Dozens protesting outside Wabash Bus Station over Columbia’s warming center policies
The City of Columbia says it will open the overnight warming center at Wabush Bus Station on Tenth Street Friday and again on Tuesday.
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Attorney general sues JC Schools, CPS over mask mandates; CPS calls lawsuit a ‘waste’ of tax money
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has filed another lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools and, for the first time, against the Jefferson City School District over the districts’ renewed, temporary mask mandates.
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Columbia Parks and Recreation planning fireworks test
Columbia Parks and Recreation is exploring potential sites for the 2022 Fire in the Sky 4th of July fireworks display.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri to sell current location
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri has announced they are selling their current location to Saint Raymond’s Society. The nonprofit organization posted on Facebook saying ownership of the location will be transitioned in early 2023. The group also shared they are working with MU Health Care to determine a temporary location
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State of Missouri reports no flu cases in Boone County
The Missouri State Health Department shows the start of a decline of influenza cases across the state for the second week.
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Hospitals seeing worst cases of COVID-19 in unvaccinated as omicron surge presses on
According to Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, unvaccinated or partially unvaccinated people account for 88% of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri. Just 0.03% percent of people who are fully vaccinated have died from the virus in Missouri.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the definition of fully vaccinated be changed?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends boosters for all adults and many medical experts believe the definition of fully vaccinated should be changed to include boosters.
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Local mechanic provides tips for winter car prep
With low temperatures and wind chills bringing mid-Missouri into the negatives, many complications can arise. One thing that commonly causes problems in the cold weather is cars.
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Energy assistance critical for many as extreme cold blankets area
Families struggling to cover the cost of utility bills can possibly face utility disconnection which results in the loss of heat during the coldest time of the year.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: MU reminds students, faculty and staff to report positive COVID cases
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Judge sentences Columbia man to 10 years in federal prison for enticing a minor
A federal judge sentenced a Columbia man for attempting to meet a law enforcement officer who was posing online as a 14-year-old girl, for illegal sexual activity.
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Columbia Board of Education approves temporary mask mandate, calendar changes and an increase in pay for some teachers
The Columbia Board of Education signed off on Superintendent Brian Yearwood’s temporary mask mandate during a special meeting Thursday morning.
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Multiple schools across Mid-Missouri close doors citing sick staff and COVID-19 case increase
Multiple school districts throughout Mid-Missouri have announced plans this week to temporarily close their doors or make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines, due to problems created by the coronavirus surge.
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Several universities in Missouri starting the semester with COVID-19 protocols
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) In Missouri, many students have returned back to class from their winter break, but not all students will continue their education inside a classroom this semester. Columbia College announced its plan to deliver courses virtually at the beginning of the Spring 2022 semester. The district said in a press release, “Due to
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Columbia homicide suspect claims he didn’t know gun was loaded; pleads not guilty
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old accused of shooting and killing a man in northeast Columbia on Monday night says he didn’t know the gun was loaded. Shawn Long admitted to police in an interview on Tuesday that he picked up the gun and pointed it at Roberto Lauer, 18, in a “playful manner” before it
Continue Reading Columbia City Council continues to discuss possible change for the temperature threshold to open emergency warming shelters
The Columbia City Council agreed Tuesday night to delay the discussion on changing the temperature threshold to open emergency warming shelters until they receive input from experts.
Continue ReadingColumbia closing park and trail bathrooms because of cold
Columbia’s park and trail bathrooms will be closed temporarily starting Wednesday because of extreme cold moving into Mid-Missouri.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone no longer requiring masks in any circumstance
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City of Columbia trash bag vouchers scheduled to arrive Monday
Residents that use the City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility curbside trash pick will receive their refuse and recycling bag vouchers in the mail beginning Monday.
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New Columbia city manager sworn in and COVID-19 update given Tuesday night at the City Council meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council met Tuesday night in the council chambers to swear in De’Carlon Seewood as city manager and give a COVID-19 update from the Columbia/Boone County Health Department. Watch meeting replay in the player below. New City Manager On Dec. 20, the City Council unanimously chose Seewood as the next
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