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
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Multiple events, aimed at providing Boone county students with free school supplies are set to begin Saturday.
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Governor Parson and the first lady will travel to Marshall, Boonville, Tipton, and Jamestown Thursday.
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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.
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As mask mandates end and residents begin venturing back to businesses in larger volumes, many are still looking to hire employees.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Some Columbia residents are facing issues with trash piling up since the new city logo bag ordinance started this month.
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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
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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
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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
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President Trump failed to sign the proposed COVID-19 relief package, meaning many in Mid-Missouri could see their benefits stall.
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Adobe Analytics expects Monday to be the largest online sales day in U.S. history as many are opting for online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have released guidance ahead of the busy shopping season.
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Mu Health Care is set to launch the service Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon and plan on offering the shots every Saturday through October 31st.
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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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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A resident at the retirement home the Bluffs in Columbia tested positive for COVID-19. The case was found as the result of facility-wide testing of all residents and staff after it was announced on Wednesday a staff member tested positive for the virus. The Bluffs said it will continue to screen residents
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