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UM System suspends in-person classes on all campuses through end of semester

March 13, 2020 7:11 PM Katie Greathouse

The University of Missouri System is suspending all in-person classes starting Monday through the rest of the spring semester.

CPS allows high-risk students to be removed from class as novel coronavirus outbreak continues

March 13, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is allowing students who have health needs that make them high-risk to be taken out of class as concerns about the spread of novel coronavirus grow.

Denny’s closes in Columbia

March 13, 2020 6:00 PM Abbey Lamb

The Denny’s in Columbia closed its doors permanently last week.

Shelter Insurance directs employees to work from home as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 13, 2020 5:42 PM Matthew Sanders

One of Columbia’s biggest employers is asking workers not to come into the office as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues.

Moberly Area Community College stops in-person classes

March 13, 2020 8:35 AM Matt Ragsdale

Moberly Area Community College said Friday it will suspend in-person classes until spring break because of the COVID-19 outbreak, becoming the latest Mid-Missouri higher education institution to make the decision.

Columbia stops turning off utilities as coronavirus spreads

March 13, 2020 12:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia city leaders say utility services won’t be shut off for customers who haven’t paid their bills as the threat of COVID-19 continues.

Kurt Bumby bonded out of St. Louis County jail.

Missouri prisons suspend visits to limit spread of COVID-19

March 13, 2020 11:50 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Corrections announced on Thursday it’s suspending prison visits for 30 days.

St. Louis County leaders restrict crowds to battle coronavirus

March 13, 2020 11:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said Friday that the county is limiting crowds to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

No domestic travel restrictions yet, but authorities urge caution with COVID-19

March 13, 2020 10:30 AM Amber Tabeling

Health authorities are warning Americans that the tight confines seen in travel increase the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Man charged in connection with Columbia officer-involved shooting

March 13, 2020 10:13 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County sheriff’s deputies say Brodie was armed when he went to a residence at the 6200 block of Southwest Way on Feb. 20.

Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discusses COVID-19 concerns

March 12, 2020 10:45 PM Zach Boetto

The Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discussed a variety of topics related to COVID-19 at its meeting Thursday night.

Lab director: Missouri prepared for increase in COVID-19 cases

March 12, 2020 6:56 PM Sydney Olsen

Employees at the Missouri Public Health Laboratory have been testing for cases of Covid-19.

MSHSAA limits access to state quarterfinal basketball games

March 12, 2020 9:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri High School Activities Association is limiting access to the Class 4-5 state quarterfinal basketball games this weekend. MSHSAA says only ‘essential personnel’ will be allowed into each game. Each school will decide who its own ‘essential personnel’ will be. IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR CLASS 4 AND 5 QUARTERFINALS THIS SATURDAY, MARCH

Missouri, Springfield officials announce second positive coronavirus case

March 12, 2020 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to hold a news conference Thursday about a second case of COVID-19 in Missouri.

Two people killed in Camden County crash

March 12, 2020 10:37 PM Katie Greathouse

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were killed in a head-on crash in Camden County on Thursday morning. Troopers said the crash happened at 11 a.m. on MO 5 south of Mount Horeb Road. According to a crash report, a vehicle driven by James Hill, 42, of Holts Summit, crossed the center line and struck

Several Mid-Missouri events canceled or rescheduled because of COVID-19 concerns

March 12, 2020 3:01 PM Connor Hirsch

Some Mid-Missouri events are being canceled as concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak continue.

JC Schools announces travel restrictions through March

March 12, 2020 7:33 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is canceling all out-of-state school-sponsored travel until April 1 as a precaution due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. In a letter to families, district officials said the ban applies to both staff and students and includes field trips, sporting events and conferences. The district will

MSHSAA to limit spectators at upcoming state basketball championships

March 12, 2020 12:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MSHSAA will limit spectators at its upcoming state basketball championships this weekend in Springfield due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Each school will get 150 wristbands to give out to its fans. “We understand the unexpected hurdles this creates for our schools and fans, and apologize for the inconveniences it has caused,” Executive

Two Randolph County residents tested for Covid-19, self-quarantined

March 12, 2020 5:16 PM Lucas Geisler

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two residents of Randolph County are voluntarily quarantining themselves after being tested for Covid-19. Deputy health department administrator Craig Parsons tells ABC 17 News that the two residents were tested outside the county because of their travel history. Parsons did not know where they traveled to or from. The two make up

Stephens College, William Woods suspend in-person classes

March 12, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Stephens College has added its name to the list of higher education institutions canceling or suspending classes because of the novel coronavirus.