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Regulators suspend Missouri nursing home COVID-19 test lab
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The federal government has closed a coronavirus testing lab in Missouri over concerns about test accuracy. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services earlier this week suspended Gamma Healthcare’s Poplar Bluff license, and a federal judge on Wednesday ruled he won’t step in to keep the lab open. The Poplar Bluff
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Firefighters called to possible factory fire near Centralia
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Boone County fire units were called to a fire at a building listed online as a wood products business near Centralia on Wednesday afternoon. The call came over emergency radio at about 1 p.m. An ABC 17 News crew saw fire trucks and volunteer firefighters’ vehicles massed outside an address listed
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USDA invests $30,200 to modernize equipment in Brunswick
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Missouri Jeff Case, announced a $30,200 investment to modernize equipment in Brunswick, Mo. “Having the modern infrastructure and equipment needed allows Missouri’s rural communities to better provide for its residents and paves the way for rural prosperity,” said Trump Administration Official State
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Boone County man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter for June 2019 shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man entered a guilty plea last week for a June 2019 shooting and a judge sentenced him to 12 years in a Missouri prison. Derrick Petty pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action on Oct. 23. Petty will serve 12 years for the crime. Judge Brouck Jacobs
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Road rage apparent cause of shooting that injured toddler
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A toddler is recovering from gunshot wounds after a shooting in the St. Louis County town of Ferguson that was apparently spurred by road rage. KSDK-TV reports that police are still searching for the gunman following the shooting that happened Friday. The girl was shot in an arm and a leg.
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Substitute teacher shortage; how the state is working to fill gaps during the pandemic
Many schools had trouble finding substitute teachers before COVID-19 but months into the fall semester the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem.
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Suspected robber picked wrong victim: Judo champion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City, Missouri, police say a would-be robber is in custody after picking the wrong guy to victimize — a Judo champion. WDAF-TV reports that 36-year-old Josh Henges was in the Midtown area Monday night when someone came up from behind, grabbed his shoulder and tried to rob him. Henges
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60 charged in $300M phone scam targeting elderly victims
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sixty people are charged in a widespread magazine telemarketing scam that authorities say netted $300 million from more than 150,000 elderly and vulnerable people nationwide. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Erica MacDonald announced the charges Wednesday. She called it the largest elder fraud scheme in the country. The defendants are from 14 states and
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Gun-wielding St. Louis couple seek prosecutor’s removal
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis couple facing felony charges for waving guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home will be in court Wednesday asking a judge to remove the city’s top prosecutor from the case. A grand jury earlier this month indicted Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, on charges
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Mid-Missouri clerks make plans to give quarantined, isolated voters chance to cast their ballots
As the election nears, mid-Missouri clerks are making plans to help give anyone in quarantine or isolation from COVID-19 the chance to vote.
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Columbia Public Schools among hundreds to get rapid COVID-19 test kits
Hundreds of school districts and individual schools across Missouri will soon have the tests for students, faculty and staff.
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Southern Boone school board to get information about online learning plan
The Southern Boone Board of Education will get details about what the district will do if COVID-19 cases force classes online when it meets Wednesday.
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State trooper hurt in Mid-Missouri crash on Monday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Mid-Missouri trooper was hurt in a rollover crash on Highway 63 Monday morning.
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Changes to solid waste bulk trash collection go into effect in November
Changes to Columbia bulk item trash collection go into effect on Monday, according to a release from the city.
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Firefighters: North Columbia apartment fire is ‘suspicious’
Boone County firefighters say a late Tuesday night fire on Demaret Drive is suspicious.
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Mid-Missouri clerk’s offices take COVID-19 precautions for voters
County clerks’ offices have been taking precautions to protect voters from COVID-19 as absentee voting has been taking place. They plan to do the same for the Nov. 3 election.
Continue ReadingCPS High School students discuss challenges faced and hopes for future
Columbia Public Schools’ high school students voice their opinions on how virtual learning has impacted them, as they hope to return to in-person learning soon.
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Cole County woman arrested after chase and assault of an officer Saturday night
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a woman after a Saturday morning chase reaching speeds over 80 mph going in and out of traffic. According to court documents, the Cole County deputy attempted to stop Dorothy Hernandez after the deputy witnessed the vehicle make several lane violations according to court documents. During
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Local highlights and scores: Oct. 27, 2020
Here are the local scores from Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL Rock Bridge (3) Battle (0) FINAL Troy-Buchanan (3) Hickman (1) FINAL Helias (3) Capital City (0) FINAL Jefferson City (3) Smith-Cotton (0) FINAL HS BOYS SOCCER Battle (0) Hickman (1) FINAL Jefferson
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