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Denver Broncos draft Mizzou’s Albert Okwuegbunam
Mizzou tight end Albert Okwuegbunam became the second Tiger taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Denver Broncos selected Okwuegbunam in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick. He will get to join back up with his former Mizzou teammate, Drew Lock. “We talked to @DrewLock23 this morning, and he loves you to death.”@AOkwuegbunam
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Columbia business using extra protective equipment ahead of reopening
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia business is taking extra precautionary steps to make sure employees and customers feel safe as it prepares to reopen. Varsity Clips and Varsity Nails near Elm Street and 9th Street in Columbia plans to have its employees and customers wear personal protective equipment and do its best to practice social
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Central Missouri Humane Society donating food to pet owners in need
The Central Missouri Humane Society is helping pet owners in need during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Missouri predicts major budget cuts for the coming fiscal year
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said the state is looking at major budget cuts for the coming fiscal year during his Friday COVID-19 press briefing.
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Local telethon aims to help with COVID-19 relief
A virtual telethon in Columbia is aiming to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts.
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Mizzou’s Jordan Elliott drafted by Cleveland
Mizzou defensive lineman Jordan Elliott became the first Tiger drafted in the 2020 draft. The Browns selected Elliott with the 88th overall selection (third round). You can watch Elliott’s reaction to hearing the selection below. Welcome to Cleveland, @BIGJ5K !!! @Browns pic.twitter.com/q017fIMP6o— Peter Ariz (@PeterAriz) April 25, 2020 No other Mizzou Tigers heard their names
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COVID-19 leading local businesses to close permanently
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The effects of COVID-19 have forced multiple businesses around Columbia to close for good. Yin Yang Night Club and Bambino’s Italian Café are two of the first to shut their doors following Gov. Mike Parson’s ‘Stay Home Missouri’ order. Veronika Versace, a Yin Yang Nightclub show director says the virus was the
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Addiction experts worry about long-term impacts during recovery as alcohol sales spike
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As stay-at-home orders and self-isolation continue to keep people cooped up, experts say some are turning to alcohol to cope with the stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. Data shows alcoholic beverage sales went up by 55 percent in late March, compared to sales in 2019. According to the data from Neilson,
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Deputies arrest man suspected of child molestation
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Columbia man Thursday in connection with a child abuse investigation. According to a news release, deputies arrested Scott Darby, 42, on suspicion of three counts of child molestation. Deputies said the investigation began after the Missouri Children’s Division received separate allegations from the Abuse
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New Boone County stay-at-home order takes effect
Boone County is now under a new stay-at-home order that relaxes restrictions on businesses deemed non-essential.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: No new COVID-19 cases reported in Boone County
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Parson previews new guidelines for opening Missouri business
Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. Friday.
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Two residents of Moniteau County retirement community test positive for COVID-19
A California retirement community has quarantined its 24 residents after two tested positive this week for COVID-19.
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Boone County approves local match for grant to bring technical school to Ashland
The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved a $100,000 local match for a grant that would help bring a technical college campus to Ashland.
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Sheriff’s department: Man claiming COVID-19 exposure spits on deputy
Boone County deputies arrested a Colorado man on Thursday afternoon after he alleged he had been exposed to COVID-19 and spat on a deputy.
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DEFENDERS: Text tricks people into COVID-19 scams
The Missouri Attorney General is warning Missourians to keep an eye out for scammers trying to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading THURSDAY UPDATES: 19 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Southeast Correctional Center
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Continue Reading Governor Parson expected to release guidance Friday on how state will reopen
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The governor is expected to release more information about what reopening the state will look like on Friday. The “Stay Home Missouri” order is set to lift on May 4th. Parson said another order with guidance on how businesses will resume will likely take it’s place. He mentioned it may be
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First responders recognize health care workers in Cole County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. First responders gathered outside Jefferson City hospitals to recognize health care workers Thursday night. Members from the Jefferson City police and fire departments as well as Cole County EMS paid tribute to workers at SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Region by cheering, honking and flashing their car lights. The tribute lasted
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