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Boone Hospital Center limits visitors during coronavirus outbreak, MU Health Care offers free video visits

March 17, 2020 1:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The letter sent out by BJC HealthCare said visitors cannot come into the hospital if they are sick.

8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri

March 16, 2020 8:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson confirmed via social media Monday night that eight people have now tested positive for COVID-19. According to a tweet, three cases have been reported in Greene County, three have been reported in St. Louis County, one has been reported in St. Louis City and one case has been reported in Henry County.

SEC cancels spring sports competition

March 17, 2020 2:15 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The SEC has canceled the remainder of the spring sports season, according to a release from the league. ALERT-The @SEC has announced all regular season conference and non-conference competitions are cancelled for remainder of the 2019-20 athletic year, including all Spring FB Games and remaining SEC championship events, due to continuing developments

Two people charged with Jefferson City shooting near gas station

March 17, 2020 10:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors charged two people accused of a Jefferson City shooting that happened near a gas station at the roundabout at Jefferson Street and Stadium Boulevard last Wednesday.

JC Schools addresses internet, food concerns ahead of COVID-19 closure

March 16, 2020 9:36 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday will be the last day Jefferson City School District students will be in a classroom until early April. The district announced Tuesday that it will close on Wednesday until at least April 3 due to concerns about the spreading coronavirus, COVID-19. Jefferson City School District to close schools for more

CPS announces schools to close because of COVID-19

March 16, 2020 1:56 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools are set to close from Wednesday, March 18 until April 13.

Columbia city manager issues emergency declaration

March 16, 2020 3:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council adopted an emergency resolution at its meeting Monday night. The council approved the resolution unanimously.

Driver killed in Jefferson City crash

March 16, 2020 9:41 PM Katie Greathouse

A driver was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Jefferson City.

LIVE UPDATES: Sturgeon School District to close over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General monitoring medical supplies price gouging

March 16, 2020 8:24 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning of potential price gouging that could affect the medical supply chain in containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the state’s AG’s office, a supply shortage could potentially cause a spike in prices. As of now, the Missouri Hospital Association has not reported a

MSHSAA continues spring sports at this time

March 16, 2020 4:33 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association is not canceling its spring sports season at this time, according to a release. “If we are able to maintain locations for hosting the championship series, and schools are wishing to participate in the post season, we will conduct the championships,” MSHSAA Executive Director Dr.

Cafe Berlin closed its dining room Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Columbia restaurants deal with slump, prepare in case of shutdown

March 16, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

If Missouri follows the lead of states shutting down restaurants and bars in response to COVID-19, many workers fear they will be without a job.

MU Health is preparing for a spike in patients as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 16, 2020 10:39 AM Matt Ragsdale

University of Missouri Health Care is preparing for a large uptick in patients as COVID-19 continues to spread across the country.

Several Columbia day cares say they plan to stay open

March 16, 2020 5:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising day cares to plan for COVID-19 appearing in their communities.

White House advises public to avoid groups of more than 10, asks people to stay away from bars and restaurants

March 16, 2020 2:44 PM CNN

The White House advised people not to gather in groups of more than 10 in a set of new guidelines to fight the coronavirus outbreak released Monday,

Cole County limits crowd sizes to fight novel coronavirus

March 16, 2020 3:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County health authorities plan to limit gatherings to 50 people or fewer with some exceptions at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Jefferson City School District to close schools for more than two weeks because of coronavirus

March 16, 2020 1:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City School District officials said Monday all district schools are set to close from Wednesday until April 3.

Three people hurt, one in critical condition after trooper-involved crash Sunday

March 16, 2020 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said three people were injured in a trooper-involved crash in Camden County on Sunday. One woman had to be flown from the scene.

MSHSAA cancels state basketball tournament

March 16, 2020 11:01 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association has canceled its Class 4 and 5 state basketball tournament this weekend due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 MSHSAA said the decision was made with help from local and state officials. MSHSAA released a statement on Monday morning. You can read it below. Due to continuing

Parson: Sixth positive case of coronavirus identified in Greene County

March 16, 2020 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday morning that a sixth person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri.