More chain stores say they will close on Thanksgiving
The closures include Target, which said this week that it plans to permanently close on the holiday.
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New Columbia Schnucks store expected to open in early 2022
The store was originally set to open last spring after construction started in late 2020 on the new location at Clark Lane and St. Charles Road. Spokesman Paul Simon said more delays are possible given global supply chain issues but the company now expects to open the store — its third in Columbia — in the first quarter of 2022.
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Federal officials say vaccine mandate legal but protesters question the rule
The requirement at 3M was sparked by President Joe Biden’s expected vax or test rule and mandates for federal contractors such as 3M. The new rule requires federally contracted employers like 3M and others to make their workers get vaccinated. Another rule, yet to be implemented, requires vaccination of employees at companies with 100 or more workers.
Continue Reading Columbia 3M employees protest company vaccine mandate
The walkout was a response to the company’s requirement that employees get vaccinated by Dec. 8 or be fired. 3M is one of many companies that will be affected by a coming federal rule requiring companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated or regularly tested. 3M is one of Boone County’s biggest employers with more than 400 workers, according to Regional Economic Development, Inc.’s annual report.
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should workers who don’t get the shot lose their jobs?
A group of workers at Columbia’s 3M plant walked out Monday to protest their company’s requirement to get vaccinated or be fired. 3M is following Biden administration rules as a federal contractor in requiring the shots.
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Bankers and state officials express concern over IRS Proposal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri bankers and Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick voiced concerns about an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) latest proposal requiring financial institutions to turn over financial account information for accounts with inflows or outflows totaling more than $10,000. “This proposal is the Biden Administration’s latest attempt at blatant government overreach and, like so
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3M employees speak out against vaccine mandate
The White House could issue its employee coronavirus vaccination and test mandate any day, The Associated Press reports, as employers wait to get details on a key part of President Joe Biden’s plan to boost vaccination rates.
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Riley to sell dealerships to Columbia’s Drewing group
Riley Auto Group will sell Riley Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac, Riley Toyota and Riley Collision Center to Drewing Automotive Group, the company said in a news release. The deal is expected to close in December.
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Columbia hotel occupancy rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
Numbers provided by the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau show a 66.9% occupancy rate for August, the highest in more than three years. The hospitality industry will see more visitors coming through the doors this weekend as the University of Missouri celebrates Homecoming.
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Kawasaki to create manufacturing plant at former Nordyne site in Boonville
Boonville and Cooper County officials are expected to make an economic development announcement at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
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Workers seek health care jobs amid high demand for employees
The health care industry is in need of people, with many hospitals reporting staffing shortages that have become a familiar sight during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Columbia business petitions against Business Loop 70 exit closure
Lee’s Tire started the petition because of its location near the ramp. The petition says the closure will hurt business on the Loop by reducing traffic.
Continue Reading Schnucks to close earlier, citing pandemic-influenced job market
The regional supermarket chain said in a news release this week that its stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. effective next Monday. The deli, meat and seafood counters will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The stores are currently open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you noticed worker and product shortages?
Many fast-food restaurants have scaled back service and some products are not available on grocery store shelves 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses cite a lack of workers driven by the pandemic for the shortages.
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Dunkin’ store owner agrees to $22,000 settlement over labor claims
Several mid-Missouri businesses operating as Dunkin’ stores have settled a labor issue with the federal government.
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Harold’s Doughnuts to close after seven years
Harold Doughnuts posted the announcement Friday to its website, saying the shop’s last day will be Sunday. Harold’s opened downtown on Ninth Street in 2015 before moving to a new building in south Columbia.
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Roots N Blues Festival partnering with health care providers for vaccine clinic ahead of event
Roots N Blues music festival will require attendees to present proof they’ve had a coronavirus vaccination or a COVID negative test.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should businesses be barred from requiring employees to get vaccinated?
Some Republican members of the Missouri Senate want Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to bar businesses from requiring employees to be vaccinated against coronavirus.
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WATCH: State education commissioner discusses return to learn
Watch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m.
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Bicentennial celebrations in Columbia come to a close with COVID-19 precautions in place
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is set to celebrate the state’s 200th birthday with a third and final day of events on Sunday. According to organizers, all visitors are required to follow the University of Missouri’s COVID-19 safety regulations at the festival. The, “Together for ’21 Fest” kicked off Friday, with Governor Parson
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