O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A judge on Thursday disqualified the St. Louis prosecutor from the case involving Mark McCloskey, who along with his wife pointed guns at racial injustice protesters marching on the private street near their home in June. Circuit Judge Thomas Clark II dismissed Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, citing two campaign fundraising emails
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A U.S. government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, in a major step toward an epic vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with temperatures falling into the upper 30s to around 40. TOMORROW: Rain likely and chilly with highs in the mid-40s to around 50. Rain amounts reach up to 1″. EXTENDED: The cold front moves in early Friday, bringing light rain after the early morning commute followed by steady showers through the day.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t
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TRENTON, Mo. (AP) — A former north central Missouri police officer has been charged with statutory rape. Twenty-five-year-old Mike Wilson, a former officer with the Trenton police department, was arrested Wednesday and is being held without bond in the Grundy County Jail. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said Wilson had been fired after working for
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WILLARD, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors in southwestern Missouri have charged four people in connection with the November shooting deaths of a couple. Greene County’s prosecutor announced the charges Wednesday. Alex Chute and his fiancee, Brianna Sproul, were found dead Nov. 14 in Willard. Court documents accused Chute’s ex-wife, Theresa Cox, of planning the killings and
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team moved its matchup with No. 21 Missouri State to Monday, Dec. 14 at 7 P.M. The Tigers originally scheduled the game for Sunday. Robin Pingeton’s squad has not played since the season opener on November 27, against North Alabama, due to COVID-19. Since then, the team has
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Rep. Justin Hill, R-Lake St. Louis, filed the resolution Thursday after the House speaker extended the legislature’s special session to Monday.
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THIS EVENING:Â Another quiet evening, but will get chilly quick. Have the jacket ready if you’re heading out the door. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase late tonight as our next storm system approaches from the west. Rain looks like it will hold off until Friday morning. EXTENDED: Rain overspreads the area early tomorrow and will be off and on
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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday he will introduce a bill to provide $1,200 checks to individuals for coronavirus relief.
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Columbia police officers arrested a man Thursday in connection with a weekend shooting in the northeast part of the city.
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State troopers say a Boonville man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a crash injured three people.
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Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jefferson City police say a residence and a vehicle in the 600 block of Michigan Street were damaged in a shooting Wednesday night.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food and Drug Administration is meeting Thursday to discuss red flags and oversights of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. The FDA has been working to understand what happened with the allergic reactions from the Pfizer vaccine, which was reported in the U.K. on Wednesday. In a press release from the FDA, it
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The coronavirus epidemic and restrictions on businesses have hit the U.S. economy hard, leading to tough times for many households.
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THURSDAY: It’s going to be another spectacular day to get outside! Sunshine will be out and about as temperatures reach the middle 60’s. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase late tonight as our next storm system approaches from the west. Rain looks like it will hold off until Friday morning. EXTENDED: Rain overspreads the area early tomorrow
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VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Jeremy Robinson will have his preliminary hearing next Tuesday in a Lake of the Ozarks rape case. Robinson was the third person charged in a 2019 Lake of the Ozarks rape case earlier this year. Robinson is charged with a felony count each of rape and sodomy. The other two people accused
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of local law enforcement is at the intersection of McKee St. and Orchard lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, both Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department units are at the location. McKee St. is currently blocked off. An ABC 17 News crew is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has announced its plan for the remaining portion of the $21.1 million in CARES Act funding. Boone County has received more than $40 million in funding requests and is set to approve at least a dozen CARES Act funding request Thursday and four funding requests next Tuesday. Leaders
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