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Few mid-Missouri students not fully immunized

A low percentage of students in mid-Missouri aren’t fully immunized. About 184 students attending Columbia Public Schools and 86 students attending Jefferson City Public Schools aren’t fully vaccinated, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and 2018-19 kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment data from the districts. Whether children have been

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Columbia man accused of attacking child

A 39-year-old Columbia man was charged Monday after his arrest on suspicion of strangling and punching a girl. Prosecutors charged Chanvessna Meas with fourth-degree domestic assault, child endangerment and child abuse. Columbia police arrested Meas on Sunday in the 1600 block of Quest Drive. Two witnesses said they watched as Meas pulled the car over

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Rain contributes to pothole problem

Potholes get worse as more rain hits roadways, according to the experts. Which means another concern for mid-Missouri drivers — especially those who don’t have a cab around them. “You could be riding a bike and have that problem, and then because of that problem you strike another car head on,” rider Douglas Grindstaff said.

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Vehicle catches fire in Boone County

Members of the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire Monday night. Crews were sent to the 7800 block of Highway VV around 7:45 p.m., according to online dispatch records. When fire officials arrived on scene, the vehicle was fully involved in the fire, said Boone County Fire Bureau Director Gale Blomenkamp.

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