UM curators committee to get update on MU Health Care leadership search
The University of Missouri’s Health Affairs Committee will get an update on the search for new MU Health Care leadership when it meets…
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Opioid overdoses continue to grow in Missouri
Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise in Missouri since 2018, according to data on the Missouri Health and Senior Service website.…
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Hallsville animal rescue looks to raise funds after weekend fire kills more than two dozen dogs
A fundraiser has started after a fire killed more than two dozen dogs at the Little Rays of Sunshine Animal rescue in Hallsville early Sunday…
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Experts say be to ready for slide-offs ahead of winter storm
One of the major dangers of winter storm driving is the chance of running off the…
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Cole County prepares for winter weather
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team is tracking a potential mid-week winter storm that could bring accumulating snow…
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Change of venue proposed in FIJI hazing case
One of the men accused of hazing a pledge at a former University of Missouri fraternity asked Tuesday for a change of venue in his criminal case.…
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Tow-truck drivers, roadway workers face dangers while working on highways
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, there were 300 fatal work-zone crashes…
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CPD names man shot by police Wednesday night, says man had knife
COLUMBIA, Mo.(KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department held a news conference Thursday at 10 a.m. after a man was shot and killed by police in a standoff…
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Recent examples on MU’s campus bring up questions of free speech
Three incidents in just a couple of months’ time on the University of Missouri’s campus have raised questions about what can be considered free…
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More than 300 human trafficking victims reported in Missouri in 2021
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people have been forced or coerced into human trafficking over the past few years in Missouri, including nearly 330…
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Proposed House bill would protect those calling for help in college hazing incidents
A lawmaker is proposing a bill that he believes would help protect college students in Missouri who report hazing.…
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MoDOT unveils plans, takes comment on Highway 54 improvements in Jefferson City
The Missouri Department of Transportation is working on plans to improve safety and expand capacity on Highway 54 in north Jefferson…
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Fulton asks residents to conserve energy in aftermath of massive winter freeze
The City of Fulton is asking its residents to conserve energy amid massive demand for electricity and natural gas and memories of last year’s…
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Early morning apartment fire at Russellville Senior Housing
RUSSELLVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire broke out Saturday morning destroying four apartments just west of Jefferson City in Russellville. The Russellville…
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Some Fulton businesses keep the lights on despite snow and cold
With the snow and bone-chilling wind gusts that have swept through Mid-Missouri, some business owners in Fulton decided to shut their doors early for…
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MoDOT, Highway Patrol give safety tips ahead of winter storm
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri State Highway Patrol held a press conference Wednesday ahead of…
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Two people killed in Clay County crash
CLAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have died after a crash on Saturday afternoon in Clay County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash…
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2023 Boone County budget prioritizes pay increase for law enforcement
Increased salaries for sheriff’s deputies and other emergency employees are a priority in the 2023 Boone County budget approved Thursday, with…
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Staying on top of heart health ahead of the holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. According to officials, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of adults in America each year. Heart attacks occur when an artery that…
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Winter is worst time of year for house fires
Half of all home fires happen in the dark cold of the period between December and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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