Cole County Health Department urging citizens to keep safety precautions as COVID-19 vaccine arrives
The virtual meeting is set to start at 6 p.m. on Webex, and will also be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page.
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Missouri judge backs medical marijuana license rules
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled in favor of the state’s medical marijuana licensing rules. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce issued her ruling Monday. A southwest Missouri family had sued after it didn’t get a medical marijuana license from the state. Attorneys argued that
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Five high school freshmen are being called heroes for saving two children from an icy pond
Five New Jersey teens are being hailed as heroes after they saved two children from falling into an icy pond while they were sledding. The group of high school freshmen, Tyler Armagan, Ryan Day, Joseph Dietrich, Kieran Foley and Drew Scalice, were getting ready to head home Thursday from sledding at the Beacon Hill Country
Continue Reading Fired Florida Covid data scientist’s lawsuit calls search of her home ‘retaliation’
The former Florida data analyst who has accused state officials of covering up the extent of the pandemic has filed a lawsuit alleging that police obtained a “sham” search warrant aimed at retaliating against her for being a whistleblower. Rebekah Jones alleges that Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) officials violated her First Amendment rights,
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone Hospital Center to forgo Moderna coronavirus vaccine
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Continue Reading Gloves, shoes found near reservoir sparks search
Click here for updates on this story CARBON COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Crews were called to a frozen reservoir in lower Luzerne County after a quad rider found cracks and a hole in the ice along with a pair of gloves and snowshoes. The findings sparked an investigation to see if someone had fallen through
Continue Reading How a museum is helping students learn and providing relief to families during the pandemic
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Some parents say virtual learning has taken a toll on their children’s education. A Lancaster County museum is trying to address the learning gap created during the pandemic. “We talk about all these different learning styles, and now we’re condensing all these styles
Continue Reading Governor Parson commutes the sentences of four drug offenders, pardons 24 others
Click here for updates on this story JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO ) — In the days leading up to Christmas, Governor Mike Parson granted clemency to several incarcerated individuals Monday, saying it is the time of year for forgiveness. The governor’s office did not immediately release the names of the people pardoned, or the four
Continue Reading Amazon driver held at gunpoint, van full of packages stolen
Click here for updates on this story MURFREESBORO, Tennessee (WSMV) — Murfreesboro Police are working to track down a suspect they say robbed an Amazon delivery driver at gunpoint before taking off in the van full of packages. The female driver says that while delivering packages near Hawkins Avenue and Minor Street around 1:18 p.m.,
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Yoga for stress-related insomnia
Are you finding yourself tossing and turning in the middle of the night, unable to stay asleep? Or maybe you’ve always struggled with falling asleep, but now it’s taking hours instead of 30 minutes for shut-eye to kick in. With a high-stress environment caused by the pandemic, the US presidential election and a world constantly
Continue Reading Family of fallen Green Beret enjoys mountain getaway at an emotional time of year
Click here for updates on this story MARION, North Carolina (WLOS) — Whether you’re from a small town or the big city, the holidays can be bittersweet for some families. It might help to get away for a while. “You know it takes some of the pressure of the holiday hubbub away,” said Deanna Sartor.
Continue Reading Children fill holiday stockings for dogs at local animal rescue
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Some dogs received a special holiday treat from children recently. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue announced a local group of homeschool students made, decorated and filled stockings for every dog in the shelter. The students had looked up each dog’s name online and personalized
Continue Reading High schooler starts rug-making business from TikTok
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT ) — A Central High student is becoming an entrepreneur thanks to a local non-profit and TikTok. Travis Hines is also getting some help from his parents, but they’re ready for him to move his business out of the house. “Yeah, I make rugs, custom
Continue Reading Woman finds COVID-19 test in Kohl’s package
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (Quad-City Times ) — While wrapping gifts Saturday night at her aunt’s house in East Moline, Andrea Ellis found something extra in the shipment of garden flags from Kohl’s in Richmond, Virginia — someone’s COVID-19 test. Ellis said she was ordering gifts about a week ago
Continue Reading The Moderna vaccine is now in some Americans’ arms as Covid-19 cases in the US pass 18 million
As the number of Covid-19 cases reported in the United States passed 18 million, the second vaccine given emergency authorization was being administered Monday for the first time outside of clinical trials. One of the first people to get a public dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine was a doctor in Texas who has gone
Continue Reading CEO of Howard University Hospital got the Covid-19 vaccine to encourage staff to follow her lead
When Anita Jenkins sat down to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, she was sending a clear message to her staff. The CEO of Howard University Hospital, a major health care provider for the African American community in Washington, DC, was well aware that her employees and staff had reservations about the vaccine. And that notion frightened
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DEFENDERS: Look out for scammers selling fake vaccines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As coronavirus vaccines are distributed across the country, scammers are taking advantage of consumers eager for a vaccine. Cybersecurity agencies are warning consumers about a new scam that could involve individuals posing as health officials or doctors and offering to sell a coronavirus vaccine or to help consumers keep track of when
Continue Reading Kevin Greene, NFL sack legend and Hall of Famer, has died at age 58
Kevin Greene, who had the third most sacks in NFL history, died Monday, according to statements from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Greene was 58. No cause of death was given. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Greene, a star at linebacker and defensive end during a 15-year career,
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Pedestrian injured after vehicle hits the person from behind in Camden County
LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a pedestrian was injured Saturday near State Highway V north of Kadie Drive. According to the crash report, Griffin Eidson was walking southbound on Route V and was struck by a vehicle from behind. Griffin was taken to Lake Regional Hospital by ambulance with moderate
Continue Reading Kevin Greene, NFL Hall of Famer, has died at age 58
Kevin Greene, who had the third most sacks in NFL history, died Monday, according to statements from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Greene was 58. No cause of death was given. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said Greene, a star at linebacker and defensive end during a 15-year career,
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