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Missouri to begin using mask disinfecting machine

April 22, 2020 2:16 PM Matthew Sanders

A machine will begin disinfecting used N95 masks next week to help make more available during the COVID-19 battle, state officials said Wednesday.

MU planning to reopen campus for fall semester

April 22, 2020 7:06 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent out an email Wednesday notifying students and staff that it is planning to hold in-person classes in the fall. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU, said they felt like they needed to send a note to the community to let them know the plans for coming back.

Child care centers open as COVID-19 pandemic continues but using special guidelines

April 22, 2020 12:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Tiger Tots Child Care has adopted recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep its doors open for families and children during COVID-19.

Hairstylists pre-booking appointments while future regulations on operations remain unclear

April 22, 2020 6:27 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The salon industry is one of the many industries shut down by the COVID-19 outbreak, and many stylists are preparing for clients to return. While regulations on when or if salons will be able to open their doors remain unclear in Missouri, some stylists and salon owners have started booking appoints

Sheriff’s department: Columbia man arrested after leading deputies on chase

April 22, 2020 4:57 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County deputies arrested a man Wednesday after a chase and crash in Columbia.

Fourth suspect charged in Business Loop 70 shooting

April 22, 2020 6:08 PM Matthew Sanders

A fourth suspect has been charged in a January midday shooting on Business Loop 70 in Columbia.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia College student tests positive for COVID-19

April 22, 2020 8:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two more charged in Moberly shooting

April 22, 2020 5:31 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged two more men in the Sunday shooting of a Moberly home.

SSM to close some clinics, pharmacies in Mid-Missouri

April 22, 2020 4:30 PM Matthew Sanders

SSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”

Man wanted by police arrested in north Columbia

April 22, 2020 2:50 PM Matt Ragsdale

An ABC 17 News crew said a person was seen in handcuffs leaving the residence near the intersection of Holly Avenue and Parker Street after 2:30 p.m.

Charges filed in Eldon trooper-involved shooting

April 22, 2020 9:09 AM Matt Ragsdale

Troopers said a possible hostage situation in Eldon led to a trooper-involved shooting early Wednesday morning.

Burgers’ Smokehouse suspends production after more employees test positive for COVID-19

April 22, 2020 11:39 AM Joe McLean

Burgers’ Smokehouse in California announced on Wednesday that it suspended operations until next week after more employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Mexico home suffers heavy damage in Tuesday fire

April 22, 2020 9:45 AM Matthew Sanders

A fire caused by smoking caused heavy damage to a Mexico home Tuesday.

More federal dollars likely to come to Mid-Missouri after Senate approves billions for small business loans

April 21, 2020 6:53 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the initial funds set aside for small businesses and non-profits under the federal stimulus bill ran out last week, the U.S Senate approved a $500 billion coronavirus aid bill Tuesday. Most of the funding, more than $300 billion, would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program that ran out of

Columbia hospitals ready to gradually provide more services

April 21, 2020 3:54 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia’s hospitals have shown they have the capacity to handle COVID-19 cases and other needed medical procedures without being overextended, city and health care leaders said during a Tuesday news conference.