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University of Missouri temporarily cancels in-person classes amid novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 4:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri will suspend in-person classes amid the growing outbreak of novel coronavirus.

Sheriffs across Missouri form new organization

March 11, 2020 11:14 PM Katie Greathouse

Sheriffs from across Missouri gathered in the State Capitol on Wednesday to announce a new organization. The purpose of the new group, Missouri Sheriffs United, is aimed at increasing the ability of sheriffs to affect decisions made in the Capitol. Watch the video above to hear from one if the sheriffs involved.

Law enforcement officers work to protect themselves from COVID-19

March 11, 2020 7:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Amid flu season and the spread of Covid-19, law enforcement officers are working to prevent the spread of germs.

Long-term care facilities taking action against COVID-19

March 11, 2020 10:44 PM Zach Boetto

One presumptive positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Missouri and now long-term care facilities are proactively working to keep it away from their residents. Facilities are taking advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

President Trump announces travel restrictions in response to novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 6:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that all travel from Europe to the United States will be suspended for 30 days, except for the UK. Trump said the new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight. He said there will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone “appropriate screenings.” Watch a live playback of

Hallsville teacher stamps hands to teach hygiene

March 11, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Local teachers are trying to be creative in teaching their students good hygiene practices.

Tracking a few strong storms for parts of Mid-Missouri Thursday

March 11, 2020 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Lows in the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Starting off dry but showers and storms develop near a cold front by early afternoon. Some storms may be strong south of I-70 with potential hail, gusty winds, or a brief tornado. Highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: The passage of the cold front will be

Sunny skies lead to a beautiful afternoon, More storms Thursday

March 11, 2020 6:06 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Morning rain & storms have quickly scooted out of the region. Temperatures will be mild today, into the mid-to-upper 50s. TONIGHT: Lows bottom out in the upper 40’s and low 50’s under partly cloudy skies, with those clouds increasing toward daybreak. EXTENDED: Those clouds are increasing ahead of our next chance for rain.

ELECTION UPDATES: Biden dominates Mid-Missouri primary votes

March 10, 2020 4:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

More Republican voters cast ballots for President Donald Trump than Democratic voters did for Biden — Trump took 4,563 votes in Cole County.

State health director testifies about coronavirus response at Missouri Capitol

March 10, 2020 12:04 PM Amber Tabeling

A joint legislative committee on Missouri’s response to the novel coronavirus met Tuesday.

Doctors continue to treat patients for the flu

March 10, 2020 6:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Doctors at Broadway Urgent Care Clinic said they saw more new cases of the flu last week.

AG Schmitt sues televangelist Jim Bakker over phony COVID-19 cure

March 10, 2020 3:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday that he filed a lawsuit against televangelist Jim Bakker and Morningside Productions, Inc., for purporting to have a cure for COVID-19.

Tracking rain and a few storms south of I-70 Wednesday morning

March 10, 2020 3:56 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the low 40s. Showers and storms possible for areas south of I-70 overnight into Wednesday morning. WEDNESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms possible for areas south of I-70 through mid-morning, especially near the Lake of the Ozarks. Clearing out by afternoon with highs in the low 60s. EXTENDED: Another

Tracking more rain chances later this week

March 10, 2020 4:32 AM Luke Victor

TUESDAY: A mostly cloudy start will make way for some sunshine to mix in later this afternoon. Highs will top out in the middle 50’s today, but winds will relax. TONIGHT: Rain chances push back in after midnight. Lows only get down into the low 40’s. EXTENDED: Those scattered showers look to favor our southern

Jill Biden stumps for husband in Columbia

March 9, 2020 4:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Jill Biden stopped in Columbia on Monday to campaign for her husband Joe Biden.

DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General warning about coronavirus scams

March 9, 2020 7:36 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is asking Missourians to be on the lookout for potential scams related to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Schmitt said consumers need to be on the lookout for a large increase in prices. In most cases, price gouging could be seen with possible price increases on hand sanitizer,

Tracking a few isolated strong storms this evening

March 9, 2020 3:30 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms. Some could be strong with gusty winds and isolated large hail. Storms clear out by midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. TUESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny, highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Another low pressure system to our south slides by Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing the potential of steady rainfall and embedded

Active weather continues through midweek

March 9, 2020 1:01 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain chances will slowly diminish this afternoon, but a line of thunderstorms is expected to develop after 6:00pm near HWY 65 and move east across mid-Missouri. Expect a chance of storms between 6:00-10:00pm tonight. A gusty wind or small hail is possible. Severe threat is low, but non-zero. TONIGHT: Rain & storms end from

Federal, state and local officials offer information on stopping, avoiding COVID-19

March 9, 2020 11:32 AM Amber Tabeling

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectant products that it says can kill the novel coronavirus.

Tracking a soggy start to the week

March 9, 2020 4:57 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Showers will greet us out the door and will stay with us throughout the day. A few rumbles of thunder look to be possible as the front makes its move through the area toward this afternoon with highs nearing 60. It will be breezy again with gusts up near 35 mph. TONIGHT: Rain ends