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State health department certifies 21 medical marijuana transportation facilities

December 23, 2019 6:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Alliance for Veterans Care LLC. in Doolittle is the only certified transportation facility located in Mid-Missouri.

State approves medical marijuana testing labs in Fayette, Kingdom City

December 19, 2019 5:28 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The state health department approved business licenses for two mid-Missouri facilities to test medical marijuana products. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services offered licenses to ClearWater Sciences, LLC of Kingdom City and Inovatia AgriTesting Services of Fayette. They make up two of the ten facilities offered business licenses to

Doctors see flu, strep and sinus infections

December 17, 2019 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Broadway Urgent Care said it has seen patients this week with a variety of injuries and illnesses. This includes patients with the flu, strep throat and sinus infections. A few people were also treated for bruises and broken bones after slipping on the ice or snow. For a complete look at what’s

Group recommends ways to reduce vaping among Columbia youths

December 16, 2019 7:25 PM Katie Greathouse

A group is working to reduce the number of youths abusing e-cigarettes in Columbia.

Missouri continues battling opioid epidemic despite programs meant to help

December 6, 2019 5:27 PM Jasmine Ramirez

The opioid epidemic continues in Missouri despite initiatives focused on prevention, treatment and recovery.

Minor health code violations found in Jefferson City public school kitchens

December 4, 2019 11:54 AM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health inspectors found only minor violations in the kitchens of Jefferson City’s public schools in October and November, according to inspection reports. October and November health inspection reports included the results from 19 kitchens in Jefferson City education establishments. Inspectors visited 10 Jefferson City School District buildings in October and November:

Doctors see patients with sinus infections, colds

December 3, 2019 7:03 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Doctors at Broadway Urgent Care reported seeing patients with sinus infections, colds, and stomach aches and pains. Broadway Urgent Care said people should continue to take preventative measures like washing their hands.

Morgan County student ‘did not have meningitis,’ superintendent says

November 22, 2019 8:04 AM Madison Fleck

STOVER, Mo. (KMIZ) The superintendent of Morgan County R-1 Schools said a student was found to not have bacterial meningitis after classes were canceled on Friday due to a reported case of the disease. Testing showed the student had enterovirus, according to a letter from the Morgan County Health Department. The district was concerned about

Salad product recall over E. coli bacteria impacts 22 states

November 21, 2019 5:12 PM Matthew Sanders

SWEDESBORO, N.J. (AP) The U.S. Department of Agriculture says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination. The department says Missa Bay, LLC from Swedesboro, New Jersey, is recalling more than 75,000 pounds (34,020 kilograms) of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce may

Bed bugs can hitch rides into offices such as Truman Building

November 19, 2019 11:54 AM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Office of Administration’s facilities division continued Tuesday to treat four second-floor office suites of the Harry S Truman State Office Building. The state’s Department of Health and Senior Services says even though there are no beds in a workplace, bed bugs can still be carried in from the outside.

Missouri governor launches vaping awareness campaign

November 18, 2019 5:05 AM Brittany Wiley

Governor Mike Parson will hold a follow-up press conference to launch his vaping awareness campaign, “Clear the Air,” on Monday.

Boone County anti-vaping campaign continues amid statewide efforts

November 18, 2019 5:27 PM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the state of Missouri begins a public awareness campaign aimed at educating youth about the dangers of vaping, a Boone County campaign is in its third week. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services joined with public schools to run advertisements on various social media platforms to deter

Department of Conservation asks hunters to get deer tested for Chronic Wasting Disease

November 16, 2019 7:22 PM Connor Hirsch

As the hunting season begins, the Missouri Department of Conservation is asking hunters to get deer checked for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Testing for the disease is required in 28 counties across Missouri, but the department is holding voluntary testing across the state. A full map of the counties and where sampling locations are can

Second vaping-related death reported in Missouri

November 14, 2019 7:30 PM Katie Greathouse

Another person has died in Missouri after using e-cigarettes or vaping products, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This is the second death tied to vaping reported in the state. According to a news release, a woman in her mid-50s died this week. Health officials said that they, along with the

Columbia commission members vary on timeline of vaping regulation

November 13, 2019 3:49 PM Connor Hirsch

As vaping related-illnesses continue to make headlines across the country, local leaders have varying opinions about how to move forward with regulations.

Bed bugs found in state office building; extermination efforts underway

November 13, 2019 1:44 PM Joe McLean

Employees in two office suites of the Harry S. Truman State Office Building were allowed to work from home starting last Friday after bed bugs were discovered.

Trump to pursue higher sales age for e-cigarettes

November 8, 2019 11:12 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said Friday his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping. Trump told reporters his administration will release its final plans for restricting e-cigarettes next week but provided few other details. “We have to take care

Invasive bug species confirmed in Mid-Missouri counties

November 6, 2019 4:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state conservation department announced several Mid-Missouri counties are affected by an invasive bug species that attacks ash trees. The Missouri Department of Conservation said Wednesday the Emerald Ash Borer is impacting more communities around the state. MDC released a list of 16 counties where the species was found recently. Of the

New partnership between MU and Special Olympics

November 6, 2019 4:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Special Olympics of Missouri announced a new partnership with the University of Missouri System Wednesday. The announcement was held at the Aquatic Mezzanine in the Mizzou Rec at 11:30 a.m. The new relationship includes the University of Missouri System schools and MU Health Care. MU officials said the partnership could lead

Possible ban on e-cigarette products in Columbia

November 4, 2019 4:15 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council reviewed a report Monday from the Columbia/Boone County Board of Health asking the council to temporarily ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette products within city limits. The temporary ban is meant to buy time for city staff to create a more permanent ordinance. The report says flavored e-cigarette