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State health officials confirm 90 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 21, 2020 9:30 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said there are at least 90 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state late Saturday night.

Gov. Parson holds COVID-19 briefing Saturday afternoon

March 21, 2020 2:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson held a daily COVID-19 briefing Saturday at 3 p.m.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Hy-Vee plans to raise $1 million for food banks

March 20, 2020 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for live updates throughout the day.

Columbia Public Schools employee tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 5:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools announced Saturday evening an employee at Russell Boulevard Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19.

Moniteau County reports first COVID-19 case

March 21, 2020 5:17 PM Lucas Geisler

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials in Moniteau County said a resident tested positive for COVID-19. A news release from the county health department on Saturday said a resident tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The release gave few details about the patient, such as their age, sex or when they

Mizzou forward Tray Jackson to transfer

March 21, 2020 12:35 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A spokesperson for the Mizzou basketball team confirmed that forward Tray Jackson will transfer away from the program. The Detroit native played his freshman year for the Tigers and played in 29 games. Jackson came off the bench and averaged 8.1 minutes per game. In that time, Jackson 2.9 points per game

Search continues for missing Columbia mother

March 21, 2020 7:26 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department said it has not found any new evidence after it searched additional locations for the remains of Mengqi Ji.

State lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19

March 21, 2020 1:17 AM Lucas Geisler

A member of the Missouri House of Representatives has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to House leadership.

City of Columbia, Boone County announce new restrictions to help contain COVID-19

March 20, 2020 8:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Additional restrictions are now in place in the city of Columbia amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Organizations band together to help meet basic needs during COVID-19 pandemic

March 20, 2020 5:45 PM Sydney Olsen

Organizations in Columbia and Boone County are working to assist people affected by COVID-19.

Two MU employees test positive for COVID-19

March 20, 2020 10:20 PM Katie Greathouse

Two employees have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

FRIDAY UPDATES: DHSS reports three deaths, 73 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

March 20, 2020 10:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

Daily updates on developments in Mid-Missouri related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia Public Schools prepares to start grab-and-go meals for students

March 20, 2020 8:22 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia Public Schools is working to feed students while the district is closed.

Local first responders are prepared to handle COVID-19 calls

March 20, 2020 7:57 PM Zach Boetto

Boone County Fire Protection District is set to receive a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the state in the near future.

High school seniors feel impacts of COVID-19

March 20, 2020 5:49 PM Amber Tabeling

COVID-19 has forced all Missouri schools to close their doors, leaving students wondering when or if they will go back.

Missouri to prohibit gatherings of 10 or more to slow COVID-19

March 20, 2020 2:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will hold his daily COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. in the Missouri Capitol.

Cole, Boone counties report new COVID-19 cases

March 20, 2020 11:38 AM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Health Department said Friday that a third person has tested positive for COVID-19 in the county, while authorities said the number in Boone County had climbed to 10.