$1.7 million gifted to William Woods University for Center for Equine Medicine
One of largest single donations in University history to help fund premier diagnostic, therapeutic and teaching facility
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Unlicensed fugitive recovery agent charged after gas station incident
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly Police responded to an incident at the Clark Gas Station in the 1100 block of north Morley St. after a vehicle caused $20,000 in damage and left the scene. According to court documents, Dylan Seevers was assisting a local surety bondsman to capture a local fugitive when Seevers was injured after
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Mizzou WBB falls to No. 20 Missouri State in return from COVID-19 hiatus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team had a tough test in its return from a 17-day COVID-19 hiatus. The Tigers lost to No. 20 Missouri State 72-58 on Monday night. Mizzou is now 1-1 on the season. Mizzou forward LaDazhia Williams led the Tigers with 15 points and eight rebounds. Mizzou guard Hayley
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Local highlights and scores: Dec. 14, 2020
Here are the local high school basketball scores from Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Tolton (25) Hickman (35) FINAL BOYS HOOPS Hickman (66) Capital City (57) FINAL
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Jefferson City Board of Education approves athletic facilities projects for high schools
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education approved the addition and completion of athletic facilities at both of the district’s high schools. Officials say the $20 million in projects will be funded through a Certificate of Participation (COP). The district says they will be taking advantage of historically low-interest rates, the district
Continue ReadingMissouri House to investigate abuse claims against lawmaker
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House will investigate an incoming lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago. Republican House leaders in a joint statement Monday said the Ethics Committee will investigate Rick Roeber when the Legislature convenes in January. Roeber didn’t immediately return an Associated Press request for comment Monday.
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Mexico man injured after being hit by car during verbal dispute
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) On Sunday afternoon, Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a disturbance in the 1600 block of north Clark St. after a man is hit by a vehicle. According to a release by Mexico Public Safety, this was an ongoing domestic dispute. According to the probable cause statement, Brent Sampson got into an
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DEFENDERS: Experts explain benefits of air purification machines to slow the spread of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the colder weather months here, more people will be spending time inside. Some might be looking at what options they have to slow the spread of COVID-19 in homes. One of those options might be an air purification system or machine. According to the EPA when used properly, air cleaners and
Continue ReadingURGENT – Attorney General William Barr resigns
(CNN) — Attorney General William Barr resigned on Monday, ending a tenure in which the President Donald Trump loyalist carried the administration’s “law and order” message but ultimately dealt the most credible blow to Trump’s unfounded claims that the 2020 election was littered with fraud. “Just had a very nice meeting with Attorney General Bill
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Tracking light snow accumulation tonight
Our next shot at wintry weather in Mid-Missouri comes tonight as a weak wave of low pressure moves across the region through early Wednesday morning. Snow has been falling across parts of Oklahoma and Kansas this afternoon, but is encountering some dry air as it moves into Missouri. Eventually, we’ll see enough saturation through the
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California puts Biden over 270 electoral votes for the presidency
(CNN) — California’s 55 electors put Joe Biden over the 270 Electoral College votes needed to become president shortly after 5 p.m. ET Monday, affirming Biden’s election as the 46th president of the United States. Electors for all 50 states and the District of Columbia gathered in their respective capitols on Monday to cast ballots. It’s a constitutionally
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Tracking a cold night followed by light snow Tuesday evening
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with lows falling into the low 20s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and chilly with highs in the mid-30s. Light snow moves in after sunset, leaving less than 1″ of accumulation mainly south of I-70. EXTENDED: The weak system bringing light snow to Mid-Missouri tomorrow night will push east Wednesday, leaving clearing
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Columbia Board of Education votes to push back elementary students’ return to in-person learning on Jan. 19
If approved, elementary students would join high school and middle school students and return to in-person learning on Jan. 19.
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Quiet today, Tuesday, snow showers possible Tuesday night
THIS AFTERNOON: Chilly weather holds this afternoon, you’ll need the jacket if you’re planning on being out this evening with temperatures in the 30s. TONIGHT: Clouds will return overnight, but we’re still locked in the cool air. Lows will back off into the middle 20’s. EXTENDED: That chilly weather will be the theme for the first half of
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Mizzou hoops jumps into AP Top 25
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team is ranked in the AP Top 25 for the first time since the 2013-14 season. The Tigers are ranked No. 16 in the latest poll. That’s their highest ranking since the 2012-13 season when MU was ranked as high as No. 7 in the nation. Mizzou is
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First shipments of coronavirus vaccine arrive in Missouri
Gov. Mike Parson said on his social media accounts Monday afternoon that the first vials of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine have arrived in the state.
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Missouri presidential electors formally cast votes for Trump
Missouri’s presidential electors have cast all 10 of the state’s votes for Republican President Donald Trump.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Three mid-Missouri counties report multiple COVID-19 deaths
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ICU nurse in New York among the first people in the US to get authorized coronavirus vaccine
A critical care nurse was the first person in New York and among the first people in the United States to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine
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Tracking a chilly start to the week
MONDAY: Bundle up as you head out this morning! A decent dose of sunshine, won’t help us a ton this afternoon, with highs in the upper 30’s kicking off the week. TONIGHT: Clouds will return overnight, but we’re still locked in the cool air. Lows will back off into the middle 20’s. EXTENDED: That chilly
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