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Missouri, Springfield officials announce second positive coronavirus case

March 12, 2020 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson plans to hold a news conference Thursday about a second case of COVID-19 in Missouri.

Two people killed in Camden County crash

March 12, 2020 10:37 PM Katie Greathouse

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were killed in a head-on crash in Camden County on Thursday morning. Troopers said the crash happened at 11 a.m. on MO 5 south of Mount Horeb Road. According to a crash report, a vehicle driven by James Hill, 42, of Holts Summit, crossed the center line and struck

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.

JC Schools announces travel restrictions through March

March 12, 2020 7:33 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is canceling all out-of-state school-sponsored travel until April 1 as a precaution due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. In a letter to families, district officials said the ban applies to both staff and students and includes field trips, sporting events and conferences. The district will

MSHSAA to limit spectators at upcoming state basketball championships

March 12, 2020 12:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MSHSAA will limit spectators at its upcoming state basketball championships this weekend in Springfield due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Each school will get 150 wristbands to give out to its fans. “We understand the unexpected hurdles this creates for our schools and fans, and apologize for the inconveniences it has caused,” Executive

Tracking a big cool down and more rain by late tomorrow night

March 12, 2020 5:56 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with gusty winds. Lows in the mid-30s. FRIDAY: Chilly and partly cloudy with highs near 50. Breezy with a chilly north wind. EXTENDED: Another strong storm system to our southwest will push moisture in our direction by Friday night into Saturday. Temperatures will be near or just above freezing on

Two Randolph County residents tested for Covid-19, self-quarantined

March 12, 2020 5:16 PM Lucas Geisler

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two residents of Randolph County are voluntarily quarantining themselves after being tested for Covid-19. Deputy health department administrator Craig Parsons tells ABC 17 News that the two residents were tested outside the county because of their travel history. Parsons did not know where they traveled to or from. The two make up

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.

State employees briefed on sick leave procedure amid coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 4:31 PM Joe McLean

Missouri state employees on Thursday received a memo from the Office of Administration reminding them of sick leave procedures as concerns grow over the international coronavirus pandemic.

St. Louis declares public health emergency

March 12, 2020 3:53 PM Matthew Sanders

St. Louis officials are declaring a public health emergency in light of the continued spread of novel coronavirus.

Web Extra: Jim Sterk addresses Mizzou athletics amid Coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 3:07 PM Tyler Murry

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – You can watch our interview with Mizzou Athletic Director Jim Sterk about Mizzou athletics in relation to the Coronavirus. Sterk said MU will abide by all regulations set forth by the NCAA and SEC. The SEC men’s basketball tournament is canceled as are the gymnastics and wrestling postseasons. All spring sport seasons

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.

SEC cancels conference basketball tournament and regular season activities

March 12, 2020 11:02 AM Andrew Kauffman

The Southeastern Conference canceled its men’s basketball tournament on Thursday morning due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. It also said all regular season sports are suspended until March 30.

Missouri House to continue working despite coronavirus fears

March 12, 2020 11:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri House leaders said Thursday that the chamber will move ahead next week with its work despite the state Senate taking a break over coronavirus concerns.

Woman taken to Columbia hospital after shooting in Jefferson City

March 12, 2020 11:12 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City officers say an 18-year-old woman was taken to a Columbia hospital after a shooting late Wednesday night.

Kansas City mayor declares state of emergency in effort to slow coronavirus spread

March 12, 2020 11:04 AM Matt Ragsdale

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas declared a state of emergency in the city Thursday to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.

US stocks enter bear market and global stocks routed after Trump’s travel ban

March 12, 2020 8:44 AM CNN

US stocks plummeted into bear market territory Thursday after President Donald Trump used a national address on the coronavirus to announce a ban on most travel from Europe.

Missouri S&T cancels St. Pat’s celebration as Rolla patient is tested for novel coronavirus

March 11, 2020 12:42 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri Science and Technology in Rolla and the University of Missouri-Columbia Legion of Black Collegians on Wednesday canceled events amid the spread of COVID-19.