University of Missouri looking at ways to cut costs amid COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Missouri is looking for ways to cut costs to account for state financial cuts amid the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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JC Schools continues online learning, commencement ceremonies still undecided
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC…
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Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner
The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check…
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Centralia church offering ‘drive-up’ worship
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The First Baptist Church in Centralia will hold its second ‘drive-up’ worship service on Sunday despite the ‘Stay Home…
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‘Stay Home Missouri’ order grants local leaders jurisdiction
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will be under a statewide stay-at-home order as of Monday, but some counties already have orders in place. Parts of…
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The MU textile and apparel department making masks for MU Health
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MU Textile and Apparel Management Department is now using its equipment to help against the spread of COVID-19. Claudine…
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Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces
A study shows COVID-19 can live on surfaces for up to two to three days. Dr. Jen Ashton, the chief health and medical editor and chief medical…
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Trucking industry getting assistance from all corners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are offering special permits and extended hours to truckers responding to the COVID-19…
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Columbia lab responsible for one-third of COVID-19 testing across Missouri
A private Columbia laboratory is now assisting numerous hospitals across Missouri and out-of-state with COVID-19…
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Jefferson City hospitals capable of holding over 200 patients
Numbers from the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services show the two major Jefferson City health care providers have a total of 268…
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosting ‘webinars’ to help local business
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has started to host webinars to help keep the local business community informed. “It is…
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CPS employee tests positive for COVID-19
Columbia Public Schools has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for COVID-19. CPS notified families and staff through email on…
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Local first responders are prepared to handle COVID-19 calls
Boone County Fire Protection District is set to receive a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the state in the near future.…
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Local lab able to test more than 700 COVID-19 kits daily
GeneTrait Laboratories, a subsidiary of PTC Laboratories, is working alongside Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care in…
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Local hospitals open drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites
Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care opened the first drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Mid-Missouri on…
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Columbia restaurants work to stay open amid COVID-19 concerns
Gov. Mike Parson announced the first cases of COVID-19 in Boone and Cole Counties on Tuesday afternoon, but local downtown Columbia restaurants are…
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Hy-Vee and Walmart taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri are making changes to their day-to-day operations as COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Missouri.…
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State of emergency will help state health lab test more COVID-19 kits
Changes brought about by the national and state of emergency will allow the Missouri Public Health Laboratory to test more COVID-19 kits. According…
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Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discusses COVID-19 concerns
The Boone County/Columbia Board of Health discussed a variety of topics related to COVID-19 at its meeting Thursday…
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Long-term care facilities taking action against COVID-19
One presumptive positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Missouri and now long-term care facilities are proactively working to keep it away…
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