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Mid-Missouri hospitals not seeing a shortage of antibody treatments as some states run low

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some states are experiencing a shortage of antibody treatment drugs for COVID-19 but for several Mid-Missouri hospitals, it doesn’t look like it will run out anytime soon. Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the state’s top priority is making sure its distribution process is successful

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College students helping some Columbia businesses staffing issues as others remain in search of employees

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday marks one month since Mizzou students returned to campus for the school year. Some businesses in Columbia say students have helped with the staffing shortage they were experiencing, while others have received few applications. Jeff Spencer, the owner of Just Jeff’s, said they have received over 100 applications over the past

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Jefferson City hosting open houses to discuss ward redistricting plan

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is developing a ward-redistricting plan after the recent census. Officials have proposed options for changes to ward boundaries using standard redistricting criteria. The council is inviting the public to attend two open house events to provide comments on the proposed redistricting plans. Open house events: Thursday, September

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State representative criticizes Columbia Public Schools over music video use in class

State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) said parents complained to him about a U.S. studies course using the video for “This is America” by Childish Gambino in class. Basye said the video features “gun violence, murder, inappropriate use of firearms and drug use.” Basye said superintendent Brian Yearwood and CPS had not done enough to address concerns he’s heard from parents.

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