THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths
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VIDEO: Car catches fire in downtown Columbia
The white sedan burst into flames in a parking lot near Mizzou Credit Union in the 100 block of East Broadway.
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Man, 59, charged in eastern Missouri woman’s 1986 death
UNION, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a 59-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 1986 death of an eastern Missouri woman. Kenneth Avery Jr., of Villa Ridge, was charged Tuesday in the July 1986 death of Kristen Edwards, whose nude body was found in rural Franklin County. The Washington Missourian reported court
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Senate confirms Christopher Waller to serve on Fed’s board
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has narrowly confirmed the nomination of Christopher Waller for the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, placing another of President Donald Trump’s picks on the Fed’s influential board after a string of high-profile rejections. The vote Thursday in favor of Waller’s appointment was 48-47. Waller, research director for the St. Louis
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Callaway County sheriff: Four teens arrested in church vandalism
Chism said the four suspects range from 14 to 16 years old and they have been taken to the juvenile justice center in Columbia.
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LIVE: Virtual celebration of African American Heritage Trail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An online event Thursday marked the completion of a trail that commemorates the history of African Americans in Columbia. The virtual event celebrated the the African American Heritage Trail. The two-mile trail through central Columbia includes 22 markers. Thursday’s event included the unveiling of a new marker to be installed at Flat
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Columbia man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Doris Drive killing
A Columbia man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a killing on Doris Drive earlier this year.
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MU Health leaders evaluating need for out-of-state help
University of Missouri Health Care leaders met Thursday to talk about Gov. Mike Parson’s offer of out-of-state staffing help as COVID-19 patients swamp hospitals.
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Cole County health officials call for residents to follow pandemic guidelines
Cole County health officials made a plea with county residents to follow COVID-19 health guidelines as the pandemic continues.
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Mexico School District students returning to the classroom
Mexico School District 59 will return to the classroom on Monday after over two weeks of online learning.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?
A group of Republican lawmakers wants to limit the power of local health directors, citing frustration at orders meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. If the bill becomes law it would impose limits on how long such local orders could remain in effect before triggering a review by the state health department
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Corrections reports more offenders’ death related to COVID-19
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Driver seriously injured after a wreck in Cooper County
NORTH MONITEAU TOWNSHIP, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting one person was seriously injured Wednesday morning on State Hwy O and Swan Road near North Moniteau Township. According to the crash report, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and went into the ditch. The vehicle then hit a parked
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All Mizzou Quick Care locations now open after being closed in March
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All three Mizzou Quick Care locations are now back open, after closing in March due to COVID-19. The Mizzou Quick Care location at the Hy-Vee on Conley Road reopened this week following the reopening of the locations at Hy-Vee locations on West Broadway and Nifong Boulevard. All three locations offer in-person and
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CPS families and educators discuss learning virtually during COVID-19
All Columbia Public School families have been learning virtually during COVID-19 since November.
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State of Missouri to partner with Vizient to expand statewide hospital capacity this winter
The state of Missouri is teaming up with a health care services company to help combat the staffing challenges caused by the coronavirus.
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Two injured after a crash on US 50 in Moniteau County
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting two people were injured Wednesday morning on US 50 at Route H. According to the crash report, the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve after the driver experienced a medical emergency. The vehicle traveled back and forth across the road twice before hitting a fence
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Health officials expect increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations during holidays
Health care providers in Columbia and Jefferson City are preparing for a possible increase in COVID-19 patients because of the holidays.
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Consolidated Water issues precautionary boil water advisory in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A precautionary boil water advisory was issued by Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1, of Boone County, MO due to a water main break at Rt N south of E High Point Ln. The following customers are affected. Consolidated Water customers along Route N between E High Point Ln and E
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Driver reports chest pain after wrong-way crash in Jefferson City
A driver in a crash that blocked lanes of Highway 50 on Wednesday was taken to a hospital after complaining of chest pain.
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