Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order
Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
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USDA official to talk COVID-19 aid at Columbia food bank
USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach is set to speak at Columbia’s Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri Friday morning.
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Two Jefferson City fast-food joints lead food code violations; 10 establishments have clean reports
Jefferson City Environmental Health Services Department found violations at 25 establishments inspected in the month of July.
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Salute to America inspection reports reveal no code violations
There were no food code violations found among the Salute to America vendors.
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Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News investigation.
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Hy-Vee recalls bagged salad over contamination concerns
Hy-Vee is recalling salad over potential contamination concerns.
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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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Local farmers market taking measures to ensure safety
The Columbia Farmers Market will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ag Park off of Ash Street.
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Boone County buys food from local farmers as COVID-19 increases need
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a purchasing agreement with local farmers to help feed the hungry.
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Hy-Vee is facing an increased demand as stores offer Easter meals to-go for families this holiday.
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Stores in Mid-Missouri adjusting to new social distancing guidelines
ABC 17 News crews went out today to check in on grocery stores and how they’re handling the new guidelines for essential businesses in Governor Parson’s stay-at-home order.
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Grocery stores increase restrictions amid COVID-19 outbreak
Grocery stores across Mid-Missouri are implementing stricter guidelines to further promote social distancing efforts
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Grocery stores in Mid-Missouri continue to face struggles stocking some items
Many stores in Boone and Callaway counties are still struggling to keep their shelves stocked amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Local breweries find alternative ways to sell beer amid COVID-19 pandemic
Breweries in Columbia have made changes to how they sell their product amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Free meals available for CPS students over spring break
While many Missouri public schools are making efforts to provide meals for students while schools are closed because of COVID-19, some of their meal programs do not extend through spring break.
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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 still doing what they can to stay open.
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Local restaurants donate food to first responders on Christmas
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia restaurant’s effort united local businesses to provide free Christmas meals to Boone County first responders. COMO Smoke and Fire’s annual Ribs for Responders campaign provided barbeque, coffee, and many other food and drinks at no charge on Christmas Eve and Christmas. The Columbia Police Department and the Boone County Fire
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