Columbia Video Archives

CPS adjusts to new alternative learning methods after pause

April 8, 2020 11:58 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.

VIDEO: CPS Superintendent talks changes to alternate learning

April 6, 2020 8:58 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman joined ABC 17 News on Monday morning to discuss changes for CPS students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19

April 7, 2020 4:28 PM Brittany Wiley

While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.

VIDEO: MU Health Care Dr. talks about new data that pushes Missouri peak COVID-19 cases into April

April 7, 2020 8:36 AM Zara Barker

Dr. Wakefield discussed the current availability of personal protective equipment for staff at MU HealthCare and how to take care of your own masks, according to new guidelines from the CDC.

City of Columbia encourages people to stream video of city council meetings

April 6, 2020 4:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia is taking precautionary steps during COVID-19 for its city council meetings. The city is recommending people submit comments to the city clerk’s office by 4 p.m. instead of attending the meeting.

VIDEO: CPS learning plans, explained for kids

April 6, 2020 8:09 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia Public Schools announced its learning plans for amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece announces he won't run for reelection in 2022.

VIDEO: Columbia Mayor Brian Treece speaks about COVID-19 before city council meeting

April 6, 2020 4:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

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.

CPS updates alternative learning plan, plan to restart on Wednesday

April 6, 2020 8:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools announced an update to its alternative learning plan on Monday amid the spread of COVID-19.

EXPLAINER: Discrepancy in case numbers from state and local health departments

April 3, 2020 7:54 PM Katie Greathouse

As of Friday night, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Services is reporting 69 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County, but the state is showing a higher number.

Some Mid-Missourians make masks amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 3, 2020 7:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some people have started making masks as the number of COVID-19 cases grows across Missouri.

VIDEO: Interview with Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry

April 3, 2020 2:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

ABC 17 News will hold a live interview with Boone County District I Commissioner Fred Parry at 2:45 p.m. Friday, April 3.

Interview: MU Health Care making room for possible COVID-19 influx

March 31, 2020 10:33 AM Zara Barker

MU Health Care Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17 News live Tuesday to discuss the efforts surrounding COVID-19.

Columbia’s stay-at-home order allows essential businesses to stay open

March 25, 2020 11:55 AM Amber Tabeling

A stay-at-home order issued by Columbia and Boone County authorities that took effect Wednesday includes a long list of what officials consider “essential businesses.”

Local restaurants react to lift on restricting sale of unprepared food

March 23, 2020 7:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.

Columbia men raise funds for local EMS workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 22, 2020 6:23 PM Sydney Olsen

George Ubinas and Sean Moore started a gofundme page called COMO EMS Heros to raise money for emergency medical services crews at University of Missouri Hospital and Boone Hospital.

Organizations band together to help meet basic needs during COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020 5:45 PM Sydney Olsen

Organizations in Columbia and Boone County are working to assist people affected by COVID-19.

Two MU employees test positive for COVID-19

March 20, 2020 10:20 PM Katie Greathouse

Two employees have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce works to help small businesses affected by COVID-19

March 19, 2020 6:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has worked to take steps to help get assistance for small businesses feeling the impacts of COVID-19.

Shoppers at high risk for COVID-19 benefit from stores’ special early hours

March 19, 2020 11:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Shoppers vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 said Thursday morning that a store’s special early shopping hour helped them find supplies.

Grocery stores adjust hours to fight against COVID-19 shortages

March 18, 2020 10:56 AM Amber Tabeling

Many chain grocery stores are adjusting their hours in an attempt to ensure the shelves are restocked and full for customers amid runs on products connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.