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State recalls thousands of protective masks for safety concerns

April 13, 2020 1:32 PM Matthew Sanders

State officials are asking first responders send back thousands of masks out of safety concerns.

Projections show a possible shortage of ICU beds in Missouri during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia hospitals have availability in ICU beds, plans to expand in case of surge

April 13, 2020 3:33 PM Molly Stawinoga

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects Missouri will see its peak need for hospital resources on April 25 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Three new cases of COVID-19 in Boone County

April 12, 2020 2:21 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:18 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has reported 79 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County. That is a jump up three cases from 76 cases Saturday. The county currently has 14 active cases of the virus. Sixty four people have recovered from the virus so far.

Stores face increased demand for Easter meals to-go

April 12, 2020 7:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Hy-Vee is facing an increased demand as stores offer Easter meals to-go for families this holiday.

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

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County at 76 cases of COVID-19

April 11, 2020 1:48 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 1:46 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting 76 cases of COVID-19. The county has 64 recovered cases and 11 active cases.

Former Governor Eric Greitens announces divorce

April 11, 2020 9:44 AM Amber Tabeling

Eric Greitens, the former governor of Missouri before his resignation, announced he is getting a divorce.

CDC recommends wearing cloth masks in public settings

April 11, 2020 7:30 AM Amber Tabeling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges everyone, essential workers or not, to wear masks in public settings.

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

Parson creates group to oversee COVID-19 stimulus spending

April 10, 2020 2:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

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

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.

Churches making adjustments for Easter weekend celebrations due to COVID-19

April 9, 2020 8:56 PM Ben Fein

Many Church goers across Mid-Missouri are going to have to celebrate Easter from home this weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

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.

State leaders urge drivers to stop speeding amid stay-at-home order

April 9, 2020 6:30 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson said speeding is increasing despite a statewide stay-at-home order and a drop in traffic.

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.

Missouri schools to stay closed through end of academic year

April 9, 2020 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he is ordering that all public and charter schools remain closed through the end of the school year.

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