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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.

Stay-at-home protesters at Missouri Capitol

Protesters gather at Missouri Capitol to oppose stay-at-home order

April 21, 2020 11:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

Crowds of protesters flooded an area outside the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday to push for an end to Gov. Mike Parson’s stay-at-home order.

TUESDAY UPDATES: State prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

April 21, 2020 5:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

City and health officials discuss possible guidance for Columbia’s reopening

April 21, 2020 1:25 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia city council met Monday night to discuss several topics related to COVID-19, including guidance on reopening the city.

Missouri governor says he’s seeking feedback in crafting reopening guidelines

April 21, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are set to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing in the State capitol at 3 p.m.

Two teenagers accused of weekend Moberly shooting

April 21, 2020 3:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

Moberly Police Chief Troy Link said at least four people have been taken into custody also linked to the shooting.

VIDEO: MU Health Care doctor believes Missouri is past its peak, discusses reopening hospital

April 21, 2020 1:23 PM Zara Barker

MU Health Care Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17’s Zara Barker on ABC 17 News This Morning to talk about the latest efforts to battle COVID-19.

Cole County will not extend local stay-at-home order, statewide order still in effect

April 21, 2020 9:42 AM Joe McLean

Cole County Health Department Director Kristi Campbell told commissioners Tuesday that her stay-at-home order will not be extended past the 12:01 p.m. Saturday expiration date.

Man arrested on suspicion of DWI after Columbia chase

April 20, 2020 10:47 PM Sydney Olsen

Police responded to Ria Street and Boyd Lane around 10 p.m. after a short vehicle chase.

Jefferson City residential fire causes $100,000 in damage

April 21, 2020 8:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

Firefighters said there were flames coming through the roof and back of the home when crews arrived.

Director of health department updates Columbia City Council on stay-at-home order

April 20, 2020 2:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia city council will meet Monday at 7 p.m. The city is encouraging people to livestream the meetings on the city’s website instead of attending in person.

Crash shut downs one lane of I-70

April 20, 2020 9:40 PM Alec Pettus

A crash led to one lane being closed on eastbound Interstate 70 in Columbia late Monday.

Tuesday rally against stay-at-home orders could draw big crowd to Missouri Capitol

April 20, 2020 12:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

A spokesman for Reopen Missouri said the organization expects hundreds, if not thousands of people to attend a rally outside the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday.

Mizzou football player suspended after arrest

April 20, 2020 9:35 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive lineman Antar Thompson is suspended indefinitely from the football team following his arrest over the weekend. “We’re aware of the situation, and Antar has been suspended indefinitely, per department policy,” MU football spokesman Chad Moller said. MUPD arrested Thompson on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle in a careless and

CPS officials predict no in-person summer school classes

April 20, 2020 3:46 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools officials are set to discuss the outcome of summer school during a school board COVID-19 update work session Thursday.

Mail vehicle fire shut down Boone County road Monday afternoon

April 20, 2020 3:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boone County Fire Protection District said a mail vehicle fire shutdown a road between Rocheport and Columbia Monday afternoon.

Protests against stay-at-home orders held in Kansas City

April 20, 2020 4:08 PM Associated Press

Protesters upset with stay-at-home orders issued to slow the spread of the coronavirus brought their cause Monday to Kansas City, where between 75 and 100 people waved signs and U.S. flags near the city’s Country Club Plaza.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports one new COVID-19 case as growth rate slows

April 20, 2020 8:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

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