Officials look for ways to expand health care in rural counties during COVID-19 crisis
Some rural counties have yet to see a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases despite major outbreak in some urban areas.
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Loan program for small businesses receives huge response
The Microenterprise Recovery Loan Program in Columbia opened at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, and closed shortly before noon when the city received as many applications as they had funding for.
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MU summer camps canceled due to COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to cancel all 2020 summer camps due to COVID-19. This decision comes after university officials also moved all in-person summer courses online and Summer Welcome online. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU says the decision was made in light of the health and safety of students
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IRS launches new online tool to check on stimulus payments
The InternalThe Internal Revenue Service launched Wednesday an online tool called “Get My Payment” for Americans to check on the status of their economic impact payment. Revenue Service launched an online tool called “Get My Payment” for people to check on the status of their Economic Impact Payment Wednesday morning.
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Jefferson City sales tax revenue lags, full virus impact unknown
Jefferson City leaders are proceeding with caution on many sales-tax supported projects while monitoring the expected drop in revenue associated with COVID-19.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri General Assembly to return April 27
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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VIDEO: MU Health Care expects late April, early May peak for COVID-19
University of Missouri Health Care CEO Jonathan Curtright said Wednesday that his organization is expecting the COVID-19 outbreak to peak in late April or early May in Mid-Missouri.
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Parson says he’s reviewing extension of stay-at-home order
Gov. Mike Parson during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday said he is considering whether to extend the statewide stay-at-home order.
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Man linked to recent break-ins faces felony charges in Boone County
Boone County prosecutors charged a man with several felony charges after he was accused of breaking into multiple cars, as well as stealing items from a University of Missouri vehicle.
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JEFFTRAN seeks $2.3 million in federal funds to soften impact of pandemic
Jefferson City Transit Division director Mark Mehmert said Wednesday he’s filing an application for the department to collect $2.3 million in federal funds meant to help cover expenses accrued from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Police: Human remains located in northwest Columbia Tuesday night
The heavily decomposed remains were found near the intersection of I-70 Drive Northwest and Stadium Boulevard around 6:30 p.m.
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State’s online financial reporting tool adds local government data
The Missouri State Treasurer’s office announced Tuesday an expansion of the Show-Me Checkbook, an online financial transparency portal, to include data from local governments.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County at 38 COVID-19 cases
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to peak on April 28, according to new data.
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Columbia residents print face shields for first responders
Two Columbia residents are working together to provide face shields for first responders, nursing homes and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 impacts Columbia tourism, nightlife
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting tourism and the economy in Columbia as a stay-at-home order remains in effect, according to local tourism officials.
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COVID-19 could impact fall enrollment, local business
Representatives with the University met in an online town hall earlier today to discuss cuts expected to be made to Mizzou in the coming months.
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Stay-at-home order may stifle domestic violence reporting, sheriff fears
Some law enforcement officials say they haven’t necessarily seen more domestic violence cases but they worry about reporting.
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University of Missouri System cuts to deal with COVID-19 will have wide-ranging effects
The announcement included a decision on layoffs, restructuring and other cost-saving measures would be made by April 30.
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COVID-19 pandemic highlights lack of internet and technology access in rural school districts
As school districts are forced to keep their doors shut across the state for the rest of the academic year, remote learning has become the new normal.
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Hallsville School District adapts to remote learning
Hallsville School District is focusing on flexible learning opportunities, authentic experiences at home and sustaining high-quality teacher-student relationships while schools are closed because of COVID-19.
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