Popular inhaler brand coming off shelves in 2024
Many people with asthma may be starting off the New Year with a call to their pharmacy.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol begins Christmas counting period
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the busy Christmas travel season commences, and millions are expected to take to the roads, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has begun its counting period for the 2023 Christmas weekend. The counting period began Friday at 6 p.m. and will last until Monday, Christmas Day, at 11:59 p.m. As of 10:45
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Holiday hazards and tips to keep your holiday celebrations safe
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the holidays already here, there are some hazards and safety tips to be aware of. ABC 17 spoke with Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp on what to lookout for. If you own a real Christmas tree, be sure to water them regularly. When Christmas trees become too dry they
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you worry about the safety of your food?
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said this week that tainted applesauce made five Missouri children sick.
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Boone County, Columbia to participate in housing study
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County and the City of Columbia will participate in a housing study in 2024, according to a Friday press release from the county. The release stated Amarach Planning Services to conduct the study. The study is expected to start Jan. 1 and will wrap up by this upcoming fall season, according
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Lights, dogs, signs, systems: Experts share ways to deter holiday home burglars
December is one of the peak times for home break-ins and burglaries, according to FBI statistics.
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Anxiety and depression symptoms increase during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holidays is the most wonderful time of the year for some people, but for others it can trigger anxiety and depression. The “Holiday Blues” can feel a lot like depression but caused by the holidays and the stresses that surround it such as large family gatherings and hosting and attending events.
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TSA prepares for busiest end-of-year travel days, what you can do to be prepared at the gate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the holiday season is underway, and Christmas is less than a week away, the Transportation Security Administration is preparing for busy travel days ahead. TSA estimates they could screen over 2.5 million passengers a day. The busiest days for travel are expected to be Thursday Dec. 21, Friday Dec. 29, and
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Dozens of Columbia households at risk for eviction getting to stay in their homes for the holidays
Love Columbia Program Director Conrad Hake says his organization has served 48 households with assistance from a recent campaign, which equals around $45,000. That campaign was launched on the first of the month and is based around “Roof over your Head Day” which falls on Dec. 3.
Continue ReadingButtigieg warns bad weather may impact holiday travel
By Pete Muntean, CNN New York (CNN) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning that bad weather could disrupt holiday air travel. “We may see some bad weather around the holidays,” Buttigieg said, alongside FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker during a press conference at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C. “Winter weather may be a challenge,
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What we know so far about the volcanic eruption in Iceland
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was no surprise. The region had been active for more than two years and thousands of small earthquakes rattled the area in recent weeks. Here is a
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you finished your holiday shopping?
Christmas is just a week away and Columbia was full of holiday shoppers over the weekend.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Teslas, mold and mildew stain remover and mini string lights recalled
Tesla has recalled over 2 million of its vehicles over its autopilot feature.
Continue ReadingThe Fed holds interest rates steady for third consecutive time
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will hold interest rates steady at a 22-year high for the third consecutive meeting, as US economic growth slows and investors look toward the beginning of rate cuts sometime next year. The Fed has raised rates 11 times since March 2022 to combat high inflation, which
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Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to host 17th annual one-for-one food drive Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Wednesday at 6 a.m., The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri will host its 17th annual One-for-One Holiday Food and Fund Drive. The One for One Food & Fund Drive will continue for 12 hours before wrapping up at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Mall and Buchheit in Jefferson City.
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Food Bank Market in Columbia serves more than 11,000 people in its first month
The Food Bank Market opened its doors along Business Loop on Nov. 1, and spokesperson Katie Adkins said it served around 11,000 people in its first month.
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Food Bank continues to see increased need, adapts to serve community
The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is preparing to host its annual One to One Holiday Food Drive on Wednesday as it continues to see an increased need in the community.
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Gen-Z is already worried about looking old
By Joan Kennedy (CNN) — Influencer Emma Brooks never really worried about aging — until she turned 20. “I started freaking out,” she said. “I look different than I did two years ago… How am I going to look in five years?” Though the oldest among them is only around 26, Gen-Z is already anxious
Continue ReadingSavannah military veteran injured during Iraq deployment receives the gift of a new car
By Lydia Blackstone Click here for updates on this story SAVANNAH, Georgia (WJCL) — Brett Mymo is an Army veteran. He’s been walking miles to work every day, even with shrapnel still in his body from being deployed in Iraq. That all changes for Mymo as he was gifted a car from Geico and Caliber
Continue Reading‘The absolute best gift’: Restaurant owner overjoyed after receiving life-saving kidney transplant
By Ethan Humble Click here for updates on this story NORWALK, Iowa (KCCI) — Andrew Sayasane, the owner of Winn’s Pizza, in Norwalk, received a life-saving kidney on Monday after months of searching for a donor. The transplant comes after Sayasane was getting dialysis treatments for an average of five hours every day due to
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