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Denny’s closes in Columbia

March 13, 2020 6:00 PM Abbey Lamb

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

Shelter Insurance directs employees to work from home as COVID-19 outbreak continues

March 13, 2020 5:42 PM Matthew Sanders

One of Columbia’s biggest employers is asking workers not to come into the office as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues.

Moberly Area Community College stops in-person classes

March 13, 2020 8:35 AM Matt Ragsdale

Moberly Area Community College said Friday it will suspend in-person classes until spring break because of the COVID-19 outbreak, becoming the latest Mid-Missouri higher education institution to make the decision.

Columbia stops turning off utilities as coronavirus spreads

March 13, 2020 12:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia city leaders say utility services won’t be shut off for customers who haven’t paid their bills as the threat of COVID-19 continues.

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.

Several Mid-Missouri events canceled or rescheduled because of COVID-19 concerns

March 12, 2020 3:01 PM Connor Hirsch

Some Mid-Missouri events are being canceled as concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak continue.

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.

Columbia crews to work on Providence Road turn lane at Broadway on Monday

March 12, 2020 3:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Works crews are scheduled to start work on the turn lane from northbound Providence to eastbound Broadway on Monday.

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.

Law enforcement officers work to protect themselves from COVID-19

March 11, 2020 7:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Amid flu season and the spread of Covid-19, law enforcement officers are working to prevent the spread of germs.

Long-term care facilities taking action against COVID-19

March 11, 2020 10:44 PM Zach Boetto

One presumptive positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Missouri and now long-term care facilities are proactively working to keep it away from their residents. Facilities are taking advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Hy-Vee to close fulfillment centers in 4 states

March 11, 2020 5:14 PM Associated Press

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee is closing four centers that fulfill online orders in Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, putting several hundred people out of work.

Person infected with coronavirus at journalism conference not part of MU group

March 10, 2020 9:58 PM Matthew Sanders

The journalism conference attendee who was positive for novel coronavirus in a preliminary test was not part of a group from the University of Missouri.

Colleges prepare to move to online classes

March 10, 2020 7:48 PM Zach Boetto

Universities around Mid-Missouri are preparing to transition to online only classes if the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse.

ELECTION UPDATES: Biden dominates Mid-Missouri primary votes

March 10, 2020 4:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

More Republican voters cast ballots for President Donald Trump than Democratic voters did for Biden — Trump took 4,563 votes in Cole County.

High-profile attorney to represent Columbia man charged in wife’s disappearance

March 10, 2020 6:47 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A high-profile Missouri attorney will represent a Columbia man charged in connection with his wife’s disappearance. Scott Rosenblum of St. Louis will defend Joseph Elledge in a Boone County murder case. Rosenblum told ABC 17 News he looked forward to defending Elledge in court. A grand jury indicted Elledge with first-degree murder