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Rittenhouse found not guilty on all charges

November 19, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

The jury reached the verdict after four days of deliberation.

University of Missouri Board of Curators approves coronavirus vaccine requirement for federal contracts

November 18, 2021 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

The resolution requires the UM System and its four campuses to follow the executive order, which requires federal contract workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus or be tested regularly. The board voted 7-1, with Curator Todd Graves abstaining. Jeffrey Layman, of Springfield, voted against the measure.

Fulton police identify man after body found in Stinson Creek

November 15, 2021 6:48 AM Zachary Farwell

The Fulton Police Department is investigating after a man’s body was found in Stinson Creek early Monday morning.

Man in custody identified after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Columbia

November 7, 2021 12:11 AM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia Police Department said one man is in police custody after a shooting downtown around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday. An officer observed one adult male brandishing and discharging a firearm. The officer fired his Department-issued service weapon at the suspect. The suspect, Christopher Michael Sledd, 51 of Columbia, surrendered to

Missouri Attorney General’s Office files lawsuit to stop federal vaccine mandate

November 5, 2021 7:21 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed another lawsuit Friday in an effort to stop the federal vaccine mandate. Missouri, nearly a dozen other states, and several businesses, including Holts Summit-based Doolittle Trailers Manufacturing, Inc., announced plans on Thursday to file the lawsuit against the Biden Administration. “The federal government should not

MizzouForward aims to invest $1.5 billion over next decade to enhance research, educational missions

November 1, 2021 4:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri to launch MizzouForward, a planned $1.5 billion long-term investment over the next 10 years to enhance the university’s research and education missions.

The US Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization on Friday for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11.

FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

October 29, 2021 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization on Friday for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. This is the first Covid-19 vaccine authorized in the United States for younger children. The FDA’s vaccine advisers voted 17-0 with one abstention on Tuesday to recommend EUA for the

FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

October 26, 2021 3:40 PM CNN

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11.

Weather Alert Day: Severe storms likely this afternoon into tonight

October 22, 2021 10:20 AM Kevin Schneider

Watch live coverage of storms in the player below. SUNDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Storms are starting to fire up along the cold front in western Missouri, and will quickly become severe as they move east into Mid-Missouri. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the entire area until 10PM. Watch a 3 p.m. update from the

Camden County Sheriff’s Dept. confirm human remains found

October 22, 2021 3:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Camden County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the possible discovery of human remains in the Linn Creek area.

University of Missouri removes Phi Gamma Delta’s recognition pending appeal

October 22, 2021 5:34 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will remove its recognition of Phi Gamma Delta, the organization at the center of MU’s suspension of fraternity activities, pending appeal, according to an email sent to the campus. The university on Friday found the fraternity responsible for multiple violations of MU conduct codes, Vice Chancellor for Student

Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says

October 21, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

The FBI’s Denver office said Thursday that remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who went missing last month. The FBI said dental records confirmed the identification.

CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines

October 21, 2021 4:29 PM CNN Newsource

The CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices accepted the US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations for each vaccine — after considerable discussion about whether such broad authorization as needed for Moderna’s. Members broadly agreed that people who got Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine need a second vaccination, as that vaccine is less effective than Moderna’s and Pfizer’s in preventing infection.

Protesters at fraternity after MU suspends activities after report of alcohol poisoning

October 20, 2021 6:13 PM Matthew Sanders

MU leaders announced the decision in an email to the campus Wednesday evening.

Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says

October 20, 2021 3:45 PM CNN Newsource

What appears to be human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie, including a backpack, have been found in a nature reserve in North Port, Florida, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson.

The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any of the three authorized vaccines could be used as a booster is a "mix and match" approach.

FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK

October 20, 2021 8:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Wednesday and also said any of the three authorized vaccines could be used as a booster in a “mix and match” approach. But it left in place a complex formula for who

All lanes now open on Interstate 70 at Sorrels Overpass

October 20, 2021 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday morning that the closed westbound lane at Sorrels Overpass had reopened. Crews finished work to stabilize the overpass, which was damaged when a raised boom on a Waste Management truck hit it Monday. The truck driver suffered serious injuries but his condition has improved.

I-70 westbound lane closed through Thursday at Sorrels Overpass; MoDOT to rehabilitate overpass sooner than expected

October 19, 2021 1:04 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the closure a little after noon in a tweet. The closure was needed to reduce traffic heading west toward the area of Sorrels Overpass, the agency said. The overpass was damaged when a tractor-trailer hit it Monday and MoDOT plans to have it demolished.

MoDOT working with a contractor for the immediate demolition of Sorrels Overpass after truck wrecks into bridge

October 18, 2021 3:03 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation cautioned drivers about delays from the crash. Traffic was also restricted on the overpass. Traffic cameras showed a long backup on westbound I-70 from the crash.

FDA advisers vote unanimously to recommend booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine

October 15, 2021 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday to recommend a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine at least two months after people get the first dose. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 19-0 to recommend the extra dose for all recipients