TUESDAY UPDATES: Red Zone report shows cases up across Missouri; all counties have reported high community transmission rate
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Court cases challenge pandemic-related mandates in Missouri
Numerous court cases are testing local, state and federal governments’ powers to implement health orders and vaccine mandates, including in Missouri.
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Man seriously hurt in multi-car crash in Moniteau County
MONITEAU Co. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri man was seriously hurt in a multi-car crash in Moniteau County on Monday night. According to the MSHP crash report, the crash happened at 5:12 p.m. when a truck tried to make a left turn on U.S. 50 at Business 50 East Junction, and went into the path of
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the omicron variant?
President Joe Biden addressed the coronavirus news Monday, urging the public to be careful but not to panic. Scientists say omicron’s mutations concern them but it’s too early to tell if the variant will spread more easily or cause more severe illness than previous iterations of the virus.
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Two injured after wreck on Highway 40 near Boothe Lane in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured after a wreck on Highway 40 and Boothe Lane in Boone County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Molly Widmer, 32, was driving a 2008 Toyota Sequoia on Highway 40 and trying to turn left onto Boothe Lane when a 2014 Nissan Sentra rear-ended
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Biden encourages vaccination, urges against panic as omicron cases grow
Biden, in remarks from the White House, stressed that Americans should use caution regarding the new variant, which has not been detected in the United States, but not panic.
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Experts say Omicron variant is cause for concern
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) While there are still many unknowns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Columbia local health experts say people may want to continue or start practicing serious COVID-19 precautions such as masking indoors and social distancing. At this time the Delta variant is the only variant we are seeing in the state, but experts
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MONDAY UPDATES: DHSS adds 81 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Experts say beware of scams on Cyber Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Cyber Monday is known for its deals but it also creates opportunities for scammers. The National Retail Federation says that Americans will spend between $10 and $11 billion dollars this Cyber Monday. The Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be cautious to avoid potential misleading websites, advertisements and untrustworthy sellers. If a
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas tree arrives; lighting ceremony scheduled for Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Governor’s Mansion just received it’s main Christmas tree for the year Monday morning. The 30 foot-tall Norway Spruce was donated by a couple in Columbia who said the tree had grown too big for their front yard. This Christmas tree will be displayed on the mansion’s lawn while a 20
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Staffing issues result in the Jefferson City Animal Shelter not accepting walk-ins
Monday through Friday this week there will be limited access to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter due to staffing issues.
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Minor damage reported to underpass after Mexico wreck Friday afternoon
Officials report the underpass had minimal damage as a result of being struck.Â
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WATCH: Attorney general holds news conference on temporary halt to health care worker vaccine mandate
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schnitt is set to hold a 12:30 p.m. news conference after a federal judge temporarily halted a coronavirus vaccine mandate for health care workers.
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Nine killed in Thanksgiving holiday crashes
The deaths happened during the patrol’s holiday counting period, which started at 6 p.m. Wednesday and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The patrol worked 457 crashes with 114 injuries. Troopers reported 125 cases of driving while intoxicated and 72 drug arrests, according to a patrol news release.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you doing your Christmas shopping in-store or online more?
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce, says a lot more people are out shopping for Black Friday when comparing last year. However, many people are starting to rely on online shopping. According to Adobe Analytics, it expects U.S. holiday sales online to hit $207 billion from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31st. This data highlights a 10%
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Highway Patrol reminds drivers to stay safe during holiday travel
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be safe as they hit the roads for a busy day of holiday travel, on what is the last day of the patrol’s 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday Counting Period.
Continue Reading Five vehicles believed to be involved in Montgomery County crash
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Kyle Green confirmed that five vehicles are believed to be involved in a crash in Montgomery County Sunday evening. MSHP Troop F tweeted out at 5:45 p.m. that state troopers were investigating the multiple vehicle crash on westbound I-70 at the 182 mile marker in Montgomery County.
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Jefferson City house fire under investigation
The Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating after a house fire in Jefferson City Saturday night.
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Police respond to scene on Granada Blvd. early Sunday morning
Columbia Police were called to the 200 block of Granada Blvd. early Saturday morning, around 4 a.m.
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Downtown Columbia was packed with people supporting Small Business Saturday
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The streets in Downtown Columbia were packed all throughout the day Saturday with people supporting Small Business Saturday. This is an annual holiday that encourages the community to shop at local businesses. Regan Downing a manager at Nourished Cafe says when people walk through the doors of a local restaurant they truly
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