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Columbia group works to give back amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020 2:17 PM Brittany Wiley

A local outreach group is working to make sure Columbia residents have the food and supplies they need during the coronavirus outbreak.

Columbia restaurants work to stay open amid COVID-19 concerns

March 17, 2020 8:59 PM Zach Boetto

Gov. Mike Parson announced the first cases of COVID-19 in Boone and Cole Counties on Tuesday afternoon, but local downtown Columbia restaurants are still doing what they can to stay open.

Columbia Public Schools students receiving home learning packets

March 17, 2020 11:28 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools students and parents were learning Tuesday what will be asked of them while buildings are closed down to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Food Bank will stay open amid spread of COVID-19

March 17, 2020 6:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will continue to provide food to residents in and around Boone County, despite the ongoing spread of COVID-19.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone COVID-19 patient brings Missouri cases to 15

March 17, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Boone Hospital Center limits visitors during coronavirus outbreak, MU Health Care offers free video visits

March 17, 2020 1:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The letter sent out by BJC HealthCare said visitors cannot come into the hospital if they are sick.

LIVE UPDATES: Sturgeon School District to close over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia Mall cuts back hours amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 16, 2020 7:38 AM Zara Barker

The Columbia Mall shortened its operating hours effective Monday, March 16 as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.

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.

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.

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.

Denny’s closes in Columbia

March 13, 2020 6:00 PM Abbey Lamb

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

Man charged in connection with Columbia officer-involved shooting

March 13, 2020 10:13 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County sheriff’s deputies say Brodie was armed when he went to a residence at the 6200 block of Southwest Way on Feb. 20.

Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discusses COVID-19 concerns

March 12, 2020 10:45 PM Zach Boetto

The Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discussed a variety of topics related to COVID-19 at its meeting Thursday night.

Lab director: Missouri prepared for increase in COVID-19 cases

March 12, 2020 6:56 PM Sydney Olsen

Employees at the Missouri Public Health Laboratory have been testing for cases of Covid-19.

Stephens College, William Woods suspend in-person classes

March 12, 2020 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Stephens College has added its name to the list of higher education institutions canceling or suspending classes because of the novel coronavirus.

Downtown Columbia bar cited for mold on beer lines

March 12, 2020 8:08 AM Zara Barker

A downtown Columbia bar was cited for six violations, including having mold build-up on the outside of its beer lines.

Court documents: Man charged in connection with central Columbia shooting

March 12, 2020 12:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged a man on Wednesday with unlawful possession of a firearm in a 2018 central Columbia shooting.

Columbia Public Schools says no changes yet due to Covid-19

March 11, 2020 11:19 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools provided on update on Wednesday to parents about its plans regarding the nationwide spread of the novel coronavirus. The district said business will take place as usual on Thursday, following the University of Missouri’s announcement that all in-person classes would take place online starting next week. An email from

University of Missouri temporarily cancels in-person classes amid novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 4:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri will suspend in-person classes amid the growing outbreak of novel coronavirus.