Laura now a hurricane, sets sights on Gulf Coast
HOUSTON, Tx. — Laura has been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane after passing over Cuba Monday, leaving wind damage…
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Reopening Our Schools Town Hall: Nutrition and boredom eating
KOMU 8’s Emily Spain talked with Dr. Julie Benard, a pediatrician with MU Health Care, about healthy eating habits for…
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Galloway’s governor campaign releases first TV ad
COLUMBIA – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway’s campaign released its first television ad Tuesday morning. Galloway, the current state…
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Police investigating shots fired call, one person injured
COLUMBIA — The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating a shots fired call that occurred off Clinkscales Road and Worley…
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St. Louis couple, in RNC speech, defend show of weapons
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A white St. Louis couple criminally charged for waving guns during a Black Lives Matter protest…
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MU fraternity reports multiple positive COVID-19 tests
COLUMBIA – The MU chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity reported multiple positive tests for COVID-19 within their…
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Missouri governor candidates split on requiring masks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri gubernatorial hopeful Democrat Nicole Galloway said she’ll require face masks statewide as part of a…
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Attorney: MU students who want out of campus housing should cite ‘Act of God’
COLUMBIA — Classes started Monday for the University of Missouri, but as students flood campus, some are expressing they don’t…
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Columbia parents react to likelihood of hybrid learning model
COLUMBIA — Columbia Public Schools announced that their 14-Day COVID Tracker currently calls for In-Person Hybrid learning. This learning model…
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At least 159 active Covid-19 student cases at MU
COLUMBIA- The University of Missouri has launched an online dashboard that showcases active COVID-19 cases among students. The dashboard…
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Columbia Public Schools announce as of now, it would use hybrid option
COLUMBIA – Columbia Public Schools sent an email Monday to parents saying if school started they would be following the…
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Columbia Senior Activity Center opens Monday with new safety procedures
COLUMBIA – The Columbia Senior Activity Center reopened Monday, more than five months after closing due to COVId-19 concerns. Now,…
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MU starts classes, parents remain concerned about university preparedness
COLUMBIA – MU students returned to campus for the first day of class Monday, but some parents remain concerned about…
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Human remains found near Business Loop and Providence in Columbia
COLUMBIA- An investigation is underway after police said they found human remains just south of Business Loop near Providence Road….
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Republicans nominate Trump to take on Biden in the fall
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Republican Party has formally nominated President Donald Trump for another term. Monday’s state-by-state voting…
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Monday Covid-19 Coverage: 31 new cases recorded 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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Jefferson City delays start of virtual elementary school classes
JEFFERSON CITY – Jefferson City Public Schools elementary students enrolled in virtual classes will have to wait until Monday, August…
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1 in 4 young people are reporting suicidal thoughts. Here’s how to help
(CNN) — In the early days of the pandemic, many people came together to help each other, connecting over socially…
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