Available hospital beds in Missouri dwindle daily
Missouri hospitals are seeing a steady increase in occupancy due to the spread of new COVID variants.
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$5 million commitment announced to MU College of Business
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri announced a $5 million commitment from Pinney Allen and family to the Trulaske College of Business. The gift will establish the Allen Access Program to support under-resourced and underrepresented students in the College of Business through scholarships and programs. “The Allen Access Program will create more opportunities for
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USDA reports COVID-19 found in the white-tailed deer population
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A USDA animal and plant health inspection service study found white-tailed deer carrying COVID-19 antibodies. The deer were studied from populations in Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania. The study shows 33-percent of samples from January 2020 to March 2021 showed deer with the antibodies. The study says that it should not
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Columbia parking committee bounces hotel recommendation back to city council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Parking Advisory Committee says it needs more information on the proposed hotel parking at the intersection of Cherry St. and Hitt St., in order to make a recommendation. Columbia’s city council asked the parking advisory committee to go over the plan at its last meeting. “Our job is to pass
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Vaccinations steadily increase as incentive program nears first drawing for winners
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced the vaccine incentive program on July 21, and since then vaccinations have steadily increased across the state. According to the state’s vaccine dashboard, health officials have given out an average of 13,000 vaccines each day over the past week. Before the incentives were announced, the seven-day average of
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Governor making several stops in Mid-Missouri Thursday as Bicentennial gets in full swing
Governor Parson and the first lady will travel to Marshall, Boonville, Tipton, and Jamestown Thursday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think another 90 days for a federal eviction moratorium was needed?
The ban on evictions in the United States was reinstated Tuesday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three days earlier, the previous eviction ban expired after a failed vote in the U.S. Congress. The new eviction moratorium is in effect until Oct. 3. It covers 90% of the country experiencing what the
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Maries County Sheriff’s Dept. says man overdosed in vehicle Wednesday
MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Maries County sheriff said a drug overdose killed a Rolla man Wednesday night. Sheriff Chris Heitman wrote on the department’s Facebook page that 31-year-old William Ross was found dead in his pickup truck by a woman. Heitman said the department suspects an opiate overdose after deputies and the coroner investigated.
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Ashland homicide suspect and accomplice arrested
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland Police have arrested Robin Morales-Sanchez Wednesday and an accomplice after a fatal stabbing in Ashland last Friday. According to court documents, Robin Morales-Sanchez allegedly assaulted Moises Hernandez-Sanchez and then stabbed him in the torso 10 times and the neck once on the morning of July 30. During this investigation, Ashland officers obtained
Continue Reading CDC issues new eviction moratorium after federal ban expired
The ban on evictions in the United States was reinstated Tuesday evening by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three days earlier, the previous eviction ban expired after a failed vote in the U.S. congress.
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Kid speaks out after year of hardships due to the pandemic
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Health experts say children’s mental health issues were on the rise before the pandemic; after, many kids were suffering from issues and not many places to turn for help. Molly Taylor, who will be in the sixth grade this year, said socially distancing was hard on her and her friends during the
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports second death in two days; 935 active coronavirus cases
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Local hospitals had to turn away patients because of staffing issues and the rise in occupancy levels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local hospitals in Mid-Missouri are being affected by the nationwide nurse shortage, as well as the surge of COVID-19 patients, which has resulted in higher occupancy levels and patients being turned away. Dr. Robin Blount with Boone Health said new nurses join the staff at the hospital every two weeks, but they
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Man charged after allegedly disrupting Camden County voting
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is seeking charges against a man after he disrupted the voting process at multiple locations Tuesday.
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Federal grand jury indicts Holts Summit man for armed robbery
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grand jury indicted a Holts Summit man Tuesday for the armed robbery of a Dollar General store in Jefferson City. Tyler Steven Mitchell Williams, 24, was charged with armed robbery and brandishing and using a firearm during a crime of violence. Williams is accused of using a Smith &
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Multiple tax increases approved in Mid-Missouri special elections
Camden, Cole and Callaway Counties all held special elections Tuesday, allowing voters to decide on various tax increases throughout the districts.
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U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri announces 2022 Senate bid
U.S. Rep. Billy Long, a conservative from southwestern Missouri, is entering the crowded race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Missouri. Long announced his Senate bid Tuesday night on Tucker Carlson’s show on Fox News. He joins a long list of GOP candidates seeking the 2022 nomination for the seat being vacated by
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Delta variant, including sub-lineages, causing over 95% of new COVID cases in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Missouri, the delta variant is spreading and now accounts for more than 95% of new cases. Data from the CDC shows the original delta proportion has actually significantly decreased, now sitting at 52.7%. However, there are sub-lineages of delta which now account for nearly half
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you go to a business or location that would require you to show proof of vaccination?
On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city will require proof of vaccination to enter all restaurants, fitness centers and indoor entertainment venues. Businesses across Corporate America have begun rolling out vaccine requirements for employees and in some cases for customers and clients to show their proof of vaccination as well.
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New mask mandate in Columbia could go to vote as soon as Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council voted to hold a special meeting to discuss a new mask ordinance. The council came to the vote during its Aug. 2 meeting and plans to hold the special meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 9. It comes as the delta variant powers a surge in COVID-19
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