Dementia patients and caregivers face new challenges with COVID-19
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter is working to provide resources to individuals who have Alzheimers or another form of dementia…
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City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport
City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.…
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City of Columbia encourages people to stream video of city council meetings
The City of Columbia is taking precautionary steps during COVID-19 for its city council meetings. The city is recommending people submit comments to…
Continue Reading Columbia City Council meetings go online during COVID-19
The city of Columbia is asking residents to avoid attending city council meetings during COVID-19.…
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Temporary shelter for homeless community in Columbia faces uncertainty
A temporary shelter for the population in Columbia facing homelessness is facing uncertainty.…
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Local company reacts to suspension on building permits
One local construction is reacting after the City of Columbia suspended new commercial and residential building permits until Special Order 2020-03…
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Columbia police take extra precautions during COVID-19
Officers at the Columbia Police Department are working to protect themselves as the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Missouri and…
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Bathroom fire at Stephens Lake Park under investigation
The fire marshall with the Columbia Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire in a bathroom at Stephens Lake…
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Highway patrol searching for male in Missouri River
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is searching for a male in his 30s in the Missouri River.…
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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Parson daily COVID-19 briefing
As of Saturday, the state health department said at least 838 state residents have tested positive for…
Continue Reading Stay-at-home order compliance will be complaint driven
A stay-at-home order will go into effect in Boone County and Columbia at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Under that order, city and health officials will…
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Local restaurants react to lift on restricting sale of unprepared food
Governor Parson signed executive order 20-05 on Monday, allowing restaurants to sell unprepared food.…
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Columbia men raise funds for local EMS workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues
George Ubinas and Sean Moore started a gofundme page called COMO EMS Heros to raise money for emergency medical services crews at University of…
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Organizations band together to help meet basic needs during COVID-19 pandemic
Organizations in Columbia and Boone County are working to assist people affected by COVID-19.…
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce works to help small businesses affected by COVID-19
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has worked to take steps to help get assistance for small businesses feeling the impacts of COVID-19.…
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Food Bank will stay open amid spread of COVID-19
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will continue to provide food to residents in and around Boone County, despite the ongoing spread of…
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State preparing to forgive low school attendance during COVID-19 pandemic
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is exploring ways to help schools deal with the impact of the spread of COVID-19.…
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Lab director: Missouri prepared for increase in COVID-19 cases
Employees at the Missouri Public Health Laboratory have been testing for cases of…
Continue Reading Law enforcement officers work to protect themselves from COVID-19
Amid flu season and the spread of Covid-19, law enforcement officers are working to prevent the spread of…
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Father of suspect says he tried to get son to surrender to CPD during fatal encounter
An autopsy is set for early next week on the body of a man found dead after exchanging gunfire with police Thursday in south…
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