Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions
A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: No new cases in Boone, Callaway, Cole counties
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University of Missouri considers outsourcing some services as COVID-19 crunches budget
The University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.
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State leaders see signs of COVID-19 recovery in Missouri
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson thanked Missourians on Tuesday for a “common sense” approach to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, noting an increase of fewer than 100 case each of the last two days.
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WATCH: Jefferson City mayor gives update on COVID-19
Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News live during the 10 p.m. newscast Monday.
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Boone County business owner sues health director over COVID-19-related restrictions
A Boone County daycare owner sued the area health department Monday over local COVID-19 regulations on businesses, asking a judge to put an end to those restrictions.
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Columbia Board of Education gets update on COVID-19 and finances
The Columbia Board of Education will get an update on the school district’s finances and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on them during an online meeting Monday.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Centralia school leaders plan to hold graduation in June
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Columbia Parks and Recreation begins to slowly reopen for sports
Columbia Parks and Recreation began the slow reopening of fields and courts on Monday after COVID-19 halted all play.
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Missouri leaders tout signs of normalcy returning amid COVID-19 pandemic
State officials said Monday that signs are showing the beginning of a return to normal after COVID-19 lockdowns but cautioned against Missourians letting down their guard.
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Boone County expanding COVID-19 testing with mobile operation
People in Boone County can now access coronavirus testing without a doctor’s note, and those efforts will continue to expand in coming weeks.
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JC Parks youth baseball, softball practices to start Monday
JC Parks youth baseball and softball practices will start Monday after several sports seasons were delayed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Employee at Columbia nursing home tests positive for COVID-19
Residents of the Neighborhoods by TigerPlace in Columbia are under quarantine after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: 482 COVID-19 related deaths in Missouri
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting 100 cases of COVID-19 in Boone County.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Three active cases of COVID-19 in Cole County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 9,666 cases of COVID-19.
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Florists finding new ways to deliver orders for Mother’s Day
Flower shops across Mid-Missouri had to get innovative to get the rush of customers their flowers for Mother’s Day.
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Local farmers market taking measures to ensure safety
The Columbia Farmers Market will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ag Park off of Ash Street.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Cooper County Fair Board cancels fair over COVID-19 concerns
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WATCH: Health care workers gather at University Hospital for B-2 flyover
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A B-2 stealth bomber flew over Columbia on Friday evening as part of a trip around the state to honor health care workers amid the COVID-19 fight. Watch video of the flyover at University Hospital in the player below.
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Boone Hospital follows new mask policy, resumes some services
Boone Hospital Center and other BJC HealthCare facilities announced Wednesday that employees, patients and visitors are being required to wear masks to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
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