Some states offer coronavirus booster shots to all Americans 18 and older
In some states, booster doses are moving ahead of the first and second COVID-19 vaccination shots.
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U.S overdose deaths top 100,000 in one year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An estimated 100,000 Americans have died in one year from drug overdoses. Health experts say that the overdoses are tied to COVID-19 and a more dangerous supply of drugs. Over the past year there has been a 30% increase in drug overdoses across the nation. In the state of Missouri there has
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Major Missouri employers take stance against OSHA’s vaccine mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Wednesday that they have suspended all activities related to requiring employers with 100 or more employees to require vaccination or COVID-19 testing. This comes just five days after three major Missouri employers, Missouri Farm Bureau, MFA Oil, and Doyle Equipment Manufacturing, filed suit claiming
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Health experts explain why COVID cases are increasing in the state
As the holiday season approaches, so does the rise in COVID-19 cases around a few counties in Missouri.
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Columbia Job Center hosts free CDL training to combat truck driver shortage
The event will provide financial assistance in the training and placement for those looking to become truck drivers.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new cases, one new coronavirus-related death
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Long term care suffers major job loss due to pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic has caused many job shortages in different fields and long-term health care facilities have seen some of the worst of shortages since the pandemic started nationwide. According to American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living report, nursing homes lost 220,000 jobs and assisted living communities lost 38,000 jobs
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest increase of active coronavirus cases since Sept. 20
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Missouri passes 50% of residents fully vaccinated
Over half the state of Missouri is now fully vaccinated, and the state health director says he’s turning his focus to the unvaccinated half.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Over 1,000 people hospitalized with Covid-19 across the state
The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 7.9% on Saturday. An additional 1,261 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 714,942. There have also been 156,090 probable antigen test results being positive, with 483 added Saturday. Seven new deaths were
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What is next for Joseph Elledge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found Joseph Elledge guilty for second-degree murder in the death of his wife Mengqi Ji. The jury recommended a 28-year prison sentence for Elledge. A judge cannot sentence an offender anything more than what the jury recommends. Richard Simons of Kc Defense Counsel says, “generally a judge sides with the
Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 34 new coronavirus cases; 18 residents hospitalized
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Possible murder weapon discovered during arrest in Boone County homicide
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Iowa police believe they may have discovered the murder weapon in a motel room while arresting a Columbia man accused of homicide. A Columbia murder suspect was arrested Wednesday in Creston, Iowa in the shooting death of Justin W. Stidham. According to police, at 5:15 p.m the Iowa State Patrol, Creston Police
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All lanes re-opened after multi-vehicle crash on I-70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least six vehicles were involved in a pile-up along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. Two of the vehicles were tractor-trailers and one was a fuel hauler that was jackknifed. The wreck caused eastbound I-70 to be shut down for over an hour. The crash happened right before the Stadium Blvd.
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Rural mid-Missouri hospitals could feel impacts of COVID-19 vaccine mandate
By January 4, nearly 17 million healthcare workers will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.Â
Continue Reading Murder suspect’s wife reacts after he’s captured in Iowa
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Mark Achterberg was taken into custody Wednesday night in Creston, Iowa. Boone County prosecutors charged Achterberg on Tuesday with first degree murder in the shooting death of Justin W. Stidman. “This is such a sad and preventable situation,” said Kerra Prohaska, Achterberg’s wife. “My heart goes
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State offers credit and identity theft monitoring to 620,000 educators
Missouri is offering credit and identity theft monitoring services to 620,000 current and former educators who may have been affected by a data incident last month.
Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the largest coronavirus case increase since Oct. 25
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Fulton city manager announces retirement
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton city manager Bill Johnson announced his retirement after 25 years of service. His last day will be January 7, 2022. During Johnson’s tenure, he has directed many city improvements. In addition, he has served on various public service groups and won the J.T. Bell Award in 2014 as city manager of
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Critical Race Theory be taught at the high school level?
Three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night. Rep. Chuck Basye said that he felt that Critical Race Theory, often referred to as CRT, was being taught in Columbia Public Schools. The lawmaker said that he has proof it is being taught. Rep. David Tyson
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