No more snow days; University of Missouri faculty and staff to work online during winter weather events
The decision means university employees will still be expected to work during snow and ice storms when the campus closes.
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Gov. Parson unveils new addition to highway patrol crime lab
Missouri leaders including the governor are expected to unveil a new addition to the state highway patrol’s crime lab Wednesday morning.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Corrections reports more offenders’ death related to COVID-19
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UK approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
Drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech say they’ve won permission for emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in Britain.
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MODOT reminds drivers to travel safely this winter
The Missouri Department of Travel’s website has guidance for drivers as winter weather creeps into Mid-Missouri.
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Tracking another sunny day before rain chances return
WEDNESDAY: Another bright afternoon on tap today! That sunshine will help warm temperatures into the upper 40’s with some getting to 50 this afternoon. TONIGHT: Our next disturbance rolls in tonight. Rain will push in around midnight south of I-70. After initially moving in as rain, a few snowflakes may start to mix in. It
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools students be in classrooms?
Columbia Public Schools students started the year online-only and that situation will continue until at least next year.
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Missouri state health director speaks on vaccine plan
Missouri hopes to give its first doses of a coronavirus vaccine in a couple of weeks. The plan is to get the vaccine to front line health care workers first at more than a dozen sites across the state. State Health Director Dr. Randall Williams spoke about the plan, and how many people they hope
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WATCH: The 2020 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) You can now watch the complete 2020 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special to find out what to expect and how to prepare for the season ahead.
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CARES act applications open for Boone County businesses Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County officials are set to start the process of distributing CARES act funding. The online portal for small businesses to submit applications opens on Thursday morning at 8 and runs through Friday, closing at 5 in the evening. The county aims to distribute $10,000 grants to 49 different businesses. Those businesses
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Missouri senators advance $1.2B virus aid package
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are back at work after several tested positive for the coronavirus, which delayed a special session. Senators on Tuesday gave initial approval to a $1.2 billion coronavirus aid package. They also were scheduled to start debate on a new law that would prevent lawsuits against health care workers for
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Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday, could be attributed to reporting delay
According to their dashboard, four deaths were related to residents in the community. The department is reporting 18 deaths from residents in long term care facilities. That brings the total number of deaths in the county to 53.
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Indictment alleges Columbia residents involved in insurance billing scheme
An indictment that was unsealed Tuesday reveals an alleged insurance billing scheme where a group of 19 people collected $1.2 million. The scheme had been taking place since 2017.
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Auxvasse woman, former corrections officer, charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into a state prison
A former corrections officer was arrested on Oct. 28 accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center.
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Tracking another cold night, rain/snow mix on the way Wednesday night into Thursday
TONIGHT: A few passing clouds will slow any major cooling tonight. Don’t get us wrong, it will still be cold. Just not as cold as last night. Temperatures drop to ~26 degrees. WEDNESDAY: Clouds will slowly increase throughout the day as our next storm system takes shape over the Kansas/Oklahoma border. This circulation will bring southerly
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At tiny rural hospitals, weary doctors treat friends, family
MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is devastating rural hospitals, including the tiny 25-bed facility in Memphis, Missouri. People come from six surrounding counties for basic care at Scotland County Hospital. No beds are available and nurses are often working 24 extra hours a week. Larger hospitals nearby are full, too, so it’s difficult
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Mizzou men’s hoops gets set for neutral site game against No. 21 Oregon
The Mizzou men’s basketball team will play No. 21 Oregon on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Omaha, Neb. Head coach Cuonzo Martin previewed the matchup during his weekly news conference on Tuesday. You can watch the full interview in the video player below. We also spoke with Mizzou’s Kobe Brown and Javon Pickett. You can
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Mizzou football prepares for rivalry matchup with Arkansas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will host Arkansas in the annual Battle Line rivalry game on Saturday at 11 a.m. You can watch the full news conference with head coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player below. Former Mizzou football player and coach Barry Odom will return to Faurot Field on Saturday. For
Continue Reading Boone County budget warns of pandemic compounding existing revenue problems
Boone County government officials are warning that cuts in staff and services might be necessary down the road if the pandemic-depressed economy does not improve.
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