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Firefighters respond to call about a fire on Telluride Ln.

Fire crews respond to east Columbia home

March 15, 2020 10:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Fire Department was called to Telluride Lane in east Columbia Sunday morning.

Grocery stores in Columbia brace for COVID-19 impact

March 15, 2020 7:45 AM Ben Fein

Target is one of many chain grocery stores making adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sedalia school district responds to petition against teacher’s promotion

March 15, 2020 7:29 AM Ben Fein

Sedalia School District released a statement Saturday after one teacher’s promotion was met with scrutiny.

Cool but dry Sunday

March 15, 2020 4:45 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy but could see some sunshine a couple of hours after lunch. Highs are in the middle 40’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after 3 am. Lows in the middle 30’s. EXTENDED: Monday morning we could see some spotty showers around in the morning hours lasting through the

Hy-Vee and Walmart taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19

March 14, 2020 10:41 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri are making changes to their day-to-day operations as COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Missouri. Tina Potthoff, the Senior Vice President of Communications for Hy-Vee, said the grocery store chain is doing a few things to stay ahead of the Coronavirus, including asking employees to stay home if

Parson: Fifth positive Coronavirus test reported in Missouri

March 14, 2020 8:16 PM Barry Mangold

A fifth person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri, according to Governor Mike Parson.

Car ends up in ditch after crash with semi-truck

March 14, 2020 11:52 AM Ben Fein

Shortly before 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning, emergency crews were called to I-70 Drive and Barnwood Drive in Columbia for a vehicle collision.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Fourth Missouri case of COVID-19 located in Henry County

March 14, 2020 1:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri state officials said a presumptive-positive case of the novel coronavirus is in Henry County.

State preparing to forgive low school attendance during COVID-19 pandemic

March 13, 2020 6:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is exploring ways to help schools deal with the impact of the spread of COVID-19.

Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri

March 13, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 in the state.

State of emergency will help state health lab test more COVID-19 kits

March 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zach Boetto

Changes brought about by the national and state of emergency will allow the Missouri Public Health Laboratory to test more COVID-19 kits. According to Bill Whitmar, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory Director, more funding from the federal and state governments and new FDA compliance provides the lab with the ability to test COVID-19 kits

SEC suspends all athletic activities until April 15

March 13, 2020 3:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All Mizzou athletics activities will be suspended until at least April 15. The Southeastern Conference made the announcement on Friday afternoon. The SEC said all of its schools will follow the same protocol due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The MU spring football game was scheduled for Saturday, April 11. This will have

UM System suspends in-person classes on all campuses through end of semester

March 13, 2020 7:11 PM Katie Greathouse

The University of Missouri System is suspending all in-person classes starting Monday through the rest of the spring semester.

CPS allows high-risk students to be removed from class as novel coronavirus outbreak continues

March 13, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is allowing students who have health needs that make them high-risk to be taken out of class as concerns about the spread of novel coronavirus grow.

Denny’s closes in Columbia

March 13, 2020 6:00 PM Abbey Lamb

The Denny’s in Columbia closed its doors permanently last week.

The latest on levee repairs and flooding potential this spring

March 13, 2020 5:49 PM Luke Victor

The United States Army Corps of Engineers gave a press conference this afternoon on the latest status of Missouri River levee repairs, and what’s expected for the upcoming flooding season. Full video of press conference Because of the mild winter, many of their scheduled repairs are ahead of schedule, especially where flooding hit hard in

Shelter Insurance directs employees to work from home as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 13, 2020 5:42 PM Matthew Sanders

One of Columbia’s biggest employers is asking workers not to come into the office as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues.

Moberly Area Community College stops in-person classes

March 13, 2020 8:35 AM Matt Ragsdale

Moberly Area Community College said Friday it will suspend in-person classes until spring break because of the COVID-19 outbreak, becoming the latest Mid-Missouri higher education institution to make the decision.

Rain arrives tonight, lasts into Saturday

March 13, 2020 6:00 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain will continue to hold off until later in the evening. Temperatures will remain chilly, in the low-to-mid 40s. Have the jacket ready if you have any Friday evening plans. TONIGHT: Rain will build in after dark, with the heaviest arriving by 2 or 3 in the morning Saturday. Rain will continue through

Columbia stops turning off utilities as coronavirus spreads

March 13, 2020 12:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia city leaders say utility services won’t be shut off for customers who haven’t paid their bills as the threat of COVID-19 continues.