March 2020

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking a few strong to severe storms tonight

March 18, 2020 2:19 PM Luke Victor

Afternoon Update: Skies have cleared across Mid-Missouri and storms have started to fire up across extreme northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa. There will be two more favorable areas for severe storms tonight; one along and north of Highway 24, and the other south of I-44. The area in between (most of Mid-Missouri) will still have

Information on positive cases of COVID-19 goes directly to local health departments

March 18, 2020 11:20 AM Connor Hirsch

Once a test for COVID-19 comes back positive, the information goes straight to local health departments to be distributed.

Grocery stores adjust hours to fight against COVID-19 shortages

March 18, 2020 10:56 AM Amber Tabeling

Many chain grocery stores are adjusting their hours in an attempt to ensure the shelves are restocked and full for customers amid runs on products connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright

University of Missouri chancellor applies for job in Florida

March 18, 2020 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has applied to take the top job at the University of Central Florida.

Health officials confirm 17 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 18, 2020 8:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Children’s Hospital officials tweeted Wednesday morning that a patient seen on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri officials say 24 positive for COVID-19

March 18, 2020 5:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

Tracking more showers and storms this morning

March 18, 2020 5:13 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain showers have tapered off, leaving us wet and gloomy across the area. Temperatures will remain mild through the evening. TONIGHT: Mostly quiet but cloudy with lows in the upper 50’s. Rain chances move back in after midnight. EXTENDED: Showers and storms will have pushed in for the early portion of Thursday. Moderate

At-home sports: Day 1

March 17, 2020 10:19 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Day 1 of At-home sports in the video player above!

State employees, lawmakers create distance from work as coronavirus cases climb

March 17, 2020 9:42 PM Barry Mangold

Cole County confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in a surprise news conference Tuesday, as the state government takes precautions to limit the spread.

Columbia restaurants work to stay open amid COVID-19 concerns

March 17, 2020 8:59 PM Zach Boetto

Gov. Mike Parson announced the first cases of COVID-19 in Boone and Cole Counties on Tuesday afternoon, but local downtown Columbia restaurants are still doing what they can to stay open.

Food Bank will stay open amid spread of COVID-19

March 17, 2020 6:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will continue to provide food to residents in and around Boone County, despite the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

First COVID-19 cases identified in Boone, Cole counties

March 17, 2020 5:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County officials said Tuesday that a resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus, while state health authorities said a Boone County resident also has COVID-19.

Gov. Mike Parson gives first daily briefing on COVID-19

Gov. Parson holds first daily briefing on coronavirus response

March 17, 2020 5:28 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to COVID-19.

How this weekend’s start-to-spring-chill compares to others in the past

March 17, 2020 5:16 PM Luke Victor

We’ve had our fair share of spring-like weather so far in 2020. It’s not like we’re itching at this point. But, in typical fashion, mother-nature doesn’t want to play the part. A strong cold front is expected to divide nation and will roll south into mid-Missouri by Friday morning. Temperatures will run 10-15 degrees below

Video Test

March 17, 2020 4:51 PM Karl Sanford

Tracking rain and a few storms Wednesday morning

March 17, 2020 4:45 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with rain and a few storms moving in overnight. Lows in the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Heavy rain likely in the morning with embedded thunder possible. Rain clears out by mid-afternoon leaving us with highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: We get a brief break from rain later on Wednesday as a warm front lifts

Columbia group works to give back amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020 2:17 PM Brittany Wiley

A local outreach group is working to make sure Columbia residents have the food and supplies they need during the coronavirus outbreak.

SEC cancels spring sports competition

March 17, 2020 2:15 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The SEC has canceled the remainder of the spring sports season, according to a release from the league. ALERT-The @SEC has announced all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled for remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all Spring FB Games and remaining SEC championship events, due to continuing developments

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

Parson: Decision to close schools amid COVID-19 pandemic best left to locals

March 17, 2020 1:41 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday in Columbia that the decision on whether to close schools was best left to local leaders.

Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects

March 17, 2020 1:20 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.

Month: March 2020