Lifestyle Archives

Planting a Victory Garden

April 2, 2020 11:39 AM KESQ

Victory Gardens have a long and loving tradition throughout history.

Free Streaming Options for Families

April 2, 2020 11:38 AM KESQ

Why not take advantage of entertainment in the digital age and enjoy everything from Sports to Shakespeare!

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

April 2, 2020 11:36 AM KESQ

Talking about Coronavirus and the effects on our daily lives can be stressful or scary for anyone – but especially for children.

Shopping in Place: Options for Grocery Pickup and Delivery

April 2, 2020 11:36 AM KESQ

We’ve tracked down the best online resources for shopping while safe-at-home.

5 Myths (And 5 Facts) About COVID-19

April 2, 2020 11:35 AM KESQ

There are lots of rumors and myths surrounding talk about the coronavirus. Let’s clear the clutter by dispelling some myths and focus on facts to stay safe.

Top FREE resources for those new to remote working

April 2, 2020 11:32 AM KESQ

The myth of office productivity has been proven false in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in the United States.

Fun and Easy Recipes for a Day at Home

April 1, 2020 11:19 AM KESQ

If you’re stuck at home and your take-out options are limited, here are some fun, easy recipes you can make alone or with the whole family.

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

Local breweries find alternative ways to sell beer amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 23, 2020 10:46 PM Ben Fein

Breweries in Columbia have made changes to how they sell their product amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Free meals available for CPS students over spring break

March 23, 2020 11:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

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.

What you need to know before traveling for spring break during COVID-19 outbreak

March 22, 2020 7:37 AM Ben Fein

Several mid-Missouri universities and school districts had spring break scheduled for this week. For families planning trips, though, the coronavirus outbreak could get in the way.

Columbia restaurants work to stay open amid COVID-19 concerns

March 17, 2020 8:59 PM Zach Boetto

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.

Long-term care facilities taking action against COVID-19

March 11, 2020 10:44 PM Zach Boetto

One presumptive positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Missouri and now long-term care facilities are proactively working to keep it away from their residents. Facilities are taking advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Colleges prepare to move to online classes

March 10, 2020 7:48 PM Zach Boetto

Universities around Mid-Missouri are preparing to transition to online only classes if the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse.

Columbia film festival brings crowds downtown

March 7, 2020 7:09 AM Ben Fein

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

Missouri lawmakers advance proposal to prohibit breed bans

February 18, 2020 7:22 PM Barry Mangold

A bill that would outlaw any breed-specific regulations enforced by local governments passed out of a House committee Tuesday.

Dozens of feral cats managed by Jefferson City caretaker program

February 12, 2020 6:36 PM Barry Mangold

A small group of people in Jefferson City are in charge of providing food, shelter and care to dozens of stray cats. The goal is to control the population growth of strays and stop the spread of disease.

Photo of a coyote in a field courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Recent spike in Coyote sightings in Mid-MO

February 8, 2020 9:18 PM Zach Boetto

Many Columbia residents have recently shared their close encounters with coyotes on social media. The Missouri Department of Conservation says seeing a coyote in your neighborhood is not necessarily cause for alarm. According to the MDOC, coyotes are most active during the hours of dawn and dusk but coyote attacks are rare. Officials say coyotes

Losing your job could have tax implications

February 4, 2020 11:53 AM abc17news Administrator

Americans are learning firsthand about the implications related to taxes.

Growing your business? These 3 financing mistakes can cost you big

February 4, 2020 12:20 PM abc17news Administrator

Starting a business can be tough. Growing one can be even harder so try to avoid these 3 financing mistakes that can cost you big.