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Future of vacant lot on Cherry Street uncertain
The vacant lot on Cherry Street may remain empty for longer than expected now that Columbia City Council rejected a proposal to allocate 99 parking spots to a new hotel.
Continue ReadingThe vacant lot on Cherry Street may remain empty for longer than expected now that Columbia City Council rejected a proposal to allocate 99 parking spots to a new hotel.
Continue ReadingGenetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that caused the coronavirus pandemic — have been emerging and circulating around the world. The World Health Organization classifies variant viruses as “variants of interest” and “variants of concern.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, variants of concern can spread more quickly and cause more serious COVID-19 illness.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted unanimously Monday to reject the prospective Cherry Street Hotel parking plan. The hotel developers wanted 99 spots in the 10th and Cherry Street Parking Garage but council denied the proposal. Council originally approved the plat for the hotel but the parking was a concern for local residents.
Continue ReadingOfficers were sent at about 3:20 a.m. on a report of shots heard in the 4400 block of Rice Road, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release. No one was injured, police said.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia City Council plans to vote on the parking agreement for the new Cherry Street Hotel, but this time with more data presented.
Continue ReadingThe move is part of a set of recommendations meant to reduce youth vaping rates. Columbia has already upped the legal purchasing age for tobacco and vapor products to 21.
Continue ReadingJefferson City Schools are set to decide on mask requirements at schools, as the deadline to make the decision is set for Monday, according to the district’s return plan.
Continue ReadingLAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of leading officers on a police chase Saturday afternoon in Lake Ozark and stealing multiple cars has been arrested. The Lake Ozark Police Department has not identified the suspect, but says officers arrested a Columbia man in the investigation. The pursuit began after officers responded to a shoplifting
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department responded to Rice Road and Boyd Lane early Saturday morning after receiving reports of seven to nine shots fired in the area. Once on scene, police told ABC 17 News they were able to locate two shell casings, as well as other evidence of shots being fired in
Continue ReadingSaturday morning, at least 125 people gathered in Bethel Park to walk a mile for ALS.
Continue ReadingThe district sent a letter to families on Friday announcing the decision.
Continue ReadingRoots N Blues music festival will require attendees to present proof they’ve had a coronavirus vaccination or a COVID negative test.
Continue ReadingThe health care provider said anyone who might qualify for another shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines may get one at any of its clinics.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2020 once-in-a-decade Census data shows Boone County growing in population and becoming more diverse. The federal data dropped on Thursday for states to begin redistricting efforts. The new numbers show Missouri added 165,986 residents in the last ten years. Boone County is one of the only mid-Missouri counties which significantly grew
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pulmonary and critical care physician Kate Grossman is a front-line ICU doctor working with COVID-19 patients every day at Boone Health in Columbia. She says Columbia’s health care workers are overwhelmed. “It’s incredibly busy and it’s incredibly exhausting,” Grossman said. “Every day in the hospital, we are full, we have nurses caring
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Flight Aware, Southwest Airlines delayed almost 40% of flights in July and canceled three percent while American and United Airlines were both in the 30% range. All of this comes as travel has increased nationwide, Nick Chabarria said AAA shows an eleven percent increase compared to this time in 2019.
Continue ReadingA mental health crisis center could begin operating around the clock in Columbia in the next six to nine months, local leaders said Wednesday.
Continue ReadingWith less than two weeks remaining before many schools start back up, districts throughout Mid-Missouri have not made a decision on mandating masks.
Continue ReadingSeveral Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.
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