Minneapolis city workers early Thursday removed parts of a memorial at the intersection where George Floyd took his final breaths, as the city stated its plans to create a permanent memorial and reopen the area to through-traffic. On Thursday morning, multiple workers could be seen moving cement barricades in the intersection of Chicago Avenue and
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In an interview with CNN on Thursday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that an email he received last year from an executive at the US-based EcoHealth Alliance has been misconstrued and offered a hint of regret about a February 2020 email downplaying the need to wear a mask. Earlier this week, news outlets including CNN, BuzzFeed
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new judge will take over a case against a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing. 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts. Roberts died at a home off Lasso Circle in December 2017. Judge Josh Devine will now
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A high school valedictorian exhaled as she pulled a piece of paper from underneath her graduation gown. Gathering her courage, Paxton Smith started the speech she had worked so hard on for her graduation on Sunday. But the speech the 18-year-old gave ended up being an entirely different speech than she had planned, and that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Taking a look at unemployment rates across Missouri, the state has reported a significant increase in jobless claims. More than 8,600 claims were filed during the week ending on May 29th, which is nearly 2,800 more than reports from the week prior. This is also the first increase reported in two months.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police need your help in identifying two suspects in a fraud investigation. Columbia police tweeted out a photo of the suspects from surveillance footage. Courtesy Columbia police Police say the fraud happened on April 15th in two separate stores on the 400 block of Conley road. Anyone with information is asked
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Downtown bars and restaurants have seen an increased number of people over the past few weeks after the health order was lifted and are likely to continue leading into the summer months. Owners say they have seen extra law enforcement officers in the area to keep it safe. Nickie Davis with The
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Nationwide, according to the CDC’s website, 50.8% of Americans have received at least one dose with 41% being fully vaccinated.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced 15 appointments to various boards and commissions. Six of the appointments are either from the Mid-Missouri area or to a Mid-Missouri institution. Spencer Bartlett, of Jefferson City, was appointed to the Administrative Hearing Commission.Kristina Bernskoetter, of Jefferson City, was appointed to the Children’s Trust Fund Board.Eric
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The Government of Ethiopia has defended its actions in the northern province of Tigray, saying that it “condemns all acts that put the life and dignity of civilians in danger.” In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Prime Minister’s office said it “categorically rejects accusations of decimation of a people as a policy. Such
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — For the first time ever, Tennessee will hold a sales tax holiday exclusively for gun safety equipment. The tax-free holiday begins July 1 at midnight and runs through June of 2022. Tennesseans will be able to purchase things like gun safes and other gun safety
Continue Reading Before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, Chef Q. Ibraheem ran an upscale catering business and underground supper club in Evanston, Illinois. She was able to charge $250 per person for ambitious, farm-to-table, multicourse meals served in an intimate setting. After years of working to launch her business, it was finally taking off. But when Covid
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The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting ten new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 44 active cases in the county, a six case increase from Wednesday. The county now has a reported total number of COVID-19 cases of 18,558. The county has reported the total number of cases removed from
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connectitcut (WFSB) — The state is concerned about an invasive plant called hydrilla. The aquatic weed was discovered in 2016 and local leaders are worried about its ecological and economic impacts. Experts say this aquatic weed is exponentially growing. They say by August, the banks of the
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F. Lee Bailey, a prominent and controversial defense attorney, died Thursday. His death was confirmed to CNN by Jennifer Sisson, a manager at Bailey’s consulting firm. Sisson described Bailey as “a great man.” Bailey was best known for his participation in the successful defenses of high-profile clients, including O.J. Simpson. Bailey also successfully defended Army
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new interim prinicipal at Alpha Hart Elementary School will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education. Brian Rehg will take over the role from current Principal De’Vion Moore, who was named the next assistant superintendent for elementary education for the school district. Rehg is currently the assistant principal at Parkade
Continue Reading Belarus has struck back against the United States, slashing the number of staff permitted at the US embassy in Minsk, in response to sanctions imposed on some of its state-owned enterprises. In a statement announcing the move on Thursday, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said it was reducing the number of both “diplomatic and administrative-technical” staff
Continue Reading Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. African-Americans and others mark the anniversary much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Here’s a look at Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day and Jubilee Day, by the numbers: 155 – Years since Maj.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The FDNY held its annual Medal Day ceremony Wednesday, and some of New York’s bravest were honored for their acts of heroism. As CBS2’s Dave Carlin reports, colleagues, friends and family gathered at a stadium in Queens to honor New York City’s bravest. Hero
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WILTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Wilton daycare employee has been arrested after a baby was found to have abusive head trauma. Wilton police said on Feb. 9, 2021 around 11 a.m., they received a 911 call from the Goddard School about a 6-month-old boy who was breathing but
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