Missouri Archives

Numerous ways to report suspected stay-at-home order violations

April 9, 2020 5:03 PM Amber Tabeling

Residents can report violations of Missouri, Boone County and the city of Columbia’s stay-at-home orders if they suspect or witness others violating them.

CDC releases guidelines for essential workers exposed to COVID-19

April 9, 2020 4:07 PM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for essential workers who might have been exposed to COVID-19 about returning to work.

Missouri unemployment claims remain high as COVID-19 pandemic continues

April 9, 2020 9:09 AM Matthew Sanders

New unemployment claims slowed a bit in Missouri last week but were still sky-high compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.

JC Schools continues online learning, commencement ceremonies still undecided

April 8, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but

Dementia patients and caregivers face new challenges with COVID-19

April 8, 2020 5:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter is working to provide resources to individuals who have Alzheimers or another form of dementia and their caregivers.

Missouri Senate, House approve $5 billion supplement budget, Gov. Parson to sign

April 8, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.

St. Louis-area hotel will be state’s first COVID-19 field hospital

April 8, 2020 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner

April 7, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.

National Guard’s help sought in St. Louis County

April 8, 2020 9:42 AM Associated Press

The top elected official in Missouri’s largest county is seeking help from the Missouri National Guard in preparation for an expected surge in coronavirus-related hospitalizations.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Saline counties report new COVID-19 cases

April 7, 2020 6:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The projected peak for COVID-19 deaths is 12 per day near April 19.

Missouri COVID-19 outbreak projected to peak April 19

April 7, 2020 11:08 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation predicts the peak for COVID-19 in Missouri will hit on April 19 — 22 days ahead of previous projections that predicted a peak on May 11.

Missouri Senate considers state funding measures while boosting COVID-19 safety

April 7, 2020 11:47 AM Joe McLean

The Missouri Senate resumed the legislative session Tuesday in the state Capitol with the goal of expediently passing two bills: a supplemental budget and reauthorizing a federal reimbursement program.

Missouri first responders eligible for workers comp for COVID-19

April 7, 2020 2:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

State first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.

Banks wait for more guidance for ‘Paycheck Protection’ loans

April 7, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

A local bank chain says it’s ready to start lending money that employers can use to pay workers under a new federal program — once it gets some more information.

Kansas City Public Schools suspends free meals amid outbreak

April 7, 2020 10:20 AM Associated Press

Kansas City Public Schools has suspended its free meal distribution program for students after a food service worker helping with the effort tested positive for COVID-19.

Missouri budget chief blames huge revenue drop on virus

April 6, 2020 5:44 PM Matthew Sanders

As Missouri lawmakers prepare to consider emergency funding in response to the coronavirus crisis, the state’s budget director has offered more evidence of the pandemic’s toll on the economy.

Should you be wearing a facemask in public places in Mid-Missouri? Local health officials say yes

April 6, 2020 5:02 PM Connor Hirsch

As health officials across the country are working to contain the spread of COVID-19, leaders in Mid-Missouri are asking people to wear masks when in public.