Missouri plans to roll out coronavirus vaccine in phases
The state plans on distributing the vaccine in three phases, prioritizing health-care workers and long-term care facilities.
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Court documents: Argument leads to assault with machete, fire extinguisher
Police were sent Wednesday night to a home in the 1500 block of Paris Road in north Columbia for a disturbance with a machete.
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Columbia event space cited by the health department for COVID-19 order violations
According to the violation notice, the Atrium, 22 N. 10th St., was hosting an event and several patrons were not wearing masks.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri have a mask mandate?
Gov. Mike Parson fielded questions at his coronavirus briefing Thursday about whether it is time for Missouri to have a statewide mask mandate. New COVID-19 cases are growing in the state, renewing calls for a statewide requirement. However, opponents of a mandate say it’s not necessary.
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Pfizer to file for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer is set to ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting a process that could bring first shots as early as next month.
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Missouri House committee releases recommendations to protect children from abuse at unlicensed youth residential facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the House Children and Families Committee have released recommendations designed to keep children at unlicensed youth residential facilities safe. State Rep. Sheila Solon, who chairs the committee, said the recommendations are meant to end the cycle of abuse that has occurred at unlicensed facilities in Missouri. “The lack of
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Police investigating north Columbia shooting that likely damaged property
Police cruisers were parked across Edenton Boulevard between Brown Station Road and International Drive.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Room at the Inn add second shelter location due to COVID-19
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Judge denies drug makers’ request to toss Missouri lawsuit
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Louis judge rejected a request for painkiller makers to throw out a lawsuit over their role in addiction issues across the state. Judge Michael Stelzer denied the summary judgement request from four drug makers to throw out the lawsuit based on federal preemption. Stelzer said in a Wednesday ruling
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UPDATE: Power restored to 200 Three Rivers Electric Cooperative customers
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three River Electric Cooperative outage map is now reporting at 5 p.m. that power has been restored to the customers affected by the outage. Officials posted on social media that a dump truck tore a three-phase power line down off of Zion Road, Oak Ridge Road and Quail Valley Lake in
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COVID-19 cases strain Jefferson City hospital resources; St. Mary’s ICU pushed to its limit
A doctor representing St. Mary’s Hospital said the hospital intensive care unit was over capacity for three days this week.
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Appeals court upholds decision against former University of Missouri professor
A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld Circuit Judge Jeff Harris’ judgment in Galen Suppes lawsuit against the UM System.
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Former Ashland police chief now working at Missouri Capitol
Woolford was a longtime police chief in Ashland before he was removed from office and suspended in February by the city’s former mayor.
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Authorities arrest Lake Ozark man after multiple pursuits
Jefferson City police say one man was arrested Tuesday night after authorities initiated multiple chases for the person.
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University of Missouri curators approve new children’s hospital
The University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a proposal to build a new children’s hospital Thursday morning.
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Missouri governor asks residents to wear masks, get vaccine; no mandates will be made
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson asked state residents to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. He followed up the call to Missourians by saying masks and the vaccine won’t be mandated. Parson did release a statewide public health warning, which outlines new guidance for local communities to
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UPDATE: Columbia Police investigating a disturbance involving a machete in north-central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police have begun investigating a disturbance involving a machete on the 1500 block of Paris. According to crews on scene, multiple police cars are in the area and crime scene tape is up around a residence. Police told an ABC 17 News crew that they responded to a call of smoke
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: SSM Health changes drive-thru COVID-19 testing hours in Mexico
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Crews prepare for winter weather and slick roadways amid COVID-19
Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge have been preparing for winter weather and the work that comes along with it.
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Thanksgiving warning: Health experts say holiday travel unsafe for much of Mid-Missouri
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, mid-Missouri health officials are pleading with residents to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely.
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