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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Find out how area public works departments prepare for a winter storm
Columbia and Jefferson City Public Works are preparing their crews as Missouri heads into another winter storm.
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What to know before driving in snow
When winter weather hits, the best thing to do is stay off the road. If that’s not possible, the next best thing is to be prepared.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri eliminate its sales tax on groceries?
A proposal in the Missouri General Assembly would eliminate the state’s sales tax on food and groceries.
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January marks one of the coronavirus pandemic’s deadliest months in Missouri
A review of death certificates each week has added hundreds of cases to January’s toll, making it one of the pandemic’s deadliest months.
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Missouri Republican primary for U.S. Senate heats up during filing day
Long lines wrapped around the Secretary of State’s office as people from all over Missouri gathered to file for the August primary elections.
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August primary candidate filing opens Tuesday as U.S. congressional redistricting map is still undecided
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Candidates can file paperwork for the August primary election Tuesday morning at the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office in Jefferson City. The candidate filings come as the Missouri Senate works to pick a map for the state’s eight U.S. congressional districts. Missouri is required to redraw the map every 10 years
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Natural gas prices jumping for many Missourians
Ameren Missouri natural gas customers are about to see another increase in rates after already enduring sharp jumps in their gas bills this winter.
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Melted snow carries salt, chloride to the Missouri River causing a negative environmental impact
The day after a big snowstorm, Mid-Missouri sees slushy roads as they start to thaw and snow melts into ditches and streams. But the chemicals used to treat those roads stay with the melted snow as it flows into streams, ultimately ending up in the Missouri River.
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MoDOT construction projects remain on time despite winter weather
The Rocheport bridge and the Sorrels overpass construction remain on time to be completed.
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County hospitalizations continue to go down
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports under 100 hospital patients with COVID
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MoDOT warns drivers to take it slow during winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri will head into its fourth winter storm of the year Thursday, which could create dangerous conditions for drivers. Jeff Neimeyer, who works for Missouri’s Department of Transportation, says people typically drive too fast during bad winter weather, which can cause them to lose control and slide into a median. “For many
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 57 new coronavirus cases; positivity rate under 14%
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Two men file to run for state House seats
Two Columbia men have announced their intention to run for public office at the state level.
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Capitol hosts rally over congressional map; no action expected Tuesday
Scores of demonstrators rallying against the Missouri Senate leadership’s preferred congressional map gathered Tuesday in the Capitol.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County hospital system capacity moves to green
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should first-time drunk driving offenders be required to get an ignition interlock device?
In Missouri, 11,100 potential drunk drivers were stopped by ignition interlock devices in their cars in 2020. Current Missouri law requires a person found guilty of driving while drunk with prior alcohol-related offenses to have an ignition interlock device installed in their car. House Bill 1680, introduced by Rep. Mark Sharp (D-Kansas City), removes the requirement
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SCAM ALERT: COVID-19 testing scams remain a threat as testing decreases in Missouri
The Better Business Bureau is warning you to not fall victim of a COVID-19 testing scam even as testing demand has dramatically decreased in Missouri in the past month.
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