Columbia’s reopening plan orders some businesses to stay closed
A number of entertainment venues in Columbia will stay closed until further notice after city and Boone County leaders rolled out a new reopen order Thursday.
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Local gym using UVC lights to disinfect facility
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As states across the nation begin their first phases of reopening business, many americans are eager to get back to the gym. Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an order on April 27 allowing gyms to reopen on Monday. Gyms across Missouri are
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COVID-19 impacts supply of homes in Boone County
The Columbia Board of Relators released statistics for single family home sales in Boone County in March.
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COVID-19 making major impacts on state budget hearings
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers will face a number of COVID-19 related changes when they convene at the Capitol on Monday. It’s the first time they will convene since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in March due to the impact from COVID-19. “It will be a historic budget,” said state
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Columbia business using extra protective equipment ahead of reopening
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia business is taking extra precautionary steps to make sure employees and customers feel safe as it prepares to reopen. Varsity Clips and Varsity Nails near Elm Street and 9th Street in Columbia plans to have its employees and customers wear personal protective equipment and do its best to practice social
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New Boone County stay-at-home order takes effect
Boone County is now under a new stay-at-home order that relaxes restrictions on businesses deemed non-essential.
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Expert: Sharp decrease in state unemployment claims expected
The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations reported Thursday that statewide unemployment claims were down by nearly half from the week before.
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COVID-19 costs local wedding industry thousands
This time of year the number of weddings is typically ramping up, but as a result of COVID-19 the industry has taken a huge hit. The impacts have been felt locally as well.
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Burgers’ Smokehouse suspends production after more employees test positive for COVID-19
Burgers’ Smokehouse in California announced on Wednesday that it suspended operations until next week after more employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Loan program for small businesses receives huge response
The Microenterprise Recovery Loan Program in Columbia opened at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, and closed shortly before noon when the city received as many applications as they had funding for.
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IRS launches new online tool to check on stimulus payments
The InternalThe Internal Revenue Service launched Wednesday an online tool called “Get My Payment” for Americans to check on the status of their economic impact payment. Revenue Service launched an online tool called “Get My Payment” for people to check on the status of their Economic Impact Payment Wednesday morning.
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COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.
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Chamber of Commerce polling Jefferson City area businesses on COVID-19 impact
The Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.
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Economic impact payments: Who is eligible and how are they distributed?
A quick guide to coronavirus economic stimulus payouts to individuals.
Continue Reading Boone County auditor signals early warning about sales tax projections
A Boone County official is sounding an early warning to prepare for a possible sharp loss in revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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University of Missouri looking at ways to cut costs amid COVID-19 pandemic
The University of Missouri is looking for ways to cut costs to account for state financial cuts amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner
The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.
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City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport
City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.
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Local company reacts to suspension on building permits
One local construction is reacting after the City of Columbia suspended new commercial and residential building permits until Special Order 2020-03 expires on April 24.
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Trucking industry getting assistance from all corners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Governor Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are offering special permits and extended hours to truckers responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The volume of goods that are being transported, particularly to grocery stores right now is unfathomable, its 2-3 times the Christmas rush, Black Friday type volume,” said Tom Crawford, President and CEO of
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