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MU Health Care encourages people to stay up-to-date on flu, COVID-19 vaccinations

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Physicians with MU Health Care are stressing the importance of getting updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of flu season. The Sewershed Surveillance Program -– which is a collaborative effort between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service, Department of Natural Resources and University of Missouri — monitors the number of

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Casa Maria’s owner charged with arson now accused of impersonating elected officials, other restaurant owners

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An owner of a south Columbia Mexican restaurant who was charged with arson in southeast Missouri has now been accused of impersonating elected officials and other restaurant owners. Crystal Umfress, of Columbia, was charged last year with second-degree arson. That case was moved from Dunklin County to Butler County in January. A

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Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission applauds budget amendments, calls for further safety enhancements

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will be using part of its 2025 budget to address concerns raised by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission, however, it would still like to see more changes.  On Monday, the city passed a nearly $563 million budget which includes money for an agreement with the Missouri Department of

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