Columbia Archives

Mid-Missouri roads closed due to flooding

March 19, 2020 3:28 PM Katie Greathouse

Authorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding Thursday.

Local hospitals open drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites

March 18, 2020 4:08 PM Zach Boetto

Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care opened the first drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Mid-Missouri on Wednesday.

Grocery stores adjust hours to fight against COVID-19 shortages

March 18, 2020 10:56 AM Amber Tabeling

Many chain grocery stores are adjusting their hours in an attempt to ensure the shelves are restocked and full for customers amid runs on products connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information on positive cases of COVID-19 goes directly to local health departments

March 18, 2020 11:20 AM Connor Hirsch

Once a test for COVID-19 comes back positive, the information goes straight to local health departments to be distributed.

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright

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.

Mayor Brian Treece talks about Columbia COVID-19 case

First COVID-19 cases identified in Boone, Cole counties

March 17, 2020 5:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County officials said Tuesday that a resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus, while state health authorities said a Boone County resident also has COVID-19.

Columbia group works to give back amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020 2:17 PM Brittany Wiley

A local outreach group is working to make sure Columbia residents have the food and supplies they need during the coronavirus outbreak.

Columbia Public Schools students receiving home learning packets

March 17, 2020 11:28 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools students and parents were learning Tuesday what will be asked of them while buildings are closed down to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Columbia Public Schools will offer meals to students outside class starting March 30

March 17, 2020 12:44 PM Connor Hirsch

Columbia Public Schools said it will start an out-of-class meal service on March 30 while district buildings are closed.

Food Bank will stay open amid spread of COVID-19

March 17, 2020 6:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will continue to provide food to residents in and around Boone County, despite the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

Parson: Decision to close schools amid COVID-19 pandemic best left to locals

March 17, 2020 1:41 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday in Columbia that the decision on whether to close schools was best left to local leaders.

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.

Cafe Berlin closed its dining room Monday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Columbia restaurants deal with slump, prepare in case of shutdown

March 16, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

If Missouri follows the lead of states shutting down restaurants and bars in response to COVID-19, many workers fear they will be without a job.

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.

Several Columbia day cares say they plan to stay open

March 16, 2020 5:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising day cares to plan for COVID-19 appearing in their communities.

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.

CPS superintendent “agrees we’ll need to close” schools over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 5:58 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Sunday night he “agrees we’ll need to close” all schools over the coronavirus outbreak.