MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 175 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard
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Jefferson City Board of Education delays approval of early dismissal days for teacher development
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education did not approve 70-minute early dismissals almost every Monday next school year. Treasurer of the board Ken Enloe presented a motion to approve the school’s calendar without the proposed early dismissal times the district wants for teacher development. The motion passed with one objecting vote.
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Local businesses hopeful Restaurant Week will provide a boost in business
Restaurant Week in the District in downtown Columbia began Monday, and local restaurants say the event could help boost businesses for the industry during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Missouri Capitol evacuated as a precaution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Capitol was evacuated as a precaution just before 7 p.m. Monday. At least four House committee hearings were in progress at the time. Division Chief Jason Turner said a malfunctioning detector went off in the Capitol. There was no fire or no smoke.
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Boone County Fire District responds to two Sunday structure fires
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District responded to two fires on Sunday. At 12:41 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Fire District firefighters responded to W. Route F for a reported structure fire. After arriving on scene, the homeowner told firefighters a fire started in the flu of the chimeny and the owner used a garden
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Gov. Parson honors supermarket employees
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Grocery store workers across Missouri were honored today for their efforts during the pandemic. Governor Mike Parson met with employees at the Hy-Vee in Jefferson City to announce supermarket employee day in Missouri. There are around 100,000 grocery store workers across the shoe-me state. Supermarkets in Missouri also make up a
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Columbia man charged with arson with family inside home
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged after a fire in Columbia. Police arrested 28-year-old Seth Vaughn early Sunday morning at a home in the 2000 block of Ammonette street. Vaughn could appear at a court hearing scheduled on Wednesday afternoon. According to court documents, Vaughn set stuff on fire in the kitchen of
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MU Health Care awaiting coronavirus vaccine shipment missed last week
Health care providers seek to get back on track after delayed shipments, canceled clinics.
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Wastewater testing finds UK variant ‘widespread’ in Missouri
The number of new Missouri cases of the coronavirus continues to decline, but state officials say wastewater samples indicate the fast-spreading U.K. variant is “widespread” across the state.
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Five-day-week possible for Columbia Public Schools as coronavirus rates fall
With new coronavirus cases on the decline in the Columbia Public Schools boundaries, district leaders are discussing putting students in classrooms five days each week.
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Extreme cold weather leads to early pothole repairs
A MoDOT news release said about 300 pothole patching crews were out Monday working to fix roads statewide.
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WATCH: 5-day school week up for discussion, CPS superintendent says
Dr. Peter Stiepleman expects to talk about the possible change at a board meeting March 8.
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State continues coronavirus vaccine clinics across Mid-Mo
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services along with the Missouri National Guard and SEMA is moving forward with coronavirus vaccination clinics Monday. This comes as both the state and much of the nation faced distribution delays brought about by severe winter weather. Vaccination clinics are taking place in both Versailles
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should insurance companies have to cover pre-existing conditions?
An effort is on to ask Missouri voters whether insurance companies should have to cover pre-existing conditions.
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Mid-Missouri health leaders hope to receive vaccine doses delayed by winter weather this week
Winter weather has caused nationwide delays in vaccine shipment, but health leaders in Columbia are hoping to get back on track.
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Emergency crews respond to large barn fire east of Columbia
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District is working to put out a large barn fire Sunday. The department tweeted around 5:30 p.m. crews were still trying to put out a fully involved barn. https://twitter.com/BooneCountyFire/status/1363633492719005701 ABC17 News crews on the scene said the barn was destroyed by the flames. Photos from Sunday
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SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 500 new COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 410 new COVID-19 cases Sunday. There have been 474,997.
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One man arrested for Columbia arson
Columbia Police have arrested Seth Vaughn, 28, of Columbia after after responding to a disturbance Sunday morning.
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School board, City Council forums to discuss climate change
Candidates for Columbia’s City Council and school board are set to hold forums regarding energy and climate concerns.
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Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re
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