Missouri ranked 10th for case rate in U.S., White House report says
An August White House report listed Missouri in the tenth spot for COVID-19 case rates in the country, giving the state “red zone” status.
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University of Missouri students skeptical about new mask requirements
Across social media platforms, University of Missouri students quarantined because of COVID-19 have posted about being unhappy with accommodations from the university.
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Experts predict rocky road for tourism industry for remainder of 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has battered the tourism industry since the beginning as sports, events and travel plans were canceled across the country, and local travel leaders say there is a long road ahead towards recovery.
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Three Mid-Missouri bridge projects planned for Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning to work on three bridges in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. The work is set to take place in Cooper, Howard and Callaway counties. The projects are part of Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program. The program aims to fix or replace 250
Continue ReadingMONDAY UPDATES: Second COVID-19 case reported at Jefferson City High School
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Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders
The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.
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Osage Beach businesses are booming during Labor Day weekend
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sets new daily COVID case record
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,987 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. The case total in Missouri has reached 92,202.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County sets daily COVID-19 case record; Howard County sees first death
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Lake of the Ozarks restaurant owner ready for huge crowds over Labor Day weekend
Jeremy Gorham, Co-Owner of Shady Gators said Friday that he expects this Labor Day Weekend to be the busiest ever for The Lake of The Ozarks.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reports five COVID-19 cases within district
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Senate passes bill targeting St. Louis prosecutor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A faction of Republican lawmakers have forced through a bill that would give the Missouri attorney general power to prosecute St. Louis homicides. Senators voted 22-8 to pass the bill early Thursday morning. Republican Sen. Bob Onder says St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is soft on crime and needs help. Democrats
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New saliva-based COVID-19 could be as accurate as current tests
Washington University’s head of genetics said the test it co-developed was 100-percent accurate compared to current nasal tests.
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St. Louis officer dies after being shot by gunman
Authorities say a St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head while responding to a shooting on the city’s south side has died.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County shatters daily case total record, CPS case rate spikes
In Missouri, 1,198 cases reported on Saturday. The state now reported a total of 83,190 cases of the virus. Just over 10,000 of those cases are in the 20-24 year old age range.
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Man shot multiple times in downtown Columbia, one suspect arrested
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: 9:56 a.m. Columbia PD sent a press release Saturday morning confirming one suspect involved in the shooting incident downtown has been arrested. Chad Thomas, 30 of Columbia was taken into custody after witnesses were able to describe the vehicle involved. While on scene officers located several shell casings in the area
Continue ReadingRandolph County church cancels service due to COVID-19
JACKSONVILLE Mo. (KMIZ) The Jacksonville Cairo Unity Church canceled it’s services for the next two Sundays to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to Cody Demnit, the church’s minister, this comes after officials found out at least one church member tested positive for COVID-19. Demnit says the church has been in contact with the Randolph
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FRIDAY UPDATES: New cases push COVID-19 rate tracked by Columbia Public Schools higher
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports ninth COVID-19 death
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Parson says Missouri succeeding in COVID-19 fight; Galloway highlights her pandemic plan
Gov. Mike Parson touted a new COVID-19 saliva test Wednesday while the state’s health director said he is recommending Missouri not follow new CDC guidance that limits testing.
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