March 2020 - ABC17NEWS

Andrew’s at-home sports: March 31, 2020

March 31, 2020 10:09 PM Andrew Kauffman

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 best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Tuesday, March 31 in the video player above.

Gov. Parson defends lack of statewide stay-at-home order

March 31, 2020 9:46 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that he is still not convinced a statewide stay-at-home order is the best idea for Missouri.

Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces

March 31, 2020 8:00 PM Zach Boetto

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 correspondent for ABC News spoke about the longevity of the virus in an interview with David Muir. “The New England Journal of Medicine in laboratory settings, found three

Video Test 2

March 31, 2020 7:31 PM Karl Sanford

Local company reacts to suspension on building permits

March 31, 2020 6:41 PM Sydney Olsen

One local construction is reacting after the City of Columbia suspended new commercial and residential building permits until Special Order 2020-03 expires on April 24.

March Weather Recap: Will April bring more severe weather?

March 31, 2020 6:23 PM Luke Victor

March: Both sunny & stormy? March 2020 was a completely different month from its annual counterpart in 2019. For those who have an acute memory for weather, you’ll remember how bitterly cold last March started out, several nights saw temperatures near and below zero. This year, we only managed to drop into the 20s once,

Primary field set for Boone and Cole counties

March 31, 2020 6:00 PM Lucas Geisler

Boone and Cole counties will see a handful of contested races for county offices come August.

Stress eating common during stressful times; COVID-19 immunity foods don’t exist

March 31, 2020 5:24 PM Connor Hirsch

As the COVID-19 outbreak shuts down businesses and keeps people in their homes, many are finding themselves in the pantry more than usual.

Missouri to close four state parks to stop crowding as COVID-19 spreads

March 31, 2020 5:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will close four Missouri state parks to maintain social distancing and slow down COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.

DEFENDERS: FBI warns about hackers ‘Zoom Bombing’

March 31, 2020 4:43 PM Deborah Kendrick

The FBI is warning about hackers hijacking video conferences and online classrooms through the popular software called Zoom.

A health worker at Boone Hospital works in the drive-thru testing location.

Columbia hospitals coordinating on COVID-19 ‘surge plans’

March 31, 2020 4:12 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia hospitals are working together to prepare for a surge in patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three MU basketball players to test NBA waters

March 31, 2020 3:30 PM Andrew Kauffman

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 their eligibility in college. Xavier Pinson (So.), Jeremiah Tilmon (Jr.) and Mitchell Smith (Jr.) will test the NBA waters these next few months. “I’m very supportive of all three

Chances for rain return after tomorrow

March 31, 2020 3:29 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows in the upper 30s. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Our weather pattern becomes a little more active by Thursday as a warm front lifts across the area during the day and a cold front arrives by evening. Scattered showers are possible Thursday, but

Boone County presidential primary voting

Virus likely dooms Missouri recreational marijuana campaign

March 31, 2020 2:27 PM Associated Press

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 coronavirus pandemic.

State officials say Hearnes Center scouted as emergency hospital

March 31, 2020 2:19 PM Matt Ragsdale, Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that an inter-agency group including several state departments and the Missouri National Guard have scouted the Hearnes Center as a possible emergency hospital to treat COVID-19 patients.

Another round of sunshine arrives Wednesday, Late week rain chances

March 31, 2020 1:08 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Sunshine will continue this afternoon. Temperatures will hold in the 60s. TONIGHT: With clear skies overhead, temperatures will cool off pretty quick, down into the upper 30’s. EXTENDED: We’ve got another spectacular day in store Wednesday, with another healthy dose of sunshine and temperatures making into the middle 60’s. Cloud cover returns by Thursday with

Small businesses feel financial hit, criticism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 31, 2020 12:10 PM Amber Tabeling

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 control the pandemic.

Fayette man in critical condition after motorcycle crash Monday

March 31, 2020 11:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri Hospital spokesman said a Fayette man was in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Howard County Monday afternoon.