Mizzou introduces new athletic director
Mizzou introduced its new athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois on Wednesday morning.
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Mexico Public Schools not requiring masks in buildings, some social distancing measures expected
Mexico Public Schools has released a comprehensive plan ahead of students returning to the classroom for the first day of school Aug 25.
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All of Mid-Missouri still in high transmission level of COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the delta variant continues to spread across Missouri, the most recent state profile report shows all but three counties in the “red zone” or high transmission level of COVID-19. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload Currently, 112 counties in Missouri, including all of Mid-Missouri, are in the “red zone.” Two counties, Pemiscot and
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the unvaccinated pay higher insurance premiums?
Speculation is growing that health insurers could decide to charge higher premiums for people who don’t get the coronavirus vaccine.
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Audrain County Emergency 911 Center is updating its outdoor warning sirens policy
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Emergency 911 Center is updating its’ activation policy concerning the outdoor warning sirens after the National Weather Service changed its severe thunderstorms warnings. The National Weather Service will now issue severe thunderstorm warnings when winds are expected to be 80 miles per hour or more and large, damaging hail
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Mid-Missouri school districts have not released mask plans as start of school looms
With less than two weeks remaining before many schools start back up, districts throughout Mid-Missouri have not made a decision on mandating masks.
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Some senior living communities return to more strict COVID-19 restrictions as others ease guidance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Senior living communities in mid-Missouri began to loosen restrictions in April and May when the vaccine was accessible and case numbers were low, but now some are becoming more strict. The Terrace Retirement Community updated its restrictions in July limiting visitors to caregivers. The Terrace guidances say, “CDC and local orders recommend
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Columbia council members say future health order unlikely without health department blessing
Several Columbia City Council members said Tuesday that they may not support further local health restrictions without the recommendation of the city’s health department.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: 375,000 Missourians enter vaccine lottery; drawing Friday
Check back here for updates on COVID-19 in Missouri.
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New American citizens naturalized on Missouri’s bicentennial
Tuesday morning, 33 new citizens were naturalized at a special bicentennial ceremony presided over by Judges Beth Phillips and Stephen Limbaugh Jr.
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MU settles lawsuit with former track coach over racial discrimination
An attorney for Carjay Lyles said the parties settled the lawsuit for $1.1 million just weeks before a lengthy jury trial was set to start.
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WATCH: State education commissioner discusses return to learn
Watch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m.
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Registration closes Wednesday for first round of Missouri vaccine incentives
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Since Gov. Mike Parson announced the vaccine incentive program in Missouri in July, 375,000 Missourians have signed up for a chance to win $10,000. Acting director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Robert Knodell said there has been an increase in vaccinations since the vaccine program was announced. “Vaccinations
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Columbia City Council’s mask decision?
The city’s last health order requiring masks expired in early May.
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Columbia City Council rejects mask mandate
Dozens of protestors against the mask mandate gathered in front of city hall before pouring into the council chambers.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 109 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Slater man dies after a wreck Sunday evening in Saline crash
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Slater man died Sunday night after a wreck on Highway 240 in Saline County. According to the crash report, a 2002 Chevy Blazer rear-ended a 2004 GMC Yukon and a trailer that was parked on the side of the highway with no lights on partially blocking the eastbound lane of
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Ashland Board of Aldermen roll back decisions on entertainment complex
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Aldermen reversed decisions it made for an outdoor entertainment complex. The board voted to rescind two variances given to the Lakeside Ashland development that’s been met with a lawsuit. That takes away variances from the city’s code allowed to the project, such as a gravel parking lot and
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Highway patrol find a missing man’s body Monday afternoon at Lake of the Ozarks
Divers were searching at the 20-mile marker of the lake’s main channel near Osage Beach.
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Mid-Missouri counties with higher COVID-19 rates than Boone remain without masks as Columbia discussed new mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several counties in Mid-Missouri counties have higher COVID-19 case rates than Boone County but don’t seem to have a mask mandate discussion. The City of Columbia met Monday night to vote on bringing a mask mandate back to the area. The council voted 3-3 and the emergency ordinance did not pass. Cases
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