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February 1 coronavirus news

February 1, 2021 10:58 PM CNN Newsource

This candy company will pay you $30 an hour to taste test their sweets

February 1, 2021 10:46 PM CNN Newsource

This is one sweet offer. A Canadian company is looking to pay people to try their candy and rate it. And the best part is, the job is remote. The Candy Funhouse is an online candy store that is seeking full-time and part-time workers willing to try out, and honestly review, their candies and chocolates

Local highlights and scores: Feb. 1, 2021

February 1, 2021 10:45 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school basketball scores from Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS HOOPS Linn 43 | Blair Oaks 51 FINAL Tolton 35 | Marshall 24 FINAL Capital City 36 | Southern Boone 61 FINAL South Callaway 75 | Canton 41 FINAL North

Here’s what it’ll take for you to snag your own Nobel Peace Prize nomination

February 1, 2021 9:52 PM CNN Newsource

Jared Kushner, Stacey Abrams and the Black Lives Matter movement have all reportedly been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize this year. And you could join them. Basically, anyone can be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. The restrictions in place by the Nobel Foundation are mainly all for the nominator. The only people who

Cardinals officially trade for 8-time Gold Glover Nolan Arenado

February 1, 2021 9:36 PM Andrew Kauffman

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The Cardinals officially traded for 8-time Gold Glove Award winner Nolan Arenado on Monday night. According to a release from the team, St. Louis will receive Nolan Arenado and cash considerations. In return – Colorado will get pitcher Austin Gomber, infielder Elehuris Montero, pitcher Tony Locey, infielder Mateo Gil and pitcher Jake

Kansas City man charged after Sunday morning chase on Interstate 70

February 1, 2021 9:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested a man they believe led them on a chase on Interstate 70 that reached speeds of upwards of 100 mph. According to court documents, Columbia police attempted to stop Devonta Findley who was allegedly driving a truck that had a license plate that came back stolen before Findley sped

Former Seahawks lineman Chad Wheeler pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges

February 1, 2021 8:38 PM CNN Newsource

Former Seattle Seahawks player Chad Wheeler pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of domestic violence and resisting arrest for a January incident with his girlfriend, a spokesman for a Washington prosecutor said. Wheeler, an offensive lineman, is charged with two felonies — first-degree domestic violence assault and domestic violence unlawful imprisonment, as well as misdemeanor

The teacher behind Bernie Sanders’ mittens teams up with a teddy bear factory to make them for the masses

February 1, 2021 8:08 PM CNN Newsource

January 20 was supposed to be about President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ inauguration, but all eyes were on Jen Ellis’ mittens. The brown-and-white patterned mittens Sen. Bernie Sanders wore on Inauguration Day were instantly iconic — so much so that they’re going to be produced for the masses. Ellis, the second-grade teacher

Three teens, two juveniles arrested in Callaway County church vandalism

February 1, 2021 3:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

TEBBETTS, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people have been arrested in connection with a church that was vandalized in Callaway County. The 143-year-old historically-black church suffered smashed windows and other damage. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism said vandals hit Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church sometime between Jan. 22 and 23. A week after the vandalism was

She was already looking forward to her second Covid shot. The party she was greeted with at the clinic made it even better

February 1, 2021 7:53 PM CNN Newsource

On her 100th birthday, Mildred Grassman got flowers, candy, money — and her second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. “It means everything to me,” Grassman said just after getting the last shot at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville in Indiana. “At my age, I didn’t want to get the disease.” It also means that eventually, Grassman

Sheriff gives update in Callaway County church vandalism

February 1, 2021 11:52 AM Chanel Porter

On Friday, the sheriff said his office expects arrests in the case soon.

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

Columbia-branded trash and recycling bags are now mandatory; what you need to know

February 1, 2021 1:13 PM Meghan Drakas

Columbia’s “Pay as You Throw” trash and recycling program started Monday and requires all residential waste to be placed in city-logo bags

DEFENDERS: BBB advises not to share coronavirus vaccine card on social media

February 1, 2021 6:13 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Better Business Bureau is advising people to not share their coronavirus vaccination card on social media. The BBB said it can increase your risk of identity theft and other scams. When posting the photo on social media scammers are able to see your full name, birthday and where you got your

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports four COVID-19 related deaths; 101st death overall

February 1, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oregon’s law decriminalizing small amounts of heroin and other street drugs officially goes into effect

February 1, 2021 6:21 PM CNN Newsource

Oregon has become the first state in the nation to officially decriminalize the possession and personal use of all drugs. Voters in the state approved Measure 110 in November, but it officially went into effect Monday. The initiative also expands access to addiction assistance and other health services, offering aid to those who need it

A groundhog forecast: More winter or early spring?

February 1, 2021 6:20 PM CNN

Every year on February 2 people keep an eye out for a groundhog’s shadow to help predict what the weather will be like for the next few weeks. This year that shadow may be cast on snow. The legend goes that if groundhog Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow we will have six more weeks of

Chiefs interview from home on Opening Night ahead of Super Bowl LV

February 1, 2021 3:32 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ Opening night looked much different this year as the Chiefs are still at home ahead of Super Bowl LV. We had the chance to speak with head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and several others via Zoom on Monday ahead of the big game. It may all be virtual, but

In the name of cricket sex, humans need to stop making noise

February 1, 2021 6:00 PM CNN Newsource

We humans tend to spread and frolic about wherever we please, a development that has been found to harm animals’ environments and health, and therefore ultimately our own. That may be the effect on crickets because of our constant noisemaking from traffic and other activities. The mating behavior of crickets may be significantly affected by

Popular Christmas lights house starts to rebuild after house fire

February 1, 2021 5:58 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story EAST GALESBURG, Illinois (WQAD) — A family in East Galesburg is recovering after a fire destroyed their home January 26th, 2021. The Corbin family puts on a light show every holiday season, The Corbin Light Show. Despite the fire ripping through their house, their now trying to figure

Central African Republic Fast Facts

February 1, 2021 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the Central African Republic. It is a landlocked country in central Africa, bordering Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan. About the Central African Republic (from the CIA World Factbook) Area: 622,984 sq km, slightly smaller than Texas Population: 5,357,984 (July 2021 est.)