TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the second day in a row of over 500 new coronavirus cases
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Missouri Supreme Court sides with Jefferson City Schools in dispute with former employee
The court found in its 12-page opinion that the district showed Tammy Ferry violated district policy by transferring the files to her computer in 2019 “without a legitimate educational interest.”
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Two dead, child hurt after crash involving train in Randolph County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened around 9:55 a.m. at a railroad crossing on Country Road 2795 near Clark.
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Report: CDC considers changing mask recommendations to N95 or KN95
Post reported this week that the CDC is considering updating its mask guidance to recommend that people opt for the highly protective N95 or KN95 masks worn by health care personnel.
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No one hurt after central Columbia home catches on fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The cause of a house fire in central Columbia early on Tuesday morning is under investigation. Firefighters responded to the home in the 1500 block of Stone Street near the Business Loop around 3 a.m. Firefighters said smoke was found coming from the back of the home. Crews found the fire in
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University of Missouri declines to change COVID-19 protocols amid spike in student cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri System Board of Curators declined to change its COVID-19 protocols amid a spike in the number of positive COVID-19 cases among MU students. On Monday morning, the board members released an agenda for the immediate review of the system’s COVID-19 protocols. During the 8 a.m. meeting Tuesday, MU
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Fulton man hit and killed by van on Bluff Street
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was killed on Monday night after he was hit by a van. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 6:30 p.m. on Bluff Street near Meadowlark Lane. Troopers said Ray E. Payne, 67, was walking across Bluff Street when a van driven by Shannon M.
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should MU start the semester with in-person classes?
Many colleges and universities — including Stephens and Columbia colleges — have decided to start their semesters with online classes because of the high case rates, which have led to record hospitalizations. The UM Board of Curators meets Tuesday to review COVID-19 protocols.
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Columbia Board of Education votes to put $80 million bond issue on the April ballot
At the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night, the board members plan to vote on adding an $80 million bond issue to the City of Columbia’s April ballot.
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Detention Sergeant dies from COVID in Miller County
TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Miller County Sheriff’s Department is reporting Detention Sergeant Janell Visser has died from the coronavirus. Visser began her career with the Miller County Sheriff’s Office in 2007 and was recently named the 2021 Jailer of the year. According to a post on Facebook, Visser served for over 14 years and was
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Columbia man charged for New Year’s day shooting
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man with multiple crimes after a New Year’s Day shooting near Silverball bar.
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Share of breakthrough coronavirus infections increasing as omicron spreads in Missouri
Missouri is seeing a larger share of fully vaccinated or previously infected people getting the coronavirus amid a surge powered by the more transmissible omicron variant.
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Mid-Missouri schools move ahead with in-person learning as coronavirus surge sets records
School is back in session for districts around Mid-Missouri, but the return to classrooms has coincided with a meteoric rise in new coronavirus infections, causing at least one area school to hold remote classes and creating worries among some parents.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 222 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Attic fire damages medical clinic in Sturgeon
Boone County firefighters responded to a building with smoke coming out of the eves on the 200 block of North Ogden St. in Sturgeon at 1:17 p.m.
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Deadly New York fire prompts renewed warnings about space heaters
A deadly fire in a New York high-rise apartment building over the weekend started with a space heater, according for fire officials, highlighting the need for caution when using the devices.
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University of Missouri Board of Curators to review COVID-19 protocols
According to an agenda released Monday morning, board members are scheduled to meet over the phone and virtually at 8 a.m. Tuesday. The agenda shows an item listed as COVID-19 protocols.
Continue Reading Barnett man treated for serious injuries after crashing into downed tree
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Barnett, Missouri man was treated for serious injuries on Sunday night after he crashed into a downed tree. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 8:25 p.m. on Misty View Road. Troopers said Robin D. Wallace, 44, drove a pickup truck off of the road and
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Driver arrested after crash early Monday morning in east Columbia
Troopers at the scene said the car crossed the center of the roadway and overturned.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Supreme Court put workplace vaccination mandates on hold?
Some states, including Missouri, and business groups argued Friday before the U.S. Supreme Court that a vaccine-or-test requirement for large workplaces and another for many health care workers should be put on hold.
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