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Exurb counties breaking from urban areas on reopening plans
Leaders of counties on the edge of Missouri’s two metropolitan areas are showing an increasing urge to end business shutdowns necessitated by the coronavirus.
Continue ReadingLeaders of counties on the edge of Missouri’s two metropolitan areas are showing an increasing urge to end business shutdowns necessitated by the coronavirus.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia Police Department said Thursday morning that a man was arrested after allegedly crashing into a central Columbia home and leaving the scene.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson granted clemency Wednesday to a Columbia man whose parole on a drug charge had been overturned by courts. The Missouri Supreme Court in a one-sentence ruling March 31 overruled a motion for a rehearing in the case of Dimetrious Woods. The court ruled Feb. 4 that Woods must return
Continue ReadingThis time of year the number of weddings is typically ramping up, but as a result of COVID-19 the industry has taken a huge hit. The impacts have been felt locally as well.
Continue ReadingA machine will begin disinfecting used N95 masks next week to help make more available during the COVID-19 battle, state officials said Wednesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri sent out an email Wednesday notifying students and staff that it is planning to hold in-person classes in the fall. Christian Basi, a spokesperson for MU, said they felt like they needed to send a note to the community to let them know the plans for coming back.
Continue ReadingTiger Tots Child Care has adopted recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep its doors open for families and children during COVID-19.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The salon industry is one of the many industries shut down by the COVID-19 outbreak, and many stylists are preparing for clients to return. While regulations on when or if salons will be able to open their doors remain unclear in Missouri, some stylists and salon owners have started booking appoints
Continue ReadingBoone County deputies arrested a man Wednesday after a chase and crash in Columbia.
Continue ReadingA fourth suspect has been charged in a January midday shooting on Business Loop 70 in Columbia.
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Continue ReadingProsecutors have charged two more men in the Sunday shooting of a Moberly home.
Continue ReadingSSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”
Continue ReadingAn ABC 17 News crew said a person was seen in handcuffs leaving the residence near the intersection of Holly Avenue and Parker Street after 2:30 p.m.
Continue ReadingTroopers said a possible hostage situation in Eldon led to a trooper-involved shooting early Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingBurgers’ Smokehouse in California announced on Wednesday that it suspended operations until next week after more employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Continue ReadingA fire caused by smoking caused heavy damage to a Mexico home Tuesday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the initial funds set aside for small businesses and non-profits under the federal stimulus bill ran out last week, the U.S Senate approved a $500 billion coronavirus aid bill Tuesday. Most of the funding, more than $300 billion, would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program that ran out of
Continue ReadingColumbia’s hospitals have shown they have the capacity to handle COVID-19 cases and other needed medical procedures without being overextended, city and health care leaders said during a Tuesday news conference.
Continue ReadingCrowds of protesters flooded an area outside the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday to push for an end to Gov. Mike Parson’s stay-at-home order.
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