April 2020

Columbia Fire Department using new methods to preserve N95 masks

April 1, 2020 5:22 PM Connor Hirsch

“We want to do our part to conserve that supply, it lessens the strain on that supply of N95 masks that our health care providers really need.”

Court order suspends all evictions in Boone County, Callaway County

April 1, 2020 5:07 PM Ben Fein

The order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions in Boone County and Callaway County through April 17.

Web Extra: Coach Drinkwitz discusses COVID-19’s impact on the Tigers

April 1, 2020 3:35 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz met with reporters on Wednesday to discuss COVID-19’s impact on the Tigers. Coach Drinkwitz said he’s not worried right now about whether or not the upcoming season will be affected by COVID-19. He said he’s taking things one day at a time. “It’s so much bigger than

Appeals court rejects Columbia death row inmate’s case

April 1, 2020 3:32 PM Lucas Geisler

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man once again lost his claim to avoid the death penalty. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that Ernest Lee Johnson’s lawsuit should be dismissed following a U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding another Missouri inmate. Johnson has faced the death penalty for two decades after killing three people

Tracking rain Thursday, scattered storms by Friday

April 1, 2020 3:19 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, more mild overnight. Lows in the low 50s. THURSDAY: Chance of scattered showers. Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s. EXTENDED: A cold front will approach Mid-Missouri on Friday, triggering showers and thunderstorms for much of the area. Severe weather isn’t expected, but we could end up with 0.25″ to 0.5″

CPS faces challenges with alternative learning methods

April 1, 2020 2:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Baumstark said the pause is intended to give teachers and district leaders a chance to evaluate how alternative learning will look on a more long term basis.

State leaders address budget concerns during COVID-19 briefing Wednesday

April 1, 2020 2:22 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson and directors of several state offices are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Sunshine continues today, rain chances return Thursday

April 1, 2020 1:34 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Sunshine continues, temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s. High, wispy clouds are expected. TONIGHT: Clouds will start to filter back in, which will help keep temperatures in the upper 40’s and low 50’s. EXTENDED: Those clouds are moving in ahead of our next rain chances which looks to hold off until Thursday afternoon.

Fun and Easy Recipes for a Day at Home

April 1, 2020 11:19 AM KESQ

If you’re stuck at home and your take-out options are limited, here are some fun, easy recipes you can make alone or with the whole family.

Columbia Public Schools pauses classes for three days

April 1, 2020 8:52 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools put a three day pause on classes the district announced Wednesday morning.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State warns of fake letter circulating on social media

April 1, 2020 7:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Tracking a beautiful start to April

April 1, 2020 5:36 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: Another gorgeous day today! Temperatures will make it a few degrees warmer than yesterday, into the upper 60’s under continued sunshine. TONIGHT: Clouds will start to filter back in, which will help keep temperatures in the upper 40’s and low 50’s. EXTENDED: Those clouds are moving in ahead of our next rain chances which

Month: April 2020