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WATCH: Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton ( @_nickbolton2 ) shouts out his alma mater @Mizzou during the #ChiefsKingdom Champions parade and rally. MIZ! (Video courtesy @KSHB41 )

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Rock Bridge students walked out of class on Wednesday in protest of recent regulations on gender-affirming care from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

Rock Bridge students protest against AG's gender-affirming care restrictions

Students walked out of class Wednesday in protest of the attorney general's ban on gender-affirming care.

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Congratulations to our own Jalyn Johnson for being crowned the 2018 Homecoming Queen

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TIGERS WIN! Missouri football defeats Ohio State 14-3 in the 88th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

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Join us this Sunday for @KOMUChrisG final Sports Xtra show.

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WATCH: MoDOT detonates the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport.

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New video of Marching Mizzou performing in Dublin!

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BREAKING: MU News Bureau said Professor Dale Brigham's resignation was not accepted.

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MT @billydex this was the sky above 63 and grindstone about 20 minutes ago. http://t.co/EEWAj15tLx

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BREAKING: Columbia Public Schools has reinstated its mask mandate starting Tuesday, Jan. 18 through Friday, Feb. 4.

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BREAKING: Kansas Athletics and Mizzou Athletics agree to bring back the Border Showdown rivalry from the 2020-2021 season to the 2025-2026 season.

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Today marks 50 years of Shakespeare's Pizza in Columbia!

Shakespeare's celebrates 50 years as a Columbia staple

Shakespeare's celebrated its 50-year anniversary at their south side location Saturday night, in an event which they deemed "Shake's Recess."

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M-I-Z! @MarchingMizzou took over the @TODAYshow Plaza this morning, and Studio 1A and the control room! More:

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Help us congratulate @KOMUChrisG on his retirement. Tune in tonight at 10:30 for his final Sports Xtra!

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JUST IN: Marching Mizzou will perform in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Members of the band found out Saturday night at their end of the year banquet.

Marching Mizzou performing in 96th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

This is the first year in Marching Mizzou history the band will be performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Hawley's office said more than half a million Missourians live with diabetes, many of whom rely on insulin to manage their chronic disease.

Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill to reduce insulin prices

The Cap Insulin Prices Act would set a $25 out-of-pocket cap for a monthly supply of insulin.

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Guess which Missouri city was mentioned on #Jeopardy today?

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#BREAKING : The University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a resolution to require COVID-19 vaccinations for its employees on all four campuses.

Board of Curators vote to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

The mandate is for all staff, faculty and student employees at all four UM System campuses.

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Please help us welcome Taylor Freeman to the KOMU 8 News team. @taytayfree will anchor weekdays on KOMU 8 News at Noon and Wednesday through Friday on KOMU 8 News at 5.

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The MU community is mourning the loss of a legendary campus companion.

Famous campus companion put down after massive stroke, owner says

Harlan, an 11-year-old Great Pyrenees, was a campus staple.

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A popular fast food chicken restaurant is looking to roost in Columbia.

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Watch friends, family and staff give Chris a final goodbye and congratulations on his retirement!

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According to the National Education Association, Missouri ranks in last place among all U.S. states in average teacher starting salary, at $32,970.

Gov. Parson proposes increasing teacher wages as Missouri ranks 50th in nation

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has been advocating for higher wages for quite some time.

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Congrats to Sophie who won $24,000 in cash and prizes!

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It's College Week on @WheelofFortune and MU student Sophie Heimerl will make her debut tonight at 6:30 on KOMU 8! Good luck to Sophie!

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Broadway Diner owner Dave Johnson said he's supporting the community with his own resources by offering free meals to any child in Columbia who needs one.

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Zachary is the first boy to win the homecoming queen title at Rock Bridge High School. He has used his Tik Tok social media platform to call for a change with the school's dress code.

First boy to win homecoming queen at Rock Bridge makes his mark beyond the crown

Zachary Willmore voiced his concerns for CPS dress code rules on the popular social media app TikTok.

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Congratulations, Jim Riek on your final newscast. We will miss you! Enjoy retirement and a few rounds of golf. If you missed the 6 p.m. newscast, watch it here:

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Senator Kurt Schaefer is calling on MU to terminate the employment of Melissa Click and Janna Basler.

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The KOMU 8 family is mourning the loss of a long-time employee, Roger Allbee. He was 90. Roger worked at KOMU 8 for over 65 years, including on "Pepper and Friends." He retired, then came back part time as a floor director and production manager. We will miss you, Roger. ❤️

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67 years ago today... KOMU 8 signed on to air for the first time!

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It's College Week on @WheelofFortune and MU student Sophie Heimerl will make her debut tonight at 6:30 on KOMU 8! Good luck to Sophie!

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UPDATE: Brookside has evicted three tenants after a video shows them throwing a beer bottle that damaged a window at Missouri United Methodist Church.

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BREAKING: St. Louis Police have identified the shooter at Central VPA High School as 19-year-old Orlando Harris. He has no previous record of criminal activity and graduated from the high school last year.

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The Missouri Independent and the Documenting COVID-19 project at The Brown Institute for Media Innovation first reported the analysis, which concluded there were reduced COVID-19 infections and deaths in cities that required face coverings.

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BREAKING: The Missouri Senate passes House Bill 126, banning abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy.

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KOMU 8 is celebrating its 70th anniversary today!

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WATCH: Former @MizzouHoops and Tolton basketball star Michael Porter Jr. celebrates the Nuggets' NBA Championship with a parade and rally in the streets of Denver. More: Video: Denver 7 & Altitude Sports

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A person who attended NICAR20, an investigative journalism conference in New Orleans this past weekend, has tested positive for COVID-19. A group of MU students and faculty from the School of Journalism attended the conference.

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An Oakland Middle School teacher earned the national Milken Educator Award. Eighth grade math teacher Melissa Fike was the only teacher in Missouri to get this year's award.

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Congratulations to Emily Spain ( @KOMUEmily ) and KOMU 8's drone pilot Dominick Lee ( @DomPhotog ) on their @emmymidam over the weekend! Watch their winning story here:

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Last month, 150 Missouri businesses delivered a letter to every state senator requesting that anti-DEI language be removed from the final version of the state's budget.

Missouri leaders discuss how DEI policies and language affect business

Columbia's first DEI officer says he will use his position to promote unity.

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A decorated hay bale thanking our health heroes! This photo was captured by a viewer near Highway 24 in Carrollton, MO the other day.

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BREAKING: Derek Chauvin has been found guilty in all three charges in the death of George Floyd.

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This morning we said goodbye to @MeganEJudy . Everyone at KOMU 8 wishes her the best at her next adventure at EquipmentShare.

VIDEO: Megan Judy signs off KOMU 8 News Today for the last time

Megan Judy's incredible 17-year career at KOMU 8 News came to an end Wednesday morning. Everyone at KOMU wishes her the best at her next adventure at EquipmentShare.

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Colton Dean was born Saturday evening on 10/9/21! Weighing 7lbs 130z and 19.5 inches long. Mom and baby are both doing well. Dad and big sis are thrilled! @KOMUEmily

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The pool at Brookside Midtown has been shut down after failing to follow social distancing procedures. A health department inspector estimated there were more than 100 people at the pool this afternoon.

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School Closing: Columbia Public Schools will be closed Monday, March 3.

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#BREAKING : MU has temporarily suspended all fraternity activities, including social events, effective immediately after a freshman was transported to the hospital due to alcohol poisoning concerns earlier Wednesday.

MU suspends all fraternity activities after freshman hospitalized of suspected alcohol poisoning

MU says it will conduct a thorough review of the Greek system.

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If you didn't know... now you do. 20 years of Friday Night Fever and 20 years of @komuJim on Friday Night Fever. We appreciate your dedication to mid-Missouri, Jim!

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Congratulations to Columbia middle schooler Aanya Shetty for advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee Quarterfinals! Today, Aanya correctly spelled "hexapod" and "contrapposto" and correctly answered the word meaning question for the word "rebuff."

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BREAKING: Gov. Mike Parson will announce a statewide state at home order at his 5p.m. media briefing. Story coming soon.

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Sources at the capitol tell me they expect Governor Mike Parson to declare a statewide stay at home order at his 5 p.m. media briefing today. Story coming soon on . @KOMUnews

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Columbia Public Schools will be closed Monday.

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Officials are working to safely remove cattle from a semi in the westbound lanes of the Rocheport bridge. @MoDOT_Central and @MSHPTrooperF encourage drivers to find a different route, as they do not have an estimated time for reopening. Read more:

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Columbia Public Schools has canceled classes for tomorrow.

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2 years

JUST IN: Health officials report Boone County's first confirmed case of monkeypox

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4 years

Miss Missouri Simone Esters ended the night in third place at the Miss America competition.

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“Our at risk children deserve nothing more than knowing they have someone in their corner. They need to know they have a mentor.” @MissAmericaMO #MissAmerica #MissAmerica2020 #MAO

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Happy Holidays from KOMU 8! 🎄✨🎁

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Columbia Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 6.

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Simone Esters ( @MissMissouri19 ), a @mujschool student, will represent Missouri at the 2020 Miss America Competition TONIGHT at 7. Don't miss our interview with her tonight on KOMU 8 News at Six!

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A very special day for one of our own. Congratulations @KOMUChrisG for your induction!

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The next time you're driving on West Worley Street or West Boulevard in Columbia, you may notice a new mural.

New mural encourages 'Kindness' across Boone County

The mural is a joint project among the Children's Grove, Compass Health and the Columbia/Boone County health department.

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Final Score 31-20... The Kansas City Chiefs make history in Super Bowl LIV!

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The Columbia Public School District is closed tomorrow, Dec. 19, due to the weather.

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Marching Mizzou is bringing M-I-Z to I-R-E! Marching Mizzou is in Tipperary, Ireland, for the first of two parades the band will be performing in this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

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The St. Louis Blues won their very first Stanley Cup!!! CONGRATS!!!!!

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HEY BUDDY....WE'RE CHAMPIONS!!!!! #WeAllBleedBlue #stlblues

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Today when someone tweets "Thank you for your service," Veterans United will donate $25 to help pay off mortgages of veterans. You can also use #makeitmeanmore to help spread the word. 1 Tweet = $25

Veterans United donates with every 'thank you' tweet this Veterans Day

Veterans United is using tweets to pay off veteran's mortgages.

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We are excited to announce @EvieBNewsTV is joining the KOMU 8 News team as an evening anchor with Emily Spain, Matt Beckwith and Ben Arnet. Evie comes to Columbia after 13 years at WSIL in southern IL. Watch Emily and Evie tonight on KOMU 8 News at 10:

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Just two months after performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Marching Mizzou announced that they've been invited to perform in the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland.

Feelin' lucky: Marching Mizzou to perform at 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ireland

Their original trip in 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19.

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Marine veteran Lucas Kunce raised $2.48 million as of Dec. 31, according to the Federal Election Commission's website.

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"To be completely blunt, we need you to get vaccinated now. If you haven't already, please roll up your sleeves. Do it to protect yourself, your family and this community," Lake Regional said in a letter to the community.

"Things are bad and are about to get worse": Lake Regional pleads for Missourians to get vaccinated

The health system also updated its visitor policy.

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A right-leaning group went undercover in Sen. Claire McCaskill's campaign office. The resulting videos are creating another point of contention between McCaskill and her Republican challenger, Josh Hawley.

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BREAKING: Tim Wolfe ( @UMPrez ) is resigning as UM System President.

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JUST IN: Mercy Hospitals announced it will require vaccines for employees.

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OFFICIAL: Mizzou campus closed, classes cancelled Tuesday. http://t.co/ESR1eIynuN

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As climate change brings longer heat waves, breaking record temperatures across the U.S. and leaving dozens dead, the poorest Americans suffer the hottest days with the fewest defenses. Air conditioning, once a luxury, is now a matter of survival.

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BREAKING: Adam Mace has been released from the Algoa Correctional Facility. Mace is the first Missourian to be released from prison due to the state's new recreational marijuana amendment, which includes expungement for marijuana possession offenses.

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Mizzou sees second highest retention rate in its history

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Some good news for your day! A Columbia teenager has been announced as a finalist for TIME's Kid of the Year!

Columbia teen included as finalist for TIME's Kid of the Year

A Hickman High School freshman is included in the 2020 TIME magazine's Kid of the Year.

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A Hickman High School teacher is making a lasting impression on his students- by showing up everyday, while battling brain cancer. Tonight, @KOMUEmily introduces you to Mr. Morgan, our next EmVP.

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BREAKING: Residential curbside recycling in #Columbia will resume March 18. It has been suspended by the city since May.

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The Shryock family picks a new theme for their maze every year. This time, they chose a Mizzou Tigers theme.

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Gary Pinkel helped 33 Douglass High School students go on a shopping spree Wednesday.

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BREAKING: MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin announced resignation, effective end of this year.

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An MU fraternity created a GoFundMe after finding out that a brother's family home had burned down.

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After his diner was vandalized on Saturday night, owner David Johnson said he will use donations he has received to continue his effort to feed children.

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Barbara Buffaloe wins Columbia mayoral race with 100% of precincts reporting.

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Despite the ongoing pandemic, surprises like Beckett's birthday parade, serve as a reminder that there is hope.

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An argument over a car dent went viral Thursday, when a Florissant councilman confronted a teen in front of McDonalds.

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Today marks KOMU 8's 68th anniversary! On December 21, 1953, KOMU 8 aired its first broadcast signal, becoming the first television station in Mid-Missouri. Thanks for inviting us into your homes and letting us be a part of your lives for nearly 70 years!

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WOW! Check out the rainbow and bright sky tonight outside the KOMU 8 newsroom. 🌈🌤️ Did you snap any pics? Share them below! 📸: KOMU 8 Sports Reporter Josh Shuman

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Thank you @NBCNightlyNews and @LesterHoltNBC for contributing to Jim’s final newscast!

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Safe to say Jim wasn't expecting @LesterHoltNBC to be part of his goodbye messages. @KOMUnews @komuJim

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Michael Porter Jr., the nations top basketball recruit according to ESPN, has committed to Mizzou.

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WHAT WAS THAT NOISE? Did you hear a booming noise within the last hour? Where did you hear it? Did your car shake? Windows rattle? Tweet @KOMUNews with your experience!

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Columbia mayor Brian Treece called for an ordinance that would require masks in all public places.

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Republican Mike Parson wins election for governor in Missouri.

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The University of Missouri reports the suspect at large in downtown Columbia engaged police, was shot and killed.

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It’s a sad day friends. We will miss you Alex!

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Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex.

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The weather is warming up, so ice is falling off our antenna. Our news director, Randy Reeves, is staying safe while helping move our station cars out of the way. @NewsDirector8

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Tom Klucking and Columbia Hy-Vee stores are making sure you're aware of dense breast tissue. Tonight, @KOMUEmily explains why Tom and Hy-Vee are EmVPs. Watch EmVP Tonight on @KOMUnews at Ten.

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