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Many stores to open early for Black Friday in Mid-Missouri

November 26, 2021 3:51 AM Ben Fein

Many stores across Mid-Missouri are set to open early for the biggest shopping day of the year in America, after the COVID-19 pandemic limited sales and hours in 2020.

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

Columbia block party aims to vaccinate residents and register voters

August 21, 2021 3:51 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Parks and Recreation are set to host The Indian Hills Kite Day Block Party on Saturday, from noon until 2 p.m.

Bicentennial celebrations in Columbia come to a close with COVID-19 precautions in place

August 8, 2021 3:04 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday with a third and final day of events on Sunday. According to organizers, all visitors are required to follow the University of Missouri’s COVID-19 safety regulations at the festival. The, “Together for ’21 Fest” kicked off Friday, with Governor Parson

Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

Multiple events to offer free school supplies for students in Boone County

August 7, 2021 4:17 AM Ben Fein

Multiple events, aimed at providing Boone county students with free school supplies are set to begin Saturday.

Governor making several stops in Mid-Missouri Thursday as Bicentennial gets in full swing

August 5, 2021 4:06 AM Ben Fein

Governor Parson and the first lady will travel to Marshall, Boonville, Tipton, and Jamestown Thursday.

CDC recommends sunscreen as dangerously hot weather blankets Mid-Missouri

July 29, 2021 4:01 AM Ben Fein

Columbia and counties across Mid-Missouri are expected to see weather flirt with triple digits on Thursday, as the CDC recommends wearing sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.

Some Columbia businesses beginning to find employees, others still struggling

June 6, 2021 5:41 PM Ben Fein

As mask mandates end and residents begin venturing back to businesses in larger volumes, many are still looking to hire employees.

Columbia hires additional lifeguards, still dealing with staffing shortages

May 28, 2021 12:06 PM Ben Fein

Mike Griggs, Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation said the department was able to hire an additional three lifeguards after a class with 12 candidates.

Missouri ERAP application for rental and utility assistance closes Monday

April 4, 2021 7:18 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Missouri State Assistance for Housing Relief is now accepting applications for rental and utility assistance for those who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. The Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP) provides financial support to both landlords and renters who have been effected by the pandemic. Residents and landlords can apply

Local churches plan for Easter Sunday services

March 30, 2021 4:59 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Many Missourians are planning to participate in Easter Sunday church services and other Easter activities as COVID-19 case rates decline and more of the population is getting vaccinated. Pastor Chris Baker with the First Baptist Church of Centralia, says Easter services will look somewhat normal this year. Last year the church had

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

Health order extensions require public gatherings over 250 to submit an operational plan

March 24, 2021 7:05 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department released a health order extension that would allow for large public gatherings of 250 people with an approved operation plan. Events held within the county that plan for more than 250 people would need to have an operational plan submitted to the health

Missourians await IRS tax refunds and stimulus checks

March 16, 2021 6:16 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The third rounds of stimulus check payments are expected to hit many American’s bank accounts Wednesday morning, many are tracking the status of payment along with tax refunds. Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill. The bill included up to $1,400 direct payments for most Americans. This is

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

Columbia residents complain about trash pile up near East Campus

February 27, 2021 7:32 PM Victoria Bragg

Some Columbia residents are facing issues with trash piling up since the new city logo bag ordinance started this month.

Educators looking forward to finally having access to coronavirus vaccine

February 25, 2021 8:12 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced at a press conference Thursday, the state plans to move forward in the vaccine distribution plan. Starting March 15th, people in Phase 1B Tier 3 will become eligible to receive a vaccine. That will include; educators, school staff members, childcare workers, government officials and other essential workers. Educators

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Health official says vaccinated individuals are believed to be less infectious

February 19, 2021 7:43 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine could make you less infectious and less likely to become severely ill if in contact with the virus. Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, told ABC 17 that those who have been vaccinated are believed to be less infectious than