Missouri Archives

Shoppers at high risk for COVID-19 benefit from stores’ special early hours

March 19, 2020 11:41 AM Amber Tabeling

Shoppers vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 said Thursday morning that a store’s special early shopping hour helped them find supplies.

Parson defends decision not to close business as COVID-19 spreads

March 19, 2020 1:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday defended his decision not to order businesses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19.

State provides resources to victims of coronavirus-related scams

March 19, 2020 10:42 AM Joe McLean

State officials warn the crisis of COVID-19 presents an opportunity for scammers to prey upon vulnerable Missouri citizens.

Ameren Missouri to provide $1 million in energy assistance

March 19, 2020 7:42 AM Brittany Wiley

Ameren Missouri announced Thursday that it will provide $1 million in energy assistance to customers across the state.

Missouri COVID-19 cases rise to 24 as governor takes new actions

March 18, 2020 9:53 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson and several state department directors delivered updates on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic Wednesday night. Cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 24 on Wednesday night, tripling from the known amount of cases on Tuesday morning. The Department of Health and Senior

Missouri lawmakers debate coronavirus relief funding in final House budget push

March 18, 2020 3:31 PM Joe McLean

Missouri representatives reconvened in the house chamber Wednesday morning amid heightened concerns of the coronavirus pandemic and warnings from state and local officials to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people.

Health officials confirm 17 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 18, 2020 8:14 AM Matt Ragsdale

Children’s Hospital officials tweeted Wednesday morning that a patient seen on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19.

Gov. Mike Parson gives first daily briefing on COVID-19

Gov. Parson holds first daily briefing on coronavirus response

March 17, 2020 5:28 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and state health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday night to update on the state’s response to 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.

Missouri government outlines $20 million spending plan to combat coronavirus effects

March 17, 2020 1:20 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri House of Representatives is scheduled to convene Wednesday in an effort to expedite the passage of the constitutionally mandated state budget package.

8 people test positive for COVID-19 in Missouri

March 16, 2020 8:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson confirmed via social media Monday night that eight people have now tested positive for COVID-19. According to a tweet, three cases have been reported in Greene County, three have been reported in St. Louis County, one has been reported in St. Louis City and one case has been reported in Henry County.

DEFENDERS: Missouri Attorney General monitoring medical supplies price gouging

March 16, 2020 8:24 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is warning of potential price gouging that could affect the medical supply chain in containing the spread of COVID-19. According to the state’s AG’s office, a supply shortage could potentially cause a spike in prices. As of now, the Missouri Hospital Association has not reported a

Parson: Sixth positive case of coronavirus identified in Greene County

March 16, 2020 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday morning that a sixth person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri.

5 dead, including officer and gunman, in Springfield shooting

March 16, 2020 7:02 AM Associated Press

Police Chief Paul Williams said Monday morning the dead include a Springfield police officer Christopher Walsh, three citizens and the gunman.

Parson: Fifth positive Coronavirus test reported in Missouri

March 14, 2020 8:16 PM Barry Mangold

A fifth person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri, according to Governor Mike Parson.

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Fourth Missouri case of COVID-19 located in Henry County

March 14, 2020 1:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri state officials said a presumptive-positive case of the novel coronavirus is in Henry County.

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.

Two more test positive for coronavirus in Missouri

March 13, 2020 1:46 PM Joe McLean

Gov. Mike Parson announced a press conference to take place at 5 p.m. Friday in which the Republican leader will use an executive order to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 in the state.

State of emergency will help state health lab test more COVID-19 kits

March 13, 2020 8:01 PM Zach Boetto

Changes brought about by the national and state of emergency will allow the Missouri Public Health Laboratory to test more COVID-19 kits. According to Bill Whitmar, the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory Director, more funding from the federal and state governments and new FDA compliance provides the lab with the ability to test COVID-19 kits

UM System suspends in-person classes on all campuses through end of semester

March 13, 2020 7:11 PM Katie Greathouse

The University of Missouri System is suspending all in-person classes starting Monday through the rest of the spring semester.