Man arrested on suspicion of DWI in deadly Boonville crash
Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Boonville man on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a deadly crash on Highway 5.
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A man already in prison has been charged with murder in the 1988 disappearance of a girl from a California supermarket
A man who has been in prison since 1989 has been charged with kidnapping and killing a 9-year-old girl who disappeared from a California neighborhood market in 1988. David Misch, 59, who is serving a sentence for an unrelated murder conviction, was charged Monday by Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley in the disappearance of
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Whether you have just 5, 10 or 15 minutes, these stress relief workouts can help
With everyday life disrupted due to the ongoing pandemic, stress is at an all-time high. Fears of getting sick, uncertainty of jobs, uneasiness about sending kids to school and cold winter weather (and flu season) all are sources of stress in the lives of many. Add to that the pressures of the holidays and overturned
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you get vaccinated against the coronavirus if your job mandates it?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission last week issued a statement that an employer can make a vaccination a requirement if a person wishes to continue working there. The EEOC futher stated that it encouraged employees to receive vaccinations on a voluntary basis. Most employees are still months away from having access to the vaccine but
Continue Reading Celebrate small rituals for Christmas and make it special without the big gathering
Even as we count down the final days of December, many of us are still coming to terms with the fact that holiday events and gatherings are looking very different than Christmases past. Christmas 2020, however, isn’t canceled unless you decide it is. This season, don’t say “bah, humbug!” Say “why not?” and start new
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MU Doctor answers questions on coronavirus vaccine myths
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Misinformation about coronavirus vaccines continues to circulate, even before vaccine approvals started. ABC 17 News spoke with Dr. Christelle Ilboudo, infection disease expert at MU Health Care about some of the myths you shouldn’t fall for. Question: One reason why people say they are not comfortable with getting the vaccine was rushed.
Continue Reading A security guard biked more than 3 miles to return a woman’s lost wallet. Now, his community is raising money to buy him a car
One couple in Hawaii got an unexpected delivery earlier this month after a security guard from a local grocery store turned up at their front door. Chloe Marino said she was in a hurry at a Foodland grocery store in Kahului, Hawaii, with her 5-month-old son Cooper, when she lost her wallet. But luckily, one
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Vaccinations for some a moving target
City leaders and staff at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department are working on plans to make vaccinations easily available to Boone County residents.
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Columbia Police investigate possible shooting near 1400 block of Sylvan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was investigating after shots were fired in the 1400 block of Sylvan. An ABC 17 News crew on scene reported crime scene tape up by police. The crew also saw evidence markers on the road and found a shell casing in the area. Officials shut down Sylvan Lane
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Local highlights and scores: Dec. 21, 2020
Here are the local high school basketball scores from Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Nixa (83) Battle (45) FINAL Fatima (48) Helias (52) FINAL/OT
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Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton declares for NFL Draft
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton will forego his senior season and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft. He made his announcement on social media on Monday. pic.twitter.com/o1HR4DdgHF— Nick Bolton (@_nickbolton2) December 21, 2020 Bolton also said he will not play in the upcoming Music City Bowl against Iowa. “I’m excited to chase my
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Mizzou basketball prepares for non-conference finale
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 14 Mizzou men’s basketball team will close it its non-conference schedule on Tuesday night. The Tigers will host Bradley at 7 p.m. MU is 5-0 on the season. Meanwhile, Bradley is 6-2. The Braves have won three straight games. We spoke with head coach Cuonzo Martin on Monday morning ahead
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Cole County Health Department urging citizens to keep safety precautions as COVID-19 vaccine arrives
The virtual meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. on Webex, and will also be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page.
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Missouri judge backs medical marijuana license rules
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled in favor of the state’s medical marijuana licensing rules. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce issued her ruling Monday. A southwest Missouri family had sued after it didn’t get a medical marijuana license from the state. Attorneys argued that
Continue Reading Five high school freshmen are being called heroes for saving two children from an icy pond
Five New Jersey teens are being hailed as heroes after they saved two children from falling into an icy pond while they were sledding. The group of high school freshmen, Tyler Armagan, Ryan Day, Joseph Dietrich, Kieran Foley and Drew Scalice, were getting ready to head home Thursday from sledding at the Beacon Hill Country
Continue Reading Fired Florida Covid data scientist’s lawsuit calls search of her home ‘retaliation’
The former Florida data analyst who has accused state officials of covering up the extent of the pandemic has filed a lawsuit alleging that police obtained a “sham” search warrant aimed at retaliating against her for being a whistleblower. Rebekah Jones alleges that Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) officials violated her First Amendment rights,
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone Hospital Center to forgo Moderna coronavirus vaccine
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Continue Reading Gloves, shoes found near reservoir sparks search
Click here for updates on this story CARBON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Crews were called to a frozen reservoir in lower Luzerne County after a quad rider found cracks and a hole in the ice along with a pair of gloves and snowshoes. The findings sparked an investigation to see if someone had fallen through
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