COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Foot traffic in Downtown Columbia has picked up surrounding graduation ceremonies and hotels and restaurants in the area say they’re seeing an uptick in business. The University of Missouri, Columbia College and Stephens College all have graduation ceremonies this weekend and they are being held in-person, which is having a big impact
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BOONEVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The global Christmas tree shortage could affects some Missourian’s this year as they go out to buy a Christmas tree. One Booneville tree farm, Starr Pines said now is the time to get your Christmas tree as some places across Mid-Missouri are in tight supply. But when you get your tree it
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Many businesses across Columbia are set to participate in Small Business Saturday, as shoppers across the country support smaller businesses during the biggest shopping weekend of the year.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This year, there’s a different presence in downtown Columbia than there was on Black Friday amidst the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Matt Mccormick, who works for the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, says a lot more people are out shopping for Black Friday when comparing last year. However, many people are starting to rely
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The second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning, and this year more testing options are available for those wanting some extra peace of mind before seeing loved ones.
Continue ReadingFree meals and deals for veterans on Thursday for Veterans Day.
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Multiple organizations are hosting hiring events and touting veteran workforce accomplishments ahead of Veterans Day.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Best Buy will not renew its lease and will close the Jefferson City store on Oct. 30. The closure is a part of the regular and ongoing review of stores and their lease renewals, according to Kevin Flanagan, a spokesperson with Best Buy. Flanagan said in a release, “The decision to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday marks one month since Mizzou students returned to campus for the school year. Some businesses in Columbia say students have helped with the staffing shortage they were experiencing, while others have received few applications. Jeff Spencer, the owner of Just Jeff’s, said they have received over 100 applications over the past
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roots N Blues is scheduled to kick off Friday, with the festival making its return after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year according to the festival’s website, attendees will be required to either submit proof of vaccination or of a negative test in order to attend. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ). Mizzou football is back this weekend and Faurot Field will be at full capacity. Businesses started preparing Friday for fans to be in attendance at the game and downtown. For some businesses, the process is easier said than done because of the lack of employees. According to the Missouri Department of Labor,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2020 once-in-a-decade Census data shows Boone County growing in population and becoming more diverse. The federal data dropped on Thursday for states to begin redistricting efforts. The new numbers show Missouri added 165,986 residents in the last ten years. Boone County is one of the only mid-Missouri counties which significantly grew
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Missouri’s sales tax holiday is underway in the Show-Me State, as the holiday by state law is set to begin the first Friday of August and run through the following Sunday.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri restaurants will be able to sell to-go cocktails permanently under a new law. Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed the legislation into law. Missouri had eased restrictions on to-go mixed drinks during the coronavirus pandemic as a way to help struggling restaurants maintain business. The new law makes
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Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign Senate Bill 51 at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced Tuesday it’s now offering rebates to businesses affected by COVID-19. In a press release, the city said it would be offering restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues the chance to be awarded $10,000 for business licenses fees, liquor license fees, or health inspection fees paid to the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-4 Thursday in favor of a new six-story hotel near the corner of Cherry Street and Hitt Street. In January of 2020, the commission voted 6-1 to approve the potential new hotel called the Cherry Street Hotel. The hotel would sit at 1005 Cherry Street
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Columbia city leaders, residents, participants and vendors say they are thrilled to see large-scale events like the Show-Me State Games and Missouri State Senior Games return to Columbia.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Remodeling is underway at two downtown Columbia stores for a new barbeque restaurant and bar. The storefronts at 304 S. Ninth Street will soon host Bud’s BBQ, a venture from business owner Jason Paetzold. The place will take the spots of the old Ingredient and Pickleman’s stores across from the University of
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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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