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Missouri Governor updates COVID-19 recovery; no update on special session

October 29, 2020 2:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson gave an update on the state’s recovery from COVID-19 during a Thursday afternoon briefing.

COVID-19 records: St. Louis hospitalizations, KC deaths

October 29, 2020 3:09 PM Associated Press

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The new surge of the coronavirus is evident in Missouri, with record hospitalizations in St. Louis and Columbia, and the Kansas City metropolitan area experiencing its worst month ever for COVID-19 deaths. The St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force on Wednesday reported 72 hospital admissions in one day. Admissions have risen

Unlicensed Missouri dog breeder charged with animal abuse

October 29, 2020 3:06 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed 24 criminal charges against an unlicensed dog breeder in southern Missouri. Schmitt announced Thursday that Marlisa McAlmond, who runs Cedar Ridge Australians in Oregon County, has been charged with 21 counts of animal abuse, two counts of felony damage and one count of animal

Cole County Clerk’s Office to allow absentee voting for people quarantining due to COVID-19

October 28, 2020 8:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Clerk’s Office will be absentee voting Friday and Saturday for anyone that has been quarantined with Covid-19 curbside at their office. You can vote from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridya and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 311 E High St # 201, Jefferson City. The

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: CPS and other districts report new COVID-19 cases

October 28, 2020 10:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Regulators suspend Missouri nursing home COVID-19 test lab

October 28, 2020 5:49 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The federal government has closed a coronavirus testing lab in Missouri over concerns about test accuracy. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services earlier this week suspended Gamma Healthcare’s Poplar Bluff license, and a federal judge on Wednesday ruled he won’t step in to keep the lab open. The Poplar Bluff

USDA invests $30,200 to modernize equipment in Brunswick

October 28, 2020 5:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, announced a $30,200 investment to modernize equipment in Brunswick, Mo. “Having the modern infrastructure and equipment needed allows Missouri’s rural communities to better provide for its residents and paves the way for rural prosperity,” said Trump Administration Official State

Road rage apparent cause of shooting that injured toddler

October 28, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A toddler is recovering from gunshot wounds after a shooting in the St. Louis County town of Ferguson that was apparently spurred by road rage. KSDK-TV reports that police are still searching for the gunman following the shooting that happened Friday. The girl was shot in an arm and a leg.

Suspected robber picked wrong victim: Judo champion

October 28, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City, Missouri, police say a would-be robber is in custody after picking the wrong guy to victimize — a Judo champion. WDAF-TV reports that 36-year-old Josh Henges was in the Midtown area Monday night when someone came up from behind, grabbed his shoulder and tried to rob him. Henges

60 charged in $300M phone scam targeting elderly victims

October 28, 2020 3:12 PM Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sixty people are charged in a widespread magazine telemarketing scam that authorities say netted $300 million from more than 150,000 elderly and vulnerable people nationwide. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald announced the charges Wednesday. She called it the largest elder fraud scheme in the country. The defendants are from 14 states and

Gun-wielding St. Louis couple seek prosecutor’s removal

October 28, 2020 3:04 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis couple facing felony charges for waving guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home will be in court Wednesday asking a judge to remove the city’s top prosecutor from the case. A grand jury earlier this month indicted Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, on charges

Columbia Public Schools among hundreds to get rapid COVID-19 test kits

October 28, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

Hundreds of school districts and individual schools across Missouri will soon have the tests for students, faculty and staff.

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 104 new cases

October 27, 2020 9:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Voters in some states unable to cast early ballots in person

October 27, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — More than 21 million voters across the U.S. have already cast ballots in person amid record-breaking early turnout. That option isn’t available to everyone. Connecticut, Mississippi, Missouri and New Hampshire are the only states that do not allow all voters to cast their ballot in person before Election Day. That is

KC sees record virus deaths; St. Louis hospitals filling

October 27, 2020 3:16 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis hospitals are filling up with coronavirus patients at an alarming rate, and experts say many of those patients are coming in from other areas of the state. Meanwhile, the Kansas City area over the past week recorded its highest number of deaths over a one-week period, with more than

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Trump administration sending 1.8M rapid tests to Missouri

October 26, 2020 11:03 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is sending 1.8 million rapid coronavirus tests to Missouri. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a Monday announcement said the tests can produce results in 15 minutes. About 60% of the tests are slated to be used for K-12 school testing. Another 30%

MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two COVID-19 related deaths; second highest number of deaths in mid-Missouri

October 26, 2020 6:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri to use media influencers to promote COVID-19 safety

October 26, 2020 3:02 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri plans to use social media “influencers” to promote safety measures aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the influencers would be asked to use social media messages to remind people about social distancing, washing hands and wearing masks. Missouri Department of Economic Development

MoDOT reminds drivers to watch for winter weather conditions

October 26, 2020 5:45 AM Brittany Wiley

The Missouri Department of Transportation says there are a number of things drivers need to keep in mind as winter weather makes its first push of the year into mid-Missouri.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports the largest increase in daily COVID-19 cases

October 23, 2020 11:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

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