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Missouri leaders say weeks to go in fight against COVID-19

April 6, 2020 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

The 3 p.m. virtual news conference will be the Governor’s first update since a statewide stay-at-home order took effect early Monday morning.

Intern Tyler’s tip of the week: April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020 2:00 PM Andrew Kauffman

Every Monday, our sports intern Tyler Driesenga will look back at this past week in sports news. Plus – he’ll give us his at-home tip of the week to keep you motivated during these tough times. You can watch his first tip of the week in the video player above. Without further ado, here’s Tyler:

Local golf courses taking extra safety precautions to stay open

April 5, 2020 10:53 PM Tyler Murry

HARTSBURG, Mo. – Multiple golf courses around Missouri including Eagle Knoll and Hail Ridge are implementing various procedures and guidelines to try to keep people safe from the coronavirus and still allow them to play the course.

Screen grab of interactive COVID-19 county map

MAP: U.S. COVID-19 cases by county

April 6, 2020 11:31 AM Associated Press

The Associated Press breaks down COVID-19 cases across the country by county in this interactive map.

Columbia officers looking for person suspected of throwing rock through police department window

April 6, 2020 11:05 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said it’s looking for a person suspected of throwing a rock through a window at the department’s downtown headquarters.

Tree-killing insect found in more Mid-Missouri counties

April 6, 2020 10:30 AM Matthew Sanders

An invasive insect species known for killing ash trees has been found in two more Mid-Missouri counties.

MU to continue online learning through summer term

April 6, 2020 9:20 AM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri said Monday remote learning will continue through the 2020 summer term as COVID-19 spreads across the US.

CPS updates alternative learning plan, plan to restart on Wednesday

April 6, 2020 8:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools announced an update to its alternative learning plan on Monday amid the spread of COVID-19.

MONDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City extends emergency declaration

April 6, 2020 5:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mizzou senior standout weighs return for extra year of eligibility

April 5, 2020 9:55 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou baseball standout Peter Zimmermann is still weighing his options on whether or not to return to school for his extra year of eligibility. The St. Louis native had his senior season cut short due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. However, the NCAA recently granted spring sports student-athletes an extra year of eligibility.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Number of deaths from COVID-19 in Missouri rises

April 5, 2020 3:22 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 6:37 P.M.: The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the state of Missouri has increased to 34. That is up 10 from 24 Saturday. The Department of Health and

Columbia City Council meetings go online during COVID-19

April 5, 2020 6:12 PM Sydney Olsen

The city of Columbia is asking residents to avoid attending city council meetings during COVID-19.

Missourians are allowed to leave their homes for essential services under state stay at home order

April 5, 2020 6:02 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will join the majority of states under a state-wide stay-at-home order starting Monday at 12:01 a.m. until April 24. Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday The “Stay Home Missouri” order. Under the order, Missourians are told not to leave their houses unless necessary. Everyone must also avoid social gatherings of more than

Statewide stay-at-home order to go into effect overnight

April 5, 2020 7:20 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson updated Missourians again yesterday on the statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect tomorrow.

Jefferson City orthodontist dies from coronavirus complications

April 5, 2020 3:07 AM Molly Stawinoga

Cole County reported its first death due to the coronavirus Friday afternoon. ABC 17 News confirmed Dr. Steven Huber, an orthodontist in Jefferson City, died from COVID-19.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19

April 4, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Centralia church offering ‘drive-up’ worship

April 4, 2020 4:15 PM Zach Boetto

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The First Baptist Church in Centralia will hold its second ‘drive-up’ worship service on Sunday despite the ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. The church’s pastor Chris Baker says the church is doing what it can to make it work. “You know, it’s it’s vital for us to be together as a church you