Coronavirus pandemic increases human trafficking
According to the U.S State Department, an estimated 24.9 million adults and children are subjected to human trafficking around the world, including in the United States.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public Library and curbside pickup to closed through Wednesday due to staffing shortage
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Jefferson City School District leader to retire at end of the year
The leader of the Jefferson City School District will retire at the end of the school year, the district said Friday.
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Ameren Missouri crews restore power to Mid-Missouri customers
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) 7:40 a.m. Update: Ameren Missouri crews have restored the power to thousands of customers on Friday morning. More than a dozen outages reported between 4:07 to 4:09 a.m. left about 10,740 customers without power. The utility provider told ABC 17 News on Friday morning an equipment malfunction in Moberly caused the
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JC Schools Board of Education to hold closed meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education is set to meet behind closed doors Friday morning, to discuss personnel.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the definition of fully vaccinated be changed?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends boosters for all adults and many medical experts believe the definition of fully vaccinated should be changed to include boosters.
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MU Health Care requiring COVID-19 booster for staff and students
MU Health Care announced Thursday, it will require a booster shot as part of its COVID-19 vaccination rules for staff.
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Local mechanic provides tips for winter car prep
With low temperatures and wind chills bringing mid-Missouri into the negatives, many complications can arise. One thing that commonly causes problems in the cold weather is cars.
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Panel approves new Missouri state house districts
A panel of 20 in the Missouri House approved a new map for the chamber’s 163 seats.
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Man files lawsuit against Cole County Jail after he allegedly shot himself while in custody
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man that was shot while in custody at the Cole County Jail has filed a lawsuit saying he didn’t get adequate medical care after the shooting in Nov. 2019. Brandon McNeese alleges the Cole County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff John Wheeler did not give the highest degree of care in
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Fulton man charged with animal neglect after dog found dead in a house
A Callaway County prosecutor has charged a Fulton man with animal neglect after an investigation began in early December.
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Nearly 150 pounds of marijuana seized during I-70 traffic stop in Boone County
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Tampa, Florida man for drug possession after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Boone County.
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Boone County Fire officials say afternoon house fire caused by a propane heater
Boone County Fire officials are warning against using propane heaters following a house fire in Boone County Thursday afternoon.
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Energy assistance critical for many as extreme cold blankets area
Families struggling to cover the cost of utility bills can possibly face utility disconnection which results in the loss of heat during the coldest time of the year.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: MU reminds students, faculty and staff to report positive COVID cases
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MU Health shifts staff as omicron surge keeps going
Like many other hospitals, MU Health Care is facing staffing concerns. The hospital is now reassigning nurses from non-clinical areas to bedside shifts.
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Auxvasse man sentenced for growing marijuana and gun possession
A federal judge has sentenced an Auxvasse man for growing marijuana and illegally possessing dozens of firearms.
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Judge sentences Columbia man to 10 years in federal prison for enticing a minor
A federal judge sentenced a Columbia man for attempting to meet a law enforcement officer who was posing online as a 14-year-old girl, for illegal sexual activity.
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Cole County hospital leaders say coronavirus hitting unvaccinated hard
Cole County health leaders said Thursday that an overwhelming majority of patients they’re seeing in their overloaded hospitals with coronavirus are unvaccinated.
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Columbia Board of Education approves temporary mask mandate, calendar changes and an increase in pay for some teachers
The Columbia Board of Education signed off on Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s temporary mask mandate during a special meeting Thursday morning.
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