Potential for caucus chaos in Nevada
With the blended voting system in Nevada, many commentators are concerned that there may be a repeat of the delays experienced in Iowa.
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AL Firefighters collecting Mardi Gras throws for child fighting cancer
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department is collecting Mardi Gras throws for a local child fighting cancer. Ava Smith, 11, has Spindle Cell Sarcoma, a rare, aggressive form of cancer. Thanks to the help of Mardi Gras krewes, she will be riding in the Joe Cain
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Large law enforcement presence in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies are on scene investigating an incident west of Columbia. Jeff Pitts, public information officer for Columbia Police, said the incident started as a vehicle chase and ended on Nebo Cemetery Road in Boone County. Authorities are currently searching the area of Nebo Cemetery Road, near Highway
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Jefferson City negotiating redevelopment of blighted property
According to official documents, once a contract has been finalized, the name of the developer will be announced.
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Attorneys say Supreme Court overlooked law in Columbia business owner’s case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorneys for a Columbia man said the Supreme Court of Missouri overlooked precedent and law when it reversed a decision granting him a chance at parole. Kent Gipson and Taylor Rickard of Kansas City filed the request to rehear the case of Dimetrious Woods with the high court on Tuesday. The
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Company that graded medical marijuana applications rejects claims of conflict
During an hours-long hearing, several Missouri state lawmakers raised concerns that the company charged with scored applications for medical marijuana licenses had a conflict of interest.
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Columbia man pleads guilty to 2018 bank robbery
A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to lesser charges after he was accused of first-degree bank robbery in 2018.
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Department of Economic Development donates to Mid-Missouri assistance programs
The state department of economic development announced on Wednesday that it’s donating millions of dollars to assistance programs across the state.
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Police: Eight people die from shooting in German city
German police say several people have been shot to death in the city of Hanau.
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Bill would help Missouri high school students make career, college decisions
A Mid-Missouri representative has filed a bill meant to help high school students make decisions about their careers.
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Request to remove mayor’s girlfriend not mentioned in Ashland police report
Ashland Board of Aldermen members say the city’s public safety is not affected by the absence of the suspended Police Chief Lyn Woolford.
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Inspections yield multiple violations for downtown Jefferson City sports bar
Inspections from the Jefferson City Environmental Health Department visited more than three dozen eateries in January.
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Commissioner: Cole County bomb threat was delivered by mail
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman confirmed to ABC 17 News Wednesday that a piece of mail triggered the evacuation of the county courthouse and adjacent annex building a day earlier. The communication was mailed to the office of presiding Judge Patricia Joyce just before 10 a.m. Tuesday. Sheriff John Wheeler
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Moberly residents cautiously optimistic about plans for new company
A decade after a business deal combusted, the city of Moberly plans to bring another company to the community promising scores of new jobs.
Continue ReadingOPD: Man ‘playing’ with gun shoots friend by accident
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (KPTM) — Omaha Police say a man accidentally shot his friend while “playing” with a gun Tuesday night. Officers arrived at a home near 66th and Sprague Streets in Omaha to find a man with a gunshot wound. Police say an investigation revealed a group was
Continue Reading21 cats and kittens rescued from Iowa home
Click here for updates on this story BETTENDORF, IA (WQAD) — The public is being asked to help a group of cats and kittens that were pulled from a Bettendorf home in February. According to the Scott County Humane Society, 21 cats and kittens were rescued from the home during the week of February 10.
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Missouri Attorney General Schmitt seeks election
Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says he’s running to keep his seat.
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Analyzing Bloomberg in Nevada
An examination of Bloomberg’s current standing in the race as he qualifies for his first debate, set to take place Wednesday night in Nevada.
Continue ReadingIt’s a cliche no presidential candidate can resist. But this time it may be true
It’s a cliché no US presidential candidate can resist: “This election is the most important in our lifetime.” But this year it might be true, because also on the ballot is the destiny of the Supreme Court, which decides where America stands on issues like abortion, gay rights and guns. If given a second term,
Continue ReadingCharges dropped against man accused of shooting dog, leaving him for dead
Click here for updates on this story FARMINGTON, MO (KMOV) — Trooper walks with a slight limp, but otherwise you wouldn’t know the happy dog suffered unthinkable abuse. In February 2018, Trooper was shot, hit with a hammer and left for dead in a ditch in Farmington. He was discovered weeks later by Missouri K9
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