Andrew’s at-home sports: March 31, 2020
ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the…
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Gov. Parson defends lack of statewide stay-at-home order
Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that he is still not convinced a statewide stay-at-home order is the best idea for…
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Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces
A study shows COVID-19 can live on surfaces for up to two to three days. Dr. Jen Ashton, the chief health and medical editor and chief medical…
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Local company reacts to suspension on building permits
One local construction is reacting after the City of Columbia suspended new commercial and residential building permits until Special Order 2020-03…
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March Weather Recap: Will April bring more severe weather?
March: Both sunny & stormy? March 2020 was a completely different month from its annual counterpart in 2019. For those who have an acute memory…
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Primary field set for Boone and Cole counties
Boone and Cole counties will see a handful of contested races for county offices come…
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Stress eating common during stressful times; COVID-19 immunity foods don’t exist
As the COVID-19 outbreak shuts down businesses and keeps people in their homes, many are finding themselves in the pantry more than…
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Missouri to close four state parks to stop crowding as COVID-19 spreads
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will close four Missouri state parks to maintain social distancing and slow down COVID-19, officials…
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DEFENDERS: FBI warns about hackers ‘Zoom Bombing’
The FBI is warning about hackers hijacking video conferences and online classrooms through the popular software called Zoom.…
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Columbia hospitals coordinating on COVID-19 ‘surge plans’
Columbia hospitals are working together to prepare for a surge in patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Three MU basketball players to test NBA waters
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Mizzou men’s basketball players will enter their names in the 2020 NBA Draft pool, but they will still be able to retain…
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Chances for rain return after tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows in the upper 30s. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Our weather pattern…
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Virus likely dooms Missouri recreational marijuana campaign
Backers of an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri say the campaign will likely not get on the ballot this year because of the…
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State officials say Hearnes Center scouted as emergency hospital
Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that an inter-agency group including several state departments and the Missouri National Guard have scouted the Hearnes…
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Another round of sunshine arrives Wednesday, Late week rain chances
THIS AFTERNOON: Sunshine will continue this afternoon. Temperatures will hold in the 60s. TONIGHT: With clear skies overhead, temperatures will…
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Small businesses feel financial hit, criticism as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Small businesses everywhere have felt the effects of COVID-19, as many were forced to close their doors or adjust to new regulations in place to…
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Fayette man in critical condition after motorcycle crash Monday
A University of Missouri Hospital spokesman said a Fayette man was in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Howard County Monday…
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Collapsed wall on High Street to be demolished on Wednesday
Demolition crews started to tear down a partially collapsed wall at 200 E. High St. Wednesday…
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Interview: MU Health Care making room for possible COVID-19 influx
MU Health Care Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17 News live Tuesday to discuss the efforts surrounding…
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