Health Archives

Some Columbia Public Schools teachers prepare for the switch to in-person learning

October 14, 2020 12:10 PM Zola Crowder

Ariel Schwarting, a third grade teacher at Grant Elementary, is setting up a system for her students to keep supplies separate in the classroom.

SUNDAY UPDATE: Boone County reports 25 new COVID-19 cases

October 11, 2020 4:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported an error on the state’s COVID-19 dashboard on Sunday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 66 new COVID-19 cases

October 10, 2020 2:01 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports 144,230 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

The Shot Bar and Silverball in downtown Columbia.

Extra Mizzou home game brings fewer crowds to some businesses in Columbia

October 10, 2020 5:48 PM Zola Crowder

Local businesses in downtown Columbia saw smaller crowds this home game compared to the Alabama game on Sept. 26.

Missouri COVID-19 testing approaches milestone; health officials predict another potential increase in cases

October 8, 2020 7:45 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to impact everyone, county and statewide, testing in Missouri approaches a new milestone, while health officials expect another possible increase in cases soon.

Jefferson City middle schools prepare for temporary move to online-only classes

October 8, 2020 3:20 PM Zola Crowder

The district said it’s making the move because of COVID-19-related staffing shortages.

New White House ‘Red Zone’ report shows some improvements for Missouri

October 7, 2020 5:40 AM Ben Fein

The White House’s latest ‘Red Zone’ report showed some small improvements from previous weeks.

Jefferson City mayor encourages safe COVID-19 practices as Halloween approaches

October 6, 2020 11:54 AM Zach Boetto

The mayor of Jefferson City is encouraging residents to practice safe COVID-19 habits as Halloween approaches.

Columbia school board to get update on return to classrooms

October 6, 2020 11:37 AM Zola Crowder

The Columbia Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to get and update from the administration on the district’s reopening plan as the COVID-19 case rate continues to fall.

City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs

October 6, 2020 12:04 AM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.

Medical marijuana in Missouri could be available this month

October 5, 2020 3:47 PM Associated Press

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis County lab’s approval to start testing samples of marijuana means that commercial marijuana for medical use could be on the shelves this month. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that EKG Labs in Maryland Heights on Sept. 26 became the first of 10 licensed medical marijuana testers to

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

October 4, 2020 2:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 132,431 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.

President Trump could return to the White House as soon as Monday

October 4, 2020 11:07 AM Zach Boetto

WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) The President’s multidisciplinary medical team said President Trump could be discharged from the hospital as soon as Monday. The medical team gave an update outside of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Sunday around 10:45 a.m. During the update, Dr. Sean Conley, President Trump’s physician, mentioned they provided the President with oxygen on

President Trump’s physician says he is doing well

October 3, 2020 11:06 AM Zach Boetto

WASHINGTON D.C. (KMIZ) President Trump’s physician, Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley says the President is doing very well Saturday morning. Dr. Conley addressed the nation from Washington D.C. along with the multidisciplinary unit aiding to the President. Officials from the multidisciplinary unit said President Trump’s heart rate and blood pressure are in normal zones. Dr.

Columbia City Council expected to discuss new health order

October 4, 2020 5:29 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss, among other topics, ratifying the city’s health order.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 30 new cases

October 3, 2020 2:25 PM Sydney Olsen

On Saturday, the Department of Health and Senior Services reported 131,105 total COVID-19 cases in Missouri.

Boone Hospital sees highest COVID-19 positive inpatients since pandemic started

October 2, 2020 2:44 PM Zola Crowder

On Thursday and Friday, Boone Hospital Center saw its highest numbers for COVID-19 positive inpatients since the pandemic began in March.

CPS Grab-and-Go meal service updates routes

October 1, 2020 3:15 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Public Schools is making some changes to its Grab-and-Go meal service starting Thursday.

Columbia releases guidelines for Halloween during coronavirus pandemic

September 30, 2020 4:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia is encouraging people to stay safe for Halloween during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Two more Columbia bars asked to submit new operational plans

September 30, 2020 11:41 AM Molly Stawinoga

Unlike other businesses that have violated the COVID-19 health order Shot Bar and Silverball did not have operating permits suspended.