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Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing Saturday afternoon

March 21, 2020 2:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson held a daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday at 3 p.m.

Tracking the return of rain tonight

March 21, 2020 5:23 PM Kevin Schneider

TONIGHT: Rain chances push back in late tonight. Lows bottom out in the middle 30’s SUNDAY: Don’t be shocked to see a snowflake or two mixes in with the rain tomorrow morning if temperatures get cold enough. That will be isolated enough that no impacts will be felt. Cold rain sticks with us through the

Cool weekend ahead

March 21, 2020 5:14 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Partly cloudy skies may allow for some sunshine to filter in, but highs will still remain in the upper 40s. TONIGHT: Overnight, clouds will build ahead of the next system which will move through beginning early on Sunday. Lows will be in the mid 30s. EXTENDED: Sunday morning will be fairly dreary with widespread

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.

Tracking sunshine Saturday, possible rain and snow Sunday

March 20, 2020 3:33 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Becoming mostly clear overnight with temperatures falling into the upper 20s. SATURDAY: Partly to mostly sunny and chilly with north winds. Highs in the mid-upper 40s. EXTENDED: Another system will move in our direction this weekend with increasing clouds on Saturday night. Temperatures on Saturday night into Sunday will be in the low 30s

Cooler conditions settling in for the weekend

March 20, 2020 11:40 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Cooler air is in the process of settling into the area. This cooldown is driven by some gusty northerly winds, and it will drop us into the 40s by the afternoon. We have a chance at some sun by this afternoon and evening as clouds filter out. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies hang around overnight as lows

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.

Andrew’s at-home sports: Day 3

March 19, 2020 10:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Day 3 of Andrew’s At-home sports in the video player above!

RECALL ROUNDUP: Companies recall shrimp, herbal supplements

March 19, 2020 10:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two companies are recalling products in this week’s Recall Roundup.

Tracking a few storms tonight, much colder Friday

March 19, 2020 4:36 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Isolated to scattered strong storms before midnight, becoming mostly cloudy with lows in the low 40s. FRIDAY: Breezy and much colder as temperatures stay consistent in the low 40s. Becoming partly sunny. EXTENDED: The weekend is chilly with dry weather on Saturday. Highs reach the mid-40s with more sunshine. By Sunday, another system will

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.

Strong to severe storms possible later today

March 19, 2020 4:42 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Storms push back in this morning but should behave aside from a rumble of thunder or two. These look to move out toward the later morning hours. But that break appears to be short-lived with another round of storms redeveloping and moving in. Anytime after 1 PM these storms could move in, depending on

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.

Officers and other emergency responders prepare for possible exposure to COVID-19

Emergency responders prep for possible COVID-19 exposure

March 18, 2020 10:42 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the number of cases of COVID-19 in Missouri continues to climb, emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of exposure. The director of Missouri’s Department of Public Safety, Sandy Karsten, said at a news conference Wednesday that large orders or protective equipment for responders is on its way to the

Andrew’s At-home sports: Day 2

March 18, 2020 10:18 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Day 2 of Andrew’s At-home sports in the video player above!

Tracking two rounds of storms on Thursday, potential severe threat

March 18, 2020 3:44 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and mild as temperatures hold in the upper 50s. THURSDAY: Showers and thunderstorms move in early for the morning commute. Heavy rain and potentially small hail will be possible through late morning. Depending on how long these storms stick around, there’s a chance we could see redevelopment along and ahead of the

SEC commissioner holds news conference on COVID-19 concerns

March 18, 2020 4:21 PM Andrew Kauffman

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey held a news conference on a conference call on Wednesday morning. You can listen to the news conference in the video player above.

Tracking more showers and storms this morning

March 18, 2020 5:13 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain showers have tapered off, leaving us wet and gloomy across the area. Temperatures will remain mild through the evening. TONIGHT: Mostly quiet but cloudy with lows in the upper 50’s. Rain chances move back in after midnight. EXTENDED: Showers and storms will have pushed in for the early portion of Thursday. Moderate

At-home sports: Day 1

March 17, 2020 10:19 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Day 1 of At-home sports in the video player above!