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Columbia COVID-19 budget changes get initial approval

May 5, 2020 9:28 AM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved proposed changes to the budget Monday to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the economy. The city expects a 7 percent reduction in revenue for the general fund. The city predicts a 10 percent reduction in sales tax alone. City staff has recommended making a 7

City council gives initial approval for budget changes due to COVID-19

May 4, 2020 4:14 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will discuss the impact COVID-19 has taken on the city budget Monday.

Columbia City Council accepts fairgrounds property

May 4, 2020 9:02 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 100 acres of the former Boone County fairgrounds property now belongs to the city of Columbia. The Columbia City Council accepted the land on Monday night after months of negotiations with the county. The approval brings in 135 acres of land of the Central Missouri Events Center for use by

Columbia bar changes operations to reopen under COVID-19 order

May 4, 2020 2:24 PM Molly Stawinoga

Boone County’s newest order does not let bars reopen.

Boone County reopen order more strict than state order

May 3, 2020 6:21 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will

Mobile COVID-19 testing will be available to Boone County residents

May 3, 2020 7:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department has partnered with the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, Boone Hospital, and MU Healthcare to increase testing for COVID-19.

Columbia Mall set to reopen select stores Tuesday

May 3, 2020 4:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Mall will reopen Tuesday May 5 after being closed due to COVID-19.

Columbia cafe and pub looking to federal government for guidelines

May 2, 2020 9:34 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia cafe and pub decided to have a pop-up event in order to get a feel for what it will be like to reopen when the stay home order is lifted. Lydia Melton, the owner of Gunter Hans says the federal government granted the cafe and pub a loan from the

University of Missouri makes first round of job cuts as COVID-19 continues to hurt revenue

May 1, 2020 1:18 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri said Friday that it has laid off 49 people in its first round of job cuts to make up for revenue lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses prepare for reopening Monday

May 1, 2020 6:49 PM Amber Tabeling

Many businesses started the journey of preparing for what reopening may look like due to the Columbia/Boone County stay-at-home order extension.

Columbia’s reopening plan orders some businesses to stay closed

April 30, 2020 7:53 PM Zach Boetto

A number of entertainment venues in Columbia will stay closed until further notice after city and Boone County leaders rolled out a new reopen order Thursday.

Columbia salon owner reacts to new guidelines

April 30, 2020 6:38 PM Ben Fein

ABC 17 spoke with Constance Parker, owner of Green Meadows Salon in Columbia just hours after the city released an update about businesses re-opening.

Columbia/Boone County reopening plan rules differ among business types

April 30, 2020 5:43 PM Amber Tabeling

The extension of Boone County’s stay-at-home order allows a slow reopening of non-essential businesses with occupancy limits while maintaining social distancing.

WATCH: Boone County commissioner discusses reopening order

April 30, 2020 4:35 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry joined ABC 17 News live during the 5 p.m. Thursday broadcast.

MU School of Medicine requiring pay cuts, furloughs as COVID-19 hits finances

April 30, 2020 4:53 PM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri School of Medicine will require faculty and staff to take pay cuts or furloughs to help make up for revenue lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone County reopening order more strict than state’s will take effect Monday

April 30, 2020 12:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County’s top health official on Thursday signed a reopening order that will be in effect indefinitely as Mid-Missouri continues to grapple with COVID-19.

CPS superintendent discusses the dramatic changes for next school year

April 30, 2020 10:05 AM Zara Barker

Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman talked Thursday about the district’s latest efforts amid COVID-19 with ABC 17’s Zara Barker.

University leaders expect “unpopular” decisions due to financial troubles

April 29, 2020 9:41 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UM System President Mun Choi said he expects to make some “unpopular” decisions in the coming year due to COVID-19’s impact on the school. Choi made the comment during the Mu Faculty Council meeting on Wednesday alongside MU Provost Lantha Ramchand and Vice Chancellor Rhonda Gibler. Choi said he expected state leaders

Local gym using UVC lights to disinfect facility

April 29, 2020 6:32 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As states across the nation begin their first phases of reopening business, many americans are eager to get back to the gym. Dr. Randall Williams, the director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued an order on April 27 allowing gyms to reopen on Monday. Gyms across Missouri are

Columbia police to build levee on Lamine River to find missing Columbia woman

April 29, 2020 3:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department announced Wednesday it will work with local and state partners to build a levee at the Lamine River to help in the search for a missing woman.