April 2020

University of Missouri System cuts to deal with COVID-19 will have wide-ranging effects

April 14, 2020 9:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The announcement included a decision on layoffs, restructuring and other cost-saving measures would be made by April 30.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County at 38 COVID-19 cases

April 14, 2020 8:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to peak on April 28, according to new data.

Tracking another chilly start this morning

April 14, 2020 5:32 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy to start will mix in some spotty sun this afternoon. Highs will still be cool, in the upper 40’s to some low 50’s. TONIGHT: A disturbance will slide through this evening, but spotty sprinkles look to hold off until around midnight. It’s a fairly small window of opportunity, but we could see

Columbia Regional Airport travel down due to COVID-19

April 14, 2020 5:24 AM Brittany Wiley

Numbers for the month of March show travel at Columbia Regional Airport was down nearly 50 percent from the same time last year.

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 13, 2020

April 13, 2020 10:09 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Monday, April 13 in the video player above.

Jefferson City School district polling students, parents on graduation preference

April 13, 2020 5:55 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Monday for the first time since Gov. Mike Parson made the decision to close school buildings across the state for the rest of the school year to fight COVID-19.

Boone Hospital Center will rely on guidance, data to resume normal operations

April 13, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

Boone Hospital Center said it will take time before it is able to return to operations as normal.

Economic impact payments: Who is eligible and how are they distributed?

April 13, 2020 5:31 PM Brittany Wiley

A quick guide to coronavirus economic stimulus payouts to individuals.

Mizzou tennis coach resigns to pursue other opportunities

April 13, 2020 5:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou tennis coach Colton Gaston has resigned in order to pursue other opportunities, according to a release from MU. “I would like to thank Colt for all of his hard work and dedication in building our women’s tennis program over the last five seasons,” Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk said in a

Columbia school board discusses pay for school bus drivers

April 13, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia School Board will meet for the first time tonight since Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri schools will not hold in-person classes through the remainder of the school year.

Full interview: Former XFL standout L’Damian Washington ready for next challenge

April 13, 2020 4:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former XFL and Mizzou football standout L’Damian Washington is back in Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said his playing career is likely over, but he’s thankful for his opportunity to play for the St. Louis Battlehawks this past season. “If someone guarantees you five games and some excitement and to meet

Tracking near freezing temperatures overnight

April 13, 2020 3:52 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with diminishing winds. Lows in the low 30s. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 40s to around 50 degrees. A few showers possible by evening. EXTENDED: A few quick disturbances slide in this week, giving us a chance for spotty showers Tuesday night and Wednesday night. A few

Projections show a possible shortage of ICU beds in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia hospitals have availability in ICU beds, plans to expand in case of surge

April 13, 2020 3:33 PM Molly Stawinoga

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects Missouri will see its peak need for hospital resources on April 25 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

State recalls thousands of protective masks for safety concerns

April 13, 2020 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

State officials are asking first responders send back thousands of masks out of safety concerns.

Chamber of Commerce polling Jefferson City area businesses on COVID-19 impact

April 13, 2020 12:56 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.

MONDAY UPDATES: MUPD says officer hospitalized for COVID-19

April 13, 2020 11:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Daily updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in central Missouri.

Chilly temperatures make a comeback

April 13, 2020 11:22 AM Maddie Est

MONDAY: In the wake of a cold front that passed through yesterday, temperatures will be well below average to start of the week. The sunshine will be deceitful as we will only be warming into the mid 40s for the day. TONIGHT: Clouds return this evening and stick around overnight. Lows will fall to near the freezing

Cole County deputies arrest 5 people in connection with Wardsville drug bust

April 13, 2020 10:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Cole County Sheriff’s Office said Monday a fifth person was arrested in connection with a Wardsville drug bust that happened on Friday.

Body found in Miller County

April 13, 2020 10:41 AM Matthew Sanders

A man’s body was found floating in a pond in Miller County on Friday, the sheriff’s office said.

Intern Tyler’s tip of the week: April 13, 2020

April 13, 2020 9:12 AM Andrew Kauffman

Every Monday, our sports intern Tyler Driesenga will look back at this past week in sports news. Plus – he’ll give us his at-home tip of the week to keep you motivated during these tough times. You can watch his latest tip of the week in the video player above. Without further ado, here’s Tyler:

Month: April 2020