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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1

April 8, 2020 8:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri Senate, House approve $5 billion supplement budget, Gov. Parson to sign

April 8, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.

No one hurt after shots fired in central Columbia

April 8, 2020 8:48 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said no one was hurt after gunshots went off in the central part of the city. Police responded to a call of shots being heard in the 700 block of McBaine Avenue on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Officers found evidence of gunfire, CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said, but no one

CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause

April 8, 2020 11:58 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.

Red Cross braces for drop in donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak

April 8, 2020 6:15 PM Connor Hirsch

While Mid-Missouri hospitals say they have enough blood supplies right now, the American Red Cross is bracing for a lack of blood because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Online grocery shopping increases amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 8, 2020 5:17 PM Ben Fein

Stay-at-home orders meant to slow down COVID-19 locally and statewide have sent many Mid-Missouri shoppers online for their groceries.

Jefferson City man gets 20 years in prison for murder

April 8, 2020 4:03 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder.

St. Louis-area hotel will be state’s first COVID-19 field hospital

April 8, 2020 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Boonville casino lays off 350 workers, cites COVID-19

April 8, 2020 2:54 PM Matthew Sanders

The Isle of Capri casino company notified the state that it will lay off 350 workers because of COVID-19.

Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner

April 7, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.

Teen accused in connection with deadly February shooting

April 8, 2020 12:28 PM Matt Ragsdale

A juvenile was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a deadly February shooting on Doris Drive.

DEFENDERS: Beware of COVID-19 stimulus check scams

March 30, 2020 4:50 PM Deborah Kendrick

The FBI, state attorneys general and other agencies are alerting Americans to possible COVID-19 stimulus check scams.

Pair accused of child abuse face multiple charges in Callaway County

April 8, 2020 11:22 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man and woman face multiple charges in Callaway County after they were both arrested recently.

Stay-at-home stress? MU Health Care psychiatrist offers ways to reduce tension at home

April 8, 2020 11:19 AM Brittany Wiley

With a statewide stay-at-home order in place until April 24, families are spending more time together and some more time apart. While that can be a good thing, it doesn’t come without its challenges.

National Guard’s help sought in St. Louis County

April 8, 2020 9:42 AM Associated Press

The top elected official in Missouri’s largest county is seeking help from the Missouri National Guard in preparation for an expected surge in coronavirus-related hospitalizations.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Judge sets trial date in Columbia murder case

April 8, 2020 5:36 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia man accused of murdering his wife will head to trial in June.

VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning

April 6, 2020 8:58 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 7

April 7, 2020 10:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Tuesday, April 7 in the video player above.

State watching infection rate, hospital beds before consider winding down social distancing

April 7, 2020 8:32 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State leaders are watching the new infection rate of COVID-19, the patients’ locations and open hospital beds to decide when winding down social distancing in Missouri would be appropriate. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said he and others hoped to see the rate of new

Two people hurt in Jefferson City crash

April 7, 2020 9:19 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people were injured in a crash on Highway 50 in Jefferson City on Tuesday.