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Collapsed wall on High Street to be demolished on Wednesday

March 31, 2020 10:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Demolition crews started to tear down a partially collapsed wall at 200 E. High St. Wednesday morning.

Columbia Public Schools pauses classes for three days

April 1, 2020 8:52 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools put a three day pause on classes the district announced Wednesday morning.

Gov. Parson defends lack of statewide stay-at-home order

March 31, 2020 9:46 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that he is still not convinced a statewide stay-at-home order is the best idea for Missouri.

Primary field set for Boone and Cole counties

March 31, 2020 6:00 PM Lucas Geisler

Boone and Cole counties will see a handful of contested races for county offices come August.

Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces

March 31, 2020 8:00 PM Zach Boetto

A study shows COVID-19 can live on surfaces for up to two to three days. Dr. Jen Ashton, the chief health and medical editor and chief medical correspondent for ABC News spoke about the longevity of the virus in an interview with David Muir. “The New England Journal of Medicine in laboratory settings, found three

Local company reacts to suspension on building permits

March 31, 2020 6:41 PM Sydney Olsen

One local construction is reacting after the City of Columbia suspended new commercial and residential building permits until Special Order 2020-03 expires on April 24.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Callaway County reports another COVID-19 case

March 31, 2020 5:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Stress eating common during stressful times; COVID-19 immunity foods don’t exist

March 31, 2020 5:24 PM Connor Hirsch

As the COVID-19 outbreak shuts down businesses and keeps people in their homes, many are finding themselves in the pantry more than usual.

Missouri to close four state parks to stop crowding as COVID-19 spreads

March 31, 2020 5:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will close four Missouri state parks to maintain social distancing and slow down COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.

DEFENDERS: FBI warns about hackers ‘Zoom Bombing’

March 31, 2020 4:43 PM Deborah Kendrick

The FBI is warning about hackers hijacking video conferences and online classrooms through the popular software called Zoom.

A health worker at Boone Hospital works in the drive-thru testing location.

Columbia hospitals coordinating on COVID-19 ‘surge plans’

March 31, 2020 4:12 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia hospitals are working together to prepare for a surge in patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

State officials say Hearnes Center scouted as emergency hospital

March 31, 2020 2:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that an inter-agency group including several state departments and the Missouri National Guard have scouted the Hearnes Center as a possible emergency hospital to treat COVID-19 patients.

Boone County presidential primary voting

Virus likely dooms Missouri recreational marijuana campaign

March 31, 2020 2:27 PM Associated Press

Backers of an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri say the campaign will likely not get on the ballot this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Small businesses feel financial hit, criticism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 31, 2020 12:10 PM Amber Tabeling

Small businesses everywhere have felt the effects of COVID-19, as many were forced to close their doors or adjust to new regulations in place to control the pandemic.

Fayette man in critical condition after motorcycle crash Monday

March 31, 2020 11:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri Hospital spokesman said a Fayette man was in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Howard County Monday afternoon.

Interview: MU Health Care making room for possible COVID-19 influx

March 31, 2020 10:33 AM Zara Barker

MU Health Care Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17 News live Tuesday to discuss the efforts surrounding COVID-19.

Kansas City cracks down on stores breaking stay-at-home rule

March 31, 2020 10:09 AM Associated Press

Kansas City-area officials are cracking down on businesses that remain open despite stay-at-home orders meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility for spring sport athletes

March 30, 2020 6:28 PM Andrew Kauffman

The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility for all spring sport student-athletes. The Division 1 Council voted on this historic measure on Monday to give student-athletes another chance after their seasons were cut short due to COVID-19. DI Council grants waiver to allow additional eligibility for spring sport athletes whose seasons were impacted

MONDAY UPDATES: Montgomery County issues disaster declaration, health advisory

March 30, 2020 8:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Statewide coronavirus totals also ramped up since Friday.

Columbia police take extra precautions during COVID-19

March 30, 2020 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Officers at the Columbia Police Department are working to protect themselves as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Missouri and Boone County.