Crash backs up traffic on I-70 East
A Thursday morning crash on Interstate 70 East backed up traffic in Columbia.
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Local health and travel leaders urge caution when making spring break plans
The CDC is still recommending people do not travel during the pandemic, as it increases the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19.
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Bird Scooters will return to Columbia soon, after unanimous council vote
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 9:15 p.m. : Bird scooters are on their way back to Columbia, after city council approved an agreement with the University of Missouri and Bird Rides, Inc. Monday Night. The unanimous vote in support of the dockless scooters came after a line of questioning about past issues like placement, logistics and
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Vaccinators encourage the public to take any vaccine that is available as thousands become eligible Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health care experts are advising eligible people to not turn down any coronavirus vaccine if it becomes available, while vaccine supply still continues to be an issue. “Take what’s available to you when it’s your turn to sign up because you don’t know when that’s going to come again,” said Dr. Robin
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Columbia Public Schools superintendent candidates answer public’s questions during forum
These finalists include Dr. Harold Brian Yearwood (Manor, Texas), Dr. Chace Ramey (Iowa City, Iowa), and Dr. Erick Pruitt (Chicago, Illinois).
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Columbia Public Schools to host virtual public forum
Columbia Public Schools is set to host a virtual public forum Thursday for the district’s three superintendent finalists.
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More federal relief on the way for bars and restaurants as business picks up in Columbia
One new part of this bill, different than the CARES Act, is a grant program aimed at helping out restaurants and bars. The bill sets aside $25 billion dollars for the program that the Small Business Administration will manage.
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Teachers union and Columbia Public Schools continue collective bargaining during COVID-19 pandemic
The Columbia Missouri National Teachers Association and Columbia Public Schools continued labor negotiations Wednesday night. The two groups are negotiating in good faith.
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Facebook groups become a source for finding coronavirus vaccine availability
People have started Facebook pages throughout Missouri to hunt down available coronavirus vaccine doses.
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Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee hears update on study of traffic stop disparities
The Columbia Police Department has been working to review disparities in traffic stops among certain groups of the community.
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Voter registration for April 6 election ends Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri residents interested in voting in the April 6 school and municipal election will have to register by Wednesday. Boone County residents can register to vote at the Boone County Government Center located at 9th and Ash streets in Columbia from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. They can also
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Columbia Board of Education votes in favor of five-day week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to return to in-person learning five days a week. Students in all grades will return to the classroom Monday through Friday after spring break, which ends on April 2. The board voted unanimously to approve the return. Students that were already learning online-only will
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Coronavirus vaccine distributors transition to direct vaccine appointment scheduling
Some vaccine providers are switching to a direct vaccine appointment scheduling system.
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Teachers eligible for vaccine at select pharmacies as CPS to consider five day weeks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Select pharmacies across Missouri are currently offering coronavirus vaccines to teachers as local education boards look to get students back to in-person classes five days a week. President Joe Biden says vaccinating educators is a priority and hopes to have every educator get at least one coronavirus vaccine shot by the end
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Pharmacies prepare for consistent shipments of coronavirus vaccines
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday that 15% of Missouri’s weekly vaccine allotment will be sent to pharmacies.
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University of Missouri to demolish eight buildings as part of money-saving plan, critics say history will be lost
The plan is expected to save MU more than $93.7 million in repair and maintenance costs and about $2.5 million in annual operating costs, according to a news release.
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Plans for educator vaccinations in Boone County will depend on supply of doses
After the state announced plans to move into tier 3 of its vaccination plan on March 15, school districts and health leaders are looking at how to get educators vaccinated.
Continue Reading Columbia Black community hopes for more vaccination events in comfortable settings
The Columbia/Boone County health department hosted a vaccination clinic on Wednesday at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church to reach members of Columbia’s Black community.
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Impact of relief package on unemployment and local business
The American Rescue Plan, a relief package, could be voted on by the United States Senate this week. The package includes extended benefits for people who are unemployed, extend financial assistance for unemployed workers who do not typically qualify for unemployment, assistance for small businesses and more.
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New health order says restaurants and bars may resume normal operating hours
Bars and restaurants in Boone County will no longer have to close early starting Thursday.
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