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Boone County deputies identify man found dead in Perche Creek

April 14, 2020 12:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday that a man found dead in Perche Creek last week has been identified.

Columbia Regional Airport travel down due to COVID-19

April 14, 2020 5:24 AM Brittany Wiley

Numbers for the month of March show travel at Columbia Regional Airport was down nearly 50 percent from the same time last year.

State recalls thousands of protective masks for safety concerns

April 13, 2020 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

State officials are asking first responders send back thousands of masks out of safety concerns.

Columbia school board discusses pay for school bus drivers

April 13, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia School Board will meet for the first time tonight since Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri schools will not hold in-person classes through the remainder of the school year.

Jefferson City School district polling students, parents on graduation preference

April 13, 2020 5:55 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Monday for the first time since Gov. Mike Parson made the decision to close school buildings across the state for the rest of the school year to fight COVID-19.

Boone Hospital Center will rely on guidance, data to resume normal operations

April 13, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

Boone Hospital Center said it will take time before it is able to return to operations as normal.

Chamber of Commerce polling Jefferson City area businesses on COVID-19 impact

April 13, 2020 12:56 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.

Projections show a possible shortage of ICU beds in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia hospitals have availability in ICU beds, plans to expand in case of surge

April 13, 2020 3:33 PM Molly Stawinoga

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects Missouri will see its peak need for hospital resources on April 25 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

MONDAY UPDATES: MUPD says officer hospitalized for COVID-19

April 13, 2020 11:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Daily updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in central Missouri.

Economic impact payments: Who is eligible and how are they distributed?

April 13, 2020 5:31 PM Brittany Wiley

A quick guide to coronavirus economic stimulus payouts to individuals.

Cole County deputies arrest 5 people in connection with Wardsville drug bust

April 13, 2020 10:47 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Cole County Sheriff’s Office said Monday a fifth person was arrested in connection with a Wardsville drug bust that happened on Friday.

Body found in Miller County

April 13, 2020 10:41 AM Matthew Sanders

A man’s body was found floating in a pond in Miller County on Friday, the sheriff’s office said.

WATCH: CPS Superintendent talks graduation, summer school plans

April 13, 2020 8:57 AM Zara Barker

Stiepleman said the district is waiting on more direction from the state to figure out how it should handle summer school plans.

One officer treated for minor injuries after shots fired at Sedalia police

April 12, 2020 10:38 PM Sydney Olsen

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in custody after they barricaded themselves inside a residence with children while armed. UPDATE: The subject was taken into custody without incident. Thankfully the children were not harmed! The Patrols DDCC will investigate the shooting involving the Sedalia PD officer. #MSHP pic.twitter.com/dlpXBsTyt3— MSHP Troop A (@MSHPTrooperA) April 13, 2020

Mizzou football assistant coach creates workouts for kids at home

April 12, 2020 10:37 PM Tyler Murry

New Mizzou strength coach Zac Woodfin and his family created a YouTube series for workouts for kids to do during quarantine.

Missouri River bridge back open after several crashes

April 12, 2020 9:48 PM Sydney Olsen

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic came to a standstill at the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport Sunday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, one car crashed on the bridge causing traffic to stop. Then a tractor trailer hit another tractor trailer. At least one person was injured during the crashes.

Columbia business owners open tabs at local eateries hoping to boost sales

April 12, 2020 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rock small businesses across the country, many locals have decided to step in to help local eateries weather the storm. The financial impact of the coronavirus has devastated restaurants. Data from the National Restaurant Association shows the industry has lost 3 million jobs and $25 billion

Stores face increased demand for Easter meals to-go

April 12, 2020 7:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Hy-Vee is facing an increased demand as stores offer Easter meals to-go for families this holiday.

One person in custody after central Columbia shooting

April 11, 2020 7:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police arrested 22-year-old James Howard Troy in connected to a shooting on April 8.

Local churches live-streaming Easter Sunday service

April 11, 2020 9:46 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Churches around Mid-Missouri will be practicing social distancing on Easter Sunday while still finding innovative ways to have a service. Some churches even plan to broadcast their worship service on streaming platforms like their websites, the radio and even Facebook live. First Baptist Church of Centralia pastor Chris Baker says this will