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Officials seek to allay coronavirus fears at Columbia City Hall news conference

March 5, 2020 1:44 PM Amber Tabeling

City and local health officials sought to reassure the public Thursday in Columbia, saying no COVID-19 cases have been identified in Missouri.

Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

New documents reveal how fast CPD officer was going before fatally running over 4-year-old

March 5, 2020 8:15 AM Matt Ragsdale

A second probable cause statement filed Wednesday says a Columbia Police Department officer was driving about 14 miles per hour before she struck and killed a 4-year-old girl outside Battle High School.

Court documents: Centertown woman accused of threatening to kill her child

March 5, 2020 3:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to the document, Ligon put her child into its crib, then attacked her sister.

Capital View Levee rehab could take months

March 4, 2020 7:26 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The estimated completion date of levee repairs has been corrected. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official says the Capital View Levee rebuilding process should be completed by the end of summer. Contractors currently have the ability to place bids on the contract which the Corps published on Feb.

Broadway Urgent Care becoming new Mizzou Urgent Care clinic

March 5, 2020 12:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced Thursday it’s joining with Broadway Urgent Care to open a new facility at the West Broadway walk-in clinic. The letter sent out just before noon shows the facility will become a second Mizzou Urgent Care location. MU Health Care CEO Jonathan Curtwright said more people are using walk-in

Crash with Columbia Fire Department vehicle sends one person to the hospital

March 4, 2020 8:58 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia Fire Department spokesman Brad Fraizer said a truck driver crashed into a CFD vehicle head-on after the fire crew responded to an emergency call earlier that night.

Columbia city officials hold coronavirus briefing

March 4, 2020 3:34 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece announced Wednesday he and others are holding a press conference on Thursday going over the city’s efforts fighting COVID-19 also known as coronavirus.

Helicopter makes emergency landing in Randolph County

March 4, 2020 8:01 PM Lucas Geisler

There were no injuries after a helicopter made an emergency landing in southern Randolph County on Wednesday night.

AMBER alert canceled after Hillsdale child found safe

March 4, 2020 11:23 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an AMBER alert Wednesday night for a potential abduction in Hillsdale, which is in the St. Louis area.

Rep. Dottie Bailey, left, questions CPS employee Angela Jolley, on the district's use of seclusion rooms

“Students were not prepared for that”: CPS employee testifies on seclusion rooms at House hearing

March 4, 2020 3:38 PM Barry Mangold

Columbia Public Schools leaders say they will not be at a Wednesday hearing centered on the use of seclusion rooms.

Donut D-Light storefront located on Vandiver Drive in Columbia, Mo on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Re-opening inspections: No violations at Columbia donut shop after lightning strike

March 4, 2020 4:25 PM Zara Barker

Boone County/Columbia Health Department inspectors have twice visited Donut D-Light in Columbia after a lightning strike hit the shop’s electric box last year.

Columbia learning center fights to keep state license

March 4, 2020 9:13 PM Sydney Olsen

The Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center in Columbia is working to keep its license and government subsidies.

Local high school scores: March 4, 2020

March 4, 2020 9:44 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school basketball scores from Wednesday, March 4, 2020. GIRLS HOOPS CLASS 3 SECTIONALS Southern Boone (64) Butler (41) FINAL CLASS 2 SECTIONALS Eugene (60) Tipton (74) FINAL BOYS HOOPS CLASS 3 SECTIONALS Blair Oaks (72) Butler (35) FINAL CLASS 2 SECTIONALS New Franklin (64) Eugene (70) FINAL/OT

Columbia terror suspect sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison

March 4, 2020 11:40 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to trying to conspire with terrorists will be sentenced Wednesday.

CPD will target certain roads with traffic enforcement grant

March 4, 2020 11:36 AM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Police Department said Tuesday that it will target some roads for enhanced traffic enforcement thanks to a Missouri Department of Transportation grant.

Boone County prosecutors charge man with abandonment of a corpse

March 4, 2020 10:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged a man Wednesday with abandonment of a corpse linked to a 2018 case.

Judge orders Jefferson City School District to rehire fired administrator

March 4, 2020 10:47 AM Joe McLean

A judge ruled this week that the Jefferson City School District illegally fired an administrator who transferred work files to her personal computer.

Mizzou WBB moves on in SEC Tournament

March 4, 2020 3:25 PM Andrew Kauffman

GREENVILLE, S.C. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team beat Ole Miss 64-53 on Wednesday afternoon in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. Aijha Blackwell led MU with 16 points and six rebounds. Senior Jordan Chavis scored 11 points for the Tigers. MU was 9-20 from three-point range. The Tigers shot 50% from the field.

Track the Democratic delegates

March 4, 2020 1:30 PM Associated Press

A look at the delegate spread and the primary calendar.

Bloomberg drops out of the race

March 4, 2020 12:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

After disappointing Super Tuesday results, Bloomberg has ended his campaign and endorsed Joe Biden. What went wrong?