Columbia City Council to discuss budget changes amid COVID-19
Columbia’s City Council will hold a meeting Monday night at 7 p.m., in which both the budget and COVID-19 will be big talking points.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 10,600 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 10,675 cases of COVID-19 in the state.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: State gets shipments of drug used to treat COVID-19 patients
The University of Missouri announced hundreds of additional furloughs and salary reductions on Friday.
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Missouri Legislative session ends, but lawmakers may be back soon to go over budget issues
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday night marked the end of a shortened legislative session at the Missouri State Capitol. Lawmakers lost out on six weeks because of COVID-19. In a press conference, Speaker of the House Elijah Haahr said House Republicans were pleased with the work that was able to get done during these extraordinary
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Local business owner not impressed with new health department update
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
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IN DEPTH: New COVID-19 daily case average dropping statewide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The week-long average of new cases of COVID-19 added in Missouri dropped over the last seven days. An ABC 17 News analysis shows that the average number of new cases announced by the Department of Health and Senior went down from May 9 to 15. The state’s seven-day average was 216
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Boone County judge denies request to temporarily halt local COVID-19 regulations
A Boone County judge on Friday denied a request to put an immediate hold on local regulations meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses
Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.
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Missouri to receive more vials of antiviral drug being used to treat COVID-19
Missouri is set to receive enough vials of a drug being used to treat COVID-19 to give to all of the state’s ventilated residents, the state health department director said Thursday.
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Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia long-term care facility organized a drive-by parade Thursday so relatives and others could see the residents in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced state leaders to keep visitors out of the facilities that the CDC considers high risk to the virus. The time when visitors will be allowed into long
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WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss
Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.
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High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district
Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway, Cole counties keep COVID-19 numbers steady
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Auxvasse man accused of claiming to have coronavirus and coughing on deputies
Callaway County prosecutors filed multiple charges against an Auxvasse man after deputies say he claimed to have coronavirus and coughed on them.
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UM president to give update on system standing, students returning in the fall
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the University of Missouri System at its virtual meeting Thursday.
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Governor highlights importance of expanding COVID-19 testing in Missouri
As the governor said the data is looking good for the state of Missouri on Wednesday, he expressed the importance of continuing to expand testing across the state.
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What to expect at upcoming municipal elections
Boone County voters can expect a new voting experience at polling places for this coming municipal election, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Decision on Missouri State Fair expected in June
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Columbia Public Schools leaders plan for many scenarios for next school year
Columbia Public Schools leaders are planning for multiple scenarios for opening schools back up, leaning on guidance from the Missouri School Boards’ Association while accounting for a phased local COVID-19 recovery blueprint.
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Parson says only small portion of total COVID-19 cases active
Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday emphasized that most of those who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Missouri have recovered from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
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