Mid-Missouri Business Archives - Page 8 of 17

Drivers along the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City could see delays starting Tuesday night

July 6, 2021 3:36 AM Meghan Drakas

MoDOT will be making improvements as part of a rehabilitation project to both directions of Highways 54 and 63 along the bridge.

Fire officials warn of proper firework disposal after dumpster fire Monday morning

July 5, 2021 5:45 AM Meghan Drakas

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning of proper firework disposal after a dumpster fire at the Midway Heights Baptist Church on Monday morning. Fire Captain John Wilke with the Boone County Fire Protection District said the church had a large fireworks display to celebrate the holiday. After the fireworks were over, they were

Local businesses eager to apply for City of Columbia rebate program

June 29, 2021 9:40 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced Tuesday it’s now offering rebates to businesses affected by COVID-19. In a press release, the city said it would be offering restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues the chance to be awarded $10,000 for business licenses fees, liquor license fees, or health inspection fees paid to the

SATURDAY STORM & FLOODING UPDATES: Photo and video gallery

June 26, 2021 4:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. According to Boone County Office of Emergency Management, a flash flood warning is issued until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Multiple areas of Boone County are still underwater and as of 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, MoDOT reported 206 roads closed in the state due to flooding. You can find a link to their Traveler

WATCH: Governor visits car dealer rebuilt after Jefferson City tornado

June 22, 2021 4:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday attended the reopening celebration of a car dealership damaged by a tornado in 2019.

Two minors suffer serious injuries after truck overturns on I-70 in Callaway Co.

June 20, 2021 7:40 AM Meghan Drakas

CALLAWAY Co. (KMIZ) Two minors suffered serious injuries after the truck they were driving, overturned on I-70 in Callaway County. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. The 17-year-old driver from Waynesburg, Pa was driving westbound on I-70 near mile marker 144 when the truck he was driving went off the left side

Multiple people thrown off motorcycle in Osage County crash on Tuesday

June 16, 2021 6:49 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were thrown off a Yamaha Boulevard motorcycle on Tuesday in Osage County, after it overturned in a crash. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the motorcycle was trying to pass another vehicle while traveling westbound on Mo 100 West of Two Socks Trail, when it had a

Columbia wins almost $54 million in judgment against CenturyLink

June 10, 2021 6:05 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has won a nearly $54 million judgment in a case against telecommunication company CenturyLink for unpaid taxes. A St. Louis County judge issued the ruling last week in the case brought by Columbia and Joplin in 2014. Courts had previously found that CenturyLink and its related companies had

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission votes in favor of a new downtown hotel

June 10, 2021 5:40 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-4 Thursday in favor of a new six-story hotel near the corner of Cherry Street and Hitt Street. In January of 2020, the commission voted 6-1 to approve the potential new hotel called the Cherry Street Hotel. The hotel would sit at 1005 Cherry Street

Woman settles years-long lawsuit with special Columbia taxing district

June 10, 2021 4:58 PM Lucas Geisler

Each side agreed Tuesday to drop the lawsuit that Jennifer Henderson brought against the Business Loop 70 Community Improvement District in 2016.

Show-Me State Games bring post-pandemic hope to Columbia residents, city leaders

June 10, 2021 2:38 PM Ben Fein

Columbia city leaders, residents, participants and vendors say they are thrilled to see large-scale events like the Show-Me State Games and Missouri State Senior Games return to Columbia.

Columbia airport travel up 500% in May, though still not back to pre-pandemic levels

June 9, 2021 5:41 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport saw a 500% increase in travelers last month compared to May of last year, but traveler numbers are still not back up to pre-pandemic levels. In May, the Columbia Regional Airport saw 13,672 passengers travel through the airport, which was a 506.3% increase in travelers compared to May

Hy-Vee in Columbia set to begin coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday.

Mid-Missouri vaccination incentives for residents include gift cards, sweepstakes & giveaways

June 3, 2021 5:22 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple retailers and organizations are giving away incentives including gift cards to incentivize residents to get the coronavirus vaccine. The White House recently announced multiple incentives including free childcare to anyone who gets vaccinated. A full list of incentives can be found here. President Biden’s current goal is to get 70% of

Businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks see more foot traffic during the holiday weekend

May 31, 2021 3:03 PM Ben Fein

Many businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks saw their sales boom during Memorial Day Weekend, as more people begin to travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Plumrose USA seeks Columbia Planning and Zoning OK for $200 million plant

May 20, 2021 11:37 AM Zola Crowder

The company is asking the commission to approve a plat of 80.77 acres on Paris Road to build a processed meat factory under the Swift Prepared Foods name.

UM Curators to vote Wednesday on new indoor practice facility, tuition increases

May 19, 2021 4:49 AM Meghan Drakas

If the board approves the proposed tuition increases, out-of-state and in-state undergraduate and graduate Mizzou students will see a five percent jump in tuition cost, starting this fall.

Missouri set to require online stores to collect taxes

May 14, 2021 2:20 PM Associated Press

The GOP-led House on Friday voted 145-6 to send a bill mandating online sales tax collection to the governor.

Now Hiring Sign On The Rocks Bar Downtown Columbia, MO

New state, national unemployment claims fall as pandemic restrictions are lifted

May 6, 2021 2:15 PM Zola Crowder

Initial unemployment claims nationwide hit a peak of 900,000 in January.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

May 6, 2021 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Lawmakers in some states have moved to limit the amount or duration of federal pandemic unemployment benefits.

Advocate says downtown Columbia businesses still need support as coronavirus threat lessens

May 5, 2021 1:15 PM Meghan Drakas

The outlook is improving for small businesses in Columbia with low numbers of new coronavirus cases and the pending end of local health orders, an advocate for downtown business said Tuesday.