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Ashland man accused of threatening clerks with COVID-19

March 23, 2020 4:57 PM Matthew Sanders

An Ashland man has been charged with harassment after he allegedly told two store clerks he had COVID-19 and asked them if they wanted it.

Evictions suspended, other court changes made in Boone and Callaway counties

March 23, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evictions in Boone and Callaway counties are on hold for the next month in an order issued by the area’s presiding judge. An order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions through April 17. The order said that “it is not in the interest of the public health to

MONDAY UPDATES: Greene County COVID-19 death marks fifth in the state

March 23, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Continue to check back throughout the day for updates.

Free meals available for CPS students over spring break

March 23, 2020 11:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

While many Missouri public schools are making efforts to provide meals for students while schools are closed because of COVID-19, some of their meal programs do not extend through spring break.

Scientists work to measure weather’s impact on transmission of the novel coronavirus

March 23, 2020 5:51 PM Luke Victor

High Temperature and High Humidity Reduce the Transmission of COVID-19 (Wang et al. March 2020) Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents – (Kampf et al. March 2020)

Experts suggest talking to kids about COVID-19 pandemic

March 23, 2020 11:59 AM Amber Tabeling

The Child Mind Institute made a list of advice to help parents talk about COVID-19 with their children.

Boone County reports 20 cases of COVID-19

March 23, 2020 1:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia and Boone County health officials reported Monday afternoon that 20 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county.

Parson allows restaurants to sell unprepared food in bid to fight bare store shelves

March 23, 2020 2:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that state officials are relaxing regulations on how restaurants sell food.

Downtown Columbia streets closed Monday morning as police talk woman down from garage

March 23, 2020 2:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police were able to bring a woman safely down from the top of a downtown parking garage Monday morning.

Woman accused of abducting child, setting off Amber Alert

March 23, 2020 10:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged a woman accused of abducting a child linked to an Amber Alert that was sent out Saturday night.

Cooper County Health Department says person with COVID-19 visited Isle of Capri

March 22, 2020 10:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Cooper County health authorities said Sunday that a patron of Isle of Capri casino in Boonville tested positive for COVID-19.

Columbia men raise funds for local EMS workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 22, 2020 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

George Ubinas and Sean Moore started a gofundme page called COMO EMS Heros to raise money for emergency medical services crews at University of Missouri Hospital and Boone Hospital.

Central Missouri Allstars go virtual

March 22, 2020 10:06 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Allstars cheer organization has gone virtual to continue its practices during these uncertain times. ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman spoke with the owner of CMAS, Morgan Sapp, and he participated in one of the online classes. You can watch his report in the video player above.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri passes 100 COVID-19 cases

March 22, 2020 9:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Sunday updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health group pushes for more movement restrictions in Missouri

March 22, 2020 8:49 PM Matthew Sanders

A group that represents public health agencies in major Missouri metropolitan areas sent a letter to Gov. Mike Parson on Friday pushing for tighter controls on public movement.

Columbia restaurants asked to disinfect more as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 22, 2020 5:49 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has asked restaurants to disinfect more regularly as many are transitioning to pickup and delivery only amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dabney Doty, 101, went missing in Boone County Wednesday.

Missing 101-year-old Columbia man found dead

March 22, 2020 3:01 AM Matthew Sanders

A 101-year-old man who went missing in Columbia has been found dead, authorities say.

Snow falls in Rucker, Missouri, south of Clark.

Slick conditions across mid-Missouri

March 22, 2020 9:54 AM Molly Stawinoga

As a freezing rain mix comes down in mid-Missouri, drivers could see slick roads.

What you need to know before traveling for spring break during COVID-19 outbreak

March 22, 2020 7:37 AM Ben Fein

Several mid-Missouri universities and school districts had spring break scheduled for this week. For families planning trips, though, the coronavirus outbreak could get in the way.

CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 11:59 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on Saturday afternoon. The employee, whose name and position has not been released for privacy reasons, found out the test came back positive Saturday. They were tested yesterday after showing COVID-19 symptoms. The Boone