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Two dead after drowning in Dallas County Creek

May 30, 2020 7:47 AM Kaitlyn Bailey

Two people died after they drowned in a Dallas County creek Friday night.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Reservations full, waiting list available for Boone testing event

May 30, 2020 7:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

Reservations for community testing event in Boone County are filled.

Racial disparity for black drivers in Boone County traffic stops highest since 2000

May 29, 2020 7:52 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to new traffic stop data from Attorney General Eric Schmitt, the racial disparity of black drivers being pulled over by Columbia and Boone County law enforcement is the highest it has been since 2000. The data shows the Columbia Police Department is more than four and a half times more likely

Data shows some Columbia businesses don’t feel ready to reopen

May 28, 2020 8:23 PM Zach Boetto

Results from a recent survey show some Columbia businesses do not feel ready to reopen to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri governor extends COVID-19 order through mid-June

May 28, 2020 2:52 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson is expected to preview a new statewide health order at his regular COVID-19 briefing Thursday.

Columbia lab seeing increase in antibody testing

May 27, 2020 7:44 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) A diagnostics laboratory in Columbia says it plans to increase antibody testing. Helix Specialty Diagnostics started performing serology tests, also known as antibody tests, on May 11. Antibody tests can show if someone had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Michael Paulsen, a Helix Specialty Diagnostics owner, says their

Missouri governor disputes two COVID-19 media reports

May 27, 2020 2:49 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will hold his regular COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. in the Missouri Capitol.

Missouri agency pledges to end flawed virus data reporting

May 27, 2020 11:15 AM Associated Press

Missouri’s health director says the state has been lumping together different coronavirus test results in a way that can be misleading.

Lake of the Ozarks businesses move forward after social distancing snafu over weekend

May 26, 2020 4:27 PM Amber Tabeling

Not all Lake of the Ozark businesses received national attention regarding the lack of social distancing between tourists, but businesses foresee what happened over the holiday weekend leaving an impact.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Two test positive for COVID-19 at Fulton State Hospital

May 26, 2020 7:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for more updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parson says Lake of the Ozarks images not representative of state during ongoing pandemic

May 26, 2020 2:41 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s governor led off his regular weekday COVID-19 briefing Tuesday by addressing the situation at the Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend.

Osage Beach officials said businesses are responsible for social distancing enforcement

May 25, 2020 8:00 PM Amber Tabeling

Many lake-goers did not adhere to Governor Parson’s current state Economic Reopening Health Order at the Lake of the Ozarks and Osage Beach this weekend.

General manager: Lake-side businesses working to stay sanitary despite tourists

May 24, 2020 7:21 PM Zach Boetto

As tourists rush to the Lake of the Ozarks for Memorial Day weekend, businesses are doing what they can to follow the state’s health order.

Many ignore health recommendations during holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

Thousands of people flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

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.

One person drowned in Lake Taneycomo Friday night.

Man drowns in lake near Branson as holiday weekend begins

May 23, 2020 7:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a man drowned Friday night in Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

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

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.

Mayors want special session on online sales tax

May 22, 2020 5:27 AM Brittany Wiley

A group of Missouri mayors is asking Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to ensure that the state collects online sales taxes.