Missouri unemployment claims remain high as COVID-19 pandemic continues
New unemployment claims slowed a bit in Missouri last week but were still sky-high compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Columbia, Boone County officials say stay-at-home order working, urge residents to continue following it
City of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its restrictions on movement.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1
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No one hurt after shots fired in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said no one was hurt after gunshots went off in the central part of the city. Police responded to a call of shots being heard in the 700 block of McBaine Avenue on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Officers found evidence of gunfire, CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said, but no one
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Boonville casino lays off 350 workers, cites COVID-19
The Isle of Capri casino company notified the state that it will lay off 350 workers because of COVID-19.
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Teen accused in connection with deadly February shooting
A juvenile was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a deadly February shooting on Doris Drive.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole and Saline counties report new COVID-19 cases
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Man’s body found in Perche Creek
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said a man’s body was discovered in Perche Creek on Tuesday. Emergency dispatchers received a call just before noon from a person who reported finding the body in the Missouri River, the sheriff’s department said in a news release. Boone County firefighters, the sheriff’s department and the Missouri State Highway
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Missouri first responders eligible for workers comp for COVID-19
State first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.
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CPS updates alternative learning plan, plan to restart on Wednesday
Columbia Public Schools announced an update to its alternative learning plan on Monday amid the spread of COVID-19.
Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City extends emergency declaration
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Continue Reading SATURDAY UPDATES: Cole County confirms 31 cases of COVID-19
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Parson issues statewide stay-at-home order to slow COVID-19 spread
Gov. Mike Parson on Friday said he will issue a statewide stay-at-home order that will go into effect Monday to slow down COVID-19.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Four members of Randolph County family test positive for virus
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Lucky’s Market to close Tuesday, reopen date undetermined
The Lucky’s Market in downtown Columbia will close Tuesday as it gets ready to reopen as a Schnucks.
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Parson says statewide order being reviewed as social distancing period expires
Gov. Mike Parson stood fast on the lack of a statewide stay-at-home order Thursday but said he plans to review the situation as a current social distancing order expires.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State warns of fake letter circulating on social media
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Continue Reading Columbia Public Schools pauses classes for three days
Columbia Public Schools put a three day pause on classes the district announced Wednesday morning.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Callaway County reports another COVID-19 case
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State officials say Hearnes Center scouted as emergency hospital
Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday that an inter-agency group including several state departments and the Missouri National Guard have scouted the Hearnes Center as a possible emergency hospital to treat COVID-19 patients.
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