SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Boone County over holiday weekend
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase of 221 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: One new death related to virus in Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an increase in COVID-19 cases in Missouri Saturday.
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Columbia’s proposed mask order: up to $15 fine for not wearing one
The Columbia City Council will review an ordinance at it’s next meeting on July 6 which would require people to wear face masks.
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MU labor protests continue amid COVID-19 budget cuts
Labor organizations plan to continue protests on Wednesday supporting custodial workers at the University of Missouri.
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Increasing Boone County COVID-19 cases may cause delay in contact tracing
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department said new COVID-19 cases may cause delays in tracking down possible other cases.
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Mask order’s wording will affect enforcement at businesses
As Columbia leaders are putting together an order to potentially require citizen to wear masks in public, it poses the question of enforcement.
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases in Boone, Cole Counties
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported new cases of Coronavirus Sunday.
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Hy-Vee recalls more salads over contamination concerns
Hy-Vee has expanded a recall of salads because they could potentially be contaminated with Cyclospora, which could make people sick.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new case of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 7:15 P.M.: The Cole County Health Department reported a new case of COVID-19 Saturday. The county reported 11 active cases of the virus Saturday. There have been 71 cases total in Cole County. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported new cases of the virus Saturday as well. The department reported 342
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Columbia mayor requests ordinance for mandatory public mask wearing
The mayor of Columbia is pushing for a city ordinance requiring people to wear masks in public places.
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More than 200 customers under boil advisory in south Columbia
The city of Columbia issued a precautionary boil advisory Friday night for 248 customers due to water main repairs.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia mayor says he’ll pursue mask requirements
Check back for updates about COVID-19 in Missouri and locally.
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COVID-19 forces changes to Fourth of July events
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Boone County, Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning Fire in the Sky accordingly. This year the event will only include the firework show.
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Absentee voting for the August primary election begins with new COVID-19 provision
Absentee voting for the Aug. 4 primary begins on Tuesday with new guidelines.
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Cole County Health Department reminds residents COVID-19 pandemic is not over
The amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cole County went from 57 to 61 between Tuesday and Saturday.
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Columbia bars and restaurants plan to continue limitations after health order relaxes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several eateries in downtown Columbia were busy with customers on Sunday, but on Tuesday more people will be allowed inside after months of health orders. The Boone County Health Department’s current health order expires Monday night and will be replaced by a new relaxed order which does not put an occupancy limit
Continue Reading SUNDAY UPDATES: New active cases of COVID-19 in Boone County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 18,003 cases of COVID-19 Sunday.
Continue Reading Hy-Vee recalls bagged salad over contamination concerns
Hy-Vee is recalling salad over potential contamination concerns.
Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: New cases of COVID-19 in Boone, Cole County
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 17,590 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.
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State gets federal grant to expand COVID-19 mental health services
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will get millions of dollars to expand mental health services to those affected by COVID-19. The Department of Mental Health announced Thursday that the state will get $2.3 million as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Crisis Counseling Program. The program helps people “recovering from the
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