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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.

Columbia Public Schools says no changes yet due to Covid-19

March 11, 2020 11:19 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools provided on update on Wednesday to parents about its plans regarding the nationwide spread of the novel coronavirus. The district said business will take place as usual on Thursday, following the University of Missouri’s announcement that all in-person classes would take place online starting next week. An email from

University of Missouri temporarily cancels in-person classes amid novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 4:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri will suspend in-person classes amid the growing outbreak of novel coronavirus.

Sheriffs across Missouri form new organization

March 11, 2020 11:14 PM Katie Greathouse

Sheriffs from across Missouri gathered in the State Capitol on Wednesday to announce a new organization. The purpose of the new group, Missouri Sheriffs United, is aimed at increasing the ability of sheriffs to affect decisions made in the Capitol. Watch the video above to hear from one if the sheriffs involved.

Boonville police warn of possible scam related to coronavirus

March 11, 2020 6:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are warning Mid-Missourians about a potential scam related to the new coronavirus. The Boonville Police Department says there is a man apparently going around the area in a van claiming he can make house calls to take blood and test for the coronavirus for $55. Police are asking anyone who has

Law enforcement officers work to protect themselves from COVID-19

March 11, 2020 7:23 PM Sydney Olsen

Amid flu season and the spread of Covid-19, law enforcement officers are working to prevent the spread of germs.

Long-term care facilities taking action against COVID-19

March 11, 2020 10:44 PM Zach Boetto

One presumptive positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Missouri and now long-term care facilities are proactively working to keep it away from their residents. Facilities are taking advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

SEC limits access to fans at conference tournament, all sporting events

March 11, 2020 8:43 PM Andrew Kauffman

The SEC will limit access to its conference tournament games.

Missouri Senate will not be in session next week amid concerns over coronavirus

March 11, 2020 10:17 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri Senate will not be in session next week, according to State Sen. Caleb Rowden.

DESE discusses plans for a COVID-19 outbreak with state board of education

March 11, 2020 12:01 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri State Board of Education is set to hear a report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on the new strain of coronavirus, called COVID-19.

President Trump announces travel restrictions in response to novel coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 6:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that all travel from Europe to the United States will be suspended for 30 days, except for the UK. Trump said the new rules will go into effect Friday at midnight. He said there will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone “appropriate screenings.” Watch a live playback of

Hallsville teacher stamps hands to teach hygiene

March 11, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Local teachers are trying to be creative in teaching their students good hygiene practices.

Lincoln University extends spring break, citing coronavirus concerns

March 11, 2020 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

Lincoln University officials said Wednesday that they are extending spring break, making the announcement just hours after University of Missouri officials decided to suspend in-person classes.

State lawmakers ask public to avoid Capitol

March 11, 2020 7:25 AM Brittany Wiley

Missouri lawmakers asked citizens on Tuesday to avoid the Capitol over concerns of the coronavirus.

Hy-Vee to close fulfillment centers in 4 states

March 11, 2020 5:14 PM Associated Press

Supermarket chain Hy-Vee is closing four centers that fulfill online orders in Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, putting several hundred people out of work.

Only essential staff and limited family allowed at NCAA tournaments

March 11, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

No students hurt in Jefferson City school bus crash

March 11, 2020 3:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Two students were not hurt when their Jefferson City School District bus crashed Wednesday morning.

Person infected with coronavirus at journalism conference not part of MU group

March 10, 2020 9:58 PM Matthew Sanders

The journalism conference attendee who was positive for novel coronavirus in a preliminary test was not part of a group from the University of Missouri.