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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.

Highway patrol searching for male in Missouri River

March 29, 2020 6:21 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is searching for a male in his 30s in the Missouri River.

CPS offering free meals, internet hotspots for students

March 29, 2020 7:26 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools plans to start up its Grab-and-Go meal service Monday.

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.

Tornado tears through shopping area in Arkansas; 3 injured

March 28, 2020 7:48 PM Associated Press

Officials in Arkansas say a tornado ripped through northeast Arkansas and hurt three people in the college town of Jonesboro.

Strong thunderstorms possible this evening, clearing and breezy overnight

March 28, 2020 3:07 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Strong to severe storms are possible this evening. Gusty winds, hail and an isolated tornado are possible. We’ll be dry by 10pm, with gusty winds taking over. Temperatures fall into the mid 40s overnight. SUNDAY: Winds will remain breezy for most of the day. This will lead to a chilly start Sunday. If you’re

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.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: More storms possible tonight

March 26, 2020 2:10 PM Luke Victor

More storms possible Saturday night.

Jefferson City Firefighters volunteering ahead of stay-at-home order

March 28, 2020 11:55 AM Ben Fein

Volunteers with the fire department were at a Jefferson City Hy-Vee this morning. Off-duty fire crews were helping elderly citizens shop and handing out hand sanitizer at the door.

Several outages hit Columbia, leaving nearly 200 without power.

Lights back on for more than 1,000 hit by outages in Columbia

March 27, 2020 11:32 PM Molly Stawinoga

Several power outages are shutting off lights in Columbia as storms sweep through mid-Missouri.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Animal Shelter closed to public in light of stay-at-home order

March 27, 2020 8:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get regular updates on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic here.

EMA official: Tornado trumps coronavirus in emergency situations

March 27, 2020 11:11 AM Joe McLean

If a tornado or other severe weather event hits, emergency officials say those in the path of the storm should stay where they are, even if doing so breaks social distancing guidelines.

Cole County officials sign stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19

March 27, 2020 4:22 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Health Department will hold a news conference at 5 p.m.

University of Missouri slows hiring and pay raises in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020 2:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri System has instituted a freeze on hiring and pay raises to brace for financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parson says Guard activation ‘not about martial law’

March 27, 2020 2:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said 670 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the state as of Friday afternoon.

One shot in downtown Jefferson City

March 27, 2020 2:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Police say a person was shot early Friday in downtown Jefferson City.

Schnucks purchases Columbia Lucky’s Market

March 27, 2020 10:55 AM Matthew Sanders

St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets, Inc., the owner of Schnucks supermarkets, purchased Columbia’s Lucky’s Market during a bankruptcy auction Thursday.

A second round of storms

March 27, 2020 11:58 AM Maddie Est

FRIDAY: Today things will warm into the 70s ahead of our next round of storms set to impact us in the afternoon to early evening. This round too has the potential to bring some hail and damaging wind gusts to mid-Missouri. For the latest timing/details check out the Stormtrack Insider Blog. TONIGHT: Storm coverage looks to be

CPS ready to give out meals after spring break

March 27, 2020 11:22 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools is set to provide its students with meals starting Monday as in-person classes have been canceled to COVID-19.