March 2020

Boone Hospital Center limits visitors during coronavirus outbreak, MU Health Care offers free video visits

March 17, 2020 1:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The letter sent out by BJC HealthCare said visitors cannot come into the hospital if they are sick.

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March 17, 2020 1:02 PM abc17news Administrator

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Columbia Public Schools will offer meals to students outside class starting March 30

March 17, 2020 12:44 PM Connor Hirsch

Columbia Public Schools said it will start an out-of-class meal service on March 30 while district buildings are closed.

Columbia Public Schools students receiving home learning packets

March 17, 2020 11:28 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools students and parents were learning Tuesday what will be asked of them while buildings are closed down to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Two people charged with Jefferson City shooting near gas station

March 17, 2020 10:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors charged two people accused of a Jefferson City shooting that happened near a gas station at the roundabout at Jefferson Street and Stadium Boulevard last Wednesday.

Tracking the return of rainfall Wednesday, Thursday

March 17, 2020 5:54 AM Luke Victor

ST. PATRICKS DAY: After a gloomy start, mostly cloudy skies stick around this afternoon as highs reach the low to mid 50’s. TONIGHT: Rain chances return, but will hold off until after midnight. Lows back up into the mid to upper 40’s. EXTENDED: Showers will dampen spirits out the door Wednesday, with some moderate to

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15

March 17, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Driver killed in Jefferson City crash

March 16, 2020 9:41 PM Katie Greathouse

A driver was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jefferson City.

JC Schools addresses internet, food concerns ahead of COVID-19 closure

March 16, 2020 9:36 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday will be the last day Jefferson City School District students will be in a classroom until early April. The district announced Tuesday that it will close on Wednesday until at least April 3 due to concerns about the spreading coronavirus, COVID-19. Jefferson City School District to close schools for more

8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri

March 16, 2020 8:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson confirmed via social media Monday night that eight people have now tested positive for COVID-19. According to a tweet, three cases have been reported in Greene County, three have been reported in St. Louis County, one has been reported in St. Louis City and one case has been reported in Henry County.

DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General monitoring medical supplies price gouging

March 16, 2020 8:24 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning of potential price gouging that could affect the medical supply chain in containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the state’s AG’s office, a supply shortage could potentially cause a spike in prices. As of now, the Missouri Hospital Association has not reported a

Cafe Berlin closed its dining room Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Columbia restaurants deal with slump, prepare in case of shutdown

March 16, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

If Missouri follows the lead of states shutting down restaurants and bars in response to COVID-19, many workers fear they will be without a job.

Several Columbia day cares say they plan to stay open

March 16, 2020 5:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising day cares to plan for COVID-19 appearing in their communities.

Expected rainy week adds on to already wet year

March 16, 2020 5:11 PM Luke Victor

I made a comment on-air last night that I still think holds true. It’s important for us to find some normalcy when things are as unpredictable as they are right now. In this time where our lives are changing by the minute, it can be hard to slow down and find something that provides some

MSHSAA continues spring sports at this time

March 16, 2020 4:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association is not canceling its spring sports season at this time, according to a release. “If we are able to maintain locations for hosting the championship series, and schools are wishing to participate in the post season, we will conduct the championships,” MSHSAA Executive Director Dr.

Tracking storms and possible flooding risk this week

March 16, 2020 3:56 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with drizzle and fog developing overnight. Lows in the 40s. TOMORROW: Fog early, becoming partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid-50s. EXTENDED: Showers and storms return late tomorrow night as a warm front approaches the area. Expect heavy rain and potentially some embedded storms for the Wednesday morning commute. Rain