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Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson will name a new natural resources director, give an update on the state’s vaccine incentive program and talk about state resources going to hospitals to fight COVID-19 in a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
Continue ReadingA mental health crisis center could begin operating around the clock in Columbia in the next six to nine months, local leaders said Wednesday.
Continue ReadingMizzou introduced its new athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois on Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingMexico Public Schools has released a comprehensive plan ahead of students returning to the classroom for the first day of school Aug 25.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the delta variant continues to spread across Missouri, the most recent state profile report shows all but three counties in the “red zone” or high transmission level of COVID-19. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload Currently, 112 counties in Missouri, including all of Mid-Missouri, are in the “red zone.” Two counties, Pemiscot and
Continue ReadingSpeculation is growing that health insurers could decide to charge higher premiums for people who don’t get the coronavirus vaccine.
Continue ReadingMEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Emergency 911 Center is updating its’ activation policy concerning the outdoor warning sirens after the National Weather Service changed its severe thunderstorms warnings. The National Weather Service will now issue severe thunderstorm warnings when winds are expected to be 80 miles per hour or more and large, damaging hail
Continue ReadingWith less than two weeks remaining before many schools start back up, districts throughout Mid-Missouri have not made a decision on mandating masks.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Senior living communities in mid-Missouri began to loosen restrictions in April and May when the vaccine was accessible and case numbers were low, but now some are becoming more strict. The Terrace Retirement Community updated its restrictions in July limiting visitors to caregivers. The Terrace guidances say, “CDC and local orders recommend
Continue ReadingSeveral Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.
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Continue ReadingTuesday morning, 33 new citizens were naturalized at a special bicentennial ceremony presided over by Judges Beth Phillips and Stephen Limbaugh Jr.
Continue ReadingAn attorney for Carjay Lyles said the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.1 million just weeks before a lengthy jury trial was set to start.
Continue ReadingWatch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Since Gov. Mike Parson announced the vaccine incentive program in Missouri in July, 375,000 Missourians have signed up for a chance to win $10,000. Acting director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Robert Knodell said there has been an increase in vaccinations since the vaccine program was announced. “Vaccinations
Continue ReadingThe city’s last health order requiring masks expired in early May.
Continue ReadingDozens of protestors against the mask mandate gathered in front of city hall before pouring into the council chambers.
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Continue ReadingSALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Slater man died Sunday night after a wreck on Highway 240 in Saline County. According to the crash report, a 2002 Chevy Blazer rear-ended a 2004 GMC Yukon and a trailer that was parked on the side of the highway with no lights on partially blocking the eastbound lane of
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