positivity rate was at 11.4. At least 913 people were hospitalized.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Jefferson City man alleges discrimination at Department of Corrections

August 21, 2020 5:18 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man this week sued the Missouri Department of Corrections, alleging he was mistreated because of his race and national origin and eventually fired.

ACLU alleges Mid-Missouri sheriff violated open records law

August 21, 2020 3:24 PM Matthew Sanders

The ACLU of Missouri is suing the Maries County sheriff, alleging he violated the state’s open records law with the organization’s request for information related to social media posts.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County logs double-digit COVID-19 increase

August 20, 2020 8:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Limited visits to resume at two Mid-Missouri prisons

August 20, 2020 3:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

Two Mid-Missouri prisons are among several restarting inmate visits at the facilities.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports two more deaths

August 19, 2020 5:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Fulton city leaders discuss possible mask ordinance with state health director

August 19, 2020 4:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Members of Fulton City Council met with the state health department director Wednesday afternoon over a conference call to discuss a possible mask ordinance.

Top White House coronavirus expert says all Missourians should wear masks

August 18, 2020 9:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and US COVID-19 Task Force member Deborah Birx will each give updates on the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday morning.

CMU starts fall semester after testing all students, staff for COVID-19

August 18, 2020 5:42 AM Amber Tabeling

Central Methodist University is set to return to in-person and online classes for it’s fall semester on Tuesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

DEFENDERS: FTC sends warning to hundreds of businesses about fake COVID-19 cures

August 17, 2020 5:41 PM Deborah Kendrick

The Federal Trade Commission is issuing warnings to companies and individuals to stop selling fraudulent products claiming cures or treatments for COVID-19.

Westphalia bridge collapses as truck tries to cross

August 17, 2020 2:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews said no people were hurt in the incident and that an investigation is underway.