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President Trump announces travel restrictions in response to novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 6:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that all travel from Europe to the United States will be suspended for 30 days, except for the UK. Trump said the new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight. He said there will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone “appropriate screenings.” Watch a live playback of

Hallsville teacher stamps hands to teach hygiene

March 11, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Local teachers are trying to be creative in teaching their students good hygiene practices.

Lincoln University extends spring break, citing coronavirus concerns

March 11, 2020 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University officials said Wednesday that they are extending spring break, making the announcement just hours after University of Missouri officials decided to suspend in-person classes.

State lawmakers ask public to avoid Capitol

March 11, 2020 7:25 AM Brittany Wiley

Missouri lawmakers asked citizens on Tuesday to avoid the Capitol over concerns of the coronavirus.

Hy-Vee to close fulfillment centers in 4 states

March 11, 2020 5:14 PM Associated Press

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee is closing four centers that fulfill online orders in Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, putting several hundred people out of work.

Only essential staff and limited family allowed at NCAA tournaments

March 11, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

No students hurt in Jefferson City school bus crash

March 11, 2020 3:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Two students were not hurt when their Jefferson City School District bus crashed Wednesday morning.

Person infected with coronavirus at journalism conference not part of MU group

March 10, 2020 9:58 PM Matthew Sanders

The journalism conference attendee who was positive for novel coronavirus in a preliminary test was not part of a group from the University of Missouri.

Woman arrested in Fulton, authorities search for a possibly armed suspect

March 11, 2020 7:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

Fulton police officers arrested a woman Wednesday morning after two people are suspected of stealing a car.

State health department establishes COVID-19 hotline

March 11, 2020 9:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

A hotline for Missouri residents who have questions about COVID-19 was established Wednesday, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Southern Boone soccer coach on leave amid investigation

March 10, 2020 4:05 PM Matt Ragsdale

Southern Boone School District soccer coach Chris Miller was placed on paid administrative leave Feb. 17 amid an ongoing investigation, the school’s top officials said Tuesday.

Colleges prepare to move to online classes

March 10, 2020 7:48 PM Zach Boetto

Universities around Mid-Missouri are preparing to transition to online only classes if the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse.

ELECTION UPDATES: Biden dominates Mid-Missouri primary votes

March 10, 2020 4:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

More Republican voters cast ballots for President Donald Trump than Democratic voters did for Biden — Trump took 4,563 votes in Cole County.

SEC to limit locker room access for media at conference tournament

March 10, 2020 9:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) The SEC will not allow media members into the post-game locker room at the upcoming conference tournament. Select players and coaches will still available in the traditional podium setting following each game. This comes in response to COVID-19, which has led to several major decisions from different conferences. For example, the Ivy

State health director testifies about coronavirus response at Missouri Capitol

March 10, 2020 12:04 PM Amber Tabeling

A joint legislative committee on Missouri’s response to the novel coronavirus met Tuesday.

Doctors continue to treat patients for the flu

March 10, 2020 6:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Doctors at Broadway Urgent Care Clinic said they saw more new cases of the flu last week.

High-profile attorney to represent Columbia man charged in wife’s disappearance

March 10, 2020 6:47 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A high-profile Missouri attorney will represent a Columbia man charged in connection with his wife’s disappearance. Scott Rosenblum of St. Louis will defend Joseph Elledge in a Boone County murder case. Rosenblum told ABC 17 News he looked forward to defending Elledge in court. A grand jury indicted Elledge with first-degree murder

Counties reporting registration issues, low voter turnout during presidential primary election

March 10, 2020 11:34 AM Connor Hirsch

The Miller and Osage county clerks told ABC17 News they have experienced issues scanning IDs during the check-in process.

AG Schmitt sues televangelist Jim Bakker over phony COVID-19 cure

March 10, 2020 3:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday that he filed a lawsuit against televangelist Jim Bakker and Morningside Productions, Inc., for purporting to have a cure for COVID-19.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

COVID-19, nice weather blamed for drop in True False attendance

March 10, 2020 6:04 PM Abbey Lamb

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) True False Film Festival is reporting a drop in attendance numbers since the 2019 festival. Camellia Cosgray, director of the True False Film Fest, says that more than 46,600 seats were filled during the weekend. That’s down from last year’s total of about 50,000. “We attribute the decrease primarily to fears about