Some Columbia businesses beginning to find employees, others still struggling
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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Businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks see more foot traffic during the holiday weekend
Many businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks saw their sales boom during Memorial Day Weekend, as more people begin to travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia’s city offices and services closed for Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the city of Columbia honors Memorial Day, city offices will be closed and trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day after the holiday for the remainder of the week. Other closures on Memorial Day: The sanitary landfill will be closed.City buses will not operate.Parking meters will not be enforced.Administrative
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Officials give water safety advice during busy holiday weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Many officials referred to Memorial Day weekend as the ‘kick off for summer’ and said although people are eager to get back out after the pandemic, it is important to stay safe while doing so. Nick Chabarra with AAA said an estimate of 37 million people will be traveling this weekend and
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Increased law enforcement out for Memorial Day Weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol will have an increased presence out on the roads and water this Memorial Day Weekend. According to AAA, more than 37 million people are expected to travel this holiday weekend. The company also states that 90% of those 37 million people are expected to get to their
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Columbia hires additional lifeguards, still dealing with staffing shortages
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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Officials remind people of the importance of water safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) State officials are reminding Missourians to be safe on the water during Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has averaged over 46 non-boating related drownings per year on streams, rivers, ponds and lakes over the past five years. MSHP says this does not include
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Fire, medical officials warn of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
Officials with both the Jefferson City Fire Department and MU Health are warning residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after two died in Callaway County due to poisoning.
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Jefferson City pools ready for holiday weekend, Columbia struggles with staffing
The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation department is preparing to open pools for Memorial Day Weekend.
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Jefferson City leaders document two years since EF3 tornado
Jefferson City community leaders and organizations will be holding a Restoring Hope Press Conference on Friday morning to document the anniversary of the EF3 tornado, which hit the city two years ago.
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Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission discuss affordable housing and homeless services
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at City Hall. One of the topics on the agenda to discuss includes a recent survey that provides feedback from the community on affordable housing and assisting the homeless population. The FY 2022 Housing and Development Needs
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Food Bank plans to move Central Pantry to new location
According to the organization, Central Pantry is expected to move into the Moser’s grocery store off of Business Loop 70 West near Interstate 70 as soon as 2023.
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New land donated to Oakley Church after January vandalism
TEBBETTS, MO (KMIZ) Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is planning to move to a new area after January vandalism, MFA Oil Company donated 3 acres for the church’s relocation efforts. Oakley Chapel was vandalized in January, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department arrested five teenagers earlier this year for allegedly breaking in and damaging the
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MU graduations continue with COVID-19 restrictions this weekend, despite lifting of health order
The University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science will kick off this weekend’s graduation ceremonies on Friday afternoon at Mizzou Arena.
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More than 40 attorneys general urge Facebook to stop plans for an Instagram for kids
Facebook’s plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13 continues to get backlash. On Monday, 44 attorneys general signed a letter addressed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, urging him to scrap plans for an Instagram intended for younger users, citing mental health and privacy concerns. The letter comes less
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Columbia Regional Airport adds direct flights as air travel recovers from pandemic
American Airlines resumed direct flights between Chicago and Columbia and added a third flight between Columbia and Dallas/Fort Worth on Thursday.
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Officials are expected to allow for public comment at the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night at 7 p.m. City Council is set to meet Monday night at Columbia City Hall. On the agenda, the annexation of Canton Estates Preliminary Plat is scheduled for an open discussion among citizens and officials. Rob
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Community vigil being held for Fulton missing woman
FULTON, MO (KMIZ) Missouri Missing held a community vigil for a Fulton missing woman, 25 year old Tori Taylor, who is believed to be the victim of a kidnapping on Monday afternoon in Fulton. https://www.facebook.com/MissouriMissing/posts/10157617135791082 The vigil will was held at Veterans Park in Fulton at 5:30 p.m. Taylor’s family hosted the event with Missouri
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ParkMobile: Change password after data leak
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A parking app used in Columbia experienced a security breach which resulted in some user information being accessed. ParkMobile says the company experienced the breach due to an issue linked to a third-party software used. An investigation into the problem has ended and the company says the issue has been fixed. ParkMobile
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Columbia Public School students and teachers complete first week of full return
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools completed it’s first week of full return of in-person classes for all grade levels. CPS students headed back to the classroom this past week, as April 5 marked the first day of student’s in-person class schedule. All CPS students were on a hybrid model. Elementary students held in-person classes
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