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February 2, 2021 10:58 PM CNN Newsource

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s terrifying ordeal

February 2, 2021 10:23 PM CNN

The images of a right-wing mob sacking the Capitol in support of former President Donald Trump and his false claims of election fraud shocked the nation. Now, nearly a month later, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has come forward to describe what it was like inside the building, hiding and fearing for her life. Her harrowing account,

A California man dies after falling 95-feet while canyoneering in Death Valley National Park

February 2, 2021 10:17 PM CNN Newsource

A man canyoneering in Death Valley National Park has died after falling off a cliff, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Justin Ibershoff, 38, from Los Angeles, died on Saturday as he was descending a technical route in Deimos Canyon with six friends, the NPS said in a news release. All the party members

Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine

February 2, 2021 10:14 PM CNN Newsource

A Covid-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the virus. Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch of Massachusetts did. He tested positive after he got his second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino, who coaches the men’s

Local highlights and scores: Feb. 2, 2021

February 2, 2021 10:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local scores from Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Hickman 69 | Capital City 43 FINAL Battle 72 | Smith-Cotton 33 FINAL Fulton 38 | Mexico 44 FINAL Tipton 58 | Cole Camp 14 FINAL BOYS HOOPS Jefferson City 50 | Rock

Coronavirus strain in UK picks up mutation that could impact vaccines, experts say

February 2, 2021 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

A mutation that could allow Covid-19 to escape antibody protection has now been found in samples of a rapidly spreading strain in the UK, according to a report Monday by Public Health England. The mutation, called E484K, was already part of the genetic signature of variants linked to South Africa and Brazil. According to the

Cooper County man arrested for child porn possession

February 2, 2021 9:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cooper County man was arrested for possession of child pornography, 2nd offense, Tuesday after a Boone County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Task Force investigator received a tip. According to a Boone County Sheriff’s Department release, investigators found at least 20 images or one video on a social media account of Dennis

Helias standout commits to Mizzou football

February 2, 2021 2:57 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias standout Damon Johanns committed to play for Mizzou football on Tuesday afternoon. He announced his decision on social media. I am excited to announce I am committing to the University of Missouri to further my academic and football career🐯🐯 Go Tigers!#NewZou pic.twitter.com/oPAwFeEUlA— Damon Johanns (@damon_johanns) February 2, 2021 The 6’4″

UM System Board of Curators to vote on architect for indoor facility

February 2, 2021 3:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The UM System Board of Curators will vote on an architect and engineer for the new football indoor facility in its scheduled meeting on Thursday. MU is recommending Kansas City architect company HOK, Inc. for the project. According to meeting documents – the total project budget for the indoor facility is expected

Chiefs meet with media on Day 2 of Super Bowl week

February 2, 2021 10:10 AM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs had a busy Tuesday morning meeting with reporters on Zoom. We spoke with head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and others leading up to the big game. We also got the chance to speak with Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub. The former Mizzou football assistant

Judge grants Minneapolis teachers temporary restraining order halting in-person teaching for some

February 2, 2021 9:06 PM CNN Newsource

A weekend temporary order allowed some Minneapolis Public School District (MPS) teachers and staff to not return to in-person work Monday due to Covid-19 concerns, according to court documents.. MPS staff were expected to return to in-person teaching Monday, but a ruling from Hennepin County District Court Judge Susan Robiner said that staff and teachers

Appeals Court reverses 2019 ruling about guns on MU’s campus and where they can be kept

February 2, 2021 9:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state appeals court has reversed a 2019 ruling about guns on Mizzou’s campus. The ruling now allows employees to bring guns on campus but the weapons must stay in their vehicles and hidden from sight. A University of Missouri professor filed a lawsuit in 2015 after he wanted to keep his

Officer under investigation following viral video of excessive force

February 2, 2021 8:44 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SOUTH FULTON, Georgia (WGCL) — The City of South Fulton responded to a video that went viral showing a police officer using excessive force. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations headquarters was requested to investigate the incident. “You can stop walking up on me,” said Marcus Coleman in the

Man accused of impersonating an officer to swindle businesses

February 2, 2021 8:41 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story VILLA RICA, Georgia (WGCL) — A West Georgia man has been arrested for impersonating an officer so he could swindle money from his victims. Haralson County Sheriff’s Office has charged William Keith Merritt of Villa Rica with theft by deception and impersonating a law enforcement officer. The investigation

Missouri GOP proposal would shield pre-existing conditions

February 2, 2021 8:38 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Several Republicans are trying to amend Missouri’s Constitution to ensure people with pre-existing conditions can access health insurance if the Affordable Care Act is undone. The proposals filed Tuesday in the Republican-led Legislature would require health insurance companies to cover people with pre-existing medical conditions without charging them more. Those

These dinosaurs may have used their frills to flirt

February 2, 2021 8:34 PM CNN Newsource

Many dinosaurs had distinctive bony frills around their necks — the best-known being the distinctive Triceratops. It’s not a feature found in living animals today, and paleontologists have long debated what the function was of the diverse array of frills and horns in this family of dinosaurs, called ceratopsians. The large frill that skirts the

Two women were killed in murder-for-hire plot gone wrong, Louisiana sheriff says

February 2, 2021 8:16 PM CNN Newsource

Three men from Louisiana are facing murder charges after two women — including the sister of one of the men — were killed in a murder-for-hire plot gone wrong, according to Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet. At a news conference Monday, the sheriff said Beaux Cormier hired Andrew Eskine and Dalvin Wilson to kill a

New York governor signs bill to repeal ‘walking while trans’ ban

February 2, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Tuesday repealing a controversial statute commonly known as the “walking while trans” ban. Both houses of the New York Legislature voted Tuesday to pass the bill that repeals a 1976 penal law statute aimed at prohibiting loitering for the purpose of prostitution, but which ultimately led to

Mickey Callaway, Angels pitching coach, accused of sexually inappropriate behavior

February 2, 2021 7:50 PM CNN Newsource

The Los Angeles Angels suspended pitching coach Mickey Callaway on Tuesday following a report by The Athletic alleging Callaway sent inappropriate pictures and unprompted texts to at least five female reporters over a span of at least five years. In a wide-ranging report by The Athletic, one woman, who spoke out on the condition of

Family, hospital staff recalls moment baby was born in car during Winter Storm Cooper

February 2, 2021 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NORWICH, Connecticut (WFSB) — A baby was born in the front seat of her parent’s car during Winter Storm Cooper on Monday. Hartford HealthCare said Kaitlyn Vacchina of Lebanon unexpectedly delivered her baby in the front seat of her car as they pulled up at the Backus Hospital