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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.

Boone County Jail, MU hospitals boosting disinfectant steps amid virus outbreak

April 10, 2020 12:20 PM Joe McLean

Among its many safety procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Boone County Jail launched a new step Tuesday aimed at killing off traces of the virus that may be lingering on visitors’ clothes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Motorcyclist dies after Columbia crash

April 7, 2020 11:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

A spokesman with MU Hospital said Thursday that 36-year-old Candace Stevenson has been pronounced dead.

Dementia patients and caregivers face new challenges with COVID-19

April 8, 2020 5:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter is working to provide resources to individuals who have Alzheimers or another form of dementia and their caregivers.

No one hurt after shots fired in central Columbia

April 8, 2020 8:48 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said no one was hurt after gunshots went off in the central part of the city. Police responded to a call of shots being heard in the 700 block of McBaine Avenue on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Officers found evidence of gunfire, CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said, but no one

Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner

April 7, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Judge sets trial date in Columbia murder case

April 8, 2020 5:36 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia man accused of murdering his wife will head to trial in June.

City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport

April 7, 2020 6:43 PM Sydney Olsen

City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.

Man’s body found in Perche Creek

April 7, 2020 4:37 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said a man’s body was discovered in Perche Creek on Tuesday. Emergency dispatchers received a call just before noon from a person who reported finding the body in the Missouri River, the sheriff’s department said in a news release. Boone County firefighters, the sheriff’s department and the Missouri State Highway

City of Columbia encourages people to stream video of city council meetings

April 6, 2020 4:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia is taking precautionary steps during COVID-19 for its city council meetings. The city is recommending people submit comments to the city clerk’s office by 4 p.m. instead of attending the meeting.

Columbia Parks and Recreation adding restrictions to parks due to COVID-19

April 6, 2020 9:58 PM Brittany Wiley

Some Columbia parks will soon have added restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Should you be wearing a facemask in public places in Mid-Missouri? Local health officials say yes

April 6, 2020 5:02 PM Connor Hirsch

As health officials across the country are working to contain the spread of COVID-19, leaders in Mid-Missouri are asking people to wear masks when in public.

Columbia City Council meetings go online during COVID-19

April 5, 2020 6:12 PM Sydney Olsen

The city of Columbia is asking residents to avoid attending city council meetings during COVID-19.

Centralia church offering ‘drive-up’ worship

April 4, 2020 4:15 PM Zach Boetto

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The First Baptist Church in Centralia will hold its second ‘drive-up’ worship service on Sunday despite the ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. The church’s pastor Chris Baker says the church is doing what it can to make it work. “You know, it’s it’s vital for us to be together as a church you