![](https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-03-at-7.38.49-PM-375x225.png)
Columbia businesses see uptick in traffic as students return
With the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in traffic.
Continue ReadingWith the return of students to campus this past weekend, some Columbia businesses have already seen an increase in traffic.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All three Mizzou Quick Care locations are now back open, after closing in March due to COVID-19. The Mizzou Quick Care location at the Hy-Vee on Conley Road reopened this week following the reopening of the locations at Hy-Vee locations on West Broadway and Nifong Boulevard. All three locations offer in-person and
Continue ReadingThe District Downtown Columbia said supporting small businesses on Shop Small Businesses Saturday is even more important this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingFringe Boutique in downtown Columbia saw less foot traffic Friday than in previous years.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Studies show people will be doing more online shopping this year than in years past, and a fake review could trick you into buying a product that is not what it seems. We’re talking about those gold stars next to a product or seller on Amazon, Google, or even Facebook Marketplace. Online
Continue ReadingThe Columbia/Boone County Health Department is recommending people shop local and shop online this year if possible due to the pandemic.
Continue ReadingSSM said in a news release Tuesday that it is in talks with Quorum Health Corporation for the sale of St. Mary’s Hospital and its community medical group practices.
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Democratic candidate Justin Aldred’s win over Fred Parry for the Southern District seat on the Boone County Commission means every county officeholder will be a Democrat. Aldred, a political newcomer, beat Republican incumbent Parry by about 2,500 votes. Parry served one term after being elected in 2016 and will remain in
Continue ReadingMany local bars and restaurants have been relying on outdoor seating to add capacity during the pandemic.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the city council asking for a “framework” toward extending bar and restaurant hours and other concessions related to the city’s COVID-19 health order.
Continue ReadingThe company that manages a large Lake of the Ozarks resort will now operate the Holiday Inn Executive Center.
Continue ReadingHealth inspectors cited two Columbia bars on Saturday for what they said were violations of public health orders meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingAfter a potential staff shortage due to a sudden change in location of the University of Missouri’s football game, officials said Mizzou is back on track, while local health department officials hope to see the same compliance taken on Saturday’s game as they did previously.
Continue ReadingInsurance company State Farm will sublease its campus on Providence Road to Veterans United starting Dec. 1.
Continue ReadingThe director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.
Continue ReadingBoone County health officials served COVID-19 health order violation notices to a school and two bars over the weekend.
Continue ReadingThe new Boone County health order went into effect Friday, allowing restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues to stay open until 10:30 p.m.
Continue ReadingSchnucks Markets, Inc., said Tuesday that it plans to open a third Columbia store in the spring.
Continue ReadingEDITOR’S NOTE: A reference to a company that was dismissed from the case has been removed. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The owners of the DoubleTree Hotel will have to pay $45,000 to a woman who worked there after settling a sexual harassment lawsuit. The settlement approved in federal court on Monday says that hotel owners
Continue Reading