WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Moniteau County reports 31 coronavirus related death
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Growing number of colleges require coronavirus vaccine to attend
One of the first schools to announce mandatory vaccination for students was Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, effective this fall.
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Mid-Missouri vaccine supply outpacing the demand
Nearly 39% of Boone County’s population has gotten at least one vaccine dose and 25% are fully vaccinated.
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No one hurt after shots fired in central Columbia
Police say no one was hurt but two juveniles were detained after shots were fired early Wednesday in central Columbia.
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Bird Scooters return to Columbia following contract approval
Bird Scooters have began showing up in downtown Columbia, following a recently approved contract to bring the scooters back to the city.
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Suspect arrested after ID by robbery victim
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with a robbery after a victim saw the suspect was reported to be arrested for robbing a gas station on March 5. According to court documents, a home invasion robbery occurred on Feb. 23 on the 1100 block of North Madison Street. The victim told police that
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TUESDAY UPDATES: MU Health: COVID-19 vaccine appointments available Thursday thru Saturday
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Columbia/Boone County seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services department extended its health order after a significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the county, along with one case of the UK variant being found within the county. Health department director Stephanie Browning made the decision to extend the health department’s public health order
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Mid-Missouri pharmacies, health departments cancel Johnson & Johnson appointments
The cancellations were necessary after the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the state has paused the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine after reports of blood clots.
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No one hurt after ‘heavy fire’ in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire that caused thousands in damage near South Fairview and Chapel Hill roads early Tuesday morning.
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Columbia Public Schools looking for feedback from families on potentially new elementary boundaries
The Columbia Board of Education on Monday will get to see options for redrawing elementary school boundaries created by a consultant.
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Lane restrictions scheduled on Forum Boulevard beginning next Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works crews will be replacing failed concrete panels on Forum Boulevard near Shoreside Drive beginning next Monday, weather permitting. Crews will require lane restrictions to replace the panels, but two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Work is expected to be complete by Friday, weather permitting.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County to host Spanish speaking coronavirus vaccine event Saturday
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Coronavirus shots available at pharmacies as Missouri expands eligibility
Pharmacy chains participating in a federal coronavirus vaccine program have available appointments to start the first full week of full eligibility in Missouri.
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Columbia Public School students and teachers complete first week of full return
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools completed it’s first week of full return of in-person classes for all grade levels. CPS students headed back to the classroom this past week, as April 5 marked the first day of student’s in-person class schedule. All CPS students were on a hybrid model. Elementary students held in-person classes
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Strawn Park in Columbia flooded after rainfall on Saturday
A park in west Columbia was underwater Sunday afternoon after rain stayed in the area all day on Saturday.
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Boone County leads Missouri in vaccination rate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County residents have been getting vaccinated more than any other Missouri jurisdiction. According to the state dashboard, 37.4% of the Boone County population has received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Nearly three million vaccines have been given out statewide which equates to 30.4% of the population receiving at
Continue Reading Health experts give safety advice to all Missourians about receiving the coronavirus vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With all Missourians now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, providers want to make sure people are being as safe as possible and know what the vaccine entails. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has continued to ensure the public of the safety of
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Although all Missourians can now be vaccinated, health care experts say mask-wearing is still equally important
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health care experts say although the number of people vaccinated continues to increase, even people who are fully vaccinated should continue to wear masks. Phase 3 was activated Friday making all adult Missourians eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Robin Blount, chief medical officer at Boone Health, said, “it’s very clear
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Biden’s new gun laws send gun sales soaring in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While many Missourians are not happy with President Joe Biden’s gun control measures and are pushing back, there are some people who believe gun safety comes first before anything. After recent mass shootings, Biden announced his first gun control measures since taking office. He announced a half-dozen executive actions aimed at controlling
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