Missouri Archives

Parson says he’s reviewing extension of stay-at-home order

April 15, 2020 2:16 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday said he is considering whether to extend the statewide stay-at-home order.

State’s online financial reporting tool adds local government data

April 15, 2020 9:29 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri State Treasurer’s office announced Tuesday an expansion of the Show-Me Checkbook, an online financial transparency portal, to include data from local governments.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County at 38 COVID-19 cases

April 14, 2020 8:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to peak on April 28, according to new data.

COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife

April 14, 2020 6:59 PM Zach Boetto

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.

University of Missouri System cuts to deal with COVID-19 will have wide-ranging effects

April 14, 2020 9:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The announcement included a decision on layoffs, restructuring and other cost-saving measures would be made by April 30.

COVID-19 pandemic highlights lack of internet and technology access in rural school districts

April 14, 2020 5:08 PM Connor Hirsch

As school districts are forced to keep their doors shut across the state for the rest of the academic year, remote learning has become the new normal.

Missouri to receive 200k new N95 masks after recall

April 14, 2020 2:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The state is set to receive 200,000 N95 masks Tuesday night, a day after officials said they had to recall a shipment of another type of mask.

State recalls thousands of protective masks for safety concerns

April 13, 2020 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

State officials are asking first responders send back thousands of masks out of safety concerns.

Projections show a possible shortage of ICU beds in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia hospitals have availability in ICU beds, plans to expand in case of surge

April 13, 2020 3:33 PM Molly Stawinoga

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects Missouri will see its peak need for hospital resources on April 25 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Three new cases of COVID-19 in Boone County

April 12, 2020 2:21 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:18 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has reported 79 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County. That is a jump up three cases from 76 cases Saturday. The county currently has 14 active cases of the virus. Sixty four people have recovered from the virus so far.

Stores face increased demand for Easter meals to-go

April 12, 2020 7:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Hy-Vee is facing an increased demand as stores offer Easter meals to-go for families this holiday.

Local churches live-streaming Easter Sunday service

April 11, 2020 9:46 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Churches around Mid-Missouri will be practicing social distancing on Easter Sunday while still finding innovative ways to have a service. Some churches even plan to broadcast their worship service on streaming platforms like their websites, the radio and even Facebook live. First Baptist Church of Centralia pastor Chris Baker says this will

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County at 76 cases of COVID-19

April 11, 2020 1:48 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 1:46 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting 76 cases of COVID-19. The county has 64 recovered cases and 11 active cases.

Former Governor Eric Greitens announces divorce

April 11, 2020 9:44 AM Amber Tabeling

Eric Greitens, the former governor of Missouri before his resignation, announced he is getting a divorce.

CDC recommends wearing cloth masks in public settings

April 11, 2020 7:30 AM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone, essential workers or not, to wear masks in public settings.

Cedarhurst Senior Living residents awaiting COVID-19 test results

April 10, 2020 7:30 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cedarhurst Senior Living resident who tested positive for COVID-19 is under self isolation while all other residents are being quarantined in their apartments waiting for test results. Officials from Cedarhurst say the positive result came back Thursday and the facility deployed a response team that included licensed nurses to administer the

Parson creates group to oversee COVID-19 stimulus spending

April 10, 2020 2:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing on Friday at 3 p.m.

Boone County auditor signals early warning about sales tax projections

April 10, 2020 3:27 PM Amber Tabeling

A Boone County official is sounding an early warning to prepare for a possible sharp loss in revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.