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NIH cuts blocked by judge as Trump’s comments spur debate on research priorities

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)  A U.S. judge halted President Donald Trump’s plan to impose deep cuts to National Institutes of Health federal research grants, a move universities and Democratic-led states argued would trigger layoffs, lab closures and hinder scientific and medical advancements. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Boston issued a nationwide injunction after 22 Democratic

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Columbia man charged with child molestation 

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child molestation. Prosecutors charged Timothy Maggard, 31, with first-degree child molestation on Tuesday.  According to court documents, Maggard had sexual contact with a child in December 2024. The Columbia Police Department said the assault was reported to officers on Feb. 17.  Investigators said

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Slick roads cause multiple crashes amid high winds and snow

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Slick road conditions caused multiple accidents Wednesday morning after strong winds and snow swept into Mid-Missouri. Boone County Fire posted on its social media Wednesday morning warning drivers to exercise extreme caution due to deteriorating road conditions. The Boone County Joint Communication system also sent several alerts about accidents and downed power

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