MU board of curators approves 6% increase on room and board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators approved raising housing and dining rates for the M-U campus. A 6% increase will go into effect at the…
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases move above 400
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Some states offer coronavirus booster shots to all Americans 18 and older
In some states, booster doses are moving ahead of the first and second COVID-19 vaccination shots.…
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U.S overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 100,000 Americans have died in one year from drug overdoses. Health experts say that the overdoses are tied to…
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Major Missouri employers take stance against OSHA’s vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Wednesday that they have suspended all activities related to…
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Health experts explain why COVID cases are increasing in the state
As the holiday season approaches, so does the rise in COVID-19 cases around a few counties in Missouri.…
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Columbia Job Center hosts free CDL training to combat truck driver shortage
The event will provide financial assistance in the training and placement for those looking to become truck drivers.…
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new cases, one new coronavirus-related death
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Long term care suffers major job loss due to pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic has caused many job shortages in different fields and long-term health care facilities have seen some of the worst…
Continue Reading MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest increase of active coronavirus cases since Sept. 20
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Missouri passes 50% of residents fully vaccinated
Over half the state of Missouri is now fully vaccinated, and the state health director says he’s turning his focus to the unvaccinated…
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Over 1,000 people hospitalized with Covid-19 across the state
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 7.9% on Saturday. An additional 1,261 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed…
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What is next for Joseph Elledge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found Joseph Elledge guilty for second-degree murder in the death of his wife Mengqi Ji. The jury recommended a 28-year…
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 34 new coronavirus cases; 18 residents hospitalized
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Possible murder weapon discovered during arrest in Boone County homicide
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Iowa police believe they may have discovered the murder weapon in a motel room while arresting a Columbia man accused of…
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All lanes re-opened after multi-vehicle crash on I-70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least six vehicles were involved in a pile-up along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. Two of the vehicles were…
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Rural mid-Missouri hospitals could feel impacts of COVID-19 vaccine mandate
By January 4, nearly 17 million healthcare workers will have to be fully vaccinated against…
Continue Reading Murder suspect’s wife reacts after he’s captured in Iowa
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mark Achterberg was taken into custody Wednesday night in Creston, Iowa. Boone…
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State offers credit and identity theft monitoring to 620,000 educators
Missouri is offering credit and identity theft monitoring services to 620,000 current and former educators who may have been affected by a data…
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the largest coronavirus case increase since Oct. 25
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