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Smaller coronavirus vaccination clinics rely on a ‘sense of community’
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is hosting a coronavirus vaccination outreach clinic at the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday to give out around 150 second doses.
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Two facing charges after Claudell lane shooting on March 9
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are accused of a shooting at people near the 1000 block of Claudell lane on March 9. According to court documents, Christopher Weaver and Javan Harris were identified by the shooting victims. Police have video of the shooting where Weaver and Harris are seen running away from the crime scene
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Columbia woman arrested in connection to an abandonment of a corpse case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a woman Tuesday evening in connection to an abandonment of a corpse case from last Friday. According to police, police started a death investigation in the 3100 block of Wingate Court on March 22 after a drug overdose at a Columbia hotel. April Dawn Hanson, 41, of Columbia, was
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Locals enjoy downtown as university students are away on spring break
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is on spring break this week, and local residents are able to enjoy what downtown Columbia has to offer with fewer students out. The streets of downtown Columbia are quieter than usual as many university students left campus for spring break. Local bars and restaurants say more residents
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Recent data ‘good news’ as hospitalizations for seniors decrease in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) New research shows that COVID-19 hospitalization rates for Missourians ages 60 or older have decreased since the peak in December 2020, while rates of hospitalization for adults ages 59 or younger have increased. Dave Dillion with the Missouri Hospital Association said older populations have been targeted to receive the vaccine since the rollout began. “Older
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Local churches plan for Easter Sunday services
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Many Missourians are planning to participate in Easter Sunday church services and other Easter activities as COVID-19 case rates decline and more of the population is getting vaccinated. Pastor Chris Baker with the First Baptist Church of Centralia, says Easter services will look somewhat normal this year. Last year the church had
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Protestors demonstrate at Sen. Hawley event in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters have gathered to demonstrate against Republican Senator Josh Hawley at the corner of Forum Blvd and Woodrail avenue at the Country Club of Missouri entrance. Protestors gathered both in support and against Hawley. One demonstrator said she was unhappy with comments the senator made surrounding the January 6th capitol riots. Rebecca
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Central Bancompany names new CFO
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Bancompany, Inc. has named Piyush Agarwal as its Chief Financial Officer. “I am confident Piyush’s humility and integrity will be a perfect cultural fit for our Company,” John “JR” Ross, Central Bancompany’s President and Chief Operating Officer, said. “His notable work experience, work ethic, and intellect will contribute materially to
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Forensic odontologist says dental records are key to identifying human remains
Burke said the forensic odontologist, a specially trained dentist that uses expertise to identify unknown remains, started his work on Monday evening. She said the office expects to know whether or not the remains are Ji’s by Friday.
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Columbia residents complain of trash bag problems 2 months into new system
Nearly two months into Columbia’s “pay as you throw” residential trash collection program, residents are still reporting problems with city-issued bags and limits of how much trash they can dispose of each week.
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Oakland Church Road back open after morning dump truck crash
Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said at 10:40 a.m. crews reopened E. Oakland Chruch Road near N. Buckingham Square.
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Phase 2 activates Monday; those ‘essential for economic recovery’ now eligible for vaccine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly 900,000 additional Missourians become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine Monday. According to the state, the activation of Phase 2 on Monday and Phase 3 on April 9 ensures there is a consistent number of people who are eligible and interested in receiving the vaccine. This comes as Missouri is expected to
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 58 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Columbia man charged with kidnapping and other crimes after Friday afternoon
COLUMNBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after a Friday afternoon incident leads to several charges. According to court documents, Carl Provin came into the residence and threatened the victim saying not to call 9-1-1. Provin allegedly sat next to the victim on a couch, grabbing a cell phone and threatening the victim again
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Phase 2 businesses looking forward to becoming eligible for vaccines
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Phase 2 of the state’s vaccine distribution plan activated Monday. Employees of banks, credit unions, insurance agencies, and other financial services, are just a few industries now eligible to receive a vaccine. Local businesses like Central Bank are one of the many assisting employees in getting access to the vaccine. Mary Wilkerson,
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Columbia Housing Authority names new CEO
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority appointed new leadership. Randy Cole will start as CEO of the agency on May 3rd. Cole has served as the housing orograms manager for the city of Columbia since 2011. As CEO Cole will lead the CHA’s efforts in affordable housing programs and other supportive services. “We are
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Forensic team to examine human remains found at Rock Bridge State Park
A forensic team is set to examine human remains found at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park this week.
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MoDOT: Sign work at major Columbia intersection to close ramp overnight
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be working on repairing and installing signs on U.S. Route 63 near the Interstate 70 connector Sunday night and early Monday morning. Crews will close northbound Route 63 and the northbound exit ramp from Route 63 to the I-70 connector. The northbound lanes of Route 63
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Multiple candidate forums being held ahead of April 6 election
Multiple candidate forums are scheduled to be held this week in Jefferson City and Columbia.
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