WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri reports over 100,000 Boone County residents fully vaccinated
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Cole County judge shoots down counties’ request to appeal health order decision
Judge Daniel Green issued the order after counties including Cooper, Jackson and St. Louis asked to appeal Green’s November ruling that said nonelected officials cannot issue health orders, like those meant to fight coronavirus spread, under state law.
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FDA authorizes first pill to treat Covid-19
This is the first antiviral Covid-19 pill authorized for ill people to take at home, before they get sick enough to be hospitalized.
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Jefferson City woman pleads guilty in federal arson case
Iasha Cannady pleaded guilty in federal court in Jefferson City last week to two counts of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possession of an unregistered destructive device.
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Missouri attorney general joins 24-state lawsuit to block mask, vaccine mandates for Head Start students
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s attorney general has joined 24 other states in a lawsuit to stop a mask and vaccine mandate on Head Start students and volunteers.“Head Start Programs provide much-needed resources for underserved communities, single moms, and other parents who may be struggling to provide care. Forcing children to wear masks all day
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you getting a coronavirus test before traveling?
Health experts are recommending people get tested for coronavirus before they travel for the holidays as high case rates continue and the omicron variant marches toward dominance. However, many remain skeptical of the need for such vigilance against the virus.
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Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day marks heightened struggle as coronavirus pandemic continues
The vigil is part of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which takes place yearly on the night of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year.
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No injuries after one-vehicle rollover in Boone County
Officials with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department say no one is hurt following a roll-over crash in Boone County that happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Henry County settles lawsuit with family of Clinton officer killed
Judge William Collins signed off Tuesday on the $1.625 million settlement between the parents of Officer Christopher Morton and several government officials and companies they sued in 2019. Darrel and Tara Morton will receive $926,443.17 from the settlement, while lawyers Bernard Schmitt and Melody Roberts of the Schmitt Law Firm in Kansas City will collect $691,647.06 for fees and expenses.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cooper County changing how health center follows up on positive case contacts
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At-home COVID-19 tests hard to come by at local pharmacies, but President Biden says that will change soon
The White House intends to distribute 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans starting in January, which is enough to cover the entire U.S. population with at least one test.
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Cost of at home COVID-19 test is eligible medical expense
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the omicron cases are on the rise, so are the covid testing rates. According to Johns Hopkins University on Dec. 19th, more than 600,000 people were tested nationwide for COVID-19. The Biden Administration plans to give free at-home COVID testing kits starting Jan. 15th to anyone who requests one. Until then
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Capital Region offers emergency prescriptions for one day
The MU Health Care-affiliated hospital posted a message Tuesday on its Facebook page saying patients who are out of medication can get seven-day refills at its Capital Care pharmacies in Jefferson City and Versailles. Patients must bring their prescription bottles with them, Capital Region says.
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Biden assures Americans vaccinated against Covid-19 that they can go ahead with holiday plans despite Omicron surge
Conversely, he warned those who have not yet received shots of the potential for severe illness or death in the coming months.
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Columbia College names new dean of School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College has named Dr. Jennifer Jewell as the next dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) following a nationwide search. Dr. Jewell will assume the position on July 1, 2022, and Dr. Sandra Hamar will continue to serve as interim dean of HASS until then. “Dr. Jewell’s
Continue Reading Osage Beach gun store owner indicted for allowing straw purchases; over 300 firearms seized
A federal prosecutor has charged Skelton Tactical Owner for illegal gun sales.
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MoDOT warns of standstill traffic on I-70 near Boonville
Both westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Tuesday afternoon near Boonville in Cooper County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
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Boone County gains four outdoor warning sirens
Contractors worked to install the four sirens over the past two weeks, the Boone County Office of Emergency Management said Tuesday. The sites — Bluebird Lane near Route N in the Pierpont area, Olivet Road near Route WW east of Columbia, Bentwood Lane between Hallsville and Centralia, and Starla Road near Route VV in the Hinton area — are in places that had poor siren coverage, the agency said in a news release.
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Time is running out to ship gifts before Christmas
Christmas is four days away and some are still working to ship their last-minute gifts. For some delivery companies, it’s peak season, creating challenges for getting those packages delivered before the holiday.
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Tyler Badie will not play in the Armed Forces Bowl
FORT WORTH, Texas. (KMIZ) MU running back Tyler Badie will not play in Mizzou’s Armed Forces Bowl matchup against Army, as the senior has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. Instead, the Tigers will start graduate running back Dawson Downing. The team announced that Badie will still attend the game as a captain. Via Instagram,
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