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Several outages hit Columbia, leaving nearly 200 without power.

Lights back on for more than 1,000 hit by outages in Columbia

March 27, 2020 11:32 PM Molly Stawinoga

Several power outages are shutting off lights in Columbia as storms sweep through mid-Missouri.

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.

Mental health experts offer advice for coping with COVID-19 related stress

March 26, 2020 11:48 AM Connor Hirsch

Psychiatric experts with the University of Missouri Health Care system are warning about the mental health effects of coronavirus-related stress and isolation.

Corps to keep reservoir levels lower to brace for possible flooding

March 26, 2020 12:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District says it will keep water levels lower in reservoirs because of the risk of spring flooding.

Rush on paper products still underway in Columbia grocery stores

March 26, 2020 11:16 AM Joe McLean

Fewer than 48 hours after a stay-at-home order took effect in Columbia, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper appear to be the products toughest to keep in stock.

Boone County medical director expects COVID-19 cases to rise, hopes for smaller spike

March 25, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

“I think we are going to see more cases for sure,” said Ashley Millham, medical director of Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health. “But I hope it’s a slower rise and a shorter peak.”

Stay-at-home order compliance will be complaint driven

March 24, 2020 8:52 PM Sydney Olsen

A stay-at-home order will go into effect in Boone County and Columbia at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Under that order, city and health officials will be able to take action if businesses or individuals do not comply with the order.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee offers bonuses to employees working during pandemic

March 25, 2020 5:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Rural communities in Boone County impacted by COVID-19

March 25, 2020 8:34 PM Ben Fein

Areas in Boone such as Centralia face unique problems in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. The city is abiding by the county’s stay at home order, and mayor Chris Cox says he’s seen restaurants take the biggest hit so far.

Columbia’s stay-at-home order allows essential businesses to stay open

March 25, 2020 11:55 AM Amber Tabeling

A stay-at-home order issued by Columbia and Boone County authorities that took effect Wednesday includes a long list of what officials consider “essential businesses.”

Semi crash in eastern Boone County sends 2 people to the hospital

March 25, 2020 9:48 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Joint Communications and Mo-DOT tweeted about the crash at mile marker 136 near Route Z for a wreck.

Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosting ‘webinars’ to help local business

March 24, 2020 9:19 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has started to host webinars to help keep the local business community informed. “It is working with our community, working with our business community and our citizens to do the best that we can to make sure people are staying home and only going out whenever it’s necessary,”

Columbia hospitals prepare for more COVID-19 testing

March 24, 2020 11:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

Some Mid-Missouri hospitals are expanding testing for the coronavirus after the state Department of Health and Senior Services changed testing criteria.

A food bank in Columbia is experiencing delays in deliveries due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions.

Mid-Missouri food bank says it is in good shape despite COVID-19 demand

March 24, 2020 2:04 PM Amber Tabeling

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri doesn’t see providing food for those who need it as an issue at this time.

Columbia, Boone County leaders issue stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19

March 24, 2020 5:31 AM Joe McLean

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Tuesday that city and county officials will implement a stay at home order to fight the spread of COVID-19.

What is community transmission of COVID-19? Health officials explain why social distancing can stop it

March 24, 2020 11:58 AM Connor Hirsch

When looking at the number of cases of COVID-19 in specific areas, health departments list three main ways the patient caught the virus: travel-related, contact with a confirmed case and community transmission.

Access to Boone, Callaway courts limited after stay-at-home order imposed

March 24, 2020 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

The courts will remain open, but the 13th Judicial Circuit is placing more stringent limits on who can come inside the courthouse as local officials issue a COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

Local restaurants react to lift on restricting sale of unprepared food

March 23, 2020 7:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.

Columbia senior transit service sees drop in riders but continues operating

March 23, 2020 5:52 PM Connor Hirsch

While officials are asking people to stay home as the COVID-19 outbreak continues, Columbia transit options are staying open to get people to essential services.

Evictions suspended, other court changes made in Boone and Callaway counties

March 23, 2020 8:42 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Evictions in Boone and Callaway counties are on hold for the next month in an order issued by the area’s presiding judge. An order from 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Kevin Crane suspended all evictions through April 17. The order said that “it is not in the interest of the public health to