Parson declares ‘drought alert’ for state
Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed an executive order creating a “drought alert” in the state, according to a news release.
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Gregory announces bid for Missouri Senate
MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Republican state Rep. Kurtis Gregory announced in a Wednesday press release that he is running for the District 21 seat in the Missouri Senate. District 21 includes Cooper, Howard, Lafayette, Ray and Saline counties, as well as part of Clay County. The seat is currently held by Sen. Denny Hoskins, who will
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Earth is ‘really quite sick now’ and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone,” not just for an overheating planet that’s losing its natural areas, but for the well-being of people living on it, according to a new study. The study looks not just at guardrails
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Shane Ray’s NFL comeback bid from wrist injury takes him from CFL to Buffalo Bills
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Edge rusher Shane Ray refused to give up on himself even at his lowest point, when the only options left for the former first-round draft pick and Super Bowl winner was the Canadian Football League or calling it quits. At 30, Ray’s determination has
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Additional candidates for vacant Columbia Board of Education seat bring total to 13
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The addition of three more names as the filing period wound down has brought the number of candidates seeking an empty Columbia Board of Education seat to 13. The school board will take an open vote on which candidate will replace Katerine Sasser, who resigned earlier this month. Voters will then choose
Continue Reading Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, police say
By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press The village of Manlius in upstate New York is mourning the loss of Faye, a swan who was stolen from the town’s pond over the weekend along with her four cygnets. The cygnets, or baby swans, were recovered, but officials say the mama swan was eaten. “The mother swan was
Continue Reading Federal judge halts Missouri execution of man convicted in jail break killings
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge has halted next week’s scheduled execution of a man convicted of killing two Missouri jailers in a botched jail break scheme. U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough on Wednesday ruled that Michael Andrew Tisius’ execution will be blocked as he considers questions about the
Continue Reading Federal judge halts Missouri execution of man convicted in jail break killings
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge has halted next week’s scheduled execution of a man convicted of killing two Missouri jailers in a botched jail break scheme. U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough on Wednesday ruled that Michael Andrew Tisius’ execution will be blocked as he considers questions about the
Continue Reading Actor Danny Masterson found guilty of 2 out of 3 counts of rape in retrial
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors have found “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson guilty of two out of three counts of rape. The jury reached the verdict Wednesday in a Los Angeles court. It was the second trial for the 47-year-old actor, after a jury deadlocked in his first.
Continue Reading Florida baby left inside hot car dies while parents are at church service
PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) — An 11-month-old baby died after being left alone in a hot car while her parents were in church services along Florida’s Space Coast. Authorities say the baby girl had been in the car outside the church in Palm Bay, Florida for three hours Sunday when she was discovered and rushed
Continue Reading ‘Ted Lasso’ finale proved its whole point — that those who are stuck can overcome (SPOILERS)
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Ted Lasso” was criticized by some for losing its way in its third season. But with its season and probably series finale, it ended up exactly on brand. It took a sharply drawn crew of characters who had lost their ways and gotten stuck, and
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Columbia trash, recycling bag vouchers to be sent out next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Vouchers for trash and recycling bags for Columbia residents will be sent out next week, according to a Wednesday press release from the City of Columbia Utilities. In the June packet, customers will receive one voucher for black refuse bags and one voucher for blue recycling bags. City-provided trash bags are not
Continue Reading Butler, Jokic lead Heat, Nuggets into a NBA Finals after unconventional paths
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic wasn’t supposed to be here. Neither was Jimmy Butler, for that matter. Jokic was drafted behind 40 other players in 2014. Butler was drafted behind 29 others in 2011. Jokic grew up in Serbia, not even thinking about the NBA. Butler didn’t have the
Continue Reading Body of Missouri ER doctor found in Arkansas lake had apparent gunshot wound
By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A missing emergency room doctor from Missouri was found dead in Arkansas from an apparent gunshot wound, authorities confirmed Wednesday, but they’re still investigating what happened in the week since he was last seen. A kayaker discovered the body of 49-year-old Dr. John Forsyth on
Continue Reading Body of Missouri ER doctor found in Arkansas lake had apparent gunshot wound
By MARGARET STAFFORD Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a missing emergency room doctor from Missouri whose body was found in an Arkansas lake had died of an apparent gunshot wound. But they’re still investigating what happened in the week since Dr. John Forsyth was last seen. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office
Continue ReadingFlorida mayor charged with voting in district where he no longer lived
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The mayor of a South Florida city has been arrested on illegal voting charges following months of accusations that he no longer lived in the city where he served. North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo was booked into the Miami-Dade jail Wednesday on three felony counts of voting in
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Tracking scattered storms Thursday with above average temperatures
Tonight: A few isolated showers and storms will continue throughout the overnight hours eventually dissipating late tonight. Overnight lows cool to the mid-60s with partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow: Thursday welcomes partly cloudy skies with afternoon scattered storms. The main threats for Thursday’s storms include brief heavy downpours, lighting, and some strong winds. Highs warm into
Continue Reading SEC puts emphasis on gambling after college sports roiled by multiple wagering scandals
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — When it comes to sports wagering, information is a commodity and even a morsel of news that is not widely available can be valuable. As college sports experiences some of the negative consequences of ubiquitous legal betting on sporting events, could more transparency
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Columbia city leaders say they support police amid street violence, union criticism
Columbia’s city manager didn’t directly address criticisms of city leadership made this week by the police officers’ union during Wednesday’s State of the City address.
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JCPD conducting death investigation after person hit by train
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department announced in a Wednesday press release that is conducting a death investigation after a male was hit by a train Tuesday morning. The name of the person who died has not been named. Authorities found him near the railroad tracks, according to the release. The release
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