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Columbia City Council looking to keep Go COMO transit free for riders

September 7, 2020 1:01 PM Zach Boetto

The Columbia City Council is set to look at keeping Go COMO transit free for riders during its meeting on Tuesday.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Resident at the Bluffs tests positive for COVID-19

May 30, 2020 9:44 PM Sydney Olsen

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

Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders

May 17, 2020 6:49 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated

Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones

May 14, 2020 7:41 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia long-term care facility organized a drive-by parade Thursday so relatives and others could see the residents in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced state leaders to keep visitors out of the facilities that the CDC considers high risk to the virus. The time when visitors will be allowed into long

Florists finding new ways to deliver orders for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2020 7:36 PM Zach Boetto

Flower shops across Mid-Missouri had to get innovative to get the rush of customers their flowers for Mother’s Day.

Local gym using UVC lights to disinfect facility

April 29, 2020 6:32 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As states across the nation begin their first phases of reopening business, many americans are eager to get back to the gym. Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an order on April 27 allowing gyms to reopen on Monday. Gyms across Missouri are

COVID-19 leading local businesses to close permanently

April 24, 2020 7:34 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The effects of COVID-19 have forced multiple businesses around Columbia to close for good. Yin Yang Night Club and Bambino’s Italian Café are two of the first to shut their doors following Gov. Mike Parson’s ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. Veronika Versace, a Yin Yang Nightclub show director says the virus was the

Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner

April 7, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.

Study highlights how long COVID-19 can live on certain surfaces

March 31, 2020 8:00 PM Zach Boetto

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 correspondent for ABC News spoke about the longevity of the virus in an interview with David Muir. “The New England Journal of Medicine in laboratory settings, found three

Do you know the origins of Mother’s Day?

March 11, 2020 3:05 PM abc17news Administrator

Mothers have been revered throughout history, from ancient pagan celebrations to church holidays to present-day Mother’s Day.

5 gifts mom doesn’t want for Mother’s Day

March 11, 2020 2:37 PM abc17news Administrator

If you want to be sure to get the right gift for the woman who brought you into this world, we’ve selected five presents you should stay away from this Mother’s Day.

10 songs to listen to with your mom on Mother’s Day

March 11, 2020 2:30 PM abc17news Administrator

Check out thislist of meaningful songs about the bondbetween mothers and their children that you should listen to with your mom this Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day gift ideas for grandma

March 11, 2020 2:28 PM abc17news Administrator

Get grandma something special this Mother’s Day with these ideas.

Get inspired by quotes about motherhood

March 10, 2020 5:57 PM abc17news Administrator

Maybe someone has already expressed exactly what you want to say to you mother this Mother’s Day. Read these historical quotes for ideas.

Meaningful Mother’s Day gifts

March 10, 2020 5:53 PM abc17news Administrator

If you want to make your mom feel extra special this year, check out these tips for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts.

Mother’s Day recipe idea: fresh strawberry pie

March 10, 2020 5:52 PM abc17news Administrator

Avoid the old standby of breakfast in bed and make your mom something special this Mother’s Day! Bake this fresh strawberry pie as a sweet treat to end Mother’s Day.