Spread Neighborhood Cheer Through Chalk
As we all enter another week of trying to isolate ourselves from others, many of us are finding clever new ways to reach out to friends and neighbors.
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Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders
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
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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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Florists finding new ways to deliver orders for Mother’s Day
Flower shops across Mid-Missouri had to get innovative to get the rush of customers their flowers for Mother’s Day.
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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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Boone County reopen order more strict than state order
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will
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Columbia’s reopening plan orders some businesses to stay closed
A number of entertainment venues in Columbia will stay closed until further notice after city and Boone County leaders rolled out a new reopen order Thursday.
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Local gym using UVC lights to disinfect facility
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
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Columbia business using extra protective equipment ahead of reopening
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia business is taking extra precautionary steps to make sure employees and customers feel safe as it prepares to reopen. Varsity Clips and Varsity Nails near Elm Street and 9th Street in Columbia plans to have its employees and customers wear personal protective equipment and do its best to practice social
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COVID-19 leading local businesses to close permanently
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
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MU planning to reopen campus for fall semester
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent out an email Wednesday notifying students and staff that it is planning to hold in-person classes in the fall. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU, said they felt like they needed to send a note to the community to let them know the plans for coming back.
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Child care centers open as COVID-19 pandemic continues but using special guidelines
Tiger Tots Child Care has adopted recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep its doors open for families and children during COVID-19.
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Columbia car camp provides a sanitary space during COVID-19
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) A car camp in Columbia is providing a space where people experiencing homelessness can go to clean up and stay stagnant. The CoMo Car Camp is Columbia Ward 2 City Councilman Mike Trapp and his brother John Trapp’s third attempt to create a safe space for people without shelter to stay during
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Multi-billion dollar grant to help farmers and ranchers
The USDA is set to provide billions of dollars of federal grant relief to farmers and ranchers hit hard by COVID-19 across the United States.
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IRS launches new online tool to check on stimulus payments
The InternalThe Internal Revenue Service launched Wednesday an online tool called “Get My Payment” for Americans to check on the status of their economic impact payment. Revenue Service launched an online tool called “Get My Payment” for people to check on the status of their Economic Impact Payment Wednesday morning.
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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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Stores face increased demand for Easter meals to-go
Hy-Vee is facing an increased demand as stores offer Easter meals to-go for families this holiday.
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