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The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will extend student loan payment relief through May 1.
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration said Wednesday that it will extend student loan payment relief through May 1.
Continue ReadingA Jefferson City woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to tax evasion and failure to file form 5500 report (a 401K plan for employees).
Continue ReadingAssistant chief Bryant Gladney had served the citizens of Boone County for 25 years but had worked in emergency response in the Mid-Missouri area for more than three decades.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department will now help with some of the Boone County Fire Protection District’s calls after Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney died in the line of duty Wednesday morning. The tragic death of their fellow firefighter has shaken up the Boone County Fire Protection District. Columbia Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Jenkins
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday morning, several people stopped to help direct traffic on the first crash involving a box truck on westbound I-70.
Continue ReadingThe district said in a news release that Bryant Gladney died at the scene after the crash involving a tractor-trailer near Route Z. Gladney was going to the scene of a crash when a westbound tractor-trailer hit Gladney’s firetruck at high speed before hitting a University Hospital ambulance and the vehicle involved in the original crash, according to the release.
Continue ReadingFULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly shot his neighbor with an arrow from a crossbow after an argument. During the investigation at the 800 block of Jefferson St., investigators learned Thurman Estep allegedly shot his neighbor in the abdominal area with an arrow from a crossbow. Officials say the
Continue ReadingThe hospital did not give details about the incident that led Capital Region to shut down its network, describing it in a statement Wednesday as “a disruption to our network systems.”
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Continue ReadingJudge Daniel Green issued the order after counties including Cooper, Jackson and St. Louis asked to appeal Green’s November ruling that said nonelected officials cannot issue health orders, like those meant to fight coronavirus spread, under state law.
Continue ReadingIasha Cannady pleaded guilty in federal court in Jefferson City last week to two counts of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possession of an unregistered destructive device.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s attorney general has joined 24 other states in a lawsuit to stop a mask and vaccine mandate on Head Start students and volunteers.“Head Start Programs provide much-needed resources for underserved communities, single moms, and other parents who may be struggling to provide care. Forcing children to wear masks all day
Continue ReadingHealth experts are recommending people get tested for coronavirus before they travel for the holidays as high case rates continue and the omicron variant marches toward dominance. However, many remain skeptical of the need for such vigilance against the virus.
Continue ReadingThe vigil is part of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which takes place yearly on the night of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.
Continue ReadingOfficials with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department say no one is hurt following a roll-over crash in Boone County that happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Continue ReadingJudge William Collins signed off Tuesday on the $1.625 million settlement between the parents of Officer Christopher Morton and several government officials and companies they sued in 2019. Darrel and Tara Morton will receive $926,443.17 from the settlement, while lawyers Bernard Schmitt and Melody Roberts of the Schmitt Law Firm in Kansas City will collect $691,647.06 for fees and expenses.
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Continue ReadingThe White House intends to distribute 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans starting in January, which is enough to cover the entire U.S. population with at least one test.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the omicron cases are on the rise, so are the covid testing rates. According to Johns Hopkins University on Dec. 19th, more than 600,000 people were tested nationwide for COVID-19. The Biden Administration plans to give free at-home COVID testing kits starting Jan. 15th to anyone who requests one. Until then
Continue ReadingThe MU Health Care-affiliated hospital posted a message Tuesday on its Facebook page saying patients who are out of medication can get seven-day refills at its Capital Care pharmacies in Jefferson City and Versailles. Patients must bring their prescription bottles with them, Capital Region says.
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