Group recommends ways to reduce vaping among Columbia youths
A group is working to reduce the number of youths abusing e-cigarettes in Columbia.
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Missouri continues battling opioid epidemic despite programs meant to help
The opioid epidemic continues in Missouri despite initiatives focused on prevention, treatment and recovery.
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Minor health code violations found in Jefferson City public school kitchens
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health inspectors found only minor violations in the kitchens of Jefferson City’s public schools in October and November, according to inspection reports. October and November health inspection reports included the results from 19 kitchens in Jefferson City education establishments. Inspectors visited 10 Jefferson City School District buildings in October and November:
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Doctors see patients with sinus infections, colds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Doctors at Broadway Urgent Care reported seeing patients with sinus infections, colds, and stomach aches and pains. Broadway Urgent Care said people should continue to take preventative measures like washing their hands.
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Morgan County student ‘did not have meningitis,’ superintendent says
STOVER, Mo. (KMIZ) The superintendent of Morgan County R-1 Schools said a student was found to not have bacterial meningitis after classes were canceled on Friday due to a reported case of the disease. Testing showed the student had enterovirus, according to a letter from the Morgan County Health Department. The district was concerned about
Continue Reading Salad product recall over E. coli bacteria impacts 22 states
SWEDESBORO, N.J. (AP) The U.S. Department of Agriculture says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination. The department says Missa Bay, LLC from Swedesboro, New Jersey, is recalling more than 75,000 pounds (34,020 kilograms) of salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce may
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Bed bugs can hitch rides into offices such as Truman Building
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Office of Administration’s facilities division continued Tuesday to treat four second-floor office suites of the Harry S Truman State Office Building. The state’s Department of Health and Senior Services says even though there are no beds in a workplace, bed bugs can still be carried in from the outside.
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Missouri governor launches vaping awareness campaign
Governor Mike Parson will hold a follow-up press conference to launch his vaping awareness campaign, “Clear the Air,” on Monday.
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Boone County anti-vaping campaign continues amid statewide efforts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the state of Missouri begins a public awareness campaign aimed at educating youth about the dangers of vaping, a Boone County campaign is in its third week. The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services joined with public schools to run advertisements on various social media platforms to deter
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Department of Conservation asks hunters to get deer tested for Chronic Wasting Disease
As the hunting season begins, the Missouri Department of Conservation is asking hunters to get deer checked for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Testing for the disease is required in 28 counties across Missouri, but the department is holding voluntary testing across the state. A full map of the counties and where sampling locations are can
Continue Reading Second vaping-related death reported in Missouri
Another person has died in Missouri after using e-cigarettes or vaping products, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This is the second death tied to vaping reported in the state. According to a news release, a woman in her mid-50s died this week. Health officials said that they, along with the
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Columbia commission members vary on timeline of vaping regulation
As vaping related-illnesses continue to make headlines across the country, local leaders have varying opinions about how to move forward with regulations.
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Bed bugs found in state office building; extermination efforts underway
Employees in two office suites of the Harry S. Truman State Office Building were allowed to work from home starting last Friday after bed bugs were discovered.
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WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said Friday his administration will pursue raising the age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 in its upcoming plans to combat youth vaping. Trump told reporters his administration will release its final plans for restricting e-cigarettes next week but provided few other details. “We have to take care
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Invasive bug species confirmed in Mid-Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state conservation department announced several Mid-Missouri counties are affected by an invasive bug species that attacks ash trees. The Missouri Department of Conservation said Wednesday the Emerald Ash Borer is impacting more communities around the state. MDC released a list of 16 counties where the species was found recently. Of the
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New partnership between MU and Special Olympics
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Special Olympics of Missouri announced a new partnership with the University of Missouri System Wednesday. The announcement was held at the Aquatic Mezzanine in the Mizzou Rec at 11:30 a.m. The new relationship includes the University of Missouri System schools and MU Health Care. MU officials said the partnership could lead
Continue Reading Possible ban on e-cigarette products in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council reviewed a report Monday from the Columbia/Boone County Board of Health asking the council to temporarily ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette products within city limits. The temporary ban is meant to buy time for city staff to create a more permanent ordinance. The report says flavored e-cigarette
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Mumps found in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia and Boone County Public Health and Human Services identified multiple reported cases of mumps on Friday. The department confirmed fewer than 10 cases of the illness, said PHHS spokesman Lucio Bitoy. Health care providers are working to identify anyone who might have come in contact with those who have confirmed
Continue Reading Seven Jefferson City school kitchens inspected in September
The Jefferson City Environmental Health Services Department inspected 36 food establishments in September and identified 16 “priority” violations. “Priority violations are items that, if in non-compliance, are more likely to contribute to food contamination, illness, or an environmental health hazard,” – The City of Jefferson’s website. City inspectors identified 46 “core” violations in September, which
Continue Reading Emergency service crews help during widespread phone outage
Construction crews caused a fiber cut on Monday that left people in both Kansas and Missouri without internet or phone services. The outage was specific to CenturyLink customers. CenturyLink said the problem was solved shortly after 6 p.m. Monday but, before the outage was fixed, emergency service crews around Boone County prepared to help. The
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