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The 10-year, $15 million renovation plans for Business Loop 70 are still moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Set to be demolished are Parker Hall, Noyes Hall, Read Hall, Loeb Hall, London Hall, Neff Annex, the Columbia Professional Building and the Old Student Health Building. Mizzou North, on Business Loop 70, will be vacated. A buyer is being sought. "Through this plan, we are eliminating space costs that allow more funds to be reinvested back into our research and educational missions," said Gary Ward, vice chancellor for operations, in a news release. The Mizzou North sale will eliminate the large...

The following buildings will be demolished, according to a news release: Parker and Noyes halls and the Old Student Health Building, which are next to each other on South Sixth Street; Read Hall, on Hitt Street across from Ellis Library; Loeb Hall, on South Fifth Street near Peace Park; London Hall, on South Sixth Street next to Lafferre Hall; Neff Annex, at Ninth and Elm streets; Columbia Professional Building, on University Avenue across from Middlebush Hall. "We have been developing this pla...

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports three COVID-19 related deaths; two new cases ABC17 News Cole County Health Department reported three new COVID-19 related deaths in long-term care facilities. Those deaths bring the total number of deaths in LTC facilities to 52. The total number of deaths overall in the county is now 111. The county also reported two new COVID-19 cases in the county. The county has a total of 7,886 coronavirus cases. Boone County reports 18th straight day of 50 new COVID-19...

The case, originally filed in Pulaski County, had a change of venue to Boone County.  Michael Lee, the father of Jessica Lee, brought the case after his daughters car was swept away in the early-morning hours of Aug. 6, 2013, from the flooded Southside Drive in Waynesville. Jessica Lees 4-year-old son, Elyjah, also was in the vehicle.  The third amended petition filed by Michael Lee on Nov. 25, 2019, was for Jessica. Elyjahs body was found later Aug. 6, 2013, one-half mile from Southside Dri...

South Ninth Street to receive precautionary boil order Columbia Water Distribution Manager William Strawn announced the city will advise a water boil advisory for South Ninth Street after a series of water main breaks on Friday.  The Columbia Water and Light Department reported water main breaks at 24 S. Ninth St., 705 Marion Dr., 1025 Ashland Road, and 1333 E. Business Loop.  The city repaired the break issues on Ashland Road and Marion Dr., Strawn said. Neither location will require a b...

WINTER STORM UPDATES: Roads show continued improvement as snow tapers off KMIZ WATCH a 4 p.m. update on the forecast and weather conditions below. Conditions on state highways around Mid-Missouri continued to improve late Friday afternoon as snow started to exit the area. Some snow showers were still falling around Mid-Missouri but were expected to stop by evening for most areas. The Missouri Department of Transportations traveler information map showed highways were mostly clear or clear throu...

Daves Travel Corner press releases COLUMBIA, MO – Columbia has a reputation for world-class festivals, big-time collegiate sporting events and outstanding outdoor recreation. There’s always a palpable feeling of excitement as the city does everything in style. And, that’s no different for Columbia’s burgeoning hand-crafted beverage industry, which includes acclaimed microbreweries, distilleries, a cidery and an award-winning large-scale winery. “Like many destinations, Columbia’s l...

Springfields Bob Waldmire was the inspiration for the character "Fillmore" from the 2006 animated motion picture "Cars." President Donald Trump has signed legislation establishing a national centennial commission in preparation for the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. It will include 15 appointees by the president on recommendations from the secretary of transportation, Senate and House majority leaders and governors of the eight Route 66 states, including Illinois. Route 66 begins...

Tue, 12/22/2020 - 10:53am caleb By:  Caleb Casey | Managing Editor The Grayling City Council voted 5-0 to dissolve its Parks and Recreation Committee and “reconstitute” it under the authority of the City of Grayling’s Planning Commission. The City Council has discussed the future of the Parks and Recreation Committee at several meetings in 2020, considering a change or the elimination of the committee due to lack of attendance at meetings. In September, the c...