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Driver seriously injured after a wreck in Cooper County
NORTH MONITEAU TOWNSHIP, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting one person was seriously injured Wednesday morning on State Hwy O and Swan Road near North Moniteau Township. According to the crash report, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and went into the ditch. The vehicle then hit a parked
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CPS families and educators discuss learning virtually during COVID-19
All Columbia Public School families have been learning virtually during COVID-19 since November.
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State of Missouri to partner with Vizient to expand statewide hospital capacity this winter
The state of Missouri is teaming up with a health care services company to help combat the staffing challenges caused by the coronavirus.
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Two injured after a crash on US 50 in Moniteau County
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two people were injured Wednesday morning on US 50 at Route H. According to the crash report, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve after the driver experienced a medical emergency. The vehicle traveled back and forth across the road twice before hitting a fence
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Health officials expect increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations during holidays
Health care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.
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Driver reports chest pain after wrong-way crash in Jefferson City
A driver in a crash that blocked lanes of Highway 50 on Wednesday was taken to a hospital after complaining of chest pain.
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Virus rules prompt restaurant closures in Kansas City, St. Louis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Health officials in Kansas City and St. Louis County are facing pushback after shutting down some bars and restaurants in recent days. The officials say the businesses violated coronavirus-related restrictions. And a Kansas City bar owner is seeking a court order to overturn a requirement that bars and restaurants close at
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Columbia man arrested at Midway scene not part of federal case
A man arrested Tuesday morning at a Midway police scene was not part of a federal insurance fraud case.
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State lawmakers’ proposal would limit health orders issued by local governments
A St. Louis-area state senator is spearheading a legislative effort to limit local governments’ power to enact health orders like those meant to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
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Plea deal reached in fatal Columbia hit-and-run case
Stephen Wyse, the attorney for Lukas S. Evans, said Evans will enter his plea and be sentenced Tuesday.
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Gov. Parson unveils new addition to highway patrol crime lab
Missouri leaders including the governor are expected to unveil a new addition to the state highway patrol’s crime lab Wednesday morning.
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No more snow days; University of Missouri faculty and staff to work online during winter weather events
The decision means university employees will still be expected to work during snow and ice storms when the campus closes.
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MODOT reminds drivers to travel safely this winter
The Missouri Department of Travel’s website has guidance for drivers as winter weather creeps into Mid-Missouri.
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Auxvasse woman, former corrections officer, charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into a state prison
A former corrections officer was arrested on Oct. 28 accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center.
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UK approves Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
Drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech say they’ve won permission for emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in Britain.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia Public Schools students be in classrooms?
Columbia Public Schools students started the year online-only and that situation will continue until at least next year.
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Indictment alleges Columbia residents involved in insurance billing scheme
An indictment that was unsealed Tuesday reveals an alleged insurance billing scheme where a group of 19 people collected $1.2 million. The scheme had been taking place since 2017.
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Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths Tuesday, could be attributed to reporting delay
According to their dashboard, four deaths were related to residents in the community. The department is reporting 18 deaths from residents in long term care facilities. That brings the total number of deaths in the county to 53.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 22 COVID-19 related deaths, Audrain County reports one related death
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