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Jefferson City High School sports complex plans moving forward
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Plans for a Jefferson City High School sports complex are moving forward. The Jefferson City Board of Adjustment just gave initial approval for the conditional use permit for the complex. If given final approval the complex will house a soccer field and baseball diamond on 800 acres of land. Other plans
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Cole County health director receives pay rise
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Health Director is expected to make some more money for her role during the pandemic. Cole County Commissioner Sam Bushman says Kristi Campbell will earn an extra seven dollars per hour for the rest of 2021. She is expected to make about $100,000. The cost of her raise
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Coronavirus vaccine side effects may be more common in women
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Women are more likely to experience side effects from the coronavirus vaccines compared to their counterparts, a federal study shows. And women made up all six cases that led to the pause in administering one brand of vaccine Tuesday. The FDA and Centers for Disease Control Prevention announced Tuesday morning that officials
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Columbia/Boone County seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services department extended its health order after a significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the county, along with one case of the UK variant being found within the county. Health department director Stephanie Browning made the decision to extend the health department’s public health order
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Missouri House lawmaker accused of child abuse resigns
A Missouri lawmaker exiled from the House Republican caucus over accusations of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago is stepping down.
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Mid-Missouri pharmacies, health departments cancel Johnson & Johnson appointments
The cancellations were necessary after the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the state has paused the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine after reports of blood clots.
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Missouri joins states pausing use of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the state has paused the use of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine after multiple reports of rare blood clots were announced.
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Federal official: CDC, FDA taking reports of blood clots and J&J Covid-19 vaccine ‘seriously’
US health agencies are taking concerns about blood clots and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine “seriously” and are working to assess whether the shot is associated with a very small increased risk of rare blood clots, a federal official told CNN.
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No one hurt after ‘heavy fire’ in Columbia
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire that caused thousands in damage near South Fairview and Chapel Hill roads early Tuesday morning.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Missouri need a prescription drug database?
The Missouri Senate has approved a bill that would create a prescription drug database, ending Missouri’s status as the only state without such a program.
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Columbia Public Schools looking for feedback from families on potentially new elementary boundaries
The Columbia Board of Education on Monday will get to see options for redrawing elementary school boundaries created by a consultant.
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Missouri House votes against proof-of-vaccine mandates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has voted to ban private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination from either employees or customers. House lawmakers voted 88-56 Monday to tack the provision on another bill. There appears to be widespread opposition in the Republican-led Legislature to preemptively ban so-called vaccine passports. Vaccine passports are
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Jefferson City Board of Education: Early dismissal calendar not approved
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education met Monday evening and one item on its agenda was to vote on the approval of the proposed early dismissal school calendar for the upcoming school year. JC School’s teachers have requested more time for professional development and planning. During a vote on the upcoming
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Lane restrictions scheduled on Forum Boulevard beginning next Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works crews will be replacing failed concrete panels on Forum Boulevard near Shoreside Drive beginning next Monday, weather permitting. Crews will require lane restrictions to replace the panels, but two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Work is expected to be complete by Friday, weather permitting.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County to host Spanish speaking coronavirus vaccine event Saturday
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Coronavirus shots available at pharmacies as Missouri expands eligibility
Pharmacy chains participating in a federal coronavirus vaccine program have available appointments to start the first full week of full eligibility in Missouri.
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Hundreds of appointments available at Cole County coronavirus vaccination site
According to health officials from the site, about 300 appointments were filled for the day by about 9:30 a.m. Monday and walk-ins are being accepted until 2 p.m.
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Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant Britt Reid charged with felony DWI
The Jackson County prosecutor’s office has filed a felony driving while intoxicated charge against Britt Reid, former Kansas City Chiefs assitant coach and son of head coach Andy Reid.
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Man charged with murder in Missouri convenience store attack
A 28-year-old man has been charged in the fatal shooting of one person and the wounding of three more at a convenience store in a small southern Missouri town.
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