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THURSDAY UPDATES: Cooper County reports five COVID-19 deaths in weekly post

January 14, 2021 9:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smile South Central organization helps bring art to local neighborhoods with murals

January 14, 2021 8:59 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — “2020 has been one of the most horrific years that I’ve seen since I’ve been alive and I like to give back to my community when I can,” said Septerhed, a Los Angeles-based artist specializing in murals, illustrations, and paintings. ” If we can

Analysis of ancient DNA reveals details about the dire wolf, inspiration for ‘Game of Thrones’ creature

January 14, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

An extinct species of wolf, which served as inspiration for a mythical creature in the popular television show “Game of Thrones,” had little in common with the gray wolves that roam North America today, new research has found. Known as Canis dirus, meaning “fearsome dog,” it had been thought that dire wolves were simply a

Biden proposes $1.9 trillion vaccination and economic rescue legislative package

January 14, 2021 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening will outline a $1.9 trillion emergency legislative package to fund a nationwide vaccination effort and provide direct economic relief to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic, senior Biden administration officials told reporters on Thursday.

MoDOT issues warning ahead of snow, high winds

January 14, 2021 3:30 PM Meghan Drakas

The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning drivers of high winds over much of the state Friday, including possible whiteout conditions in northwest Missouri.

Moberly Public School District superintendent on paid leave due to health concerns

January 14, 2021 7:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, the Moberly Public School District Board of Education voted unanimously to place Superintendent Dr. Tim Roling, on paid administrative leave to allow him to address personal health concerns. Officials report that no specific timeline has currently been established for Dr. Roling’s return. Dr. Roling has been at the district’s superintendent

Lori Loughlin’s husband Mossimo Giannulli asks for home confinement amid Covid concerns

January 14, 2021 7:38 PM CNN Newsource

Attorneys for Mossimo Giannulli, the fashion designer and husband of actress Lori Loughlin, have requested that he complete his five-month sentence related to the college admissions scandal in home confinement, according to court documents filed Thursday. Giannulli has had to spend 40% of his sentence in solitary confinement because of Covid-19 concerns at the prison,

Substitute teacher issue remains as Columbia Public Schools returns to in-person classes

January 14, 2021 12:57 PM Chanel Porter

Middle and high school students have not been in the classroom since last spring, when the coronavirus pandemic started.

88-year-old woman crochets afghans for cancer patients during pandemic

January 14, 2021 6:59 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KMBC) — We’re all finding ways to cope with changes during the pandemic. One woman in Kansas City, Kansas, is keeping busy during isolation by crocheting. Even she admits she got a little carried away. But it’s all for a good cause. Mary Mayfield, 88,

Harassed by cyberbullies during remote learning, mom fears what her son will face when he’s back at school

January 14, 2021 6:27 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — Imagine starting your morning with a profanity-laced message the second you log on to your computer. A Chicago mother said her son experiences that when he starts virtual class. Other students are cursing him out over chat, seemingly in front of the teacher’s eyes. CBS

How to avoid coronavirus vaccine scams over the phone

January 14, 2021 2:40 PM Zola Crowder

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout against fraudsters peddling phony treatments, phishing schemes and other attempts for people to steal your money or personal information.

Older Hispanic adults have more vaccine confidence than younger Hispanic adults, according to new data

January 14, 2021 5:20 PM CNN Newsource

Most Hispanic adults in the United States want to receive a Covid-19 vaccine eventually, but Hispanic adults under 50 are twice as likely to say they will “definitely not get the vaccine,” according to an analysis of Kaiser Family Foundation’s Covid-19 Vaccine Monitor Survey. Hispanic adults under 50 are also less likely to say that

Former Michigan governor and 8 others face charges in the Flint water crisis that left 12 people dead

January 14, 2021 5:11 PM CNN Newsource

Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding Michigan officials responsible. In a news conference Thursday, prosecutors announced charges against nine officials for their roles in the crisis, including former Gov. Rick Snyder, who faces two counts of willful neglect of duty. Snyder has

England’s schools were mostly open in 2020, but 2021 is a different story

January 14, 2021 5:10 PM CNN

Ella is now working from home. She joins many around the world, fellow Brits — and her parents — in succumbing to safety over normalcy. She is 12 years old, a high school student in south London. “When I was in Year Seven and the first lockdown came, we were like, ‘Oh my gosh, this

Missouri enters next phase of vaccination plan; Boone County begins to vaccinate Phase 1B Tier 1

January 14, 2021 1:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

Phase 1B Tier 1 begins Thursday and that Tier 2 will start on Monday.

Two women arrested and charged with murder after man dies in shooting

January 14, 2021 4:37 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — On December 31, 2020, police units responded to 1117 W. Main St in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers found a black male subject lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was then transported to the hospital. The

Elderly woman rescued after wandering into heavily wooded area

January 14, 2021 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story GROTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — An elderly woman needed rescuing after she wandered into a heavily wooded area in Groton. According to the Poquonnock Bridge Professional Firefighters Local 2704 union, it happened on Thursday morning in the area of Winding Hollow Road and Leaf Wood Lane. Firefighters said the

‘Dream Now, Travel Later’ packages aiding Nashville’s tourism economy during pandemic

January 14, 2021 4:12 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The coronavirus pandemic has hit Nashville hard. With tourism being our city’s biggest money maker, 2020 was a dry year to say the least. “It’s truly been devastating. Tourism is such a big part of our economy, so for it to come to almost

Jacob Blake says he ‘didn’t want to be the next George Floyd’ in first interview since he was shot by police

January 14, 2021 4:12 PM CNN Newsource

In his first interview on national television, Jacob Blake said he “wasn’t thinking clearly” when he picked up a knife that he had dropped during an encounter with police, moments before a Kenosha, Wisconsin, officer shot him seven times last summer. Blake talked about the Aug. 23 shooting that left him paralyzed from the waist

Two COVID-19 clusters prompt Queen’s Medical Center to change up procedures

January 14, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Queen’s Medical Center is battling two COVID-19 clusters, causing them to change up procedures. Officials say they’re expanding the number of clinicians available to contact patients, according to a statement released to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Last week, the hospital reported an initial