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

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

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taste of fall looks likely next week

July 30, 2020 5:58 PM Luke Victor

We’ve gotten a break from the 90s this week but the humid, muggy weather has held on strong. That’s set to change as a strong cold front is set to burst south through mid-Missouri Sunday night. Much drier air will help us cool off into the 70s for highs with lows into the mid-to-upper 50s–

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.

Video shows moment when several protesters were taken into police custody in Jefferson City Thursday

July 30, 2020 4:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

A St. Louis state representative told ABC 17 News that several protesters were taken into police custody Thursday after a “die-in” near the state Capitol building.

Patrol sends Pettis County deputy shooting case to prosecutor

July 30, 2020 4:13 PM Lucas Geisler

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The investigation into a deadly Pettis County deputy-involved shooting is now in the hands of a prosecutor for review. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop A tweeted that the Division of Drug and Crime Control sent its work to Pettis County Prosecutor Phillip Sawyer. Update: The investigation of the Pettis County officer

Fulton City Council agrees to draft mask ordinance

July 30, 2020 12:32 PM Zola Crowder

Tuesday the Fulton City Council voted to begin drafting a mask ordinance in case COVID-19 cases spike.

Tracking another soggy start

July 30, 2020 3:24 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms look to continue throughout the day. Another inch or two is expected with this round, which could be enough to cause some localized flooding. The rain and cloud cover will keep things cool again this afternoon, with highs in the upper 70’s and low 80’s. Want to peek at the

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.

Columbia fire crews investigate a house fire on Fir Place.

Columbia firefighter with minor injuries after house fire on Fir Place

July 29, 2020 2:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE (7/30): The Columbia Fire Department said the house fire in the 1400 block of Fir Place started in a back bedroom. The cause of the blaze is still unclear. Investigators estimated damages to total $58,000. ORIGINAL: An assistant fire marshal is investigating the cause of a house fire on Fir Place

CPD still investigating after weekend homicide

July 29, 2020 12:11 PM Matt Ragsdale

ABC 17 News will livestream the 3:30 p.m. news conference.

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

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Health officials report 50 active cases in Cole County

July 29, 2020 2:28 PM Matt Ragsdale

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Red Cross: Plasma donations needed to help fight COVID-19

July 29, 2020 7:08 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, plasma donation centers have seen a demand for convalescent plasma to help fight the virus.

How much could the Governor’s special session on violent crime cost taxpayers?

July 29, 2020 8:13 PM Connor Hirsch

Special sessions are funded through annual appropriations to both the House of Representatives and Senate. House and senate members are given transportation funds and a per diem for everyday they show up.

Missouri added to White House’s ‘red list’ for COVID-19 cases

July 29, 2020 1:33 PM Nathalie Jones

The report said Missouri confirmed more than 100 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 state residents last week.

Centertown woman killed after being hit by Amtrak train

July 29, 2020 5:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

The crash report said she was walking down the middle of the train tracks when she was hit.

Food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

July 29, 2020 4:43 PM Molly Stawinoga

there is a current consensus among the medical community that the virus is spread person-to-person.

Missouri senators file violent crimes bills, special session continues

July 28, 2020 11:55 AM Zach Boetto

The Missouri State Senate pushed forward Senate Bill 1 and submitted two new bills on Tuesday as the state’s special session on violent crime continues.

Jefferson City landscaping company receives OSHA fine after worker dies at construction site

July 29, 2020 3:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal agency fined a Jefferson City-based Schrimpf Landscaping after a worker died at a construction site earlier this year. A report from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the company received two serious fines, both worth $9,446. OSHA started investigating the company after Jacob Schrimpf, 31, was killed during

MU nursing programs assist over 500 nursing homes statewide amid COIVD-19

July 29, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Two University of Missouri nursing support teams are working with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to help more than 500 nursing homes across the state.