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Fayette man in critical condition after motorcycle crash Monday

March 31, 2020 11:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri Hospital spokesman said a Fayette man was in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash in Howard County Monday afternoon.

Interview: MU Health Care making room for possible COVID-19 influx

March 31, 2020 10:33 AM Zara Barker

MU Health Care Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17 News live Tuesday to discuss the efforts surrounding COVID-19.

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.

NCAA grants extra year of eligibility for spring sport athletes

March 30, 2020 6:28 PM Andrew Kauffman

The NCAA has granted an extra year of eligibility for all spring sport student-athletes. The Division 1 Council voted on this historic measure on Monday to give student-athletes another chance after their seasons were cut short due to COVID-19. DI Council grants waiver to allow additional eligibility for spring sport athletes whose seasons were impacted

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 police take extra precautions during COVID-19

March 30, 2020 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Officers at the Columbia Police Department are working to protect themselves as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Missouri and Boone County.

Roof damage from last week’s hail? Find out whether or not you’ll need a permit.

March 30, 2020 6:02 PM Luke Victor

Press Release – Hail damage for buildings – March 2020Download Hail photos from Friday What you need to know from the press release

Residents can still use parks during stay-at-home order but officials urge social distancing

March 30, 2020 5:48 PM Connor Hirsch

As stay-at-home orders come down across Mid-Missouri and the state, officials say citizens can still get outside and enjoy the spring weather while keeping social distancing in mind.

MU to offer satisfactory-unsatisfactory grading system

March 30, 2020 5:40 PM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri students will be able to choose whether they want to use a different grading system for their spring semester classes, which were interrupted by COVID-19.

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.

CPS faces adversity on the first day of remote learning

March 30, 2020 2:31 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools students and families hit an early yet short-lived roadblock in their first day of distance learning Monday.

Charges dropped in Columbia bomb threat case

March 30, 2020 2:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Charges were dropped by the Boone County prosecutor’s office. ORIGINAL: A man charged with making a terrorist threat in Boone County has been brought back to Mid-Missouri after he was arrested in Iowa in February. Boone County prosecutors charged Raymond Utter with second-degree terrorist threats after he allegedly threatened University Hospital

Search back on for man who jumped into Missouri River

March 30, 2020 1:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said it resumed its search Monday for a man who was seen jumping into the Missouri River.

Mexico business owner delivering sack lunches during COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2020 11:32 AM Brittany Wiley

The owner of Dugout Bar & Grill in Mexico, Missouri, is packing and delivering sack lunches to the community.

Emergency declaration puts teeth in Jefferson City stay-at-home order

March 30, 2020 11:08 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City officials say an emergency declaration signed Friday by Mayor Carrie Tergin expands the options for charging violators of a stay-at-home order.

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.

Columbia teachers prep for “brand new” way of teaching after spring break

March 29, 2020 5:42 PM Connor Hirsch

With stay-at-home orders in place across Mid-Missouri hoping to slow the spread of COVID-19, school is already looking a lot different for students and teachers.

Bathroom fire at Stephens Lake Park under investigation

March 29, 2020 6:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The fire marshall with the Columbia Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire in a bathroom at Stephens Lake Park.