No highway, water deaths reported in Central Missouri over Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F is reporting multiple arrests and crashes for the Memorial Day weekend counting period.
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State of Missouri reports the same number of fatal wrecks as 2021 as Memorial Day counting period continues
Missouri State Highway Patrol and other local law enforcement remind drivers to put down phones and be extra careful during increased traffic caused by the holiday weekend.
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Moniteau County park dedicated for Memorial Day; organizers still raising funds to complete park
In Moniteau County, a California park was dedicated Monday in honor of Memorial Day, but builders are still looking for funds to complete the park’s playground.
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Three Mid-Missouri preachers accused in Southern Baptist sex abuse report
The Southern Baptist Convention released a once-confidential report outlining hundreds of accounts of alleged sexual abuse from preachers across the country, including three in Mid-Missouri.
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Jefferson City Police Department adds incentives to bring potential officers in
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For some time now, the Jefferson City Police Department has struggled to fill vacant officer positions, but the department was recently given resources to help bring employees in. The Jefferson City Police Department confirmed some incentives that will be included for new hires. Some perks potential candidates could look forward to
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FRIDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reports 35% increase of COVID cases compared to last week
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Central Missouri hospitals struggle to fill nursing positions
Some of the largest employers in Central Missouri are hospitals. But even with that large presence, retaining healthcare workers is increasingly difficult for hospitals, according to a new report.
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Virtual health care job fair planned as Missouri Hospital Association reveals critical need for workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A virtual health care job fair is planned for Friday in the Columbia region. The job fair comes after the release of a new report by the Missouri Hospital Association, which reveals “unprecedented levels of turnover and vacancy,” mainly caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. New Report from Missouri Hospital Association The report
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Advocate against boating under the influence shares her story about almost losing her life to an impaired boater
Alcohol is listed as the leading contributing factor in 18 percent of boating deaths in 2020.
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Ways to help Uvalde families following deadly mass shooting in Texas
Organizations nationwide are coming together to help people who lost a loved one in the violence.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new COVID cases
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Experts warn of recession risks as home sales, construction show signs of slowing
Soaring inflation and rising interests have experts concerned about recession risks coming our way.
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Missouri attorney general releases statement on obtaining a preliminary injunction in Title 42 case
A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants hoping to be granted asylum at the nation’s southern border.
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Columbia businesses excited and prepared for an event-filled weekend
Several businesses are excited to see the Special Olympics make its way to the city, students graduate from Columbia Public Schools and fans attending regionals for Mizzou softball.
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Mid-Missouri COVID-19 cases remain low, but steadily increase
The Department of Health and Senior Services released new data showing coronavirus cases in Missouri are increasing, but still remain in the low transmission category.
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‘Silent epidemic’ of missing Missourians leaves families searching for answers and closure
Hundreds of people are reported missing every year in Missouri, leaving families devastated and with many unanswered questions. While some missing persons cases are solved quickly giving families answers and closure, some cases turn cold.
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Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against six school districts for reimposing mask mandates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General’s office has filed six lawsuits against school districts in the St. Louis metro area for reimposing their mask mandates on school-age children. The districts involved in the lawsuit include Special School District of St. Louis, Maplewood Richmond Heights, Clayton, Ladue, Webster Groves, and Mehlville. “It is truly unbelievable
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Gas prices hit record high as travel ramps up for Memorial Day weekend
As mid-Missourians plan their Memorial Day trips, you may want to budget a little extra for gas this year.
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New Missouri congressional district map signed into law
Merely days before the deadline for local election clerks to create ballots for the August primary election, Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill creating Missouri’s new congressional districts Wednesday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Missouri need a ‘red flag’ law on guns?
Red flag laws are in the spotlight after a Buffalo mass shooting in which the suspect had a history of threats.
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