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US life expectancy dropped a full year in first half of 2020, according to CDC
Life expectancy in the US dropped a full year in the first half of 2020, according to a report published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. Experts say that Covid-19 was a significant factor contributing to the decline. The life expectancy for the entire US population
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Rep. Hartzler raises concerns about President Biden’s $1.9 trillion dollars COVID-19 relief package
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri Representative Vicky Hartzler (R) has not said how she’s planning to vote on President Joe Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package. ABC 17 News spoke with the representative this morning about a number of issues regarding the pandemic. Hartzler raised concerns about the package saying it might be too
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Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness
Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.
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CDC’s Covid-19 school guidance leaves some reassured, others confused
The scene sits at the core of tense debate across America. In the city of Atlanta’s public schools, masks cover the faces of children and teachers, desks are spaced at least 6 feet apart and students and staff are now offered Covid-19 tests each week. Classes are in session — in-person and online. These are
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Barnett woman arrested on drug trafficking charges after child found roaming halls of hotel
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Barnett woman could face drug charges after deputies respond to an unsupervised child roaming the halls of an Eldon hotel. According to the Miller County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Brandy Batchelder was arrested Tuesday for 2nd-degree drug trafficking and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies say more than four pounds
Continue Reading New standards will take the guesswork out of choosing the most effective face masks
Americans may soon be able to choose between two clearly labeled levels of face mask protection while browsing store shelves. The new national mask standard outlines minimum fit, design, performance and testing requirements for face masks and would require user instructions, package labeling and a permanent tag on the product. ASTM International — an international
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Ralph Nader Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of consumer advocate and former candidate for president Ralph Nader. Personal Birth date: February 27, 1934 Birth place: Winsted, Connecticut Birth name: Ralph Nader Father: Nathra Nader Mother: Rose (Bouziane) Nader Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1955, Harvard Law School, L.L.B., 1958 Military: US Army, 1959 Other Facts Writer and
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A comedian handed out $13,000 to hospitality workers at a New York bar
A New York City waitstaff received a surprise gift last week after a comedian handed out thousands of dollars raised by her online fans. Robyn Schall gave $13,000 in tips — all donations from her social media followers — to a handful of employees at Lily’s Cocktail and Wine last Thursday. “My amazing fans came
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After 68 years in prison, America’s oldest juvenile lifer was released
Joe Ligon, believed to be the oldest and longest-serving juvenile lifer in the United States, has been released from a Pennsylvania prison after spending nearly seven decades behind bars. Ligon was incarcerated in February 1953 at the age of 15, given a mandatory life sentence after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a robbery and
Continue Reading James ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s former rogue FBI informant handler John Connolly granted conditional medical release from prison
The former rogue FBI informant handler for mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger will be released from a Florida prison on a conditional medical release, a spokesman for the Florida Commission on Offender Review told CNN. John Connolly was released because he has terminal cancer, his attorney, James E. McDonald, told CNN. “We are pleased,” McDonald
Continue Reading Coming to terms with chronic illness and grief over what’s lost
Tessa Miller was just 23 when her nightmare of deadly infections, procedures and misdiagnoses began. Over the next several years, Miller tried dozens of medications, was hospitalized more times than she can remember and required three fecal transplants. She visited gastroenterologists, allergists, oncologists, pain medicine specialists, endocrinologists, gynecologists and neurologists. Her ultimate diagnosis of Crohn’s
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A woman struggles to use portable oxygen tank. A family sleeps in a car to keep warm. These are the stories of the Texas storm
As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Millions in the state remain without power on Wednesday, trying their best to stay warm and dry as burst pipes flood homes. Here are just some of the struggles some Texans said they are facing during
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National retailer acquires Moberly-based Orscheln Farm and Home
Tractor Supply Company and announced Wednesday morning it has acquired Orscheln Farm and Home.
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Bitter cold leads to several water customers waiting for frozen pipe assistance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The polar vortex has led to several issues across the Midwest, leaving several citizens with frozen water pipes across Mid-Missouri. In Columbia, the water and light department reported 201 people called about frozen pipes between Saturday morning and Wednesday afternoon. There have been 9 water main breaks in Columbia since Friday. A
Continue Reading Another battle Texans wage as they deal with the winter weather: Water problems
As millions across Texas battle power outages and freezing temperatures during the massive winter storm, one element has proved especially problematic — water. Whether it’s too much water or too little, high pressure or low pressure, or simply just the wrong form, water has been a huge issue for Texans during this ongoing catastrophe. “A
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Mid-Missouri road crews fighting another round of snow as winter barrage continues
A look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.
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Cattlemen working harder in winter weather across Missouri
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Below freezing temperatures have brought along challenges for local cattlemen and their cattle. Missouri is ranked number 5 in beef production in the U.S. and is a driving force for the economy. According to the USDA, there are currently over 1.9 million beef cows in Missouri. “Missouri’s agriculture is an $88.4 billion
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snowfall continues in Mid-Missouri
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day today with the threat of accumulating snow returning. Another disturbance moving out of the Four Corners region will bring more accumulating snow to Mid-Missouri. This looks like it’s going to affect the morning commute and potentially bring road impacts for Wednesday evening as
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