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Local church raises over $600,000 to pay off utility disconnections for Columbia families

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Crossing Church raised $674,121 during a two-week giving campaign for Columbia resident utility disconnections which started on Easter morning. According to a release from The Crossing, the funds will pay off the utility debt of over 500 local families. Out of the $674,121 raised, $202,774.26 will completely erase the utility disconnect

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Covid-19 vaccine demand is slowing in parts of the US. Now an uphill battle starts to get more shots into arms

When health officials in Ohio’s Mercer County opened their first Covid-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic in January, available slots filled up instantly, and more than 500 people were vaccinated in a single day. Nearly three months later, with plenty of vaccine supply on hand and eligibility open to all residents 16 and older, officials struggled to

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Other US states could see scenarios similar to the Covid-19 crisis unfolding in Michigan, expert says

States across the country are reporting a rise in Covid-19 cases. But in one state — Michigan — another surge has overwhelmed hospitals and healthcare workers who were already exhausted, one local health leader says. And there are several reasons behind the crisis. “One, we believe the overall infection rate in Michigan was lower during

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Company in Hawaii uses technology from Japan to disinfect local stores, restaurants and schools

Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — A company in Hawaii, known as CleanSpaceUSA, is using technology to disinfect surfaces and facilities. “Happy and excited we can bring this technology, smart technology, very safe, non-toxic, that we bring from Japan to fight COVID and other viruses as well as bacteria,” Harris

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