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WATCH: State legislative committee holds hearing on critical race theory; Democrats respond

July 19, 2021 12:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education will hold a hearing Monday on critical race theory at The 1619 Project.

MU researchers make recommendations to combat traffic stop disparities in Columbia

July 19, 2021 2:54 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri released a final report on traffic stop disparities in the Columbia Police Department, confirming initial data that showed black drivers are more likely to get pulled over. The study was conducted by researchers from MU’s Department of Sociology, Truman School of Public Affairs, School of Social

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

Columbia ‘vaccine ambassadors’ will try to combat COVID-19 surge by going door-to-door

July 19, 2021 11:39 AM Leila Mitchell

The new ambassador program starting this week is made up of volunteers interested in educating and promoting the vaccination effort. With the delta variant spreading rapidly, officials say vigilance is critical.

Man convicted of murdering his wife on an Alaskan cruise is found dead in his prison cell

July 19, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Jenn Selva, CNN A Utah man convicted of murdering his wife on an Alaskan cruise after she demanded a divorce has been found dead in his prison cell. According to a press release from the Alaska Department of Corrections, 43-year-old Kenneth Mazanares was found unresponsive in his cell at Lemon Creek Correctional Center on

Documents: Lake of the Ozarks shooting part of confrontation involving three motorcycle clubs

July 19, 2021 3:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Miller County prosecutor Ben Winfrey on Friday charged Daniel S. Kurtzeborn of Iberia with a single count of illegal gun possession in connection with the deadly shooting last week outside Casablanca Pub and Grill on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Bond was set at $25,000.

Clarence Thomas Fast Facts

July 19, 2021 3:03 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Personal Birth date: June 23, 1948 Birth place: Pin Point, Georgia Birth name: Clarence Thomas Father: M.C. Thomas, a farm worker Mother: Leola (Anderson) Thomas Marriages: Virginia “Ginni” (Lamp) Thomas (May 30, 1987-present); Kathy (Ambush) Thomas (1971-1984,

The Ingenuity helicopter is flying in parallel with the Perseverance rover as it drives on Mars -- as shown by the rover tracks captured by the chopper's camera on July 5.

Ingenuity helicopter spies intriguing features on Mars during record-breaking flight

July 19, 2021 2:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN During a recent daring Martian flight by the Ingenuity helicopter July 5, the chopper acted like an aerial scout for the Perseverance rover as it sailed over rough but intriguing terrain. Now, photos taken during the 2,051-foot-long flight are helping the Perseverance science team develop the rover’s exploration plan. This Martian

NHL prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay, in a first for the league

July 19, 2021 2:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Scottie Andrew and Courtney Culp, CNN National Hockey League prospect Luke Prokop came out as gay via a heartfelt statement to fans Monday, saying he hoped it would improve gay visibility within the hockey community. Prokop and the Nashville Predators, the NHL team that drafted him in 2020, confirmed the news in statements on

NYPD Officer Ronald Kennedy used an empty bag of potato chips and tape to suppress the bleeding on a stabbing victim.

This NYPD officer used an empty potato chip bag and tape to save a stabbing victim’s life

July 19, 2021 2:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer used an empty bag of potato chips and some tape to treat a stabbing victim’s wound, which authorities said ultimately, saved the victim’s life. Officer Ronald Kennedy arrived at the scene in Harlem on July 7 and immediately approached the victim. “Go get

Canada will finally open its borders, first to Americans, beginning August 9

July 19, 2021 2:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Paula Newton, CNN The long wait will soon be over for foreigners who have been banned from entering Canada for nearly 16 months. Beginning August 9, fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States currently residing in the US will be permitted to enter Canada. Non-essential travel into Canada has been banned

Anti-vaxxers and anti-maskers gathered at Indiana University's Sample Gates to protest against mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations IU is requiring for students

Federal judge upholds Indiana University’s Covid-19 vaccination requirements

July 19, 2021 3:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Stuart and Eric Levenson, CNN A federal judge on Sunday preliminarily upheld Indiana University’s policy requiring students to receive Covid-19 vaccinations before returning to campus for the fall semester. “Recognizing the students’ significant liberty to refuse unwanted medical treatment, the Fourteenth Amendment permits Indiana University to pursue a reasonable and due process of

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new Covid-19 guidance for schools that supports in-person learning and

Dr. Fauci reacts to new student mask guidance

July 19, 2021 11:20 AM CNN

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new Covid-19 guidance for schools that supports in-person learning and, among other things, recommends universal masking in school of everyone over the age of 2.

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks in schools for everyone over 2, regardless of vaccinations

July 22, 2021 5:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Naomi Thomas, CNN The American Academy of Pediatrics released new Covid-19 guidance for schools on Monday that supports in-person learning and recommends universal masking in school of everyone over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status — a stricter position than that taken this month by the US Centers for Disease Control and

Kurt Westergaard lived under police protection after he depicted the prophet Mohammed wearing a bomb as a turban. Westergaard has died at the age of 86.

Kurt Westergaard, cartoonist whose depiction of Mohammed sparked outrage, dead at 86

July 19, 2021 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy and James Frater, CNN Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard, whose depiction of the prophet Mohammed wearing a turban made out of a bomb sparked a wave of violence in 2006, has died at the age of 86. Danish newspaper Berlingske reported Westergaard’s death on Sunday, citing information from his family. The cartoonist died

Chicago woman seriously hurt in boat vs. jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks

July 19, 2021 8:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

The crash happened shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the Osage Arm in Camden County.

The Hubble Space Telescope is functioning again after more than a month offline as a result of a problem with the payload computer on board.

The Hubble Space Telescope is functioning again after more than month offline

July 19, 2021 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Hunt, CNN The Hubble Space Telescope is functioning again after more than a month offline as a result of a problem with the payload computer on board. On Saturday, NASA said engineers had successfully switched the telescope, which orbits 340 miles above Earth’s surface, to backup hardware, a high-stakes maneuver that began Thursday.

A man stands in front of a destroyed house after floods caused major damage in Schuld near Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

Picturesque German town now choked with mud and debris

July 19, 2021 10:11 AM CNN

The streets of Altenahr, Germany, or what remains of them, are buried under mud, with cars wedged between collapsed buildings and piles of debris. CNN’s Atika Shubert reports even the dead were not spared after a devastating flood struck the village.

Deadly floods inundated parts of Europe, but the Netherlands avoided fatalities. Here’s why

July 20, 2021 2:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová and Mick Krever, CNN As communities devastated by the catastrophic flooding in parts of western Europe start picking up the pieces, they are wondering how it all went so wrong, so fast. After all, Europe has a world-leading warning system that issued regular alerts for days before floods engulfed entire villages. But

Columbia City Council to vote on new Greyhound bus stop, funding for Roots & Blues Festival

July 19, 2021 6:17 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council plans to vote Monday night on a new bus stop at the Wabash Station. Greyhound Lines is requesting to utilize the Wabash Station as a drop-off and pick-up point for its route from Kansas City to St. Louis twice a day. Under the agreement, GoComo Transit would provide

Last day for Jefferson City students to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school

July 19, 2021 6:06 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday is the last day for students who attend the Jefferson City School District to start the vaccination process and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their first day of the 2021-2022 school year. The Jefferson City School District along with Booneville R-I, Blair Oaks R-II and Father Tolton Catholic are