Local businesses planning to open their doors again with coronavirus case decrease
Some businesses in Columbia are planning to re-open their doors with a sustained lowering of coronavirus case levels and a new health order which…
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Lake of the Ozarks water levels rapidly lowered as power demand surged
Experts say the rapid drop in water levels at Lake of the Ozarks is no cause for alarm and is directly tied to increased power demands from last…
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Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad…
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Health official says vaccinated individuals are believed to be less infectious
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Health officials say the COVID-19 vaccine could make you less infectious and less likely to become severely ill if in contact…
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Missouri leaders committed to coronavirus vaccination plan despite teacher criticism
Missouri leaders reiterated their commitment to the state’s coronavirus vaccination plan and the lack of current vaccinations for…
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Cattlemen working harder in winter weather across Missouri
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Below freezing temperatures have brought along challenges for local cattlemen and their cattle. Missouri is ranked number 5 in…
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Road agencies ready plows ahead of more snow overnight
Road crews are gearing up to work another long night with snowfall forecast for Mid-Missouri overnight and into…
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Freezing temps could cause freezing pipes
Temperatures will fall below zero over the weekend with a chance of a couple of inches of snow can cause an issue with water pipes.…
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Salvation Army almost at capacity in Columbia and Jefferson City
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Salvation Army shelter locations in Columbia and Jefferson City are becoming near capacity with bitterly cold temperatures. Lori…
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State leaders give updates on COVID-19 and vaccine distribution
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) Missouri has seen major improvements in COVID-19 cases, but still faces issues with vaccine supply. Governor Mike Parson…
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Missouri leaders plan to receive more vaccine doses next month
The group coordinating Missouri’s coronavirus vaccine program will brief reporters in a closed-door meeting Wednesday afternoon.…
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Cole County roads mostly clear after winter weather event but more snow is possible
Crews for Cole County and Jefferson City continued Tuesday morning to treat roads covered by snow and ice from multiple rounds of wintry…
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Road crews continue to treat road conditions as snow moves through Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) MoDOT’s crews have been out all day Saturday pretreating and treating roads throughout the winter weather event. Jason Shafer,…
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Road crews preparing ahead for the weekend’s winter weather
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Road crews across Mid-Missouri started pretreatment of priority routes ahead of the anticipated winter weather. Columbia Public…
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MU Health vaccinates over 2,000 in first coronavirus shot clinic
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) At 3 p.m. Thursday, MU Health vaccinated 1,300 people so far at its mass vaccination clinic at Faurot Field. The hospital…
Continue Reading Missourians traveling across county lines in order to get the coronavirus vaccine
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local health departments say they have received inquiries about the coronavirus vaccine from people all across the state.…
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Lack of performing arts events and performances hurting local businesses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many local performing arts centers and venues in Columbia have temporarily closed their doors due to the pandemic, and local…
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Boone County Columbia Health Department will randomly draw names for vaccine
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Health Department will provide left over doses of Pfizer vaccine to individuals in Tier 2 of Phase 1B…
Continue Reading Audrain County to host National Guard coronavirus vaccine clinic
The Audrain County Health Department said Tuesday that the Guard will hold the clinic starting at 9 a.m. Friday at the Mexico Memorial Airport.…
Continue Reading CRMC holds mass vaccination clinic for Tier 2 patients
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) 700 patients of Capital Region Medical Center received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Friday. Capital Region…
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