FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active cases since July 2
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No one hurt in northeast Columbia mobile home fire
The Columbia Fire Department said in a tweet at about 4:30 p.m. that firefighters were sent to 3916 Brown Station Road. The post showed images of a mobile home with smoke pouring out the doors and windows and extensive damage.
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SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Hannibal vs. Battle
Watch the game replay in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Battle Spartans will look to hand Hannibal its first loss in the final game of the regular season on Friday night. You can watch the game live on KZOU over the air channel 17.3 at 7 p.m. Here is a look at other
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Jefferson City drivers asked to avoid Southwest Boulevard and Cedar Hill Road due to fire
According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews were called out to the multi-family home in the 1700 block of Southwest Boulevard around 5:45 a.m.
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COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to
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Fulton man hurt after rollover crash on Route UU in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton, Missouri man was hurt after a rollover crash on Route UU Thursday night. The crash happened just after 8:40 p.m. near River Oaks Road in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Jeffrey A. Skidmore, 30, went off of the side of the road after
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do Greek organizations have a place on college campuses?
Colleges and universities across the country are grappling with what to do about fraternities and sororities amid continuing reports of hazing and alcohol poisoning, sometimes ending in death. MU has suspended all fraternity activities after a report of alcohol poisoning on Wednesday.
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Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park
The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.
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Downtown Columbia bars quiet as fraternity activities suspended at University of Missouri
Thursday night was cold and quiet in Downtown Columbia. Students stayed in, either to avoid the cold or avoid breaking new protocols.
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Mistrial declared in Cole County murder trial
A Cole County jury has declared a mistrial in the case against Devin Schrimpf.
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Jefferson City police arrest man for allegedly stealing catalytic converters
Jefferson City police arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters at commuter parking lots in north Jefferson City.
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Bankers and state officials express concern over IRS Proposal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri bankers and Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick voiced concerns about an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) latest proposal requiring financial institutions to turn over financial account information for accounts with inflows or outflows totaling more than $10,000. “This proposal is the Biden Administration’s latest attempt at blatant government overreach and, like so
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Phi Gamma Delta’s MU chapter hit with hazing violation last semester, alcohol violation in August
Phi Gamma Delta, the fraternity at the center of the University of Missouri’s suspension of fraternity activities across campus, was hit with a hazing violation in the spring 2021 semester and an alcohol violation in August.
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Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says
The FBI’s Denver office said Thursday that remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who went missing last month. The FBI said dental records confirmed the identification.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 50 new coronavirus cases; 321 active cases
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CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines
The CDC’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices accepted the US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations for each vaccine — after considerable discussion about whether such broad authorization as needed for Moderna’s. Members broadly agreed that people who got Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine need a second vaccination, as that vaccine is less effective than Moderna’s and Pfizer’s in preventing infection.
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3M employees speak out against vaccine mandate
The White House could issue its employee coronavirus vaccination and test mandate any day, The Associated Press reports, as employers wait to get details on a key part of President Joe Biden’s plan to boost vaccination rates.
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Columbia Board of Education member announces candidacy for mayor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A member of the Columbia Schools Board of Education has announced his plans to run for mayor of Columbia. David Seamon released Thursday morning he expects to run for the position in next year’s election. He was elected to the board of education in June 2020. According to a press release from
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WATCH: Boone County Nature School moving into second phase of construction
A $4.5 million project to take learning outdoors is celebrating the completion of its first phase.
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MU reviewing Greek system after alcohol poisoning incident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has halted all fraternity activities, including any social events, effective immediately. The university said this was due to a freshman participating in a social event at the Phi Gamma Delta house who was hospitalized due to concerns about alcohol poisoning. A spokesperson for the university, Christian Basi, said
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