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Missouri jobless claims rise

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Taking a look at unemployment rates across Missouri, the state has reported a significant increase in jobless claims. More than 8,600 claims were filed during the week ending on May 29th, which is nearly 2,800 more than reports from the week prior. This is also the first increase reported in two months.

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Gov. Parson announces 15 appointments to boards and commissions

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced 15 appointments to various boards and commissions. Six of the appointments are either from the Mid-Missouri area or to a Mid-Missouri institution. Spencer Bartlett, of Jefferson City, was appointed to the Administrative Hearing Commission.Kristina Bernskoetter, of Jefferson City, was appointed to the Children’s Trust Fund Board.Eric

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Hy-Vee in Columbia set to begin coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday.

Mid-Missouri vaccination incentives for residents include gift cards, sweepstakes & giveaways

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple retailers and organizations are giving away incentives including gift cards to incentivize residents to get the coronavirus vaccine. The White House recently announced multiple incentives including free childcare to anyone who gets vaccinated. A full list of incentives can be found here. President Biden’s current goal is to get 70% of

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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves guardrail and median guard cable repair contracts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved two one-year contracts that will provide guardrail and downed median guard cable repairs in several mid-Missouri counties. The first contract entails repairs in various locations as needed in Camden, Maries and Miller Counties. The second contract will be for repairs along various routes

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Columbia vehicle stop race disparity drops slightly, police chief and critics say more work must be done

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s office released its annual traffic stop report on Tuesday, showing that the statewide disparity in traffic stops based on rates made a slight drop. According to the data from the Missouri Attorney General’s Annual report on traffic stops, black drivers in Missouri were pulled over 71.6% more than

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