QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have reliable high-speed Internet at home?
The state this week announced a grant to help fund broadband expansion in Boone County as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Multiple fires reported across Mid-Missouri due to an elevated fire danger
For the second day in a row, the central and eastern regions of Missouri saw an elevated fire danger causing a busy day for local fire departments.
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More than $5 million granted to expand broadband in Northern Boone County
Socket Telecomm in Boone County is receiving over $5 million to expand broadband infrastructure in Northern Boone County as part of a $42.2 million federal grant to the state of Missouri.
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Missouri attorney general warns consumers impacted by the 2021 T-Mobile data breach to protect themselves
The Missouri attorney general is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect their information from identity theft if they think they might have been impacted by the data breach in August 2021 at T-Mobile.
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Trans athlete bill up for debate among Missouri lawmakers; CPS coach voices concerns
Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a debate on whether transgender girls should be allowed to compete on girls’ sports teams.
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How Mid-Missourians can support Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused hundreds of thousands of people to flee Ukraine in less than a week according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, creating what some have called a humanitarian crisis and a pressing need for aid.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 COVID-19 patients in hospitals
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Missouri officials seek to punish Russia, support Ukraine through business
A Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill to stop state entities and private businesses from doing business with Russia and Russian interests.
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Missouri’s spring storms may cause storm anxiety for some
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There’s no stopping a severe storm from coming to Mid-Missouri and for many people, storms make them feel powerless and can cause storm anxiety. Arpit Aggarwal, MU Health Care child and adolescent psychiatrist said storm anxiety fears can range from a minor to severe. “For various reasons, sometimes the level of anxiety
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MoDOT begins pothole repairs on Missouri roads
Once snow and ice melt on the roads it can lead to drivers being frustrated with one thing, potholes.
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Parson taps longtime veteran to lead Missouri health department
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson tapped a 22-year veteran of the Department of Health and Senior Services to lead the department Tuesday.
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Twitter suspends Vicky Hartzler personal Twitter account for tweet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Social media company Twitter has suspended Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler’s personal account after a tweet that read “Women’s sports are for women, not men pretending to be women,” and included her television ad. “Twitter believes the bigger threat is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee saying women’s sports are for
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Americans’ fears of coronavirus wane as mask guidelines loosen
Just 24% report being “extremely” or “very worried” about themselves or a family member contacting the virus. That’s down from 36% in both December and January when the omicron variant was driving a peak in positive cases.
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Missouri gas price jump less than a week into Russian invasion
The price of a gallon of gas in Columbia rose by nearly 30 cents last week on average, and prices might go higher as the conflict in Ukraine continues to strain global energy markets.
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CDC masking recommendations for mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors, according to new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency classifies counties in the United States by three different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are
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Columbia hosting South Korean polling location Saturday and Sunday
For the next two days, Columbia will be the site of a satellite polling location for the upcoming South Korean presidential election.
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Winter weather sending some people to the hospital
MU Health hospital is reporting the recent winter storm is sending even more people to the hospital than the last snowstorm.
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Parson signs supplemental budget; public schools to receive $1.9 billion
Gov. Mike Parson signed House Bill 3014, the supplemental budget, Thursday.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County report a new coronavirus-related death; 22 new cases
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Missouri congressional delegation issue statements on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s congressional delegation has issued statements regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) released the following statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is an assault against democracy and a destabilizing threat to all of Europe with worldwide ramifications. Our adversaries and allies alike are
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