Columbia Parks and Recreation adding restrictions to parks due to COVID-19
Some Columbia parks will soon have added restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Police arrest four people in connection with BB gun shootings in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department arrested four people in connection with a series of BB gun shootings.
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As Missouri COVID-19 testing doubles, positive case count growth outpaces
The number of tests done to detect COVID-19 in Missouri doubled over the last week, but positive cases increased at a greater rate.
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Stores in Mid-Missouri adjusting to new social distancing guidelines
ABC 17 News crews went out today to check in on grocery stores and how they’re handling the new guidelines for essential businesses in Governor Parson’s stay-at-home order.
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VIDEO: CPS learning plans, explained for kids
Columbia Public Schools announced its learning plans for amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Missouri budget chief blames huge revenue drop on virus
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.
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VIDEO: Columbia Mayor Brian Treece speaks about COVID-19 before city council meeting
The conversation included new ways the city council is conducting its meetings to adhere to social distancing guidelines and how well state and local stay-at-home orders are working.
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Should you be wearing a facemask in public places in Mid-Missouri? Local health officials say yes
As health officials across the country are working to contain the spread of COVID-19, leaders in Mid-Missouri are asking people to wear masks when in public.
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Missouri leaders say weeks to go in fight against COVID-19
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.
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Local golf courses taking extra safety precautions to stay open
HARTSBURG, Mo. – Multiple golf courses around Missouri including Eagle Knoll and Hail Ridge are implementing various procedures and guidelines to try to keep people safe from the coronavirus and still allow them to play the course.
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Columbia officers looking for person suspected of throwing rock through police department window
The Columbia Police Department said it’s looking for a person suspected of throwing a rock through a window at the department’s downtown headquarters.
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Tree-killing insect found in more Mid-Missouri counties
An invasive insect species known for killing ash trees has been found in two more Mid-Missouri counties.
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MU to continue online learning through summer term
The University of Missouri said Monday remote learning will continue through the 2020 summer term as COVID-19 spreads across the US.
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CPS updates alternative learning plan, plan to restart on Wednesday
Columbia Public Schools announced an update to its alternative learning plan on Monday amid the spread of COVID-19.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City extends emergency declaration
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: Number of deaths from COVID-19 in Missouri rises
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 6:37 P.M.: The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the state of Missouri has increased to 34. That is up 10 from 24 Saturday. The Department of Health and
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Columbia City Council meetings go online during COVID-19
The city of Columbia is asking residents to avoid attending city council meetings during COVID-19.
Continue Reading Missourians are allowed to leave their homes for essential services under state stay at home order
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
Continue Reading Statewide stay-at-home order to go into effect overnight
Governor Parson updated Missourians again yesterday on the statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect tomorrow.
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Jefferson City orthodontist dies from coronavirus complications
Cole County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Friday afternoon. ABC 17 News confirmed Dr. Steven Huber, an orthodontist in Jefferson City, died from COVID-19.
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