MU chancellor hired as University of Central Florida president
University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has been selected as the University of Central Florida’s sixth president.
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DogMaster Distillery producing hand sanitizer during COVID-19 pandemic
DogMaster Distillery is working to produce hand sanitizer for the Columbia Police Department, Boone County Health Department and City of Columbia during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Columbia police officers arrest person suspected of IHOP shooting at Waffle House
Columbia police say a person suspected of a shooting at the IHOP on Conley Road was arrested at the Waffle House on Vandiver Drive.
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce works to help small businesses affected by COVID-19
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has worked to take steps to help get assistance for small businesses feeling the impacts of COVID-19.
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Local lab able to test more than 700 COVID-19 kits daily
GeneTrait Laboratories, a subsidiary of PTC Laboratories, is working alongside Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care in testing for COVID-19.
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Shoppers at high risk for COVID-19 benefit from stores’ special early hours
Shoppers vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19 said Thursday morning that a store’s special early shopping hour helped them find supplies.
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The Quarry offering free lunches for students amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Quarry restaurant in Columbia is offering free lunches for students who are out of school due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Two more test positive for COVID-19 in Boone County
A patient at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Columbia tested positive Wednesday for COVID-19.
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Primary care doctors move toward online visits as COVID-19 spreads, hospitals limit services
While hospitals are prepping for a large number of patients because of the COVID-19 outbreak, smaller primary care doctors’ offices are taking steps to ensure everyone gets the care they need.
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Mid-Missouri roads closed due to flooding
Authorities closed some roads in Mid-Missouri due to flooding Thursday.
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Local hospitals open drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites
Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care opened the first drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Mid-Missouri on Wednesday.
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Grocery stores adjust hours to fight against COVID-19 shortages
Many chain grocery stores are adjusting their hours in an attempt to ensure the shelves are restocked and full for customers amid runs on products connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Once a test for COVID-19 comes back positive, the information goes straight to local health departments to be distributed.
Continue Reading University of Missouri chancellor applies for job in Florida
University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright has applied to take the top job at the University of Central Florida.
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First COVID-19 cases identified in Boone, Cole counties
Cole County officials said Tuesday that a resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus, while state health authorities said a Boone County resident also has COVID-19.
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Columbia group works to give back amid COVID-19 pandemic
A local outreach group is working to make sure Columbia residents have the food and supplies they need during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Columbia Public Schools students receiving home learning packets
Columbia Public Schools students and parents were learning Tuesday what will be asked of them while buildings are closed down to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Columbia Public Schools will offer meals to students outside class starting March 30
Columbia Public Schools said it will start an out-of-class meal service on March 30 while district buildings are closed.
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Food Bank will stay open amid spread of COVID-19
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri will continue to provide food to residents in and around Boone County, despite the ongoing spread of COVID-19.
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Parson: Decision to close schools amid COVID-19 pandemic best left to locals
Gov. Mike Parson said Tuesday in Columbia that the decision on whether to close schools was best left to local leaders.
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