Teen fentanyl use, deaths on the rise
Teen fentanyl deaths went up 182%, according to a recent study.
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Teen fentanyl deaths went up 182%, according to a recent study.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Andrew McCarthy, a former assistant principal at Hickman High School, is suing the Columbia Public Schools over claims that the district passed him over for promotions because of a previous lawsuit he filed. “Each instance he was passed over in favor of somebody with you know less education, less experience… essentially not
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County commissioners said Tuesday morning that they still support the sheriff removed from his office amid allegations of drinking on the job. Clay Chism was removed as Callaway County sheriff after his peace officer license was suspended indefinitely. Callaway County commissioners appointed Chief Deputy Darryl Maylee as the interim sheriff
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday evening, the City of Osage Beach Planning Commission will meet and discuss proposals for a few projects. City leaders are looking to build an outdoor amusement park. Park would include: Carnival-Type RidesArcades and gamesFoodConcession facilities Dining facilitiesBarsRestroomsSouvenir shops The city says this will be a full-time facility that’s open year-round.
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Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 80s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the west/ northwest at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool near 60 degrees with mostly clear skies and winds out of the north at 5-10 mph. Extended: Wednesday and Thursday continue to see
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia board of education unanimously approved a $371 million budget for the 2023-2024 school year. CPS Chief Financial Officer, Heather McArthur said a portion of the money approved in the budget will go toward the district adding behavior specialists. McArthur also said the district will increase pay for summer school programs
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Callaway County’s sheriff no longer has a peace officer’s license in Missouri after reports that he was drinking and buying liquor on the job made their way to the state’s top law enforcement office.
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TONIGHT: After climbing into the 70s Monday afternoon, temperatures will again drop well into the 50s overnight. Winds will shift out of the south by sunrise for many, but it’s too little too late to make any impact on temperatures. It will be another brisk start early Tuesday. TOMORROW: Tuesday will start cool, but warm
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A Centralia woman suffered serious injuries Monday morning in a crash that closed down part of Route B north of Columbia.
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An elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed Sunday after a tanker truck hauling gasoline caught fire.
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This afternoon: Comfortable in the lower 70s with a few clouds. No rain is forecast today, a trend that continues for most of the week. Tonight: Lows fall to the mid-50s with clearer skies. Winds remain light and gradually shift from north to west. Extended: Tuesday marks the beginning of the warming trend that lasts
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Today: Partly to mostly sunny with milder temperatures. We start the day cool in the 50s, highs only reach the mid to lower 70s. Tonight: Lows fall to near 60 with clearer skies. Winds remain light and gradually shift from north to west. Extended: Tuesday marks the beginning of the warming trend that lasts through
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Chanel Porter brought on Missouri State Representative and former Mizzou offensive lineman, Kurtis Gregory in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The two discussed the hot topic in college athletics right now, NIL (name, image and likeness) and how it is changing the world of college sports as we know
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people were arrested after a disturbance at the Activity Recreation Center in Columbia led to a large police presence in the area for over an hour Sunday evening. Columbia Police and several other agencies responded to the ARC Sunday at 4:34 p.m. for reports of a fight and possible shooting. Police
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking skies starting to clear as we get into the nighttime hours, and temperatures dropping down into the low to mid 50s across mid-Missouri. Winds will be blowing from the NNE at 5-10 mph, with gusts up to 15. TOMORROW: I’m tracking mostly sunny skies, dry conditions, and cooler temperatures only making it
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) City leaders from Fulton are in Denver Colorado as Fulton is one of the 19 finalists selected for the All-American City Award through the National Civic League. Fulton has the chance to be selected as one of the ten winners after the conference Sunday night. The All-American City Award recognizes the work
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Today: Low pressure over the area will keep showers going through the early afternoon, before a cold front begins to cut rain chances off from north to south. Rain will still linger into the evening bringing totals to 0.5″ to 1″ or higher in isolated areas. Temperatures reach the mid-70s under clouds. Tomorrow: Much drier
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Staffing shortages are causing the City of Columbia to combine Bus Routes on Monday. On Monday, the Red, Blue, and Orange routes will depart from Wabash at 6:45 AM. After completing their routes they will return to Wabash at 7:25 am, and change their designations to the Green, Gold, and Black routes. They will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the first year for the AFC Columbia women’s soccer team in Columbia. The team is still in search of its first win of the season after a 4-0 loss Saturday against the Kansas City Courage. Three first-half goals provided the difference for KC to beat AFC for the second time this
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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) High school baseball seniors from around the state came to Southern Boone Saturday for one last chance at representing their high schools in the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game. The local talent in Class 2 included: Charlie Miller, RussellvilleChristopher Seaver, RussellvilleJake Schulte, Russellville Alex Oligschlaeger, Russellville Brayden Ott, Harrisburg
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