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Columbia Citizens Police Review Board discusses CPD body camera policy at meeting

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board discussed Columbia Police Department’s policy regarding body-worn cameras Wednesday night. During the work session at Columbia City Hall, the board and community members discussed Policy 447 and potential changes to it. Board member Stephanie Yoakum said the board targeted three specific areas to the policy: retention, access

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Hallsville School District approves security camera system expansion

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of additional security cameras on Wednesday. The Hallsville School District will be purchasing 47 additional cameras from Tech Electronics, which brings the total in the district to around 170. The total cost of the equipment and installation is $49,985. The purchase will be

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Former Cole County deputy’s discrimination case sent back to circuit court

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cole County Sheriff’s deputy’s discrimination lawsuit against the county  has been sent back down to the Cole County Circuit Court. David Barrett filed a lawsuit in June 2022, alleging he was fired due to racial discrimination. According to previous reporting, Barrett believed he was fired in 2021 after coworkers learned

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Missouri’s GOP lawmakers vote to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill to ban Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood. The GOP-controlled House on Wednesday voted 106-48 to send the proposal to Republican Gov. Mike Parson. Parson’s spokesman didn’t immediately respond to an Associated Press request for comment Wednesday.

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City of Columbia’s DEI officer discusses accomplishments in role, advocacy group frustrated in lack of change one year after hiring

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia advocates are frustrated with the lack of change after nearly one year since the city hired its first diversity, equity and inclusion officer. D’Andre Thompson was hired in the role by Columbia’s City Manager De’Carlon Seewood in April 2023. After officially beginning his role on May 1, Thompson said his initial

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