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RECALL ROUNDUP: Companies recall shrimp, herbal supplements

March 19, 2020 10:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two companies are recalling products in this week’s Recall Roundup.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

State addresses child care needs amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 19, 2020 9:21 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri Department of Health and Social Services said it took steps Thursday to help child care providers and families during the COVID-19 outbreak.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking a few strong to severe storms tonight

March 18, 2020 2:19 PM Luke Victor

Afternoon Update: Skies have cleared across Mid-Missouri and storms have started to fire up across extreme northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa. There will be two more favorable areas for severe storms tonight; one along and north of Highway 24, and the other south of I-44. The area in between (most of Mid-Missouri) will still have

Local lab able to test more than 700 COVID-19 kits daily

March 19, 2020 6:44 PM Zach Boetto

GeneTrait Laboratories, a subsidiary of PTC Laboratories, is working alongside Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care in testing for COVID-19.

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.

The Quarry offering free lunches for students amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 19, 2020 6:05 PM Brittany Wiley

The Quarry restaurant in Columbia is offering free lunches for students who are out of school due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Boone County

March 19, 2020 4:38 PM Lucas Geisler

A patient at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia tested positive Wednesday for COVID-19.

Cole County health officials prohibit gatherings of more than 10 people

March 19, 2020 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Officials with the Cole County Health Department announced they will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. to update the community about new public guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Police arrest third suspect in Jefferson City shooting

March 19, 2020 3:51 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Police Department arrested a third person after a shooting near a gas station at the roundabout at Jefferson Street and Stadium Boulevard on March 11.

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.

Primary care doctors move toward online visits as COVID-19 spreads, hospitals limit services

March 19, 2020 12:33 PM Connor Hirsch

While hospitals are prepping for a large number of patients because of the COVID-19 outbreak, smaller primary care doctors’ offices are taking steps to ensure everyone gets the care they need.

Mid-Missouri roads closed due to flooding

March 19, 2020 3:28 PM Katie Greathouse

Authorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding Thursday.

Pulaski County health officials confirm first case of COVID-19

March 19, 2020 2:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Pulaski County Health Department announced Thursday it confirmed the county’s first case of COVID-19.

Pulaski County deputies involved in shooting Thursday morning

March 19, 2020 1:12 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday one man was treated after a deputy-involved shooting in St. Robert.

Strong to severe storms possible later today

March 19, 2020 4:42 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Storms push back in this morning but should behave aside from a rumble of thunder or two. These look to move out toward the later morning hours. But that break appears to be short-lived with another round of storms redeveloping and moving in. Anytime after 1 PM these storms could move in, depending on

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.

Jefferson City Salvation Army closes after problems with 2019 flooding

March 19, 2020 11:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Salvation Army announced on Thursday its store on Michigan Street was closed until further notice after.

Local hospitals open drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites

March 18, 2020 4:08 PM Zach Boetto

Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care opened the first drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Mid-Missouri on Wednesday.

Grocery stores adjust hours to fight against COVID-19 shortages

March 18, 2020 10:56 AM Amber Tabeling

Many chain grocery stores are adjusting their hours in an attempt to ensure the shelves are restocked and full for customers amid runs on products connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.