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Detectives make arrests in November Arden business burglary, larceny
Click here for updates on this story ARDEN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Deputies with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests following an investigation into a business alarm notification from November. On Nov. 26, deputies from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Arden business alarm notification. The subsequent investigation led to detectives
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Many older Missourians face coronavirus vaccine access barriers
Independent living facilities in the area have expressed concerns that health departments are not giving their residents a fair opportunity to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
Continue ReadingOmaha shelter one of first in U.S. to start COVID-19 vaccinations for homeless
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — On Wednesday, the Open Door Mission became one of the very first homeless shelters in the country to vaccinate residents and staff against COVID-19. Three days before his birthday — and in between his cancer treatments — Clinton Pope was finally able to get
Continue ReadingMan accused of recording boys in bathroom pleads guilty
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A Council Bluffs man accused of secretly recording juvenile boys in the bathroom of his home has made a deal with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Bottom line he won’t be getting out of federal prison anytime soon. The allegations against Thomas Boatright are disturbing
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Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves improvements for Jefferson City’s Missouri River Bridge
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has approved the rehabilitation of the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City. During its Wednesday meeting, KCI Construction won the project bid with a low bid of $4,125,000. The project consists of the rehabilitation of both bridges, and a new surface
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Social media suggests turning I-74 bridge into events pier unlikely, bridge set to be demolished in 2022
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD) — Don’t hold your breath if you’re hoping the old Interstate 74 bridge will be converted into a pier for vendors and events. A post on Facebook suggested the I-74 bridge could be reimagined to include a shuttle and bike path leading toward a pavilion
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Three pilots killed in Idaho National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash
Three Idaho Army National Guard members returning from a training exercise died when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed in snowy, foggy conditions Tuesday night near Boise, the National Guard said. The three were all trained pilots participating in a routine training mission, a National Guard statement said. Idaho Army National Guard Col. Christopher Burt said
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Tampa Bay players have high praise for Blaine Gabbert
TAMPA BAY – (KMIZ) Several Tampa Bay players spoke very highly of former Mizzou quarterback Blaine Gabbert on Wednesday. Seems like the love for former Mizzou QB Blaine Gabbert is contagious on both sides of the ball. Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards says Gabbert brings a "vet mentality." https://t.co/zxukqZI5YX pic.twitter.com/bsLpxH6eHQ— Nathalie Jones (@NathalieABC17) February 3, 2021
Continue ReadingNarcotics team seizes more meth in 2021 than previous three years combined
Click here for updates on this story Flint, Michigan (WNEM) — A Michigan State Police Narcotics team by the name of STING (Strike Team Investigative Narcotics Team) has seized more meth in the month of January than 2018, 2019 and 2020 combined. STING is a multijurisdictional task force covering Crawford, Roscommon, Iosco, Arenac, Ogemaw, and
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Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests two after armed robbery; searching for third suspect
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Jan. 8, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery on the 5200 block of Bagnall Drive. Officials report three people allegedly stole a large amount of money from a man at gunpoint. Officials report that a 16-year-old was arrested within the hour of the robbery. Deputies report the
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Where South America’s race for coronavirus vaccines stands
The race for coronavirus vaccines is on across the world and South American policymakers are scrambling to catch up. The region accounts for roughly 15% of the world’s reported Covid-19 cases, but less than 3% of the global vaccine doses administered so far, according to data collected by Oxford University. Amid a devastating second wave,
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Missouri graduate to share in invention profits under deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri graduate who said his professor stole his invention for a drug delivery system will share in its profits under a settlement that also gives the University of Missouri System a cut of the revenue. The Kansas City Star reports that Kishore Cholkar will get at least $1.4 million
Continue Reading Las Vegas resident hits $905K jackpot at off-Strip casino
Click here for updates on this story Las Vegas (KVVU) — A local visiting an off-Strip casino started their February by hitting a massive slot jackpot. According to Ellie Island Hotel, Casino & Brewery, the player, identified as David Frys, hit a jackpot for $905,754.63 while playing the Buffalo Grand slot machine. “I’ve been playing
Continue Reading No charges filed against Webster Groves officer in fatal May shooting
Click here for updates on this story Webster Groves, Missouri (KMOV) — No charges will be filed against the Webster Groves police officer who fatally shot a man on the interstate in May. Dash cam video of a shooting involving a Webster Groves police officer on I-44 in May was released Monday. The entire incident
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Double masking for Covid-19 protection: A trend with a purpose
Layering your face is in — but not as a fashion statement. It may just save a life. Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a way to increase the level of protection from the coronavirus and its multiple, more contagious variants. “If you have a physical covering with one layer, you put another
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Missouri bill would ban enforcement of federal gun laws
Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban police from using federal laws to take away people’s guns.
Continue Reading A newly discovered chameleon less than an inch long could be the world’s smallest reptile
The smallest known reptile in the world can fit on your fingertip. It’s known as Brookesia nana, or “nano-chameleon,” and it’s a blotchy brown lizard that usually doesn’t surpass an inch in body length. Before 2012, biologists didn’t know it existed. But the researchers who discovered it are still stumped as to why it stays
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Court documents: Drug deal led to Monday night MU Alert
Investigators allege in court documents that a drug deal led to an MU Alert being sent out Monday night.
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Missouri lawmaker loses some power amid stem cell fraud case; leader asks for resignation
A Missouri state lawmaker indicted on federal fraud charges for falsely claiming a treatment she sold contained stem cells that could help with COVID-19 has been stripped of some of her legislative power.
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