‘Black Widow’ finally gets her own movie
Scarlett Johansson stars in the long-awaited stand-alone film that shows us more of the Avenger’s past. David Daniel talked with the star about the movie.
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(PKG) HEALTH MINUTE: VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Health experts are worried about growing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults as the Delta variant continues to spread across the U.S.
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(UPDATED PKG) “SHOCKING” ASSASSINATION OF HAITI’S PRESIDENT (930pET)
The assassination of Haiti’s President has sent shockwaves around the world. Stunning world leaders and sparking reaction from President Joe Biden and top American intelligence officials who are now concerned for the future of the country.
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Two former Columbia College standouts team up to host youth basketball camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two former Columbia College basketball standouts teamed up to host a youth basketball camp on Wednesday afternoon. Jackson Dubinski and Hank Matthews were out at Hickman High School. Their three-day camp runs until the end of the week. It’s open to girls and boys in fourth through eighth grade. “I grew up
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Cooper: Ignoring Trump, as tempting as it may be, isn’t option
Former President Donald Trump filed proposed class-action lawsuits targeting Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter and its CEO Jack Dorsey, as well as YouTube and its parent company’s CEO Sundar Pichai, after being removed from their platforms.
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CDC: Cases Rise 10% Due to “Hypertransmissible” Variant
CNN’s Harry Enten discusses the recent rise in coronavirus cases due to the spread of the Delta Variant.
Continue Reading Surgeon General on Delta variant: If you are not vaccinated, you are in trouble
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says he is concerned that the Detla variant of Covid-19 is behind the rise in cases of coronavirus in the US and warned that the unvaccinated are at risk because it spreads faster than any known variant.
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CNN gets rare look inside rebel base in Myanmar
CNN’s Sam Kiley gets a rare glimpse inside a Myanmar rebel camp, where volunteers are training to fight the country’s military junta who seized power after a coup earlier this year.
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Former teacher’s estate gives $1 million gift to Columbia Public School Foundation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Foundation announced the largest gift in its 25-year history. The foundation is receiving a one million dollar gift from the estate of former CPS teacher Kathryn “Kay” McLeod. The foundation says the money will allow the foundation to double its efforts in providing grants for teachers and students
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Gov. Parson signs COVID-19 liability bill
Gov. Mike Parson will ceremoniously sign Senate Bill 51 at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol.
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Columbia businesses and residents split on masks as coronavirus cases surge again
The department fell short of crafting new orders to force virus mitigation measures. In addition to masks, the department is also recommending practices such as frequent hand washing and social distancing around unvaccinated individuals.
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Boris Johnson to end mask mandate, nightclub restrictions
Oksana Pysik, a global health expert at University College London, discusses British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ending the legal obligation to wear a mask on public transport. Johnson announced that his government will also end legal restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings as well as nightclub and concert capacity.
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Law enforcement in Missouri is unsure of how the Second Amendment Preservation Act will affect their department
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies across the state are unsure how the new Missouri law will affect their relationship with their federal partners. The law imposes a $50,000 fine on any state or local official who enforces a federal gun law that is not already a law in Missouri. Brian Leer, with the Boone
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Tracking a cooler Thursday before heat and storms return Friday
TONIGHT: Storms diminish after sunset. Partly cloudy with patchy morning fog. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Clouds decrease and it’s cooler with highs in the mid-80s and slightly lower humidity. EXTENDED: As the front shifts south tomorrow, we’ll experience a nice wind shift to the north that keeps highs in the mid-80s and dew points
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CNN correspondent describes moment of Dubai explosion
An explosion was heard and felt in Dubai as a large fire ripped through its Jebel Ali port which authorities said broke out in a ship’s container anchored at the port. Authorities said there have been no deaths or injuries and that the fire is under control. CNN’s Eleni Giokos has more.
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Parents of man killed in Jefferson City construction accident file lawsuit
The parents of a man killed in a retaining wall collapse last year at a Jefferson City construction site are suing contractors and the property owner.
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Columbia Parks and Recreation gives update on trail conditions post-flooding
Obviously, we’ve been dealing with much drier conditions these last few days, but if you’re headed out to some trails across columbia, you may need to keep an eye out for leftover problems from that flooding. In a Facebook post made yesterday, Columbia Parks and Recreation said that they had removed all fallen trees on
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New riot video shows brawling at Capitol
New video shows brawling with officers, and officer’s badge allegedly stolen, as questions about security failures linger, six months after Capitol riot.
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(PKG) HEALTH MINUTE: VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Health experts are worried about growing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among young adults as the Delta variant continues to spread across the U.S.
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MA: MOM OF TEENS: AIRLINE BLAMES THEM FOR DISRUPTION
A mother says her son and his friends are being blamed for a mask dispute on an airplane and were forced off the plane.
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