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TUESDAY UPDATES: Osage Beach mass vaccination clinic canceled due to winter weather

February 9, 2021 8:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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The columns on the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri.

UM System Board of Curators approves ‘Research Commons Thermal Plant’

February 4, 2021 6:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A more than nine million dollar project is expected to help save the University of Missouri money. The UM System Board of Curators approved this afternoon building the ‘Research Commons Thermal Plant.’ MU says the new facility removes a need for the school to replace an aging steam main and boiler on

Missouri bill to limit virus-related lawsuits advances

February 3, 2021 8:27 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have advanced a bill that would shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the coronavirus pandemic. Senators gave the measure initial approval Wednesday after hours of debate and negotiations. Proponents say hospitals and manufacturers that stepped up to make masks shouldn’t be penalized for

Lack of performing arts events and performances hurting local businesses

February 2, 2021 7:35 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many local performing arts centers and venues in Columbia have temporarily closed their doors due to the pandemic, and local businesses are taking the hit. The Blue Note, one of Columbia’s popular event centers has temporarily closed their doors to the public due to COVID-19. The venue plans to re-open its doors

Parson backs tax breaks for Missouri stores ordered closed

January 28, 2021 4:43 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says businesses forced to temporarily shut down because of local COVID-19 mandates should get tax breaks. Parson on Thursday told Missouri Press Association members and reporters that restaurants and other businesses shouldn’t have to pay property taxes for times when they were ordered closed because of

Construction set to begin on ‘Lakeside Ashland’

January 22, 2021 9:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction it set to begin on an outdoor entertainment park in Ashland. ‘Lakeside Ashland’ will be located in the 5900 block of east Log Providence road just west of 63 near the Columbia Airport. The plans include a nature area, outdoor movie theater and golfing. The mayor of Ashland announced the project

Two Columbia businesses issued COVID-19 related violation notices

January 18, 2021 7:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

According to documents, The Vault at 5965 E. Clark Lane Suite A and Black and Gold at 2102 Business Loop 70 E. each violated health orders.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia to consider $200,000 coronavirus vaccine education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:23 AM Zach Boetto

The City of Columbia will consider an agreement for a coronavirus vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Police warn about package theft due to increase in online shopping

December 23, 2020 4:22 PM Zola Crowder

Police are asking people to be aware of package theft with an increase in online shopping this year.

Columbia’s first medical marijuana shop opens

December 22, 2020 5:29 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis, a medical marijuana dispensary, opened its doors in Columbia Tuesday. It’s Columbia’s first marijuana shop to begin selling to licensed patients legally. Located at 4003 Ponderosa Street, the state-inspected and licensed operation is owned and operated by Columbia residents. 3Fifteen Primo Cannabis staff.3Fifteen Primo Cannabis show room.Jason Corrado, CEO

Columbia Chamber of Commerce to launch Workforce Development Division in 2021

December 15, 2020 9:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is launching the Workforce Development Division to retain talent in Columbia and to build a workforce for tomorrow. “We have heard from our business community, the City, and the County, that this is a need. The goal is not to duplicate what is being done already in

Funeral home not in distress despite more COVID-19 deaths

December 9, 2020 2:12 PM Ben Fein

The Parker Millard Funeral Home held a press conference Wednesday morning to update the community on how it is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Columbia provides support to 49 businesses with CARES Act funding

December 7, 2020 6:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has announced 49 additional businesses throughout the city and Boone County that will be supported through CARES Act funding. Each locally owned small business will be awarded $10,000 in CARES Act funding funding. CARES Act funding will help sustain operations resulting from negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

All Mizzou Quick Care locations now open after being closed in March

December 2, 2020 9:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All three Mizzou Quick Care locations are now back open, after closing in March due to COVID-19. The Mizzou Quick Care location at the Hy-Vee on Conley Road reopened this week following the reopening of the locations at Hy-Vee locations on West Broadway and Nifong Boulevard. All three locations offer in-person and

Governor expands special session to include liability protections

November 13, 2020 6:10 AM Brittany Wiley

The bill would provide protections for health care providers, manufacturers, businesses, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations against lawsuits related to COVID-19.

Columbia to reopen small business loan program

November 12, 2020 5:19 AM Brittany Wiley

The City of Columbia Housing Programs Division is reopening its Small Business Recovery Loan Program application portal.

Columbia bars and restaurants prepare for Halloween crowds

October 30, 2020 3:26 PM Zola Crowder

With Halloween a day away, downtown Columbia bars and restaurants are preparing for large crowds.

Health department officials explain what punishments Boone County businesses could face if violating health order

September 28, 2020 7:21 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/ Boone County health department could punish Boone County businesses two separate ways for not adhering to the current health order’s regulations.

Columbia business sees successful weekend, health department gives no suspensions

September 27, 2020 6:52 PM Amber Tabeling

One local business saw a successful weekend after the University of Missouri’s first home football game, while the local health department did not suspend any operating permits in Columbia on Saturday.

Maximum number of microenterprise loan applications submitted Tuesday to Columbia Housing Programs Division

September 15, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

The department is reporting 35 is the maximum number they are allowed to serve in this grant.