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.
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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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I-70/Highway 63 connector a ‘massive concern’ for pedestrian safety
“That area is a massive concern,” said Lawrence Simonson with PedNet Coalition in Columbia. “It has a lot of issues. It’s an incredibly poorly designed area.”
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Voters will not be able to vote absentee because of COVID-19 concerns in April election
Local clerks are preparing for the April 6 election. Tuesday was the first day people could vote absentee.
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Local businesses hopeful Restaurant Week will provide a boost in business
Restaurant Week in the District in downtown Columbia began Monday, and local restaurants say the event could help boost businesses for the industry during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Missouri teachers continue waiting for coronavirus vaccine while 28 other states move forward
School teachers and staff are allowed to receive coronavirus vaccine shots in at least 28 states plus and Washington DC as of Thursday. However, Missouri is not one of them.
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Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness
Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.
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Some coronavirus vaccine clinics still happening after weather cancels state events
Boone Hospital Center is holding a coronavirus vaccination clinic Wednesday as harsh winter weather cancels events around the state.
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Road crews racing against the clock before snow returns
Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.
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Electric companies advise Mid-Missouri customers to save energy amid blackouts elsewhere
Utility providers in Mid-Missouri are advising users to cut back on their energy use at least through the end of the week to avoid rolling blackouts.
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Death reported in Boone County crash with snowplow; roadway back open
At least one person is dead after a crash involving a snowplow near Sturgeon.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. investigating homicide near W. Millbrook Drive
Multiple Boone County Sheriff’s department vehicles are on scene of a shooting on the 4700 block of W. Millbrook Drive.
Continue Reading Columbia senior living communities hold successful coronavirus vaccine clinics
Residents at an assisted living community in Columbia received their second dose of a coronavirus vaccine — while residents at two other facilities got their first doses.
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Case rates decline but substitute pool still an issue for Columbia Public Schools
Columbia Public Schools still lacks the number of substitute teachers willing to come into the classrooms that it needs as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
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Local bars hopeful they have made it through worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic with new order
olumbia businesses are rejoicing after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported it was lifting restrictions on hours for restaurants, bars and entertainment venues on Wednesday.
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Warming centers continue to welcome guests during bitterly cold temperatures
Warming centers remain open as dangerously cold temperatures are expected to stay in Mid-Missouri through the weekend.
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