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Talk of overturning the 2020 election on new social media platforms used by QAnon followers sparks fears of further violence

June 2, 2021 7:05 PM CNN Newsource

Online conversation among Trump supporters and QAnon followers on new and emerging social media platforms is creating concern on Capitol Hill that President Donald Trump’s continued perpetuation of the falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen could soon incite further violence, three congressional sources tell CNN. The social messaging platform Telegram has emerged as a

Non-profit organizations seeing a shortage of volunteers, which could impact the number of people served

June 2, 2021 6:59 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Non-profits in Mid-Missouri are experiencing a shortage of volunteers, which could in turn impact how many people they can serve. The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri sent out a call Wednesday asking for more people to volunteer, saying the shortage of hands could impact programs that provide food to thousands

Copa America: Brazilian senator calls on Neymar to not take to the field in ‘Championship of Death’

June 2, 2021 6:46 PM CNN Newsource

The surprise decision to award Brazil hosting rights for the Copa America, South America’s biggest international football tournament, with just 12 days until the start date is drawing widespread criticism. Brazil has suffered more than 465,000 Covid-19 deaths — the second highest death toll in the world — and there is an ongoing inquiry into

Conservatives more likely to believe false news, new study finds

June 2, 2021 6:44 PM CNN Newsource

Political conservatives are more likely to believe untrue news reports than liberals are, researchers reported Wednesday. It’s the latest in a series of studies that show people on the political right tend to not only be targeted by fake news, but to believe it’s correct. The small but intensive study, conducted by communications specialists Kelly

Highways and Transportation Commission approves rehabilitation for Bagnell Dam Bridge in Lake Ozark

June 2, 2021 6:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Highways and Transportation Commission has approved the rehabilitation of the Business Route 54 Bagnell Dam bridge over the Osage River located in Lake Ozark. The commissioners awarded the $1.6 million dollar project to Concrete Strategies, LLC. The existing Bagnell Dam Bridge was built in 1929. The purpose of this project

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves guardrail and median guard cable repair contracts

June 2, 2021 6:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved two one-year contracts that will provide guardrail and downed median guard cable repairs in several mid-Missouri counties. The first contract entails repairs in various locations as needed in Camden, Maries and Miller Counties. The second contract will be for repairs along various routes

Robert Mueller to help teach law school class on Trump-Russia investigation

June 2, 2021 6:35 PM CNN Newsource

Former special counsel Robert Mueller will help teach a University of Virginia Law School class on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, the school announced Wednesday. The course, titled “The Mueller Report and the Role of the Special Counsel,” will be taught by three former senior members of Mueller’s team and

Blinken says Russia has an ‘obligation’ to stop ransomware attacks

June 2, 2021 6:05 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Antony Blinken told CNN Español Wednesday that Russia has an obligation to stop cyberattacks like those on the JBS meatpacking plant and the Colonial Pipeline and not “harbor criminal enterprises that engage in these attacks.” In an exclusive interview, Blinken also touched on the challenge of irregular migration, Israeli elections, and said

Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski to retire in 2022, according to reports

June 2, 2021 5:41 PM CNN Newsource

Duke University’s Mike Krzyzewski, the all-time winningest coach in men’s Division I college basketball, is set to retire following the Blue Devils upcoming 2021-2022 season, according to reports from ESPN and Stadium. CNN has reached out to Duke for confirmation but has yet to hear back. “Coach K,” as he is affectionately known, has led

High school graduate flies plane for the first time

June 2, 2021 5:39 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Fairhope, Alabama (WALA) — A recent Davidson High School graduate had the opportunity of a lifetime today, helping to fly a plane for his first time. Jarrett Davis has had a passion for aviation since he was 12 years old, building airplanes from scratch for hours on end.

President meets with GOP Sen. Shelley Moore Capito for ‘constructive and frank’ infrastructure talks

June 2, 2021 5:38 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden met with Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia at the White House on Wednesday as part of ongoing discussions between his administration and the Senate GOP on infrastructure. “This afternoon, the President hosted Senator Capito for a constructive and frank conversation in the Oval Office about how we can drive

No ‘spikes’ in coronavirus cases after Columbia mask ordinance was lifted three weeks ago

June 2, 2021 5:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday marks three weeks since the mask ordinance in Columbia has been lifted and case rates have stayed relatively steady. When the order was lifted on May 12, Boone County’s 5-day average daily case total was at 6.8. After May 14, the county experienced a slight drop in cases before another increase

Matthew Perry and fiancée Molly Hurwitz split

June 2, 2021 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

It’s apparently over for Matthew Perry and Molly Hurwitz. People reports that the couple have ended their engagement. “Sometimes things just don’t work out and this is one of them,” Perry said in an exclusive statement to the publication. “I wish Molly the best.” CNN has reached out to a rep for the “Friends” star

Health officials turn to Black-owned barber shops and hair salons as possible Covid-19 vaccination sites

June 2, 2021 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

It’s an effort to expand access to coronavirus vaccines: provide shots at the barber shop. As part of a White House initiative, the National Association of County and City Health Officials is is planning to help train Black-owned barber shops and hair salons to provide accurate vaccination information and even provide vaccines where possible, Lori

Sisters hope to qualify for Olympics

June 2, 2021 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Alex and Gretchen Walsh are hoping to turn their Olympic dreams into reality. This month, the sisters will compete in the U.S. trials to try to earn spots on the 26-member women’s Olympic swim team. “I’m excited to get there and see how we

Justice Department makes first request to drop a Capitol riot case

June 2, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

The Justice Department on Tuesday asked to drop the Capitol riot case against defendant Christopher Kelly of New York, in one of the first moves to resolve one of the hundreds of federal cases related to the insurrection. In January, Kelly was accused of entering the Capitol and obstructing Congress, after a confidential source told

15-year-old alerts family, neighbors of large fire that damages six homes

June 2, 2021 5:15 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — 3 homes were destroyed and three others were damaged in a large fire Wednesday morning in Holly Springs. No injuries have been reported and firefighters say a 15-year-old boy is to thank for getting people out of their homes. Around 3:30 a.m., emergency

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awards contract for Route 54 safety improvements

June 2, 2021 5:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awards contract for Route 54 safety improvements JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has awarded the contract to improve safety at several intersections along U.S. Route 54 in Miller County. The commission awarded the $6.1 million dollar contract to Capital Paving and Construction, LLC. Under the

Democratic lawmakers push for federal investigation into Ma’Khia Bryant’s foster care journey: ‘Ma’Khia should be alive today’

June 2, 2021 5:11 PM CNN Newsource

Three Democratic lawmakers are requesting a federal investigation into the foster care journey of Ma’Khia Bryant and the events leading up to the police shooting that resulted in her death. Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon wrote a letter to the US Department of Health

Witness accuses boater of endangering dolphin pod off Kaua’i

June 2, 2021 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KAUAI, Hawaii (KITV) — While hiking on Saturday morning, Kapa’a resident Nancy Andrade said a picturesque view of Polihale State Park quickly turned to horror after she saw a boater doing doughnuts around a pod of dolphins. “It made me sick,” Andrade said. “I was just afraid that

Month: June 2021