Sheriff gives update in Callaway County church vandalism
On Friday, the sheriff said his office expects arrests in the case soon.
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Columbia-branded trash and recycling bags are now mandatory; what you need to know
Columbia’s “Pay as You Throw” trash and recycling program started Monday and requires all residential waste to be placed in city-logo bags
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DEFENDERS: BBB advises not to share coronavirus vaccine card on social media
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Better Business Bureau is advising people to not share their coronavirus vaccination card on social media. The BBB said it can increase your risk of identity theft and other scams. When posting the photo on social media scammers are able to see your full name, birthday and where you got your
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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports four COVID-19 related deaths; 101st death overall
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Oregon’s law decriminalizing small amounts of heroin and other street drugs officially goes into effect
Oregon has become the first state in the nation to officially decriminalize the possession and personal use of all drugs. Voters in the state approved Measure 110 in November, but it officially went into effect Monday. The initiative also expands access to addiction assistance and other health services, offering aid to those who need it
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A groundhog forecast: More winter or early spring?
Every year on February 2 people keep an eye out for a groundhog’s shadow to help predict what the weather will be like for the next few weeks. This year that shadow may be cast on snow. The legend goes that if groundhog Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow we will have six more weeks of
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Chiefs interview from home on Opening Night ahead of Super Bowl LV
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ Opening night looked much different this year as the Chiefs are still at home ahead of Super Bowl LV. We had the chance to speak with head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and several others via Zoom on Monday ahead of the big game. It may all be virtual, but
Continue Reading In the name of cricket sex, humans need to stop making noise
We humans tend to spread and frolic about wherever we please, a development that has been found to harm animals’ environments and health, and therefore ultimately our own. That may be the effect on crickets because of our constant noisemaking from traffic and other activities. The mating behavior of crickets may be significantly affected by
Continue ReadingPopular Christmas lights house starts to rebuild after house fire
Click here for updates on this story EAST GALESBURG, Illinois (WQAD) — A family in East Galesburg is recovering after a fire destroyed their home January 26th, 2021. The Corbin family puts on a light show every holiday season, The Corbin Light Show. Despite the fire ripping through their house, their now trying to figure
Continue Reading Central African Republic Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Central African Republic. It is a landlocked country in central Africa, bordering Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan. About the Central African Republic (from the CIA World Factbook) Area: 622,984 sq km, slightly smaller than Texas Population: 5,357,984 (July 2021 est.)
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Cops rescue 6-year-old they say was used as human shield
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — Police managed to rescue a 6-year-old when her father used her as a shield after firing at officers Sunday night. Officers were called about 9:30 p.m. to the 3300 block of East 60th Street about a man dragging a screaming child down the
Continue ReadingCops allege tow truck driver dealt meth while working
Click here for updates on this story MCMINNVILLE, Oregon (KPTV) — A tow truck driver was arrested over the weekend for dealing methamphetamine while working, according to the McMinnville Police Department. Police said they received information in Dec. 2020 that Richard Howlett Sr., 53, from McMinnville, was involved in criminal activities. After receiving a wiretap
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This NFL coach made diversity a priority. Now his team is headed to the Super Bowl
A glass ceiling shattered in the NFL in July 2015, when Bruce Arians — then the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals — hired Jen Welter to the team’s coaching staff as an intern, making her the first woman to hold a coaching position of any kind in the league. Now at age 68, in
Continue Reading Deputies say heroin trafficking suspect told them it was chocolate laxative
Click here for updates on this story FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida (WALA) — Okaloosa County investigators said a man arrested for trafficking drugs tried to tell them that his heroin was actually chocolate laxatives. Deputies said they stopped Steven Coplen, 29, when they noticed his plate that expired in 2020 had been altered to make
Continue Reading An Indiana woman got a Covid-19 vaccine shot on her 100th birthday
On her 100th birthday, Mildred Grassman got flowers, candy, money — and her second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. “It means everything to me,” Grassman said just after getting the last shot at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville in Indiana. “At my age, I didn’t want to get the disease.” It also means that eventually, Grassman
Continue Reading 88-yo man hit by car, suspect arrested
Click here for updates on this story WINDSOR, Connecticut (WTIC/WCCT) — Video from a nearby car shows a man as he was struck Sunday in the parking lot of the Price Chopper in Windsor. Police said they were called to a report of a pedestrian struck by a car in the parking lot of Price
Continue Reading New York officials plan to redouble efforts to fix racial disparities in vaccination rates
New York officials acknowledged Monday there’s a clear racial disparity among the people who have received vaccine doses to date and the city needs to redouble its efforts to address inequitable access. “We got a lot of work to do, because it’s a combination of, we need a hell of a lot more supply, and
Continue ReadingMan arrested for trafficking minors for sex
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — A Fayetteville man has been arrested for trafficking minors for sex. According to court documents, beginning in May of 2020 through October of 2020 Lexus Hobbs, 23, knowingly recruited, enticed, solicited, isolated, harbored, transported, provided, maintained and obtained multiple minors for commercial sexual activity.
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John Reed Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of John Reed, former Citigroup CEO. Personal Birth date: February 7, 1939 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: John Shepard Reed Father: name not known publicly – plant manager for Armour & Company Mother: name not known publicly Marriage: Cynthia “Cindy” (McCarthy) Reed (September 1994-present); Sally (Foreman) Reed (divorced)
Continue ReadingBusiness owners, neighbors want action as homeless camp reappears
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX ) — A large homeless encampment next to the East Oakland Home Depot that was cleared out a year ago is now packed once again with makeshift dwellings. Neighbors are complaining of the uptick in crime and businesses are trying to move out. A police
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