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Mizzou senior standout weighs return for extra year of eligibility
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou baseball standout Peter Zimmermann is still weighing his options on whether or not to return to school for his extra year of eligibility. The St. Louis native had his senior season cut short due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. However, the NCAA recently granted spring sports student-athletes an extra year of eligibility.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: Number of deaths from COVID-19 in Missouri rises
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
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Columbia City Council meetings go online during COVID-19
The city of Columbia is asking residents to avoid attending city council meetings during COVID-19.
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Missourians are allowed to leave their homes for essential services under state stay at home order
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
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Statewide stay-at-home order to go into effect overnight
Governor Parson updated Missourians again yesterday on the statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect tomorrow.
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Jefferson City orthodontist dies from coronavirus complications
Cole County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Friday afternoon. ABC 17 News confirmed Dr. Steven Huber, an orthodontist in Jefferson City, died from COVID-19.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19
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Centralia church offering ‘drive-up’ worship
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
Continue Reading State leaders go over demand for food and medical supplies during COVID-19 briefing Saturday
During Saturday’s briefing, state leaders discussed the demand for food in the state, the number of hospital beds available, and more.
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Grocery stores increase restrictions amid COVID-19 outbreak
Grocery stores across Mid-Missouri are implementing stricter guidelines to further promote social distancing efforts
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Search for missing Columbia mother could cost more than $500,000
The search for the body of a Missouri woman presumed to have been murdered by her husband could cost at least $500,000.
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 28 COVID-19 cases
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‘Stay Home Missouri’ order grants local leaders jurisdiction
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
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Discrepancy in case numbers from state and local health departments
As of Friday night, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Services is reporting 69 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County, but the state is showing a higher number.
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Some Mid-Missourians make masks amid COVID-19 pandemic
Some people have started making masks as the number of COVID-19 cases grows across Missouri.
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Parson issues statewide stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19 spread
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.
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Auxvasse man faces multiple child sex crimes in Callaway County
Callaway County prosecutors charged an Auxvasse man with multiple child sex crimes after he was accused of having sexual contact with a child younger than 12.
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VIDEO: Interview with Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry
ABC 17 News will hold a live interview with Boone County District I Commissioner Fred Parry at 2:45 p.m. Friday, April 3.
Continue Reading DEFENDERS: Missouri AG reports more than 500 COVID-19 price gouging complaints
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s office said it has received more than 500 price gouging complaints in the past two weeks related to COVID-19. Chris Nuelle, Press Secretary with the Missouri Attorney General’s office, said it has received 534 complaints as of Wednesday. Attorney General Eric Schmitt says some of the top
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