The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility to include dentists, midwives, optometrists, podiatrists, respiratory therapists and veterinarians.
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A 44-year-old Randolph County man wielding a knife is dead after he was shot by a deputy Tuesday morning.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire crews shut down parts of East Ashley Street and East Hess Way in Jefferson City for an early Tuesday morning fire. According to Jefferson City Fire Department division chief, Jason Turner, there were no injuries reported. However, the first floor of the building collapsed into the basement. Crews were called
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American federal health officials say results from a U.S. trial of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine may have included “outdated information” and that could mean the company provided an incomplete view of efficacy data.
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Ten people, including a Boulder police officer, were killed in mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, authorities said Monday. A suspect is in custody, Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold said. The chief said Officer Eric Talley, who was 51 and had been with the department since 2010, was killed. He was one of
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The number of people getting the coronavirus vaccine is rising quickly as more supply becomes available. However, some people say they will never take the vaccine. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that up to 40% of the state’s population might choose not to get the shot when it is available to them. Vaccine
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Boone County officials have removed occupancy limits for gatherings and group sizes will no longer be limited at bars and restaurants under a new health order that takes effect Wednesday.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested Saturday after an alleged robbery where he took money and a gun from the victim. According to court documents, Tez Kaywood drove the victim home from Eldon. The victim attempted to pay Kaywood but Kaywood pulled out a gun and robbed the victim of his
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced Monday afternoon his intentions to replace Roy Blunt in the US Senate. Greitens made the announcement while speaking to Bret Baier on Fox News. Greitens released the following statement in a press release: Washington, D.C. is controlled by establishment politicians who serve Beltway lobbyists instead of
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CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lake of the Ozarks woman accused of trying to hire someone to commit murder was in court Monday. Leigh Bauman appeared in Camden County court on a charge of conspiracy to commit a felony. Another court hearing is scheduled for her at 9 a.m. on April 7. Investigators say she tried
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Boone County officials have removed occupancy limits for gatherings and group sizes will no longer be limited at bars and restaurants under a new health order that takes effect Wednesday.
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A grass fire and the efforts to contain it shut down part of northbound Highway 63 in Boone County on Monday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials are working to combat coronavirus vaccine hesitancy as Missouri prepares to greatly expand eligibility in the coming weeks. Sara Humm from the Columbia/Boone County Health Department said the department is working with Bucket Media on a vaccine education campaign. The education campaign takes on extra importance with millions of more
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The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said Ethan Simkins of Columbia died after the crash in the 1700 block of South Purdy Lane, near Millersburg.
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The field of potential candidates seeking to replace Sen. Roy Blunt has narrowed with Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe announcing he will not seek the Republican nomination in 2022 but will instead run for governor in 2024.
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An ABC 17 News crew at the scene said at least five vehicles were involved in the crash. At 9 a.m., crews reopened one lane of Providence.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone Electric Cooperative is reporting a power outage affecting that is now affecting nearly 400 customers on Sunday. A spokeswoman for the company said a car crash brought down power lines on New Haven Road. The outage originally was affecting more than 1,500 people. As of 9:45 p.m., 397 customers are
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BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) After more than 2,000 doses were given out during the first two-day clinic in Boonville, people can now return for their second dose starting Monday. The second two-day clinic is set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday morning and run until 3 p.m. In total, 2,454 vaccinations were given out within 23
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