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Cole County limits crowd sizes to fight novel coronavirus

March 16, 2020 3:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County health authorities plan to limit gatherings to 50 people or fewer with some exceptions at a news conference Monday afternoon.

Jefferson City School District to close schools for more than two weeks because of coronavirus

March 16, 2020 1:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City School District officials said Monday all district schools are set to close from Wednesday until April 3.

Three people hurt, one in critical condition after trooper-involved crash Sunday

March 16, 2020 11:52 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said three people were injured in a trooper-involved crash in Camden County on Sunday. One woman had to be flown from the scene.

MSHSAA cancels state basketball tournament

March 16, 2020 11:01 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association has canceled its Class 4 and 5 state basketball tournament this weekend due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 MSHSAA said the decision was made with help from local and state officials. MSHSAA released a statement on Monday morning. You can read it below. Due to continuing

Parson: Sixth positive case of coronavirus identified in Greene County

March 16, 2020 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday morning that a sixth person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri.

CPS superintendent “agrees we’ll need to close” schools over COVID-19

March 16, 2020 5:58 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman said Sunday night he “agrees we’ll need to close” all schools over the coronavirus outbreak.

Columbia Mall cuts back hours amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 16, 2020 7:38 AM Zara Barker

The Columbia Mall shortened its operating hours effective Monday, March 16 as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.

5 dead, including officer and gunman, in Springfield shooting

March 16, 2020 7:02 AM Associated Press

Police Chief Paul Williams said Monday morning the dead include a Springfield police officer Christopher Walsh, three citizens and the gunman.

Columbia and Jefferson City School districts plan on normal classes Monday

March 15, 2020 6:38 PM Connor Hirsch

Both Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District plan on having classes as normal Monday.

Harrisburg and Marshall Public Schools closed due to COVID-19 concerns

March 15, 2020 8:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Harrisburg and Marshall School Districts are canceling classes due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak, commonly known as coronavirus.

Missouri Military Academy under “contained campus” amid coronavirus outbreak

March 15, 2020 11:42 AM Ben Fein

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) announced yesterday that it will maintain their contained campus through April 3rd.

Firefighters respond to call about a fire on Telluride Ln.

Fire crews respond to east Columbia home

March 15, 2020 10:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Fire Department was called to Telluride Lane in east Columbia Sunday morning.

Grocery stores in Columbia brace for COVID-19 impact

March 15, 2020 7:45 AM Ben Fein

Target is one of many chain grocery stores making adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sedalia school district responds to petition against teacher’s promotion

March 15, 2020 7:29 AM Ben Fein

Sedalia School District released a statement Saturday after one teacher’s promotion was met with scrutiny.

Cool but dry Sunday

March 15, 2020 4:45 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy but could see some sunshine a couple of hours after lunch. Highs are in the middle 40’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after 3 am. Lows in the middle 30’s. EXTENDED: Monday morning we could see some spotty showers around in the morning hours lasting through the

Hy-Vee and Walmart taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19

March 14, 2020 10:41 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri are making changes to their day-to-day operations as COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Missouri. Tina Potthoff, the Senior Vice President of Communications for Hy-Vee, said the grocery store chain is doing a few things to stay ahead of the Coronavirus, including asking employees to stay home if