March 2020

CPS announces schools to close because of COVID-19

March 16, 2020 1:56 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools are set to close from Wednesday, March 18 until April 13.

Jefferson City School District to close schools for more than two weeks because of coronavirus

March 16, 2020 1:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City School District officials said Monday all district schools are set to close from Wednesday until April 3.

Three people hurt, one in critical condition after trooper-involved crash Sunday

March 16, 2020 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said three people were injured in a trooper-involved crash in Camden County on Sunday. One woman had to be flown from the scene.

Drying out Tuesday, More rain Wednesday & Thursday

March 16, 2020 11:47 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain is slowly ending this afternoon. A few sprinkles are possible, but we’ll mainly just have to worry about chilly temperatures. TONIGHT: Pockets of sprinkles or drizzle will still be possible this evening before dwindling overnight. Lows fall into the low 40’s. EXTENDED: A dry day is in store on Tuesday with cloud cover being the

MSHSAA cancels state basketball tournament

March 16, 2020 11:01 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association has canceled its Class 4 and 5 state basketball tournament this weekend due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 MSHSAA said the decision was made with help from local and state officials. MSHSAA released a statement on Monday morning. You can read it below. Due to continuing

MU Health is preparing for a spike in patients as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 16, 2020 10:39 AM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri Health Care is preparing for a large uptick in patients as COVID-19 continues to spread across the country.

Parson: Sixth positive case of coronavirus identified in Greene County

March 16, 2020 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday morning that a sixth person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri.

LIVE UPDATES: Sturgeon School District to close over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia Mall cuts back hours amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 16, 2020 7:38 AM Zara Barker

The Columbia Mall shortened its operating hours effective Monday, March 16 as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.

5 dead, including officer and gunman, in Springfield shooting

March 16, 2020 7:02 AM Associated Press

Police Chief Paul Williams said Monday morning the dead include a Springfield police officer Christopher Walsh, three citizens and the gunman.

CPS superintendent “agrees we’ll need to close” schools over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 5:58 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Sunday night he “agrees we’ll need to close” all schools over the coronavirus outbreak.

Tracking rain moving in this morning

March 16, 2020 4:36 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Rain moves back in this morning. It will be more widespread this morning before thinning out after noon. Highs look to get into the mid to upper 40’s. TONIGHT: Pockets of sprinkles or drizzle will still be possible this evening before dwindling overnight. Lows fall into the low 40’s. EXTENDED: A dry day is

Sunday Sit-down with the Cunningham sisters

March 15, 2020 9:52 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on former Mizzou basketball stars Sophie and Lindsey Cunningham in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

Harrisburg and Marshall Public Schools closed due to COVID-19 concerns

March 15, 2020 8:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Harrisburg and Marshall School Districts are canceling classes due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, commonly known as coronavirus.

MSHSAA to host state basketball this weekend with precautions

March 15, 2020 8:36 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High school basketball will continue in Missouri despite concerns surrounding COVID-19. MSHSAA spokesman Jason West said the Class 4 and 5 state basketball championships will be played this weekend in Springfield, Mo. West said each team will be able to give out 100 wristbands to families and fans. “We plan to continue

Tracking multiple rain & storm chances this week

March 15, 2020 7:29 PM Luke Victor

SUNDAY NIGHT: Skies will remain mostly cloudy today. Spotty rain chances are possible by sunrise. Temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s. MONDAY: The start of the work week looks to feature a couple rain chances. For tomorrow, precipitation will remain pretty spotty. We’re not expecting widespread heavy rain… but a few rain showers look