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.
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Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he is ordering that all public and charter schools remain closed through the end of the school year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News This Morning to discuss the county’s efforts related to COVID-19.
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New unemployment claims slowed a bit in Missouri last week but were still sky-high compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but
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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.
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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.
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Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.
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Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.
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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.
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Stay-at-home orders meant to slow down COVID-19 locally and statewide have sent many Mid-Missouri shoppers online for their groceries.
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Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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The Isle of Capri casino company notified the state that it will lay off 350 workers because of COVID-19.
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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.
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The FBI, state attorneys general and other agencies are alerting Americans to possible COVID-19 stimulus check scams.
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With a statewide stay-at-home order in place until April 24, families are spending more time together and some more time apart. While that can be a good thing, it doesn’t come without its challenges.
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