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5 things to know for May 22: Troop deployments, Republican revolt, SpaceX, Kyle Busch, Air show fallout

By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Memorial Day travel rush is here, and US health officials are on alert for the international spread of dangerous viruses. One major airport is rolling out new Ebola screenings for some incoming passengers, while the CDC has also tightened entry restrictions for travelers arriving from virus-hit regions. Here’s what else

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Marshall building catches fire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A building in a Saline County town caught fire on Thursday. The Marshall Fire Department told ABC 17 News that an 80-feet-by-100-feet building in the 3000 block of West Arrow Street was “fully involved.” The department told ABC 17 News at 9 p.m. that crews were on the scene. Multiple photos of

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Report shows increased housing costs in Columbia, Boone County are among factors contributing to homelessness

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 2025 report from the City of Columbia and Boone County Public Health and Human Services said corporate property buying is one of many factors impacting housing stability nationwide locally. The report also notes that keeping people in stable, long-term housing costs less than responding to homelessness after a crisis occurs. Across

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Some Mid-Missouri residents to see temporary electric rate increase

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Liberty Utilities customers in several Mid-Missouri counties will see a temporary increase on their electric bills starting next month. The Missouri Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved Liberty’s application for a rate increase from June through November, though regulators slimmed down the incrase from $14.81 per month to $8.74 per month. The

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