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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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Bars and restaurants have been struggling to keep a full staff since the start of the pandemic, that issue continues a year later. People walking and driving through downtown Columbia may notice more ‘Now Hiring’ signs than usual. Matt McGee, the owner of On The Rocks bar, says he’s posted a large
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) City council members discussed bringing a scooter ride-sharing service to Jefferson City at the city council meeting Monday night. The Bird scooter company is interested in bringing its services to Jefferson City. The company is requesting an exclusive agreement to provide the ride-sharing service to the city’s rights-of-way. Jefferson City’s attorney,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Bancompany, Inc. has named Piyush Agarwal as its Chief Financial Officer. “I am confident Piyush’s humility and integrity will be a perfect cultural fit for our Company,” John “JR” Ross, Central Bancompany’s President and Chief Operating Officer, said. “His notable work experience, work ethic, and intellect will contribute materially to
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department released a health order extension that would allow for large public gatherings of 250 people with an approved operation plan. Events held within the county that plan for more than 250 people would need to have an operational plan submitted to the health
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s planning and zoning commission green-lighted plans for a third Scooters coffee shop in west Columbia. The approval came during a meeting last night. The coffee shop will be built at the already demolished break time gas station off Stadium and Ash street. City council will vote on the project next. The
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The third rounds of stimulus check payments are expected to hit many American’s bank accounts Wednesday morning, many are tracking the status of payment along with tax refunds. Thursday, President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Bill. The bill included up to $1,400 direct payments for most Americans. This is
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Columbia City Council approved Swift Prepared Foods’ $200 million Italian meat plant during its meeting Monday night.
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A bill that would allow state and local governments to collect online sales tax from companies without a physical presence in Missouri could win House approval as early as Thursday.
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One new part of this bill, different than the CARES Act, is a grant program aimed at helping out restaurants and bars. The bill sets aside $25 billion dollars for the program that the Small Business Administration will manage.
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The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.
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