March 2020

Hy-Vee to close fulfillment centers in 4 states

March 11, 2020 5:14 PM Associated Press

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee is closing four centers that fulfill online orders in Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, putting several hundred people out of work.

Only essential staff and limited family allowed at NCAA tournaments

March 11, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

University of Missouri temporarily cancels in-person classes amid novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 4:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri will suspend in-person classes amid the growing outbreak of novel coronavirus.

Tracking a few strong storms for parts of Mid-Missouri Thursday

March 11, 2020 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Lows in the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Starting off dry but showers and storms develop near a cold front by early afternoon. Some storms may be strong south of I-70 with potential hail, gusty winds, or a brief tornado. Highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: The passage of the cold front will be

No students hurt in Jefferson City school bus crash

March 11, 2020 3:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Two students were not hurt when their Jefferson City School District bus crashed Wednesday morning.

Do you know the origins of Mother’s Day?

March 11, 2020 3:05 PM abc17news Administrator

Mothers have been revered throughout history, from ancient pagan celebrations to church holidays to present-day Mother’s Day.

5 gifts mom doesn’t want for Mother’s Day

March 11, 2020 2:37 PM abc17news Administrator

If you want to be sure to get the right gift for the woman who brought you into this world, we’ve selected five presents you should stay away from this Mother’s Day.

10 songs to listen to with your mom on Mother’s Day

March 11, 2020 2:30 PM abc17news Administrator

Check out thislist of meaningful songs about the bondbetween mothers and their children that you should listen to with your mom this Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day gift ideas for grandma

March 11, 2020 2:28 PM abc17news Administrator

Get grandma something special this Mother’s Day with these ideas.

Missouri S&T cancels St. Pat’s celebration as Rolla patient is tested for novel coronavirus

March 11, 2020 12:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri Science and Technology in Rolla and the University of Missouri-Columbia Legion of Black Collegians on Wednesday canceled events amid the spread of COVID-19.

DESE discusses plans for a COVID-19 outbreak with state board of education

March 11, 2020 12:01 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri State Board of Education is set to hear a report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the new strain of coronavirus, called COVID-19.

Hallsville teacher stamps hands to teach hygiene

March 11, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Local teachers are trying to be creative in teaching their students good hygiene practices.

State health department establishes COVID-19 hotline

March 11, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

A hotline for Missouri residents who have questions about COVID-19 was established Wednesday, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

State lawmakers ask public to avoid Capitol

March 11, 2020 7:25 AM Brittany Wiley

Missouri lawmakers asked citizens on Tuesday to avoid the Capitol over concerns of the coronavirus.

Woman arrested in Fulton, authorities search for a possibly armed suspect

March 11, 2020 7:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

Fulton police officers arrested a woman Wednesday morning after two people are suspected of stealing a car.

Sunny skies lead to a beautiful afternoon, More storms Thursday

March 11, 2020 6:06 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Morning rain & storms have quickly scooted out of the region. Temperatures will be mild today, into the mid-to-upper 50s. TONIGHT: Lows bottom out in the upper 40’s and low 50’s under partly cloudy skies, with those clouds increasing toward daybreak. EXTENDED: Those clouds are increasing ahead of our next chance for rain.

Person infected with coronavirus at journalism conference not part of MU group

March 10, 2020 9:58 PM Matthew Sanders

The journalism conference attendee who was positive for novel coronavirus in a preliminary test was not part of a group from the University of Missouri.

SEC to limit locker room access for media at conference tournament

March 10, 2020 9:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) The SEC will not allow media members into the post-game locker room at the upcoming conference tournament. Select players and coaches will still available in the traditional podium setting following each game. This comes in response to COVID-19, which has led to several major decisions from different conferences. For example, the Ivy