University of Missouri curators’ committee recommends $700k audit
A committee of the University of Missouri Board of Curators recommended Tuesday that the full board approve a $700,000 contract for an audit.
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Lake of the Ozarks sees ‘busiest Labor Day weekend in 20 years’
Businesses near the Lake of the Ozarks saw record high crowds this Labor Day weekend compared to the last two decades.
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Columbia, Boone County leaders urge responsibility in COVID-19 fight as school year approaches
Some of Columbia and Boone County’s top health and education leaders are set to meet Tuesday to discuss the recent COVID-19 health order and students’ return for the fall semester.
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City council hears report on COVID-19 long-term recovery
The Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, and hear a report on a COVID-19 long-term recovery plan.
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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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Much of Mid-Missouri entertainment business still closed amid COVID-19 slowdown
Even after the state’s reopening last month, much of Mid-Missouri’s entertainment business has remained closed.
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City of Columbia working to help minority-owned, woman-owned businesses
The city is working on a plan for where it would like money from the CARES Act to be used.
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Columbia leader talks ways to support minority-owned businesses
As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to put the focus on lifting up minority communities, one Columbia leader said there are simple ways to help within the city.
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Missouri statewide COVID-19 order to lift Tuesday
Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that the state will no longer be under a COVID-19 health order starting Tuesday, citing the “devastating” effect of the disease on the economy.
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Local development organization discusses economic recovery in Columbia
Regional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.
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Cole County COVID-19 cases staying flat as state order deadline approaches
As phase one of Governor Parson’s reopening plan is set to end June 15th, Cole County case numbers remain relatively low.
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MU’s fall plans could impact local economy
Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.
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Salons continue to battle possible exposure to COVID-19
As personal care services in Columbia continue to reopen and serve clients in close contact, more cases are beginning to pop up at businesses like salons.
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Data shows some Columbia businesses don’t feel ready to reopen
Results from a recent survey show some Columbia businesses do not feel ready to reopen to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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General manager: Lake-side businesses working to stay sanitary despite tourists
As tourists rush to the Lake of the Ozarks for Memorial Day weekend, businesses are doing what they can to follow the state’s health order.
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Many ignore health recommendations during holiday weekend
Thousands of people flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.
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Missouri unemployment jumps in April, but rate lower than most states
Missouri’s unemployment rate was up in April over the previous year and the previous month, but the state fared far better than most of its neighbors and most of the nation.
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Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 and budget
The Columbia City Council will meet at 5 p.m. for the pre-council meeting Monday to begin discussions about the fiscal year 2021 budget.
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Columbia City Council to vote on temporary housing for first responders
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday that would authorize temporary housing for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement would give the Columbia Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department the option to stay at Stephens College, should the need arise. Stephens College has designated
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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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