Columbia businesses see mixed returns from COVID-19 reopening week
Two Columbia businesses said Friday that they have seen mixed results from the first week of the state’s reopening from a COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
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Missouri’s congressional delegation takes questions in virtual town hall
Senators and Representatives from Missouri addressed viewer questions Thursday night during a COVID-19 Congressional Town Hall that aired on FOX 22. U.S. Reps. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) participated in the live event as well as U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt. Questions ranged from what lawmakers are doing to protect
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WATCH: Boone County commissioner talks about economic effect of COVID-19
Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry took questions on ABC 17 News on Thursday.
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Authorities continue to build levee in search for Mengqi Ji
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Crews gained ground Thursday on the Lamine River levee construction to aid in the search for Mengqi Ji. Authorities began building the levee in order to get heavy machinery onto the river in attempt to reach the south column of the Highway 41 bridge where they believe Mengqi Ji may be located.
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In-state guard commits to Mizzou basketball
2021 three-star Kickapoo guard Anton Brookshire announced on social media that he is committed to play for the Mizzou basketball team.
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Boone County buys food from local farmers as COVID-19 increases need
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a purchasing agreement with local farmers to help feed the hungry.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone, Callaway report no new cases
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Parson checks on Jefferson City businesses after COVID-19 reopening
Gov. Mike Parson made two stops to businesses in Jefferson City on Thursday morning to check in after the state lifted many COVID-19-related restrictions this week.
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Maries County man killed in crash
A Vichy man was killed Thursday when his pickup truck ran off the road and overturned on Highway 63.
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Chesterfield facility part of race to make COVID-19 vaccine
The news conference is set to start at 3 p.m.
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‘Serious incident’ in Jefferson City was false alarm
First responders in Jefferson City are working a “serious incident” but it isn’t clear what the incident is.
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MU expects larger freshman enrollment for fall, Lincoln University projects 25% drop
University of Missouri System President Mun Choi said Wednesday that fall enrollment at the University of Missouri is up from this time last year.
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Man who worked at Missouri pork plant dies from coronavirus
An employee of a Missouri pork plant where hundreds of workers tested positive for the coronavirus has died from the virus.
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Crews return to Lamine River in search of missing mom
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Search teams returned to the Lamine River on Wednesday, in search of a missing Columbia mother. “Our goal is really to gain some closure for the family and to truly investigate to a point where we find evidence of her body and close the case,” Brittany Hilderbrand, a Columbia Police Department spokesperson
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Columbia Public Schools buys glass shields for some buildings
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools plans on buying protective barriers for workers in high-contact areas of schools. Chief financial officer Heather McArthur said the district had purchased the glass shields to help protect workers and visitors from COVID-19. The barriers would be installed at high contact areas, like front reception areas or media centers.
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Families still searching for housing after Jefferson City tornado
Nearly one year after a tornado ripped through Jefferson City, local groups are still working to find housing for families and individuals who lost their homes.
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WATCH: Columbia Board of Education committee hears financial update
Live video stream of the Columbia Board of Education finance committee’s meeting.
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Local businesses request repeal of Boone County reopening order
Lawyers at a Columbia firm have sent a letter to county and city officials requesting a repeal of Boone County’s COVID-19 reopening order on behalf of several businesses.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new COVID-19 case
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CARES Act expands eligibility for child care help
The CARES Act will provide millions in funding for child care as Missourians return to work and schools remain closed for at least part of the summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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