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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 cases up to 24 in Cole County, Maries County reports first case of virus

March 29, 2020 9:51 AM Molly Stawinoga

Live updates on COVID-19 in mid-Missouri.

Dem leader 12th Missouri COVID-19 death; case growth slows

March 30, 2020 8:56 AM Associated Press

A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died after contracting COVID-19.

Trucking industry getting assistance from all corners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

March 28, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are offering special permits and extended hours to truckers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The volume of goods that are being transported, particularly to grocery stores right now is unfathomable, its 2-3 times the Christmas rush, Black Friday type volume,” said Tom Crawford, President and CEO of

SATURDAY UPDATES: Mexico authorities say middle school students, staff possibly exposed to coronavirus

March 28, 2020 10:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for the latest COVID-19 coverage.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Parson daily COVID-19 briefing

March 28, 2020 2:56 PM Sydney Olsen

As of Saturday, the state health department said at least 838 state residents have tested positive for COVID-19.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Animal Shelter closed to public in light of stay-at-home order

March 27, 2020 8:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

EMA official: Tornado trumps coronavirus in emergency situations

March 27, 2020 11:11 AM Joe McLean

If a tornado or other severe weather event hits, emergency officials say those in the path of the storm should stay where they are, even if doing so breaks social distancing guidelines.

Parson says Guard activation ‘not about martial law’

March 27, 2020 2:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said 670 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the state as of Friday afternoon.

Missouri records 9th virus death; another nursing home hit

March 27, 2020 9:20 AM Associated Press

Missouri has recorded its ninth coronavirus death as the outbreak continues to spread, hitting nursing homes particularly hard.

Columbia lab responsible for one-third of COVID-19 testing across Missouri

March 26, 2020 10:26 PM Zach Boetto

A private Columbia laboratory is now assisting numerous hospitals across Missouri and out-of-state with COVID-19 testing.

Missouri seeking unemployment, mental health help in federal disaster declaration

March 26, 2020 8:17 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state needs federal help to keep up with a crush of unemployment claims, according to the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration. ABC 17 News obtained the request sent by Gov. Mike Parson on March 23 to President Donald Trump to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. The request asks

Initial Missouri unemployment claims increase tenfold amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 26, 2020 11:32 AM Amber Tabeling

Last week saw the greatest number of initial unemployment claims ever in the United States, with initial claims in Missouri increasing tenfold, according to figures released Thursday morning.