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North Callaway School District responds to bullying claims after student’s death

September 14, 2020 11:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The North Callaway School District is responding to bullying claims after the recent death of one of its students.

AP: Election 2020 Advance Voting guide

September 14, 2020 11:55 PM Associated Press

2020 could be the first year in which more than half of voters cast their ballot for president before polls open on Election Day.

Columbia Public Schools plans to introduce hybrid-learning in four phases

September 14, 2020 10:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Students in Columbia could do hybrid-learning this year, and the youngest would be the first in the classroom.

Columbia PD: One person injured in afternoon shooting

September 14, 2020 9:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Police continue to investigate an afternoon shooting that sent a 19-year-old to an area hospital.

TRUTH ALERT: Pro-Parson ad ties Galloway to federal health care policies

September 14, 2020 5:01 PM Lucas Geisler

An ad running in support of Republican Gov. Mike Parson ties Nicole Galloway to federal health care ideas, but not necessarily ones that the Democratic state auditor holds.

Special prosecutor says officer-involved shooting in Pettis County is justified; sheriff encourages ‘calm’

September 14, 2020 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders

The special prosecutor appointed to review the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Sedalia woman by a sheriff’s deputy has determined the killing was legally justified.

Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 update includes details on youngest students going back to classrooms

September 14, 2020 11:31 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will update the school board Monday on COVID-19 and classes, including a plan being developed to get some students back in class before others.

Local highlights and scores: Sept. 14, 2020

September 14, 2020 10:09 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school scores from Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL Capital City (1) Rock Bridge (2) FINAL Blair Oaks (4) Fulton (0) FINAL Camdenton (1) Battle (11) FINAL Helias (6) Smith-Cotton (0) FINAL Boonville (6) Marshall (0) FINAL Hallsville (17) Harrisburg

Ashland Police reschedule drone use to monitor school traffic Tuesday

September 14, 2020 9:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to a reschedule, the Ashland Police Department will now use two drones to monitor school traffic for South Boone County School District. Officials say the two drones will fly from 7:30 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. near E. Liberty Ln. at S. Henry Clay Blvd. and N. Main St. at W. Broadway.

MONDAY UPDATES: Death due to COVID-19 reported in three counties

September 14, 2020 5:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Jefferson City conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday

September 14, 2020 6:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Wastewater division will be conducting sewer main rehabilitation Wednesday at several locations. Crews will start Wednesday and will effect the following locations: 1500 block of E. High St.,the 200 block of S Lincoln St.,the 1400 & 1500 block of E. McCarty St., andthe 400 block of Vetter Ln. Individual

Keytesville man sentenced 72 years for sex crimes against children

September 14, 2020 5:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KEYTESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chariton County judge sentenced a Keytesville man to 72 years in prison for multiple counts of sex crimes against six children. 59-year-old Edward Schrock pled guilty in June 2020 to three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy of a child under twelve years old, two counts of first-degree child molestation of a

Truman VA offering drive-through flu vaccines for enrolled veterans

September 14, 2020 4:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VA-enrolled Veterans will have the choice for free drive-through flu vaccines this year at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital.

Cole County closing Gateway Drive for stormwater improvement project

September 14, 2020 4:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cole County Public Works will close down the 200 block of Gateway Drive Wednesday at 7 a.m. for two weeks for storm water improvement.

DEFENDERS: Package text message scams circulating

September 14, 2020 2:45 PM Deborah Kendrick

With so many people shopping online, package deliveries are on the rise and scammers are trying to fool consumers into giving out their personal information.

Missouri State Board of Education relaxes substitute teacher requirements amid COVID-19 pandemic

September 14, 2020 11:59 AM Riane Cleveland

The Missouri State Board of Education has relaxed substitute teacher requirements in case of a possible shortage because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Home damaged in Sunday afternoon central Columbia shooting

September 14, 2020 11:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police found damage to a home and several casings after being called to a report of shots fired Sunday afternoon in central Columbia. Officers were sent to the 800 block of Hirth Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday. No injuries were reported in the shooting, police said in a news release. Several people told officers