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Missouri sees second straight week of skyrocketing unemployment

April 2, 2020 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

More than 95,000 Missourians filed unemployment claims last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to swamp the economy.

Missouri health care workers face shortage of PPE

April 2, 2020 2:23 PM Brittany Wiley

Doctors and nurses across the world have been pleading for more personal protective equipment, or PPE, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Missouri Nurses Association said that shortage is starting to affect the industry in Missouri as well.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State warns of fake letter circulating on social media

April 1, 2020 7:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

State leaders address budget concerns during COVID-19 briefing Wednesday

April 1, 2020 2:22 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson and directors of several state offices are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Gov. Parson defends lack of statewide stay-at-home order

March 31, 2020 9:46 PM Katie Greathouse

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that he is still not convinced a statewide stay-at-home order is the best idea for Missouri.

Primary field set for Boone and Cole counties

March 31, 2020 6:00 PM Lucas Geisler

Boone and Cole counties will see a handful of contested races for county offices come August.

Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces

March 31, 2020 8:00 PM Zach Boetto

A study shows COVID-19 can live on surfaces for up to two to three days. Dr. Jen Ashton, the chief health and medical editor and chief medical correspondent for ABC News spoke about the longevity of the virus in an interview with David Muir. “The New England Journal of Medicine in laboratory settings, found three

Missouri to close four state parks to stop crowding as COVID-19 spreads

March 31, 2020 5:17 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will close four Missouri state parks to maintain social distancing and slow down COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.

State officials say Hearnes Center scouted as emergency hospital

March 31, 2020 2:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that an inter-agency group including several state departments and the Missouri National Guard have scouted the Hearnes Center as a possible emergency hospital to treat COVID-19 patients.

Boone County presidential primary voting

Virus likely dooms Missouri recreational marijuana campaign

March 31, 2020 2:27 PM Associated Press

Backers of an effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri say the campaign will likely not get on the ballot this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Small businesses feel financial hit, criticism as COVID-19 pandemic continues

March 31, 2020 12:10 PM Amber Tabeling

Small businesses everywhere have felt the effects of COVID-19, as many were forced to close their doors or adjust to new regulations in place to control the pandemic.

Kansas City cracks down on stores breaking stay-at-home rule

March 31, 2020 10:09 AM Associated Press

Kansas City-area officials are cracking down on businesses that remain open despite stay-at-home orders meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

MONDAY UPDATES: Montgomery County issues disaster declaration, health advisory

March 30, 2020 8:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Statewide coronavirus totals also ramped up since Friday.

Columbia woman stuck in Peru ‘falling through cracks’

March 30, 2020 12:02 PM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia woman has been trapped in Peru under quarantine for 15 days.

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

Gov. Parson expects worst of COVID-19 pandemic to continue for months

March 30, 2020 2:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that he thinks the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic could last 60 to 90 more days in Missouri.

SUNDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 cases up to 24 in Cole County, Maries County reports first case of virus

March 29, 2020 9:51 AM Molly Stawinoga

Live updates on COVID-19 in mid-Missouri.

Dem leader 12th Missouri COVID-19 death; case growth slows

March 30, 2020 8:56 AM Associated Press

A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died after contracting COVID-19.

Trucking industry getting assistance from all corners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

March 28, 2020 7:55 PM Zach Boetto

Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are offering special permits and extended hours to truckers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The volume of goods that are being transported, particularly to grocery stores right now is unfathomable, its 2-3 times the Christmas rush, Black Friday type volume,” said Tom Crawford, President and CEO of

SATURDAY UPDATES: Mexico authorities say middle school students, staff possibly exposed to coronavirus

March 28, 2020 10:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for the latest COVID-19 coverage.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Parson daily COVID-19 briefing

March 28, 2020 2:56 PM Sydney Olsen

As of Saturday, the state health department said at least 838 state residents have tested positive for COVID-19.