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Crowds celebrate the Fourth of July at Salute to America in 2019.

Salute to America kicks off Friday

July 3, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Salute to America kicks off in Jefferson City with the carnival at noon Friday.

Several CPD officers are searching for a suspect who ran away on foot.

Man leads police on foot chase in north Columbia

July 3, 2020 4:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police are searching for a man who led them on a chase early Friday morning.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Morgan County adds six new COVID-19 cases

July 2, 2020 9:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salute to America vendors taking extra precautions amid COVID-19

July 2, 2020 10:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

The annual “Salute to America” Fourth of July festival will take place without any COVID-19 health orders in effect.

Columbia mayor hopes masks slow spread of COVID-19

July 2, 2020 9:28 AM Lucas Geisler

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece hopes masks slow the quickening rate of new COVID-19 cases in Columbia.

Columbia restaurant disputes health department’s claims in alert

July 2, 2020 8:33 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. A co-owner of a Columbia restaurant says his restaurant has been following social distancing guidelines after the health department issued a warning for patrons about possible COVID-19 exposure. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services said in a news release that patrons at Room 38, 38 N. Eighth St., in

Severe weather was at a record-low nationwide in June

July 2, 2020 6:21 PM Luke Victor

Getting good news in 2020 is probably similar to the feeling that the guy from Cast Away had when the ship pulled up while he baked in the sun on the middle of a raft in the in the Pacific Ocean. Our good news comes in the form of severe weather records. No, you didn’t

Charges filed in northeast Columbia shooting

July 2, 2020 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with two felonies after he alleged fired shots on a residential street.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner on COVID-19 case jump, mask requirement

July 2, 2020 5:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry said Thursday that he supports face coverings as COVID-19 cases surge locally.

Appeals court denies bid to re-hear Columbia murder conviction

July 2, 2020 5:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

The appeal was filed in the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals on June 23.

Jefferson City police help with Florida cold case

July 2, 2020 5:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police say a woman has been tracked to central Missouri and arrested in a Florida cold murder case.

Missouri unemployment numbers rise for the first time in 10 weeks

July 2, 2020 4:22 PM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported that 19,071 people applied for unemployment last week.

Missouri leaders say COVID-19 pandemic improving but urge caution over holiday weekend

July 2, 2020 2:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri’s governor and top health official each sought to ease concerns about fast-rising COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday while also striking a tone of caution and responsibility ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA’s Moore

July 2, 2020 9:43 AM Associated Press

Moore was on hand when Jonathan Irons, 40, walked out of the Jefferson City Correctional Center.

Man arrested in Tuesday manhunt booked into Boone County Jail

July 2, 2020 10:18 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man arrested after a Columbia police manhunt Tuesday was booked into the Boone County Jail Wednesday.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks return to classes

July 2, 2020 3:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

CPS superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. for three live interviews.

woods fire along i-70 near rangeline exit

Crews clear the scene of rubbish fire along I-70 in Columbia

July 2, 2020 6:03 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia fire and police officials said a rubbish fire broke out Thursday morning along Interstate 70.

Columbia woman accused of leaving child alone in hot car

July 2, 2020 7:54 AM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a woman Wednesday after she allegedly left an 8-year-old child alone in a vehicle while she went inside a store.

Columbia pool could face closures amid staffing issues

July 2, 2020 5:18 AM Amber Tabeling

Douglass Family Aquatic Center reopened for the first time this summer Tuesday as Columbia Parks and Recreation is facing short staffing.

Black & Gold Tavern posted signs reminding customers to social distance.

Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance

July 1, 2020 10:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News investigation.