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FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 28 COVID-19 cases

April 3, 2020 10:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Parson issues statewide stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19 spread

April 3, 2020 10:08 AM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson on Friday said he will issue a statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect Monday to slow down COVID-19.

Grocery, food delivery business grows because of COVID-19

April 3, 2020 10:03 AM Brittany Wiley

The threat of COVID-19 has some people second guessing normal tasks like going to the grocery store or eating out, but there are several options to help people still do those things.

27 long-term care facilities in Missouri have coronavirus

April 3, 2020 9:33 AM Associated Press

At least 27 long-term care facilities in Missouri have at least one resident or employee who has tested positive for the coronavirus but getting more information is a challenge.

Fayette man dies after motorcycle crash on Monday

April 3, 2020 8:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Fayette died after being involved in a motorcycle crash on Monday.

Tracking more isolated rain chances today

April 3, 2020 4:26 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: Showers will be possible this morning, but will be more widespread this afternoon. Some may even be accompanied by a few rumbles of thunder, but nothing severe. Temperatures will start out mild, reaching the upper 50’s and low 60’s early in the day. But a cold front sliding through will drop us into the

Lawsuit filed after chase, deadly crash in Cole County

April 2, 2020 11:13 PM Katie Greathouse

The family of two people killed in a crash that happened during a pursuit last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against law enforcement officers as well as Jefferson City and Cole County.

Curtis Allen Lewis is charged with voluntary manslaughter, among other charges, after a shooting in Columbia.

Suspect in deadly Columbia shooting seeks to get out of jail over COVID-19 concerns

April 2, 2020 11:00 PM Katie Greathouse

The suspect in a deadly shooting outside of a Columbia nightclub wants out of jail amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020 10:14 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 Thursday, April 2 in the video player above.

Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri continue to face struggles stocking some items

April 2, 2020 7:39 PM Ben Fein

Many stores in Boone and Callaway counties are still struggling to keep their shelves stocked amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Former Mizzou football coach awards 25 scholarships to Missouri students

April 2, 2020 7:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel awarded 25 scholarships to Missouri students through his GP M.A.D.E. Foundation on Thursday. Pinkel credited former MU athletic director Mike Alden for coming up with the scholarship idea. “That’s how it all started,” Pinkel said. “25 scholarships and a commitment of about $165,000 right now. We’re

Web Extra: Mizzou AD Jim Sterk answers questions about NCAA eligibility changes

April 2, 2020 6:49 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk as well as director of compliance Andy Humes answered questions from reporters about the changes to NCAA eligibility for spring athletes and other topics surrounding Mizzou athletics and the coronavirus.

Lucky’s Market to close Tuesday, reopen date undetermined

April 2, 2020 5:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The Lucky’s Market in downtown Columbia will close Tuesday as it gets ready to reopen as a Schnucks.

State Labor Department and community organizations overwhelmed trying to assist spike in unemployed

April 2, 2020 5:29 PM Connor Hirsch

As the number of people applying for unemployment across the country and state continues to race upward, organizations trying to help are also feeling the heat.

Four men charged with robbery, assault in Pulaski County shooting

April 2, 2020 4:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents for four men charged with assault and robbery connected to a Waynesville shooting that happened on Tuesday say the shooting victim was held at gunpoint.

Video Test 3

April 2, 2020 3:24 PM Karl Sanford

Tracking showers and thunderstorms on Friday

April 2, 2020 3:24 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible. It’s breezy with lows in the low 50s. FRIDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. Up to 0.5″ rain possible. Highs in the low 60s. EXTENDED: Rain comes to an end Saturday morning as a cold front makes its way across Missouri. We’re chilly with

Missouri health care workers face shortage of PPE

April 2, 2020 2:23 PM Brittany Wiley

Doctors and nurses across the world have been pleading for more personal protective equipment, or PPE, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Missouri Nurses Association said that shortage is starting to affect the industry in Missouri as well.

Parson says statewide order being reviewed as social distancing period expires

April 2, 2020 2:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson stood fast on the lack of a statewide stay-at-home order Thursday but said he plans to review the situation as a current social distancing order expires.

State reps say K-12 education should prepare for budget restrictions or cuts

April 2, 2020 12:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary and secondary education has not yet been affected by the state budget restrictions Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday as revenue falls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Month: April 2020