Columbia police investigate robbery at Casey’s General Store
The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Casey’s General Store on Range Line Street
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Columbia police urge community to practice safety this Halloween
Columbia Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said it would have an adequate number of officers working every shift throughout Halloween weekend. The department said it is important to call 911 if you feel like you may be in a dangerous situation. “If you see something, say something,” said Jeff Pitts, Columbia police spokesperson. There
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3M employees put out video denouncing vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of alleged 3M employees took to YouTube to show their efforts to go against the federal vaccine mandate. This comes as employees at the 3M in Columbia on Tuesday protested on Paris Road just outside of the 3M building to share their concerns. The video on YouTube begins with messages from
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University of Missouri School of Medicine studies effectiveness of Ivermectin and other drugs in mild COVID-19 cases
The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine is participating in a national clinical study of three repurposed medications — ivermectin, fluticasone and fluvoxamine.
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Judge denies request to leave plant, soil science testimony out of Elledge trial
seph Elledge’s defense team is set to appear in court at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, ahead of Elledge’s first-degree murder trial that is scheduled to start on Monday.
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University of Missouri Interfraternity Council releases plan to hold fraternities accountable after alcohol poisoning at Phi Gamma Delta
The University of Missouri will lift suspensions of fraternity activities beginning at noon Friday.
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Deer season is approaching and sending people to auto body shops
Deer season is right around the corner, and many people have already sent their cars to an auto body shop to repair damage from a deer hit.
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Federal officials say vaccine mandate legal but protesters question the rule
The requirement at 3M was sparked by President Joe Biden’s expected vax or test rule and mandates for federal contractors such as 3M. The new rule requires federally contracted employers like 3M and others to make their workers get vaccinated. Another rule, yet to be implemented, requires vaccination of employees at companies with 100 or more workers.
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CPS parents questioning when mask mandate will be lifted
CPS parents are asking when the mask mandate will be lifted.
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Law enforcement continues to ask the community for help involving open investigations
With a lot of unanswered questions surrounding recent shootings, law enforcement is continuing to ask the community for information as they reiterate that tips can be sent in anonymously.
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Tuesday is Election Day. What’s on the ballot?
In Mid-Missouri, voters in just a few areas will see issues on their ballots. Each issue is a question about whether to keep or raise taxes.
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The walkout was a response to the company’s requirement that employees get vaccinated by Dec. 8 or be fired. 3M is one of many companies that will be affected by a coming federal rule requiring companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated or regularly tested. 3M is one of Boone County’s biggest employers with more than 400 workers, according to Regional Economic Development, Inc.’s annual report.
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should workers who don’t get the shot lose their jobs?
A group of workers at Columbia’s 3M plant walked out Monday to protest their company’s requirement to get vaccinated or be fired. 3M is following Biden administration rules as a federal contractor in requiring the shots.
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Filing for running for Columbia mayor and city council opens on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The filing to run for Columbia mayor and Columbia city council opens on Tuesday morning. Candidates for mayor and city council have until January 11 at 5 p.m. to gain signatures and submit paperwork for a spot in the race. Columbia Mayor Candidates Officially, candidates for the mayoral race cannot file until
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Columbia business owner, former city council candidate to run for mayor
A former Columbia’s sixth ward seat candidate is running for mayor.
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Several residences were damaged after northeast Columbia shooting
Officers pulled over and detained the driver of a yellow Corvette on Broadway in Columbia shortly after a call about shots fired on McKee Street on Monday afternoon. Columbia Police Department Sgt. Robert Fox said the traffic stop was related to shots being fired at McKee Street and Boyd lane.
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Police investigate shooting in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police have confirmed to ABC 17 News officers investigated a shooting in central Columbia. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the 1500 block of Hinkson Avenue at 6:30 a.m. on Monday. Police said a man with a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital in stable condition. The name
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Mizzou professor announces plan to run for mayor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri adjunct instructor has announced her plan to run for mayor of Columbia. Tanya Heath is expected to file for candidacy in next year’s election. According to a press release from her campaign, Heath is a Hickman High School and University of Missouri graduate. The press release said she
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should cameras be barred from hearings in the Elledge murder case?
Elledge is accused of killing his wife Mengqi Ji in October 2019.
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Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention held on Sunday
The annual Out of the Darkness Columbia Missouri Walk, hosted by the Missouri Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, was held Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Volunteers from Columbia and across Mid-Missouri are joining the thousands of people who are gathering, in person and virtually, in towns across the United States to draw attention
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