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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.

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.

VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning

April 6, 2020 8:58 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

State watching infection rate, hospital beds before consider winding down social distancing

April 7, 2020 8:32 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State leaders are watching the new infection rate of COVID-19, the patients’ locations and open hospital beds to decide when winding down social distancing in Missouri would be appropriate. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said he and others hoped to see the rate of new

Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19

April 7, 2020 4:28 PM Brittany Wiley

While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.

The projected peak for COVID-19 deaths is 12 per day near April 19.

Missouri COVID-19 outbreak projected to peak April 19

April 7, 2020 11:08 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts the peak for COVID-19 in Missouri will hit on April 19 — 22 days ahead of previous projections that predicted a peak on May 11.