Missouri Archives

Banks wait for more guidance for ‘Paycheck Protection’ loans

April 7, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

A local bank chain says it’s ready to start lending money that employers can use to pay workers under a new federal program — once it gets some more information.

Kansas City Public Schools suspends free meals amid outbreak

April 7, 2020 10:20 AM Associated Press

Kansas City Public Schools has suspended its free meal distribution program for students after a food service worker helping with the effort tested positive for COVID-19.

Missouri budget chief blames huge revenue drop on virus

April 6, 2020 5:44 PM Matthew Sanders

As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director has offered more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on the economy.

Should you be wearing a facemask in public places in Mid-Missouri? Local health officials say yes

April 6, 2020 5:02 PM Connor Hirsch

As health officials across the country are working to contain the spread of COVID-19, leaders in Mid-Missouri are asking people to wear masks when in public.

Missouri leaders say weeks to go in fight against COVID-19

April 6, 2020 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

The 3 p.m. virtual news conference will be the Governor’s first update since a statewide stay-at-home order took effect early Monday morning.

Tree-killing insect found in more Mid-Missouri counties

April 6, 2020 10:30 AM Matthew Sanders

An invasive insect species known for killing ash trees has been found in two more Mid-Missouri counties.

MONDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City extends emergency declaration

April 6, 2020 5:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Number of deaths from COVID-19 in Missouri rises

April 5, 2020 3:22 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 6:37 P.M.: The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the state of Missouri has increased to 34. That is up 10 from 24 Saturday. The Department of Health and

Missourians are allowed to leave their homes for essential services under state stay at home order

April 5, 2020 6:02 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will join the majority of states under a state-wide stay-at-home order starting Monday at 12:01 a.m. until April 24. Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday The “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the order, Missourians are told not to leave their houses unless necessary. Everyone must also avoid social gatherings of more than

SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19

April 4, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Centralia church offering ‘drive-up’ worship

April 4, 2020 4:15 PM Zach Boetto

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The First Baptist Church in Centralia will hold its second ‘drive-up’ worship service on Sunday despite the ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. The church’s pastor Chris Baker says the church is doing what it can to make it work. “You know, it’s it’s vital for us to be together as a church you

State leaders go over demand for food and medical supplies during COVID-19 briefing Saturday

April 4, 2020 1:08 PM Matt Ragsdale

During Saturday’s briefing, state leaders discussed the demand for food in the state, the number of hospital beds available, and more.

‘Stay Home Missouri’ order grants local leaders jurisdiction

April 3, 2020 9:58 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be under a statewide stay-at-home order as of Monday, but some counties already have orders in place. Parts of Boone and Cole counties’ orders are stricter than the new statewide “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the Boone and Cole stay-at-home orders, which are similar to each other, non-essential businesses will

Parson issues statewide stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19 spread

April 3, 2020 10:08 AM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson on Friday said he will issue a statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect Monday to slow down COVID-19.

Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri continue to face struggles stocking some items

April 2, 2020 7:39 PM Ben Fein

Many stores in Boone and Callaway counties are still struggling to keep their shelves stocked amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

27 long-term care facilities in Missouri have coronavirus

April 3, 2020 9:33 AM Associated Press

At least 27 long-term care facilities in Missouri have at least one resident or employee who has tested positive for the coronavirus but getting more information is a challenge.

State Labor Department and community organizations overwhelmed trying to assist spike in unemployed

April 2, 2020 5:29 PM Connor Hirsch

As the number of people applying for unemployment across the country and state continues to race upward, organizations trying to help are also feeling the heat.

State reps say K-12 education should prepare for budget restrictions or cuts

April 2, 2020 12:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary and secondary education has not yet been affected by the state budget restrictions Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday as revenue falls because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parson says statewide order being reviewed as social distancing period expires

April 2, 2020 2:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson stood fast on the lack of a statewide stay-at-home order Thursday but said he plans to review the situation as a current social distancing order expires.

Missouri sees second straight week of skyrocketing unemployment

April 2, 2020 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

More than 95,000 Missourians filed unemployment claims last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to swamp the economy.