Boone County hosts first solidarity walk to mark Juneteenth
Boone County hosts several events to celebrate Juneteenth, a national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States on Friday.
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Local business owner not impressed with new health department update
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
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Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones
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
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.
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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 Missouri’ order. The church’s pastor Chris Baker says the church is doing what it can to make it work. “You know, it’s it’s vital for us to be together as a church you
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Columbia film festival brings crowds downtown
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The True/False Film Festival is in full swing Saturday as festivities are planned throughout the weekend. Showtimes are set to begin at 9:30 a.m. with films in both Jesse Auditorium and the Missouri Theatre. The films will continue all throughout Saturday with over 40 expected to be screened. A portion of Ninth
Continue ReadingSpecial panel to present Hyperloop findings
Missouri’s Special Blue Ribbon Panel will release its final report on the proposed Hyperloop Monday on the MU campus. Earlier this month, we reported officials said the state of Missouri is a strong contender for the Hyperloop. The Special Blue Ribbon Panel, along with House Speaker Elijah Haahr, will provide its recommendations on how to
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