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Downtown Columbia eatery inspected after complaint made to health department
A complaint lodged against a downtown eatery with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services meant another inspection for an establishment that recently had its regular inspections. A department inspector observed pests and signs of pests at Sub Shop, 209 S. Eighth St., near a grease trap and a food preparation table July 9. The restaurant had until Monday to remove pests and the conditions that allowed them in first place, along with providing documents of...
Boone County gets more than 3,000 applications for senior property tax breaks
The Boone County Collector's Office said Thursday that it had received about 3,200 applications from seniors seeking a property tax break. The post Boone County gets more than 3,000 applications for senior property tax breaks appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Back-to-school photos on social media pose online safety risks, experts warn
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the first day of school for many students in Mid-Missouri fast approaching, it’s important to protect your child’s information online. Sharing back-to-school photos on social media is a popular trend, but it comes with risks. The Department of Homeland Security says last year, there were more than 36 million reports of The post Back-to-school photos on social media pose online safety risks, experts warn appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Former Hickman High School student gets probation for bringing a gun to school
A former high school student in Columbia is sentenced to probation for bringing a gun to school last year. Shaun Jackson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful use of a weapon Monday. He had originally been charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon and a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance. Jackson was sentenced to one year in jail, but his sentence was suspended, and he was placed on two years unsupervised probation.
Large crowds expected in Downtown Columbia this weekend before colleges start classes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of college students have returned to Columbia for the new school year. Dan Rader, owner of MyHouse Sports Bar and Nightclub -- who just finished an $800,000 renovation of the bar -- is expecting an influx in business with the new school year beginning next week. "We're very excited to debut The post Large crowds expected in Downtown Columbia this weekend before colleges start classes appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri receives $200,000 to combat veteran homelessness
COLUMBIA - To help get a roof over our veteran’s heads, the Biden-Harris administration is distributing over 20 million dollars across the country – with the state of Missouri being awarded nearly $200,000 of those funds. Data pulled from Welcome Home shows that in 2023 there were 569...
Closures announced for Cherry Street in Downtown Columbia; resurfacing projects announced on several roads throughout city
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Portions of both driving lanes of Cherry Street in Downtown Columbia will be closed through Friday, Aug. 23, according to a Friday press release from the city. The closure is impacting a portion of Cherry Street between Seventh and Eighth streets. The release says contractors are placing items on the roof of The post Closures announced for Cherry Street in Downtown Columbia; resurfacing projects announced on several roads throughout city appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia back-to-school rally highlights policy changes for new year
Thousands of Columbia Public School employees got ready to start the new school year in Mizzou Arena Friday, as the district prepares to implement several new policy changes before the first day of school on Tuesday. There are new restrictions on student cell phone use. Middle-school students must put phones...
Columbia Public Schools prepare for new cell phone policy
On August 20, Columbia Public Schools begin the new school year and their new cell phone policies. For middle schools, phone usage is banned all day, including in the bathrooms, hallways and lunch. For high schools, phone usage is only banned in classrooms. John Lyman, CPS Board Member, said the...
City of Columbia hosts composting workshop
Amid the ringing of cicadas in trees on a warm summer afternoon, Columbia residents gathered for a composting workshop on Tuesday at Britt Hall Community Garden. During the workshop, participants were taught both how to start their own composts for their gardens and how to promote sustainability. Brenda Peculis is a recycling ambassador for the city of Columbia and shared what she has learned about composting through her 20 years of experience.
Columbia asks for feedback through community survey
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has mailed a community survey to a random sample of residences, asking residents for feedback on issues impacting the community, a Wednesday press release from the city says. “Our consultant has designed a sampling plan that ensures the completion of at least 800 surveys from a random sample The post Columbia asks for feedback through community survey appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
New Columbia City Council member, fire chief to be sworn in
Residents of Columbia's First Ward will have a new City Council representative starting Monday, and the whole city will have a new fire chief. Valerie Carroll, who won the First Ward seat in a special election Aug. 6, is scheduled to take the oath of office at the beginning of the meeting. Carroll, who ran for the seat unopposed, replaces Nick Knoth, who was recalled by First Ward voters in April.
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