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The Florida official who set up a vaccine site for affluent ZIP codes and created a VIP list is under investigation, sheriff’s office says

February 24, 2021 7:12 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida sheriff’s office is investigating whether a Manatee County official broke the law when she organized a Covid-19 vaccine drive limited to two of the county’s most affluent ZIP codes. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said it has launched the investigation after a citizen watchdog filed a complaint regarding County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh, who

Special prosecutor picked for case against St. Louis couple

February 24, 2021 11:45 AM Associated Press

A former U.S. attorney will be the special prosecutor in the case of a St. Louis couple who waved guns at racial injustice protesters last summer.

Crash involving postal truck slows traffic on Stadium Boulevard

February 24, 2021 4:16 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash involving a U.S. Postal Service delivery truck and at least one other vehicle slowed traffic on Stadium Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. It wasn’t immediately clear how the crash at Stadium and West boulevards happened or how the Postal Service truck was involved. Firefighters at the scene were directing traffic. No

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Truman VA vaccinates 10,000th veteran against COVID-19

February 24, 2021 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

DC mayor’s sister dies from Covid-19

February 24, 2021 6:48 PM CNN

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sister died Wednesday at age 64 from “complications related to Covid-19,” the mayor said in a statement. “My family and I are mourning the loss of my sister, Mercia Bowser, who passed away this morning due to complications related to Covid-19,” Bowser said in the statement. “Mercia was loved immensely and

Gov. Parson announces five appointments to boards and commissions; Columbian named to Mental Health Commission

February 24, 2021 5:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson named a Columbian to the Mental Health Commission and four other appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. The governor appointed Brian Neuner to the Mental Health Commission. The release states, Neuner currently serves as the Chief Development and Marketing Officer for Special

Amazing close-up of Venus captured by NASA Parker Solar Probe

February 24, 2021 5:30 PM CNN Newsource

While on a journey to study the sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has captured an incredible new view of Venus. The mission, which launched in 2018, is intended to study the sun and reveal some of its mysteries. Over the course of seven years, the probe will travel through the sun’s atmosphere and come closer

MidwayUSA promotes Matt Fleming to President/CEO; Larry Potterfield to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors

February 24, 2021 5:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, MO (KMIZ) MidwayUSA promoted Matt Fleming to President & CEO effective immediately Wednesday. MidwayUSA Founder, former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Larry Potterfield relinquished his role as CEO, but will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Matt Fleming has been an integral part of the growth

Here’s what we know about Tiger Woods’ car wreck and injuries

February 24, 2021 5:20 PM CNN Newsource

The world held its breath awaiting news of Tiger Woods’ condition after the golf legend suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a rollover crash near Los Angeles. Woods, 45, was awake and responsive after a lengthy surgery at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, according to a statement early Wednesday on his Twitter account. Here’s what we know

Family of student athlete who died files lawsuit against school employees

February 24, 2021 4:57 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story JONESBORO, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — The family of Imani Bell has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several Elite Scholars Academy employees, attorney Justin D. Miller announced Wednesday. The 16-year-old Elite Scholars Academy basketball player died of heat stroke in August 2019 when she collapsed while taking

Ban on defunding police in Georgia clears State House

February 24, 2021 4:55 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — A bill aimed at preventing Georgia city and county governments from making deep cuts in the budgets of their local police agencies passed in the Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday. Sponsored by state Rep. Houston Gaines, R-Athens, the bill would limit

Fifth graders show appreciation for frontline school nurses

February 24, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Fifth graders at Dana Elementary Schools are crafting “surprise care kits.” The students decided to take on this activity to show their appreciation for what the school nurses have done since last March to keep the county’s schools safe. The kids said

School official charged with putting hidden camera in foster son’s room

February 24, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story FLORISSANT, Missouri (KMOV) — A Florissant man has been charged for hiding a camera in his foster son’s room. Matthew Phillips, 52, of Florissant, is charged with invasion of privacy and tampering with physical evidence. According to the Florissant Police Department, a hidden camera was found inside the

Japan increases protection for US military amid ‘severe security environment’

February 24, 2021 4:03 PM CNN Newsource

Japan’s military performed 25 missions in 2020 in defense of US ships or planes, a sign of the growing integration of two of Asia’s most powerful armed forces. The number of what Japan calls “asset protection” missions was up from 14 in 2019 amid a “severe security environment,” according to an announcement from Japan’s Ministry

One-handed basketball player inspiring others on and off the court at high school

February 24, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Harmony, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Like many kids, Sydney Ring started playing basketball at a young age. But unlike most, she did so with just one hand. A congenital birth defect left Ring without an appendage below her left wrist. “This has been her life, this is the only

US sprinter Grant Holloway breaks the world record for the indoor 60m hurdles in Madrid

February 24, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

US track and field athlete Grant Holloway just broke the world record for the indoor 60-meter hurdles. Holloway, 23, set the record Wednesday in Madrid during the indoor track and field World Championships by running the race in 7.29 seconds. In his last race two weeks ago in Lievin, France, Holloway was just .02 off

Teen boy charged with stabbing younger brother, sister multiple times at elementary school playground

February 24, 2021 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Hatfield Township, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after he stabbed his younger siblings multiple times at an elementary school playground Monday afternoon, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. The Lansdale teen has been arrested and charged in the stabbing.

Man tried to pull down woman’s pants on Manhattan subway platform, NYPD says

February 24, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story New York (WCBS) — Police are trying to find a man who allegedly tried to pull down a woman’s pants on a Manhattan subway platform Saturday. The incident happened around 10 a.m. on the northbound N/Q/R/W platform inside the 14th Street-Union Square subway station. Police are trying to

Family of Minnesotan presumed dead while kayaking in Florida propose ‘Aqua Alert’ system

February 24, 2021 3:27 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis (WCCO) — A Minnesota family is turning personal tragedy into a cause for positive change. David Schink is presumed to have died over the weekend while kayaking in Florida. He was 61. Judy Schink is his wife. “I thought, ‘He’ll be here any minute, he’ll be here

Researchers developing rapid at-home Covid test that connects to your smartphone

February 24, 2021 3:20 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Miami (WFOR) — Researchers are developing a new, rapid COVID-19 test that connects to your smartphone to reveal results at home. Ever since the pandemic began, researchers in France have been working on a way to test for COVID-19 quickly and accurately. “Since March, we try to develop