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Churches making adjustments for Easter weekend celebrations due to COVID-19

April 9, 2020 8:56 PM Ben Fein

Many Church goers across Mid-Missouri are going to have to celebrate Easter from home this weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

Honesty, availability key in talking with children about COVID-19

April 9, 2020 11:54 AM Brittany Wiley

With coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe it can be difficult to escape conversations about it. Depending on the child, the virus can also feel very intimidating, so experts say it’s important to be available to listen to and talk with your child.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia assisted living center confirms coronavirus case

April 9, 2020 2:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

A place for regular updates about news related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Man accused of shooting at van on I-70

April 9, 2020 10:34 PM Katie Greathouse

Troopers arrested a Boonville man accused of shooting at a van on Interstate 70.

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 9, 2020

April 9, 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 9 in the video player above.

State leaders urge drivers to stop speeding amid stay-at-home order

April 9, 2020 6:30 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson said speeding is increasing despite a statewide stay-at-home order and a drop in traffic.

Mizzou and Kansas football working on Border War return

April 9, 2020 11:20 AM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In an email to Tiger Scholarship Fund members, Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk said Missouri and Kansas are working on an agreement for a four-game series in football. Mizzou basketball will also face Kansas starting in 2020-21. The last time the Tigers and Jayhawks played football was on Nov. 26, 2011, in

University of Missouri looking at ways to cut costs amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 9, 2020 7:35 PM Zach Boetto

The University of Missouri is looking for ways to cut costs to account for state financial cuts amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County leaders told to brace for financial slam from virus-related business closures

April 9, 2020 11:50 AM Joe McLean

Cole County elected officials and department leaders are being warned to prepare for the looming economic impact of the coronavirus.

As unemployment claims spike, changes have been made to help Americans stay afloat

April 9, 2020 5:56 PM Connor Hirsch

As unemployment numbers across the state and country remain sky-high, there are many resources for individuals under the federal COVID-19 stimulus package.

Boone Hospital Center COVID-19 drive-thru testing

VIDEO: Boone County commissioner on stay-at-home order’s effectiveness

April 9, 2020 5:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry during a live interview Thursday on ABC 17 News joined the chorus of local officials saying stay-at-home orders are working to slow down COVID-19.

Missouri schools to stay closed through end of academic year

April 9, 2020 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he is ordering that all public and charter schools remain closed through the end of the school year.

Numerous ways to report suspected stay-at-home order violations

April 9, 2020 5:03 PM Amber Tabeling

Residents can report violations of Missouri, Boone County and the city of Columbia’s stay-at-home orders if they suspect or witness others violating them.

MSHSAA cancels spring post-season sporting events

April 9, 2020 4:52 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri State High School Activities Association canceled all spring sporting events through the post-season following Gov. Parson’s decision to close all schools for the remainder of the school year due to COVID-19. In the release, MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn said, “This decision is very difficult for all involved especially

Man charged in central Columbia shooting that damaged home, vehicles

April 9, 2020 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors have charged a man with a shooting that damaged a home and vehicles in central Columbia on Wednesday.

CDC releases guidelines for essential workers exposed to COVID-19

April 9, 2020 4:07 PM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for essential workers who might have been exposed to COVID-19 about returning to work.

UM System president says plans being studied for reducing staff

April 9, 2020 2:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

During a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.