Columbia Public Schools parents differ on in-person teaching as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Whether to have students in classes starting later this month has split Columbia Public Schools parents and teachers.
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Former Boonville radio host sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to child molestation
A former Boonville radio host was sentenced to 5 years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to a felony count of child molestation Wednesday.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia, Boone County health orders modified to restrict restaurant and bar patron movement
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Illinois man dies after boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks
An Illinois man was killed after a boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday.
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Teen killed, another hurt after Mexico shooting
Officers say a teenager was killed and another was hurt after a Wednesday night shooting in Mexico.
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LeBron James laughs off Trump’s criticism of NBA players taking a knee
NBA star LeBron James says the league won’t miss Donald Trump’s viewership after the US President criticized players for kneeling during the national anthem. Following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, NBA players have been vocal in their calls for social justice and, as the season resumed last week, every player knelt during
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Crime bill moves forward in Missouri Senate
A crime bill will move to the full senate for debate.
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Tracking a warm-up as we move toward the weekend
TODAY: A few clouds are passing through the area with a weak storm system. Temperatures continue to remain comfortable in the low 80s. TONIGHT: Rain and thunderstorms are a possibility in the early morning hours as we transition into Friday. Lows will fall into the mid 60s. EXTENDED: A warm front will continue pushing through
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WATCH: Columbia Public Schools considers hybrid learning, delayed start
CPS is considering a hybrid model for classes for the 2020-21 school year.
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Guidance for schools released; Missouri governor encourages reopening of schools
As the return to school is quickly approaching Governor Parson said on Wednesday he encourages children and teachers return to school.
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Hundreds apply for contact tracing jobs in Boone County
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is working to hire several positions with CARES Act funding.
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Cardinals are back in St. Louis; addressing rumors of how COVID-19 outbreak started
ST. LOUIS, Mo (KMIZ) The St. Louis Cardinals made it back to Busch Stadium on Wednesday evening, following a six-day quarantine in Milwaukee. On Tuesday, the MLB reported that the Cardinals had no additional positive cases of COVID-19 and were cleared to return home. The ball club stands at 13 cases of COVID-19, seven of
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NCAA guidelines include a hotline to report ‘alleged failures’ in safety
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The NCAA released additional requirements schools must meet in order to participate in any sort of fall postseason play this fall. NCAA President Mark Emmert said the health and safety is their primary concern. “Student-athletes should never feel pressured into playing their sport if they do not believe it is safe to
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Owners of Jefferson City hotel to pay $45,000 to settle sexual harassment case
EDITOR’S NOTE: A reference to a company that was dismissed from the case has been removed. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The owners of the DoubleTree Hotel will have to pay $45,000 to a woman who worked there after settling a sexual harassment lawsuit. The settlement approved in federal court on Monday says that hotel owners
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WATCH: Trump holds COVID-19 briefing
Watch playback of President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 briefing Wednesday in the player below.
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Tracking the return of heat and humidity, storm chances
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the low 80s. A few storms possible well after midnight going into Friday. EXTENDED: After a gorgeous few days to start the week, the upper level pattern will undergo some major changes
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Missouri governor says state better prepared to fight COVID-19 as schools look to reopen
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday gave reassurances about the state’s ability to monitor and fight the COVID-19 pandemic as many schools prepare for a return to classes.
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Hospital group: Expanding Medicaid in Missouri will take time
Missourians who qualify for the expanded Medicaid program might have to wait a year or more before being covered.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Cole County falls just shy of COVID-19 case record
UPDATE 5:45 P.M.: Cole County came just short of tying its daily record for new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. The county health department reported 17 new cases to reach 352 on Wednesday. The number is one short of the record of 18. The county tied that record on Tuesday. The number of active cases grew by
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Summer heat slowly returning
THIS AFTERNOON: Gorgeous weather! Temperatures remain in the 70s with lots of sunshine! Enjoy it! A pleasant evening will follow. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies overhead will lead to another cool night. Overnight lows fall into the upper 50’s and low 60’s. EXTENDED: Temperatures start to creep up along with the humidity Thursday into the low 80’s. That warming
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