Coronavirus Archives

CDC cautions against travel ahead of a busy holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 7:21 AM Ben Fein

Some in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the coronavirus.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Schools push back graduation

May 22, 2020 2:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s COVID-19 cases increased Friday by more than 200, the first time they’ve increased by that amount in nearly a week.

Salvation Army hoping to open doors back up to community soon

May 22, 2020 7:33 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia continues to accept limited donations and hold appointment-only services during the pandemic. Lori Benson, the director of community relations for the Salvation Army says they hope to get back to their open-door policy as soon as possible. “Right now The Salvation Army is one of the only

New order will allow Columbia playgrounds to reopen

May 22, 2020 6:41 PM Alec Pettus

A new order announced Friday morning by the Columbia and Boone County Health Department will change some operations at Columbia parks. Starting Tuesday, city playgrounds will open again along with city spraygrounds at Stephens Lake Park, Flat Branch Park and Douglass Park, according to a news release. Stephens Lake Park beach will remain closed. The

Boone County bars plan reopening under new COVID-19 orders

May 22, 2020 5:17 AM Sydney Olsen

More businesses will be able to reopen next week under a new COVID-19 health order that will take effect Tuesday.

Missouri health officials announce community COVID-19 testing dates, times

May 22, 2020 5:57 PM Alec Pettus

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Friday released dates and times for community COVID-19 testing events happening over the next 10 days.

Missouri unemployment jumps in April, but rate lower than most states

May 22, 2020 9:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s unemployment rate was up in April over the previous year and the previous month, but the state fared far better than most of its neighbors and most of the nation.

Is Mid-Missouri prepared for a potential tornado during a global pandemic?

May 22, 2020 3:18 PM Jessica Hafner

Just weeks ago on May 4, severe thunderstorms tore across the southern part of the state, leaving behind significant wind damage. Gov. Mike Parson addressed the cleanup.

Hallsville School District to have in-person summer school

May 22, 2020 1:20 PM Matthew Sanders

The Hallsville School District will have in-person summer school classes for children as young as kindergarten in July as COVID-19 regulations continue to loosen.

Experts say routine important ahead of new school year

May 21, 2020 8:53 PM Zach Boetto

As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.

Average deaths per day from COVID-19 dropping in Missouri

May 21, 2020 7:53 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 30 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 661 since the pandemic first hit the state in March. It is the third time this

WATCH: Boone County commissioner on COVID-19 reopening, jobs, taxes

May 21, 2020 5:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to discuss the ongoing recovery from COVID-19.

MU permanently closes Adult Day Connection program amid COVID-19 pandemic

May 21, 2020 7:45 PM Katie Greathouse

The University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

State to conduct community COVID-19 testing in Boone County

May 21, 2020 2:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri health officials will conduct community sampling for COVID-19 in Boone and several other Missouri counties in the coming weeks.

THURSDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Cole, Boone counties

May 21, 2020 9:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Deadlines approach for plates, licenses that expired in March and April

May 21, 2020 4:48 PM Ben Fein

Time is ticking for those who have taken advantage of the state’s grace period for driver’s license and license plate renewals.

Columbia Public Schools officials talk budget, internet agreement

May 21, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.

Missouri CARES Act funding group to meet Thursday

May 21, 2020 7:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State leaders are expected to talk about unemployment and business recovery at the 10 a.m. meeting.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: School of the Osage outlines plan for upcoming school year

May 20, 2020 8:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Lawsuit against UM system claims value of classes decreased during pandemic

May 20, 2020 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

A class-action lawsuit filed against the University of Missouri System claims the system failed to offer a sufficient refund to students after on-campus activities were canceled and in-person classes were moved online.