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State hopes to do mass testing in Saline, Moniteau counties over weekend

April 23, 2020 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The state hopes to start mass testing of workers at plants in Saline and Moniteau counties which have been part of the sharp increases in COVID-19 cases there.

Governor commutes Columbia man’s prison sentence

April 22, 2020 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson granted clemency Wednesday to a Columbia man whose parole on a drug charge had been overturned by courts. The Missouri Supreme Court in a one-sentence ruling March 31 overruled a motion for a rehearing in the case of Dimetrious Woods. The court ruled Feb. 4 that Woods must return

TUESDAY UPDATES: State prisoner tests positive for COVID-19

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

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

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.

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.

Parson to restrict $47 million in additional spending as COVID-19 strains budget

April 20, 2020 2:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that he will restrict more spending to balance the state budget as COVID-19 continues to drain resources.

WATCH: Governor takes COVID-19 questions from reporters at Capitol

April 17, 2020 4:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson took questions Friday from reporters in person for the first time in weeks.

Gov. Parson expects social distancing in state for months, even when orders expire

April 17, 2020 9:26 PM Lucas Geisler

Gov. Mike Parson outlined what Missouri could look like as businesses start to reopen in a one-on-one interview with ABC 17 News. Parson said that things will look different as places reopen to the public and that social distancing will likely be practiced for months. “You’re going to have to have a new form of

Gov. Parson announces $3 million in broadband grants

April 17, 2020 7:26 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state will grant internet providers across Missouri millions of dollars through the Missouri Broadband Grant Program. You can find the list of broadband grant recipients and their project locations here. Gov. Mike Parson announced the funding Friday during his daily briefing about COVID-19. Thirteen different internet providers across the state will

Officials look for ways to expand health care in rural counties during COVID-19 crisis

April 15, 2020 5:39 PM Connor Hirsch

Some rural counties have yet to see a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases despite major outbreak in some urban areas.

COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife

April 14, 2020 6:59 PM Zach Boetto

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.

COVID-19 pandemic highlights lack of internet and technology access in rural school districts

April 14, 2020 5:08 PM Connor Hirsch

As school districts are forced to keep their doors shut across the state for the rest of the academic year, remote learning has become the new normal.

Missouri Senate, House approve $5 billion supplement budget, Gov. Parson to sign

April 8, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.

Missouri Senate considers state funding measures while boosting COVID-19 safety

April 7, 2020 11:47 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri Senate resumed the legislative session Tuesday in the state Capitol with the goal of expediently passing two bills: a supplemental budget and reauthorizing a federal reimbursement program.

Missouri first responders eligible for workers comp for COVID-19

April 7, 2020 2:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

State first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.

Missouri budget chief blames huge revenue drop on virus

April 6, 2020 5:44 PM Matthew Sanders

As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director has offered more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on the economy.

Missouri leaders say weeks to go in fight against COVID-19

April 6, 2020 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

The 3 p.m. virtual news conference will be the Governor’s first update since a statewide stay-at-home order took effect early Monday morning.

MONDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City extends emergency declaration

April 6, 2020 5:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Missourians are allowed to leave their homes for essential services under state stay at home order

April 5, 2020 6:02 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will join the majority of states under a state-wide stay-at-home order starting Monday at 12:01 a.m. until April 24. Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday The “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the order, Missourians are told not to leave their houses unless necessary. Everyone must also avoid social gatherings of more than

Statewide stay-at-home order to go into effect overnight

April 5, 2020 7:20 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson updated Missourians again yesterday on the statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect tomorrow.