University of Missouri faculty oppose outsourcing plan after ‘disruptive protests’
The University of Missouri Faculty Council approved Thursday a resolution that opposes the possible elimination of nearly 250 jobs.
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Democrats want Parson to apologize for virus comments
The Missouri Democratic Party is urging Republican Gov. Mike Parson to apologize for refusing to take any blame for a sharp increase in coronavirus cases since he lifted restrictions on June 16.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University cutting positions to make up for COVID-19-related losses
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Local groups receive funding to help with COVID-19
Several Mid-Missouri organizations received thousands of dollars to help with COVID-19 recovery.
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Columbia Public Schools plan includes clause on switching buildings; won’t require masks
Columbia Public Schools’ plan to re-enter classrooms in the fall includes a clause that students could be assigned to other schools than their own if a building reaches its capacity.
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Sports return in Columbia with a different look under COVID-19
Recreational sports in Columbia resumed last month, and so far most spectators and players have been diligent in following social distancing guidelines, a parks and recreation supervisor said.
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Columbia Regional Airport is seeing significant drops in traffic compared to 2019
The Columbia Regional Airport saw 95 percent fewer passengers last month compared to May 2019 as the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed travel.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Stephens College to hold graduation in September
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Jefferson City seniors organize private prom after school district cancels event
Jefferson City High School seniors have organized their own prom after the school district officially canceled the event last week.
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COVID-19 forces changes to Fourth of July events
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Boone County, Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning Fire in the Sky accordingly. This year the event will only include the firework show.
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CPS parents have one week to decide what fall classes look like for their students
Columbia Public Schools parents have until Tuesday, June 30, to decide whether their students will attend fall classes in-person or virtually.
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Missouri governor says record COVID-19 increases no cause for alarm
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that record increases in new statewide COVID-19 cases are because of increased testing and outbreaks in specific areas.
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Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision
Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.
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MONDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 order for 13th judicial circuit court starts Tuesday
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Columbia Public Schools lays out plan for fall classes
Columbia Public Schools students will get a much different classroom experience in the fall, according to plans released Monday for a return to school amid COVID-19.
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Cole County Health Department reminds residents COVID-19 pandemic is not over
The amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cole County went from 57 to 61 between Tuesday and Saturday.
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New Columbia/Boone County health order to go into effect Tuesday as cases continue climb
Columbia and Boone County will see a new health order go into effect on Tuesday despite a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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Columbia bars and restaurants plan to continue limitations after health order relaxes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several eateries in downtown Columbia were busy with customers on Sunday, but on Tuesday more people will be allowed inside after months of health orders. The Boone County Health Department’s current health order expires Monday night and will be replaced by a new relaxed order which does not put an occupancy limit
Continue ReadingSUNDAY UPDATES: New active cases of COVID-19 in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 18,003 cases of COVID-19 Sunday.
Continue ReadingSATURDAY UPDATES: New cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cole County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 17,590 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.
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