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Columbia Public Schools’ fall plans complicated by COVID-19 uncertainties

May 5, 2020 12:56 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools continues to work through many different scenarios to figure out what the 2020-2021 school year will look like.

Jefferson City fitness studio reopens with caution

May 4, 2020 4:23 PM Amber Tabeling

A Jefferson City fitness studio reopened along with many other Cole County businesses Monday, as restrictions for the state and county lessened.

Missouri governor says COVID-19 case jump should be viewed in context

May 4, 2020 2:31 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson pointed to large-scale testing at a COVID-19 hot spot as a major reason for a jump in COVID-19 cases on the day Missouri reopened for business.

Boone County reopen order more strict than state order

May 3, 2020 6:21 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will

Columbia cafe and pub looking to federal government for guidelines

May 2, 2020 9:34 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia cafe and pub decided to have a pop-up event in order to get a feel for what it will be like to reopen when the stay home order is lifted. Lydia Melton, the owner of Gunter Hans says the federal government granted the cafe and pub a loan from the

SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 8,000 COVID-19 cases in Missouri

May 2, 2020 5:42 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 7,835 cases of COVID-19 in the state.

Some state employees ready for return to work Monday

May 1, 2020 2:29 PM Matthew Sanders

More than 2,200 state employees will return to work Monday as major state offices reopen.

Columbia’s reopening plan orders some businesses to stay closed

April 30, 2020 7:53 PM Zach Boetto

A number of entertainment venues in Columbia will stay closed until further notice after city and Boone County leaders rolled out a new reopen order Thursday.

Federal funding could help fix the “digital divide” in Missouri’s rural education

April 30, 2020 2:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are set to go over the state’s recovery plan at 3 p.m. Thursday.

Columbia/Boone County reopening plan rules differ among business types

April 30, 2020 5:43 PM Amber Tabeling

The extension of Boone County’s stay-at-home order allows a slow reopening of non-essential businesses with occupancy limits while maintaining social distancing.

Local gym using UVC lights to disinfect facility

April 29, 2020 6:32 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As states across the nation begin their first phases of reopening business, many americans are eager to get back to the gym. Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an order on April 27 allowing gyms to reopen on Monday. Gyms across Missouri are

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County considers continuation of stay-at-home order

April 29, 2020 12:18 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates and developments related to COVID-19 in Mid-Missouri.

Mid-Missouri meat industry sources say local supply is stable

April 29, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

COVID-19 threatened to disrupt meat supply across the country as many meat companies closed, but many sources have said that the current meat supply remains in good standings.

Some state park services to open starting Monday

April 29, 2020 2:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are expected to go over more information on how the state will reopen during a COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m.

Mid-Missouri counties to get millions in federal funding

April 28, 2020 9:25 PM Katie Greathouse

Several counties in Mid-Missouri are expected to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help with COVID-19-related costs.

Missouri COVID-19 deaths jump

April 28, 2020 2:02 PM Matthew Sanders

The number of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri jumped by 26 on Tuesday.

Missouri governor says COVID-19 hospitalizations down in most regions

April 28, 2020 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson presented evidence Tuesday that the COVID-19 pandemic was slowing in Missouri and emphasized the need for business to resume operations.

Coast Guard: Duck boat changes needed after Missouri sinking

April 28, 2020 12:51 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Coast Guard says it will recommend that canopies and side curtains be removed from amphibious tour vehicles known as stretch duck boats.

Cole County health officials recommend going with statewide COVID-19 order

April 28, 2020 11:37 AM Amber Tabeling

The Cole County Health Department recommended Tuesday that county leaders not adopt specific local regulations related to COVID-19 when a statewide stay-at-home order expires Sunday.

Gov. Mike Parson holds a press briefing on Friday regarding COVID-19.

Parson announces new COVID-19 regulations that will allow businesses to reopen

April 27, 2020 2:17 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that businesses will reopen in Missouri next week but the public will still be barred from nursing homes and retirement communities.