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State recalls thousands of protective masks for safety concerns
State officials are asking first responders send back thousands of masks out of safety concerns.
Continue ReadingState officials are asking first responders send back thousands of masks out of safety concerns.
Continue ReadingThe Columbia School Board will meet for the first time tonight since Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri schools will not hold in-person classes through the remainder of the school year.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Board of Education will meet Monday for the first time since Gov. Mike Parson made the decision to close school buildings across the state for the rest of the school year to fight COVID-19.
Continue ReadingBoone Hospital Center said it will take time before it is able to return to operations as normal.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce is working to gauge how local businesses are shouldering the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.
Continue ReadingThe Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects Missouri will see its peak need for hospital resources on April 25 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingDaily updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in central Missouri.
Continue ReadingA quick guide to coronavirus economic stimulus payouts to individuals.
Continue ReadingThe Cole County Sheriff’s Office said Monday a fifth person was arrested in connection with a Wardsville drug bust that happened on Friday.
Continue ReadingA man’s body was found floating in a pond in Miller County on Friday, the sheriff’s office said.
Continue ReadingStiepleman said the district is waiting on more direction from the state to figure out how it should handle summer school plans.
Continue ReadingSEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in custody after they barricaded themselves inside a residence with children while armed. UPDATE: The subject was taken into custody without incident. Thankfully the children were not harmed! The Patrols DDCC will investigate the shooting involving the Sedalia PD officer. #MSHP pic.twitter.com/dlpXBsTyt3— MSHP Troop A (@MSHPTrooperA) April 13, 2020
Continue ReadingNew Mizzou strength coach Zac Woodfin and his family created a YouTube series for workouts for kids to do during quarantine.
Continue ReadingROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic came to a standstill at the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport Sunday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, one car crashed on the bridge causing traffic to stop. Then a tractor trailer hit another tractor trailer. At least one person was injured during the crashes.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rock small businesses across the country, many locals have decided to step in to help local eateries weather the storm. The financial impact of the coronavirus has devastated restaurants. Data from the National Restaurant Association shows the industry has lost 3 million jobs and $25 billion
Continue ReadingHy-Vee is facing an increased demand as stores offer Easter meals to-go for families this holiday.
Continue ReadingColumbia police arrested 22-year-old James Howard Troy in connected to a shooting on April 8.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Churches around Mid-Missouri will be practicing social distancing on Easter Sunday while still finding innovative ways to have a service. Some churches even plan to broadcast their worship service on streaming platforms like their websites, the radio and even Facebook live. First Baptist Church of Centralia pastor Chris Baker says this will
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COVID-19 case numbers might differ among state and local health authorities because of issues with reporting and address verification. UPDATE 1:46 P.M.: The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is reporting 76 cases of COVID-19. The county has 64 recovered cases and 11 active cases.
Continue ReadingColumbia Police released that a third arrest was made in relation to a first-degree robbery that happened on Rollins Road early Friday.
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