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Unrest in Afghanistan could affect refugee situation in mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mid-Missouri agency that helps refugees coming to the United States said it’s preparing for more work following unrest in Afghanistan. Samantha Moog, director of refugee services at Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, said she and other federal and private agencies have been working together for weeks on a possible
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Future of vacant lot on Cherry Street uncertain
The vacant lot on Cherry Street may remain empty for longer than expected now that Columbia City Council rejected a proposal to allocate 99 parking spots to a new hotel.
Continue ReadingGamma, delta and lambda: What are they and are they cause for concern?
Genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that caused the coronavirus pandemic — have been emerging and circulating around the world. The World Health Organization classifies variant viruses as “variants of interest” and “variants of concern.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, variants of concern can spread more quickly and cause more serious COVID-19 illness.
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WATCH: State teachers association discusses pandemic effects on education
Watch the full interview here.
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Columbia City Council votes to reject the prospective Cherry Street Hotel parking plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted unanimously Monday to reject the prospective Cherry Street Hotel parking plan. The hotel developers wanted 99 spots in the 10th and Cherry Street Parking Garage but council denied the proposal. Council originally approved the plat for the hotel but the parking was a concern for local residents.
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Police say home damaged when shots fired in Columbia
Officers were sent at about 3:20 a.m. on a report of shots heard in the 4400 block of Rice Road, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release. No one was injured, police said.
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Columbia City Council to vote on hotel parking agreement and discuss banning flavored vapes
The Columbia City Council plans to vote on the parking agreement for the new Cherry Street Hotel, but this time with more data presented.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia ban flavored vaping products?
The move is part of a set of recommendations meant to reduce youth vaping rates. Columbia has already upped the legal purchasing age for tobacco and vapor products to 21.
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Jefferson City Schools to decide on mask requirements
Jefferson City Schools are set to decide on mask requirements at schools, as the deadline to make the decision is set for Monday, according to the district’s return plan.
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Columbia man arrested after police chase
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of leading officers on a police chase Saturday afternoon in Lake Ozark and stealing multiple cars has been arrested. The Lake Ozark Police Department has not identified the suspect, but says officers arrested a Columbia man in the investigation. The pursuit began after officers responded to a shoplifting
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Multiple shell casings found from shooting on Rice Road in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department responded to Rice Road and Boyd Lane early Saturday morning after receiving reports of seven to nine shots fired in the area. Once on scene, police told ABC 17 News they were able to locate two shell casings, as well as other evidence of shots being fired in
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ALS walk raises over $100,000 for research and treatment
Saturday morning, at least 125 people gathered in Bethel Park to walk a mile for ALS.
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Columbia Public Schools may change mask requirements after the school year starts
The district sent a letter to families on Friday announcing the decision.
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Roots N Blues Festival partnering with health care providers for vaccine clinic ahead of event
Roots N Blues music festival will require attendees to present proof they’ve had a coronavirus vaccination or a COVID negative test.
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MU Health Care prepares to give third doses of coronavirus vaccines
The health care provider said anyone who might qualify for another shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines may get one at any of its clinics.
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2020 Census data shows Boone County population growth
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2020 once-in-a-decade Census data shows Boone County growing in population and becoming more diverse. The federal data dropped on Thursday for states to begin redistricting efforts. The new numbers show Missouri added 165,986 residents in the last ten years. Boone County is one of the only mid-Missouri counties which significantly grew
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‘We’re absolutely in a third wave:’ Front-line ICU doctor calls for mask mandate and vaccine outreach
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pulmonary and critical care physician Kate Grossman is a front-line ICU doctor working with COVID-19 patients every day at Boone Health in Columbia. She says Columbia’s health care workers are overwhelmed. “It’s incredibly busy and it’s incredibly exhausting,” Grossman said. “Every day in the hospital, we are full, we have nurses caring
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Travel expert gives air travel advice amid the recent increase in delayed and canceled flights
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Flight Aware, Southwest Airlines delayed almost 40% of flights in July and canceled three percent while American and United Airlines were both in the 30% range. All of this comes as travel has increased nationwide, Nick Chabarria said AAA shows an eleven percent increase compared to this time in 2019.
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Crisis center in Columbia could be just months from opening
A mental health crisis center could begin operating around the clock in Columbia in the next six to nine months, local leaders said Wednesday.
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