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Animal shelters still at work during COVID-19 pandemic

April 10, 2020 4:53 PM Ben Fein

Animal shelters aren’t open to the public, but they’ve been working to provide care to animals in need.

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Man charged with February shooting on Redwood Road arrested Thursday

April 10, 2020 3:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man accused of a shooting on Redwood Road that sent at least one person to the hospital.

Two teenagers charged with armed robbery on Rollins Road

April 10, 2020 3:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged two teens with first-degree robbery in connection with an incident that happened on Rollins Road early Friday.

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.

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.

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.

CDC releases guidelines for essential workers exposed to COVID-19

April 9, 2020 4:07 PM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for essential workers who might have been exposed to COVID-19 about returning to work.

UM System president says plans being studied for reducing staff

April 9, 2020 2:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

During a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.

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.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

Columbia, Boone County officials say stay-at-home order working, urge residents to continue following it

April 8, 2020 12:59 PM Matthew Sanders

City of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its restrictions on movement.

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

CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause

April 8, 2020 11:58 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.

Red Cross braces for drop in donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak

April 8, 2020 6:15 PM Connor Hirsch

While Mid-Missouri hospitals say they have enough blood supplies right now, the American Red Cross is bracing for a lack of blood because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Online grocery shopping increases amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 8, 2020 5:17 PM Ben Fein

Stay-at-home orders meant to slow down COVID-19 locally and statewide have sent many Mid-Missouri shoppers online for their groceries.

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.

Teen accused in connection with deadly February shooting

April 8, 2020 12:28 PM Matt Ragsdale

A juvenile was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a deadly February shooting on Doris Drive.