March 2020

Demolition of crumbling Jefferson City building to start Monday

March 26, 2020 12:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City officials said Thursday that demolition on a crumbling downtown building will begin next week.

Corps to keep reservoir levels lower to brace for possible flooding

March 26, 2020 12:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.

Mental health experts offer advice for coping with COVID-19 related stress

March 26, 2020 11:48 AM Connor Hirsch

Psychiatric experts with the University of Missouri Health Care system are warning about the mental health effects of coronavirus-related stress and isolation.

Initial Missouri unemployment claims increase tenfold amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 26, 2020 11:32 AM Amber Tabeling

Last week saw the greatest number of initial unemployment claims ever in the United States, with initial claims in Missouri increasing tenfold, according to figures released Thursday morning.

Rush on paper products still underway in Columbia grocery stores

March 26, 2020 11:16 AM Joe McLean

Fewer than 48 hours after a stay-at-home order took effect in Columbia, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper appear to be the products toughest to keep in stock.

University of Missouri System president to fill in as chancellor of Columbia campus

March 26, 2020 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri Board of Curators voted Wednesday to make UM System President Mun Choi the interim chancellor of the system’s main campus.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Cole County health officials report 12 COVID-19 cases

March 26, 2020 8:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Tracking more storm chances tonight

March 26, 2020 4:29 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Clouds will start to move in throughout the day. That won’t keep temperatures from getting into the low 70’s by this afternoon. A stray shower is possible as a cold front approaches, but many of us stay dry throughout the day. TONIGHT: Showers and storms push back in after midnight tonight. Some of these

Andrew’s at-home sports: March, 25, 2020

March 25, 2020 10:22 PM Tyler Murry

Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients

March 25, 2020 9:31 PM Zach Boetto

Numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268 licensed beds.

Rural communities in Boone County impacted by COVID-19

March 25, 2020 8:34 PM Ben Fein

Areas in Boone such as Centralia face unique problems in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. The city is abiding by the county’s stay at home order, and mayor Chris Cox says he’s seen restaurants take the biggest hit so far.

Lawmakers explore alternate legislative solutions for state budget amid virus outbreak

March 25, 2020 7:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

The future of Missouri’s legislative session is unclear amid the growing presence of the coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Humidity versus Dew Point: What’s the difference?

March 25, 2020 5:37 PM Luke Victor

The next couple of days are going to feature air that feels a bit more muggy! It’s a classic sign that we’re turning the corner out of cold, wintry weather. However, many times we confuse humidity with a “humid” atmosphere. (I know, that makes no sense– Blame the guy who came up with the calculation

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University of Central Florida’s hiring of MU chancellor confirmed

March 25, 2020 4:18 PM Matthew Sanders

The Florida Board of Governors has approved the hiring of a top University of Missouri official to lead the University of Central Florida.

Tracking chances for strong storms Thursday night and Friday

March 25, 2020 3:25 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and mild. Lows in the low 50s. THURSDAY: A cold front slides in from the north, increasing cloud cover. Temperatures soar into the low 70s, with a round of storms moving in after midnight. EXTENDED: Storms along the front on Thursday night and Friday morning have the potential of bringing

Missouri officials say unemployment claims skyrocket from COVID-19

March 25, 2020 2:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

State officials said the number of unemployment claims filed last week is equal to 30 percent of the total filed throughout 2019.

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State attorney general orders Springfield-area man to stop price gouging for surgical masks

March 25, 2020 2:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

According to a news release from the attorney general’s office, the man was selling surgical masks at inflated prices.

Boone County medical director expects COVID-19 cases to rise, hopes for smaller spike

March 25, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

“I think we are going to see more cases for sure,” said Ashley Millham, medical director of Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health. “But I hope it’s a slower rise and a shorter peak.”

Missouri woman who died of coronavirus worked for Red Cross

March 25, 2020 12:52 PM Associated Press

The youngest of the eight people to die of the coronavirus outbreak in Missouri was a 31-year-old Red Cross employee who was buried as her family watched from their cars.

Columbia’s stay-at-home order allows essential businesses to stay open

March 25, 2020 11:55 AM Amber Tabeling

A stay-at-home order issued by Columbia and Boone County authorities that took effect Wednesday includes a long list of what officials consider “essential businesses.”

Month: March 2020