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Numerous ways to report suspected stay-at-home order violations
Residents can report violations of Missouri, Boone County and the city of Columbia’s stay-at-home orders if they suspect or witness others violating them.
Continue ReadingResidents can report violations of Missouri, Boone County and the city of Columbia’s stay-at-home orders if they suspect or witness others violating them.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri State High School Activities Association canceled all spring sporting events through the post-season following Gov. Parson’s decision to close all schools for the remainder of the school year due to COVID-19. In the release, MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn said, “This decision is very difficult for all involved especially
Continue ReadingBoone County prosecutors have charged a man with a shooting that damaged a home and vehicles in central Columbia on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines for essential workers who might have been exposed to COVID-19 about returning to work.
Continue ReadingDuring a news conference Thursday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said the system could face a $180 million funding shortfall because of COVID-19 and that leaders are going over plans to furlough and lay off employees.
Continue ReadingInvestigators say a Jefferson City man was remorseful after he allegedly shot his 8-year-old son accidentally at their apartment early Tuesday.
Continue ReadingJefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News This Morning to discuss the county’s efforts related to COVID-19.
Continue ReadingA spokesman with MU Hospital said Thursday that 36-year-old Candace Stevenson has been pronounced dead.
Continue ReadingNew unemployment claims slowed a bit in Missouri last week but were still sky-high compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but
Continue ReadingThe Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter is working to provide resources to individuals who have Alzheimers or another form of dementia and their caregivers.
Continue ReadingCity of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its restrictions on movement.
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Continue ReadingThe Missouri House approved a massive supplementary budget amendment after it won Senate approval Wednesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said no one was hurt after gunshots went off in the central part of the city. Police responded to a call of shots being heard in the 700 block of McBaine Avenue on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Officers found evidence of gunfire, CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said, but no one
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.
Continue ReadingWhile Mid-Missouri hospitals say they have enough blood supplies right now, the American Red Cross is bracing for a lack of blood because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Continue ReadingStay-at-home orders meant to slow down COVID-19 locally and statewide have sent many Mid-Missouri shoppers online for their groceries.
Continue ReadingA Jefferson City man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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