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University of Missouri chancellor applies for job in Florida

March 18, 2020 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has applied to take the top job at the University of Central Florida.

Health officials confirm 17 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 18, 2020 8:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Children’s Hospital officials tweeted Wednesday morning that a patient seen on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15

March 17, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

5 dead, including officer and gunman, in Springfield shooting

March 16, 2020 7:02 AM Associated Press

Police Chief Paul Williams said Monday morning the dead include a Springfield police officer Christopher Walsh, three citizens and the gunman.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Fourth Missouri case of COVID-19 located in Henry County

March 14, 2020 1:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri state officials said a presumptive-positive case of the novel coronavirus is in Henry County.

Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri

March 13, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 in the state.

St. Louis County leaders restrict crowds to battle coronavirus

March 13, 2020 11:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said Friday that the county is limiting crowds to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Missouri, Springfield officials announce second positive coronavirus case

March 12, 2020 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to hold a news conference Thursday about a second case of COVID-19 in Missouri.

MSHSAA to limit spectators at upcoming state basketball championships

March 12, 2020 12:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MSHSAA will limit spectators at its upcoming state basketball championships this weekend in Springfield due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Each school will get 150 wristbands to give out to its fans. “We understand the unexpected hurdles this creates for our schools and fans, and apologize for the inconveniences it has caused,” Executive

Stephens College, William Woods suspend in-person classes

March 12, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Stephens College has added its name to the list of higher education institutions canceling or suspending classes because of the novel coronavirus.

St. Louis declares public health emergency

March 12, 2020 3:53 PM Matthew Sanders

St. Louis officials are declaring a public health emergency in light of the continued spread of novel coronavirus.