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A Missouri business helps veterans find jobs before leaving the military

November 10, 2021 11:32 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple organizations are hosting hiring events and touting veteran workforce accomplishments ahead of Veterans Day.

Best Buy to close Jefferson City store

October 5, 2021 12:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

College students helping some Columbia businesses staffing issues as others remain in search of employees

September 22, 2021 6:14 PM Chanel Porter

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

Roots N Blues returns to Columbia, requires vaccination or proof of negative test to attend

September 22, 2021 5:14 AM Ben Fein

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

Businesses getting ready for a busy game weekend

September 3, 2021 11:15 PM Joushua Blount

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,

2020 Census data shows Boone County population growth

August 12, 2021 9:38 PM Zach Boetto

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

Back-to-school sales tax holiday underway in Missouri

August 6, 2021 5:10 AM Ben Fein

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.

Missouri Gov. Parson signs bill for to-go cocktails

July 7, 2021 8:08 PM Associated Press

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

Gov. Parson signs COVID-19 liability bill

July 7, 2021 11:23 AM Josie Anglin

Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign Senate Bill 51 at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol.

Local businesses eager to apply for City of Columbia rebate program

June 29, 2021 9:40 PM Zach Boetto

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

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission votes in favor of a new downtown hotel

June 10, 2021 5:40 PM Chanel Porter

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

Show-Me State Games bring post-pandemic hope to Columbia residents, city leaders

June 10, 2021 2:38 PM Ben Fein

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.

Work begins on new BBQ restaurant in downtown Columbia

June 3, 2021 6:25 PM Lucas Geisler

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

Businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks see more foot traffic during the holiday weekend

May 31, 2021 3:03 PM Ben Fein

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.

Swift Prepared Foods opens $68 million meat production facility in Moberly

May 24, 2021 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Swift Prepared Foods, a subsidiary of JBS USA, opened its new $68 million facility in Moberly Monday. The new facility will produce fully cooked bacon and is expected to create nearly 200 new jobs in the region. “It is always exciting when companies choose to invest and grow in Missouri,” said Governor

Missouri lawmakers approve expanded alcohol sales

May 14, 2021 5:37 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have passed a measure that could let people buy alcohol at more times and in more ways. A bill given final approval Friday would make permanent a special pandemic area policy allowing restaurants to sell carry-out drinks, so long as they are sold with food and come in

Local bars and clubs plan for health order expiration

May 11, 2021 4:04 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will let the county’s health order to expire Wednesday at noon; local businesses are planning how they will move forward with the new recommendations. The health order expiration will no longer require businesses to enforce masks and social distancing within their buildings. Businesses

Phase III begins for Quaker’s Eldon Campus Expansion

April 30, 2021 9:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) Quaker Windows and Doors is beginning Phase III with a visit from Gov. Mike Parson and a celebration of the one-year anniversary of Quaker Windows and Doors opening its manufacturing facility and offices on their 160 acre campus in Eldon, MO. Gov. Parson will tour the commercial window manufacturing facility and offices.

Columbia medical marijuana dispensary sues city over development issues

April 30, 2021 8:11 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia medical marijuana dispensary claims the city’s development rules conflict with the laws voters approved. A lawsuit filed by GRD Columbia, LLC asked a Boone County judge to stop the city from requiring changes to the property based on its development code. That includes landscaping and traffic design rules that the

Schnucks issues recall for three items sold at EatWell in Columbia

April 23, 2021 5:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schnucks is recalling several bakery items that came from Genpak, a manufacturer, that loose particles of plastic may be in the baked good. The recalled items at the EatWell in Columbia: Raspberry Crumb Coffee Cake – UPC 4131832134Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake – UPC 4131832135Butterflake Roll, 12 count – UPC 251386XXXXX According to