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COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife

April 14, 2020 6:59 PM Zach Boetto

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.

Hallsville School District adapts to remote learning

April 14, 2020 4:18 PM Amber Tabeling

Hallsville School District is focusing on flexible learning opportunities, authentic experiences at home and sustaining high-quality teacher-student relationships while schools are closed because of COVID-19.

Boone County deputies identify man found dead in Perche Creek

April 14, 2020 12:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday that a man found dead in Perche Creek last week has been identified.

Columbia Regional Airport travel down due to COVID-19

April 14, 2020 5:24 AM Brittany Wiley

Numbers for the month of March show travel at Columbia Regional Airport was down nearly 50 percent from the same time last year.

Columbia school board discusses pay for school bus drivers

April 13, 2020 4:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia School Board will meet for the first time tonight since Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri schools will not hold in-person classes through the remainder of the school year.

Boone Hospital Center will rely on guidance, data to resume normal operations

April 13, 2020 5:47 PM Molly Stawinoga

Boone Hospital Center said it will take time before it is able to return to operations as normal.

Missouri River bridge back open after several crashes

April 12, 2020 9:48 PM Sydney Olsen

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic came to a standstill at the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport Sunday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, one car crashed on the bridge causing traffic to stop. Then a tractor trailer hit another tractor trailer. At least one person was injured during the crashes.

One person in custody after central Columbia shooting

April 11, 2020 7:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police arrested 22-year-old James Howard Troy in connected to a shooting on April 8.

Local churches live-streaming Easter Sunday service

April 11, 2020 9:46 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Churches around Mid-Missouri will be practicing social distancing on Easter Sunday while still finding innovative ways to have a service. Some churches even plan to broadcast their worship service on streaming platforms like their websites, the radio and even Facebook live. First Baptist Church of Centralia pastor Chris Baker says this will

Cedarhurst Senior Living residents awaiting COVID-19 test results

April 10, 2020 7:30 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cedarhurst Senior Living resident who tested positive for COVID-19 is under self isolation while all other residents are being quarantined in their apartments waiting for test results. Officials from Cedarhurst say the positive result came back Thursday and the facility deployed a response team that included licensed nurses to administer the

Animal shelters still at work during COVID-19 pandemic

April 10, 2020 4:53 PM Ben Fein

Animal shelters aren’t open to the public, but they’ve been working to provide care to animals in need.

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Man charged with February shooting on Redwood Road arrested Thursday

April 10, 2020 3:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man accused of a shooting on Redwood Road that sent at least one person to the hospital.

Two teenagers charged with armed robbery on Rollins Road

April 10, 2020 3:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged two teens with first-degree robbery in connection with an incident that happened on Rollins Road early Friday.

Boone County auditor signals early warning about sales tax projections

April 10, 2020 3:27 PM Amber Tabeling

A Boone County official is sounding an early warning to prepare for a possible sharp loss in revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone County Jail, MU hospitals boosting disinfectant steps amid virus outbreak

April 10, 2020 12:20 PM Joe McLean

Among its many safety procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Boone County Jail launched a new step Tuesday aimed at killing off traces of the virus that may be lingering on visitors’ clothes.

Honesty, availability key in talking with children about COVID-19

April 9, 2020 11:54 AM Brittany Wiley

With coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe it can be difficult to escape conversations about it. Depending on the child, the virus can also feel very intimidating, so experts say it’s important to be available to listen to and talk with your child.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia assisted living center confirms coronavirus case

April 9, 2020 2:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

A place for regular updates about news related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri looking at ways to cut costs amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 9, 2020 7:35 PM Zach Boetto

The University of Missouri is looking for ways to cut costs to account for state financial cuts amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Boone Hospital Center COVID-19 drive-thru testing

VIDEO: Boone County commissioner on stay-at-home order’s effectiveness

April 9, 2020 5:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Commissioner Fred Parry during a live interview Thursday on ABC 17 News joined the chorus of local officials saying stay-at-home orders are working to slow down COVID-19.

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.