Jefferson City Video Archives

Missouri governor meets with state universities leaders

August 6, 2020 3:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson met Thursday with officials from the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University in the State Capitol.

Guidance for schools released; Missouri governor encourages reopening of schools

August 5, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

As the return to school is quickly approaching Governor Parson said on Wednesday he encourages children and teachers return to school.

Health officials explain when coronavirus patients are no longer infectious

July 30, 2020 8:36 PM Amber Tabeling

Those who test positive for COVID-19, local health departments said on Thursday individuals must meet three criteria before being released from isolation or considered a recovered case.

Video shows moment when several protesters were taken into police custody in Jefferson City Thursday

July 30, 2020 4:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

A St. Louis state representative told ABC 17 News that several protesters were taken into police custody Thursday after a “die-in” near the state Capitol building.

Governor discussed plans and concerns with Mid-Missouri educators about reopening schools

July 28, 2020 3:28 PM Connor Hirsch

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is meeting with school leaders Tuesday afternoon in a roundtable discussion about the reopening of schools around the state.

State health director addresses timeline for COVID-19 backlog and growing positivity rate

July 27, 2020 2:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri’s Republican Governor held a news briefing Monday afternoon as the state legislature returned to Jefferson City.

Special session on violent crime in Missouri to start Monday

July 26, 2020 11:26 AM Ben Fein

Lawmakers will head to Jefferson City for a special session on violent crime Monday.

Health officials: Focus on weekly COVID-19 rates, not daily case totals

July 24, 2020 6:03 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, local health departments focus on weekly COVID-19 positivity rates rather than positive daily cases.

Health director: Missouri COVID-19 positive rate going up

July 22, 2020 1:33 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s health director said Wednesday that the state’s surge in new COVID-19 cases is an indicator of growing spread, not simply a result of more testing or processing a backlog of tests.

Missouri launches program to promote tourism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

July 16, 2020 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The governor’s conference will be held live at the Missouri State Capitol at 3 p.m.

Gov. Parson calls special session to address statewide violent crime

July 15, 2020 1:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a special legislative session to address violent crime in the state during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

Governor signs bill that gives land to Heartland Port Authority

July 14, 2020 7:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Heartland Port Authority of Central Missouri held a news conference Tuesday after Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill that gives land along the Missouri River to the port authority.

Missouri governor: 60 percent of fast-growing COVID-19 cases coming from three regions

July 14, 2020 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that a few areas of the state are responsible for most of the record growth in Missouri’s COVID-19 cases but continued to urge residents to take measure against the spread of coronavirus.

MoDOT budget cuts affect Mid-Missouri transportation projects

July 9, 2020 8:48 PM Amber Tabeling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation’s funding of $50 million for the Governor’s Cost-Share Program has been cut in half due to COVID-19 budget constraints. According to MODOT, the fiscal year 2020 budget included $50 million of General Revenue funds for MoDOT to work collaboratively with the Department of Economic Development to

Boone County helping fuel fast rise in Missouri COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County is one of a few areas of the state driving a record increase in the number of COVID-19 cases statewide, the state health director said Thursday.

Gov. Parson holds Monday afternoon briefing

July 6, 2020 1:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday afternoon.

Crowds celebrate the Fourth of July at Salute to America in 2019.

Salute to America vendors taking extra precautions amid COVID-19

July 2, 2020 10:35 AM Molly Stawinoga

The annual “Salute to America” Fourth of July festival will take place without any COVID-19 health orders in effect.

Missouri leaders say COVID-19 pandemic improving but urge caution over holiday weekend

July 2, 2020 2:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri’s governor and top health official each sought to ease concerns about fast-rising COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday while also striking a tone of caution and responsibility ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Gov. Mike Parson signs the fiscal 2021 budget

Missouri governor holds nearly $450 million in spending

June 30, 2020 2:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson unveiled his restrictions and line-item budget vetoes at his COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, the day before the start of the 2021 fiscal year.

Missouri education director signals major changes coming in schools under COVID-19

June 25, 2020 2:24 PM Matthew Sanders

The state’s head of elementary and secondary education braced Missourians on Thursday for a return to school that will look much different than in the past under COVID-19.