SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Boone County over holiday weekend
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase of 221 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: One new death related to virus in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase in COVID-19 cases in Missouri Saturday.
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County hits second-highest daily COVID-19 total
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Salute to America looks different this year amid COVID-19
Events got underway at noon Friday for Jefferson City’s annual Fourth of July celebration.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Morgan County adds six new COVID-19 cases
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Salute to America vendors taking extra precautions amid COVID-19
The annual “Salute to America” Fourth of July festival will take place without any COVID-19 health orders in effect.
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Columbia mayor hopes masks slow spread of COVID-19
Columbia Mayor Brian Treece hopes masks slow the quickening rate of new COVID-19 cases in Columbia.
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Columbia restaurant disputes health department’s claims in alert
COLUMBIA, Mo. A co-owner of a Columbia restaurant says his restaurant has been following social distancing guidelines after the health department issued a warning for patrons about possible COVID-19 exposure. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services said in a news release that patrons at Room 38, 38 N. Eighth St., in
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WATCH: Boone County commissioner on COVID-19 case jump, mask requirement
Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry said Thursday that he supports face coverings as COVID-19 cases surge locally.
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Missouri unemployment numbers rise for the first time in 10 weeks
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported that 19,071 people applied for unemployment last week.
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Missouri leaders say COVID-19 pandemic improving but urge caution over holiday weekend
Missouri’s governor and top health official each sought to ease concerns about fast-rising COVID-19 cases in the state Thursday while also striking a tone of caution and responsibility ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
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Columbia pool could face closures amid staffing issues
Douglass Family Aquatic Center reopened for the first time this summer Tuesday as Columbia Parks and Recreation is facing short staffing.
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Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News investigation.
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Columbia’s proposed mask order: up to $15 fine for not wearing one
The Columbia City Council will review an ordinance at it’s next meeting on July 6 which would require people to wear face masks.
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Salute to America organizers, police focus on safety ahead of holiday
With recent violent activity in Jefferson City and a global pandemic, safety is top of mind for Salute to America organizers and police.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: New cases reported in Callaway, Cole counties
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Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement
Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.
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Courts working through backlog of evictions in Boone, Callaway counties
Courts in Boone and Callaway counties continue to work through a backlog of eviction cases one month after the suspended proceedings were restarted.
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MU labor protests continue amid COVID-19 budget cuts
Labor organizations plan to continue protests on Wednesday supporting custodial workers at the University of Missouri.
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State health director urges social distancing, masks before holiday weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services warned the state could fall backward if safety recomendations are not followed. Dr. Randall Williams made the remarks at Gov. Mike Parson’s COVID-19 briefing Tuesday. Watch a replay of the briefing in the player below. Williams also encouraged the public
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