COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local health departments say they have received inquiries about the coronavirus vaccine from people all across the state. Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that it does not have enough vaccine doses available to vaccinate first-dose patients. The department has struggled with vaccine availability since receiving its first
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The Columbia Board of Realtors will host the first April election forum of the season Wednesday night.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An insurance company headquartered in Columbia is warning of fake checks. Shelter Insurance says it has received several reports about this scam. Here’s a break down of what happens. Scammers are targeting people applying for jobs, not Shelter Insurance customers. A fraudulent check is sent to the victim to buy office supplies.
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ST. MARTINS, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded for a burglary alarm at Bob’s Gun in St. Martins. When deputies arrived, they found someone had forced entry into the business. Officials say suspects left the scene with an undetermined amount of merchandise, although no firearms were stolen. Officials say a 17-year-old
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias standout Damon Johanns signed to play football at Mizzou on Wednesday as a preferred walk-on. The 6’4″ tight end said he had other scholarship offers, but it’s always been his dream to go to Mizzou. You can hear more from Damon Johanns in the video player below. Fellow Helias senior
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University of Missouri Health Care will provide an advanced look at his coronavirus vaccination setup at Faurot Field ahead of a public clinic that starts Thursday.
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Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Independent living facilities in the area have expressed concerns that health departments are not giving their residents a fair opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Jan. 8, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery on the 5200 block of Bagnall Drive. Officials report three people allegedly stole a large amount of money from a man at gunpoint. Officials report that a 16-year-old was arrested within the hour of the robbery. Deputies report the
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Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban police from using federal laws to take away people’s guns.
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Investigators allege in court documents that a drug deal led to an MU Alert being sent out Monday night.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As coronavirus vaccines continue to be rolled out around the world and here in Missouri, people are noticing worse side effects after receiving their second dose. Margaret Day, a University of Missouri Health Care family doctor, said it is normal for people to feel stronger reactions after receiving the second dose. “The second
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Fewer students are turning in federal student aid applications across the country compared to the same time period in 2020.
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Missouri’s highest court is set to hear oral arguments in an appeal after a 2018 sunshine request into the governor’s campaign contributions. contributions.
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This year’s Super Bowl is like no other, colored by the coronavirus pandemic.
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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
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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
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many local performing arts centers and venues in Columbia have temporarily closed their doors due to the pandemic, and local businesses are taking the hit. The Blue Note, one of Columbia’s popular event centers has temporarily closed their doors to the public due to COVID-19. The venue plans to re-open its doors
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A light pole has fallen onto a vehicle after a crash at S College Ave and Hospital Dr. Boone County Joint Communications reports two vehicles crashed at S College Ave at Hospital Dr. Columbia police and Columbia fire responded to crash. Columbia Water & Light is fixing the downed lights.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of hospital capacity concerns across Mid-Missouri, health care systems are reporting a decrease in hospitalizations amid the COVID-19. SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City reported treating zero positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoon, with 3 patients under investigation. Vice President of Medical Affairs Dr. Lenora Adam said
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