April 2020

Statewide stay-at-home order to go into effect overnight

April 5, 2020 7:20 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson updated Missourians again yesterday on the statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect tomorrow.

Stubborn clouds linger to close out the weekend

April 5, 2020 5:42 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Cloud cover will strongly define how much we warm today. Right now, we do expect the sun to be able to break through the clouds intermittently. That said, because of these clouds, we will only be warming into the mid 50s for today. TONIGHT: Some clouds will be present, but we will remain dry overnight.

Jefferson City orthodontist dies from coronavirus complications

April 5, 2020 3:07 AM Molly Stawinoga

Cole County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Friday afternoon. ABC 17 News confirmed Dr. Steven Huber, an orthodontist in Jefferson City, died from COVID-19.

Winter-like chill moves out Sunday

April 4, 2020 4:26 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Temperatures will remain chilly overnight. We’ll hover in the low 40s with light winds. SUNDAY: Clouds will start out the day keeping us cool, but peeks of sunshine will help us warm into the upper 40s and low 50s by tomorrow afternoon. Winds will turn out of the southeast by afternoon too. EXTENDED: A

Centralia church offering ‘drive-up’ worship

April 4, 2020 4:15 PM Zach Boetto

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The First Baptist Church in Centralia will hold its second ‘drive-up’ worship service on Sunday despite the ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. The church’s pastor Chris Baker says the church is doing what it can to make it work. “You know, it’s it’s vital for us to be together as a church you

State leaders go over demand for food and medical supplies during COVID-19 briefing Saturday

April 4, 2020 1:08 PM Matt Ragsdale

During Saturday’s briefing, state leaders discussed the demand for food in the state, the number of hospital beds available, and more.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19

April 4, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Search for missing Columbia mother could cost more than $500,000

April 4, 2020 7:21 AM Associated Press

The search for the body of a Missouri woman presumed to have been murdered by her husband could cost at least $500,000.

Grocery stores increase restrictions amid COVID-19 outbreak

April 4, 2020 7:03 AM Ben Fein

Grocery stores across Mid-Missouri are implementing stricter guidelines to further promote social distancing efforts

Tracking a chilly Saturday

April 4, 2020 3:47 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Showers will push out of the area around sunrise today, and then things will begin drying out for our Saturday. Clouds will persist, and conditions will remain cool. Highs will be in the mid 50s. TONIGHT: Overnight tonight, things will remain calm. Lows will be in the lower 40s. EXTENDED: Sunday starts a warming

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 10:17 PM Tyler Murry

‘Stay Home Missouri’ order grants local leaders jurisdiction

April 3, 2020 9:58 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be under a statewide stay-at-home order as of Monday, but some counties already have orders in place. Parts of Boone and Cole counties’ orders are stricter than the new statewide “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the Boone and Cole stay-at-home orders, which are similar to each other, non-essential businesses will

EXPLAINER: Discrepancy in case numbers from state and local health departments

April 3, 2020 7:54 PM Katie Greathouse

As of Friday night, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Services is reporting 69 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County, but the state is showing a higher number.

Some Mid-Missourians make masks amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 3, 2020 7:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some people have started making masks as the number of COVID-19 cases grows across Missouri.

Auxvasse man faces multiple child sex crimes in Callaway County

April 3, 2020 5:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Callaway County prosecutors charged an Auxvasse man with multiple child sex crimes after he was accused of having sexual contact with a child younger than 12.

Tracking rain and much colder temperatures tonight

April 3, 2020 3:26 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Temperatures fall to the mid-30s. SATURDAY: Rain moves out early, but clouds are stubborn to exit. It’s chilly with highs in the low to mid-50s. EXTENDED: Warmer air finally arrives again on Sunday with more sunshine and temperatures getting back into the low to mid-60s. Next week,

VIDEO: Interview with Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry

April 3, 2020 2:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

ABC 17 News will hold a live interview with Boone County District I Commissioner Fred Parry at 2:45 p.m. Friday, April 3.

CPS educators discuss potential learning methods

April 3, 2020 12:33 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools paused its alternative learning classes to reevaluate its learning methods on Wednesday and the district held meetings Friday to determine its next step.

Cooler temperatures inbound

April 3, 2020 11:38 AM Maddie Est

FRIDAY: Showers will become more widespread this afternoon, and we are tracking the possibility for some thunderstorms to make it into the area. A cold front has already started to push into the area, and by this afternoon, we will be seeing temperatures in the upper 50s for many of us. TONIGHT: Showers will be stubborn

Columbia businessman’s fate uncertain after Missouri Supreme Court ruling

April 3, 2020 11:07 AM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia businessman’s freedom was uncertain Friday after a Missouri Supreme Court decision that could send him back to prison.

Month: April 2020