A City of Columbia official said Thursday that approving a plat for the Central Missouri Humane Society would not fit into the city’s comprehensive plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved CMHS’ request.
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By Wayne Sterling, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year contract with JJ Redick as the team’s next head coach, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports, citing unnamed sources. The 39-year-old replaces Darvin Ham who was fired in May after two seasons with the Lakers. Redick, who has no coaching experience, played 15
Continue ReadingBy MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press A Washington state prosecutor has told jurors that a suburban Seattle officer who fatally shot a homeless man in 2019 ignored his training and should be convicted of murder. Defense lawyers alternatively argue Auburn police Officer Jeffrey Nelson was rightfully defending himself. The case marks an important test of a
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people were charged after allegedly going to a Jefferson City home on Tuesday and pulled guns on a woman. Larry Buchanan, of Russellville, was charged with first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and resisting arrest. Jamond Whitfield, Charrelle Miller and Terence Roberson, all of Jefferson City,
Continue ReadingBy RANDALL CHASE Associated Press DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware has failed to win approval in the state Senate after narrowly clearing the House earlier this year. The legislation failed in the Democrat-led Senate on Thursday after three members of the Democratic caucus spoke against the measure. No Republican
Continue ReadingBy Darienne DeBrule Click here for updates on this story LEHI, Utah (KSTU) — Like many, Kyle Rummens had heard about the recent road rage incidents around Utah, but he never thought he’d find himself involved in one. “Within the first few seconds where he didn’t let up, he didn’t stop, and he kept pushing,
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Estados Unidos parece haber ampliado su acuerdo con Ucrania para atacar sobre la frontera dentro del territorio ruso, allí donde las fuerzas rusas estén llevando a cabo ataques transfronterizos contra Ucrania, y no solo en la región de Járkiv, como se había determinado anteriormente. El asesor de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos,
Continue ReadingBy OLEG CETINIC and ELISE MORTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suspected antisemitic attack has sent shockwaves throughout France and thrust concerns about antisemitism to the forefront of campaigning for the country’s legislative elections. The National Rally party is leading in polls and has its
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CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Struggling restaurants have been rolling out discounts in an effort to lure customers — but one very popular chain is bucking that trend and refusing to offer deals or drop menu prices. McDonald’s, meanwhile, just came out with a new $5 value meal to combat inflation.
Continue ReadingGRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Witnesses say they heard an Ohio man demand the keys to a Jeep that was being towed behind a Missouri couple’s RV before he brutally stabbed them both and killed the man at an Interstate 80 rest area. Twenty-two-year-old James Thompson Jr. was formally charged with first-degree murder and 10
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Struggling restaurants have been rolling out discounts in an effort to lure customers — but one very popular chain is bucking that trend and refusing to offer deals or drop menu prices. McDonald’s, meanwhile, just came out with a new $5 value meal to combat inflation. Here’s
Continue ReadingBy Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story June 20, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Serial Rapist Morris “Mack” Lamour Holton III Sentenced to 99 Years in Prison Jo-Carolyn Goode | 6/20/2024, 2:31 p.m. In a significant victory for justice and victim advocacy, Morris “Mack” Lamour Holton III, a notorious serial rapist, was
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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — England, one of the pre-tournament favorites at Euro 2024, laboured to a 1-1 draw against Denmark inside the Frankfurt Arena on Thursday. Harry Kane had opened the scoring in the 18th minute after Danish defender Victor Kristiansen had a momentary lapse in concentration, allowing Kyle Walker to run through
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By Niamh Kennedy, Emmanuel Miculita and Saskya Vandoorne, CNN (CNN) — The alleged gang-rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in northern France has triggered an outcry over surging antisemitism in the country, a key issue in the looming French parliamentary elections this month. Politicians from all sides have weighed in on the alleged attack, with French
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The UV index will be very high on Friday with a sunburn time around 20 minutes. Pollen levels will be slightly lower on Sunday.
Continue ReadingMAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a kindergarten student and his mother have been struck and killed by a school bus on while walking to school in suburban New York. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the village of Mamaroneck in Westchester County. The boy and his mother were walking to Mamaroneck
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — It was a seemingly perfect family in a picture-perfect magazine feature. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sat in their sunlit glory, playing with their pretend children in their pretend backyard in a now-legendary 60-page photo spread titled “Domestic Bliss” in the July 2005 issue of W Magazine. The scenes
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is maturing, like the fine whiskeys it showcases. A new-look Bourbon Trail unveiled Thursday will lead visitors to large and small distilleries alike, linking relative newcomers and age-old brands in a collective strategy to build on bourbon tourism’s popularity. It began with
Continue ReadingBy JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Sunday that it was establishing a new safe corridor to deliver aid into southern Gaza. But days later, this self-declared “tactical pause” has brought little relief to desperate Palestinians. The United Nations and international aid organizations say a breakdown in law and order
Continue ReadingBy Allen Henry Click here for updates on this story ELY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Heavy rainfall across the state on Tuesday night left hundreds of campers stranded at a northern Minnesota campground. Already busy with flood damage from this week’s downpour, crews in St. Louis County are preparing for what could be an even busier
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