Columbia teachers union releases new guidelines
COLUMBIA- The Columbia Missouri National Education Association (CMNEA met with leaders of Columbia Public Schools Friday to release new guidelines…
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Additional Columbia police officers will be patrolling this weekend
COLUMBIA – The Columbia Police Department will have additional officers on duty Friday and Saturday as students return to campus,…
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MAPS: Interactive COVID-19 dashboard
MISSOURI — As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Missouri, state and local officials confirm new case counts daily. This…
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Lebanon police seize 1.5 pounds of meth
LEBANON – Authorities arrested two men on Wednesday after seizing 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine. A 47-year old man…
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Positive cases of COVID-19 rise at Jefferson City Manor
JEFFERSON CITY – More positive COVID-19 cases are popping up at the Jefferson City Manor, a long term care facility…
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Local food bank receiving support from federal USDA program
COLUMBIA – Amid the pandemic, a federal program has provided support to the “The Food Bank for Central & Northeast…
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Home improvement stores facing shortages of certain products
COLUMBIA – The home improvement sector has seen an economic boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now stores are facing…
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Friday COVID-19 coverage: Third day of record-high new cases in Boone County
As COVID-19 continues to spread, KOMU 8 will continue to update you about impacts in the community. You can…
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Coronavirus accelerates a mental-health crisis for Canada’s indigenous youth
(CNN) — For Farrah Dixon, the words come slowly and reluctantly, a measure of both how she’s been feeling during…
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HAPPENING TODAY: Drive-thru food drive for Boone County students
COLUMBIA – The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is hosting a drive-thru food drive for mid-Missouri students. …
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Teens are having unprotected sex, driving drunk and vaping among other risky behaviors, CDC says
(CNN) — Kids are still taking pretty big risks, according to several new studies of youthful behavior from the US…
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Housing plans in place for when MU students test positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA – It’s the start of another semester at the University of Missouri, but it’s not just another year. Much…
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DESE changes requirements to become substitute teacher
COLUMBIA – Missouri’s Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) approved new requirements to become a substitute teacher earlier this…
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Amid COVID-19 concerns, football essential to Mizzou athletics budget
COLUMBIA – The SEC and MU’s season begins on September 26 amid COVID-19-related concerns, but there’s more on the line…
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Local church lunch event feeds the community
COLUMBIA — Fifth Street Christian Church hosted a free sack lunch event Thursday to give back to the community. …
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Thursday COVID-19 Coverage: 1,058 new cases in Missouri
As COVID-19 continues to spread, KOMU 8 will continue to update you about impacts in the community. You can…
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Health Dept.: Close contacts need to quarantine even with negative test result
COLUMBIA – Boone County Public Health Department’s close contact policy has the potential to affect businesses with small staffs. …
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Central Missouri Humane Society to house cats rescued from hoarding case
COLUMBIA – The Central Missouri Humane Society is looking for possible foster homes after agreeing to bring in cats rescued…
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