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Missouri to close four state parks to stop crowding as COVID-19 spreads

March 31, 2020 5:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will close four Missouri state parks to maintain social distancing and slow down COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.

DEFENDERS: FBI warns about hackers ‘Zoom Bombing’

March 31, 2020 4:43 PM Deborah Kendrick

The FBI is warning about hackers hijacking video conferences and online classrooms through the popular software called Zoom.

A health worker at Boone Hospital works in the drive-thru testing location.

Columbia hospitals coordinating on COVID-19 ‘surge plans’

March 31, 2020 4:12 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia hospitals are working together to prepare for a surge in patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

State officials say Hearnes Center scouted as emergency hospital

March 31, 2020 2:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that an inter-agency group including several state departments and the Missouri National Guard have scouted the Hearnes Center as a possible emergency hospital to treat COVID-19 patients.

Boone County presidential primary voting

Virus likely dooms Missouri recreational marijuana campaign

March 31, 2020 2:27 PM Associated Press

Backers of an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri say the campaign will likely not get on the ballot this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Small businesses feel financial hit, criticism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 31, 2020 12:10 PM Amber Tabeling

Small businesses everywhere have felt the effects of COVID-19, as many were forced to close their doors or adjust to new regulations in place to control the pandemic.

Fayette man in critical condition after motorcycle crash Monday

March 31, 2020 11:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri Hospital spokesman said a Fayette man was in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Howard County Monday afternoon.

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.

Kansas City cracks down on stores breaking stay-at-home rule

March 31, 2020 10:09 AM Associated Press

Kansas City-area officials are cracking down on businesses that remain open despite stay-at-home orders meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility for spring sport athletes

March 30, 2020 6:28 PM Andrew Kauffman

The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility for all spring sport student-athletes. The Division 1 Council voted on this historic measure on Monday to give student-athletes another chance after their seasons were cut short due to COVID-19. DI Council grants waiver to allow additional eligibility for spring sport athletes whose seasons were impacted

MONDAY UPDATES: Montgomery County issues disaster declaration, health advisory

March 30, 2020 8:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Statewide coronavirus totals also ramped up since Friday.

Columbia police take extra precautions during COVID-19

March 30, 2020 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Officers at the Columbia Police Department are working to protect themselves as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Missouri and Boone County.

Roof damage from last week’s hail? Find out whether or not you’ll need a permit.

March 30, 2020 6:02 PM Luke Victor

Press Release – Hail damage for buildings – March 2020Download Hail photos from Friday What you need to know from the press release

Residents can still use parks during stay-at-home order but officials urge social distancing

March 30, 2020 5:48 PM Connor Hirsch

As stay-at-home orders come down across Mid-Missouri and the state, officials say citizens can still get outside and enjoy the spring weather while keeping social distancing in mind.

MU to offer satisfactory-unsatisfactory grading system

March 30, 2020 5:40 PM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri students will be able to choose whether they want to use a different grading system for their spring semester classes, which were interrupted by COVID-19.

Columbia woman stuck in Peru ‘falling through cracks’

March 30, 2020 12:02 PM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia woman has been trapped in Peru under quarantine for 15 days.

Gov. Mike Parson gives first daily briefing on COVID-19

Gov. Parson expects worst of COVID-19 pandemic to continue for months

March 30, 2020 2:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that he thinks the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic could last 60 to 90 more days in Missouri.

CPS faces adversity on the first day of remote learning

March 30, 2020 2:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools students and families hit an early yet short-lived roadblock in their first day of distance learning Monday.

Charges dropped in Columbia bomb threat case

March 30, 2020 2:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Charges were dropped by the Boone County prosecutor’s office. ORIGINAL: A man charged with making a terrorist threat in Boone County has been brought back to Mid-Missouri after he was arrested in Iowa in February. Boone County prosecutors charged Raymond Utter with second-degree terrorist threats after he allegedly threatened University Hospital

Search back on for man who jumped into Missouri River

March 30, 2020 1:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said it resumed its search Monday for a man who was seen jumping into the Missouri River.