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Missouri governor appoints PAC donor to university post

February 13, 2020 9:58 AM Associated Press

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is giving a top university appointment to a business owner who donated to a pro-Parson political action committee.

Most mid-Missouri roads clear but remain slick

February 13, 2020 5:58 AM Madison Fleck

Most roads across mid-Missouri were clear of snow on Thursday morning, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map.

Rabid coyote killed after attacking two people and a dog

February 13, 2020 9:16 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story DOVER, PA (WPMT) — A rabid coyote that attacked two people and a dog in York County was killed Feb. 11. The coyote attacked the dog of a man in Dover Monday morning, and the man was also scratched in the scuffle when he intervened. Later that day

Lawyers for Columbia business owner want AG to dismiss appeal

February 12, 2020 10:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawyers for a Columbia business owner whose future outside of prison remains in question want the Missouri Attorney General to drop their appeal of his case. The attorneys for Dimetrious Woods wrote to Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Wednesday asking that he voluntarily dismiss their appeal of a Cole County judge’s decision

Dozens of feral cats managed by Jefferson City caretaker program

February 12, 2020 6:36 PM Barry Mangold

A small group of people in Jefferson City are in charge of providing food, shelter and care to dozens of stray cats. The goal is to control the population growth of strays and stop the spread of disease.

Surprise health inspections reveal some violations at Mizzou Arena

February 12, 2020 8:43 PM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspection records completed at Mizzou Arena during the 2018-2019 basketball season show which concession stands had the most and least amount of violations. “Our number one priority is the safety of our guests, we want people coming to the game to be focused on the game, not food safety, that’s our job,”

Crews respond to poor driving conditions, warn of slick roads

February 12, 2020 9:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Local officials are warning drivers to stay in Wednesday night with slick conditions reported around Mid-Missouri.

Mid-Missouri schools impacted by winter weather

February 12, 2020 6:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public School and Southern Boone R-I Schools called off Thursday classes.

Deepwater Horizon spill was about 30% bigger than previously thought, study says

February 12, 2020 9:09 PM CNN

Nearly 10 years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a study suggests “invisible and toxic oil” made the spill much worse than some experts have estimated. The study, published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed Science Advances journal, says satellites were not able to fully detect oil in large areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The 2010

Expected temperature drop worries road crews

February 12, 2020 1:09 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves through Mid-Missouri, officials are starting to get worried about a drop in temperature that could lead to slippery roads Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

MU officials: Private shuttle service plans to run despite extreme cold

February 12, 2020 4:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

After a private shuttle company caused the University of Missouri to shut down in 2019, MU officials say they are prepared to run in the cold Thursday and Friday.

Snow days to push back end of year at Columbia, Jefferson City schools

February 12, 2020 12:35 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri schools have been forced to cancel school more than three times because of winter storms this season.

Columbia woman appointed to UM System Board of Curators

February 12, 2020 3:34 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s governor tapped a Columbia woman to possibly serve on the University of Missouri System Board of Curators. Gov. Mike Parson suggested Robin Wenneker represent the district including Columbia on the board on Wednesday afternoon. That appointment is subject to approval by the state senate. Wenneker is the managing partner of CPW

CPS names new principal at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

February 12, 2020 6:45 PM Matt Ragsdale

CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said Larry Nelson was recommended to be the principal for the 2020-2021 school year.

Documents reveal Fotis Dulos feared for his own life

February 12, 2020 6:45 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) — New documents are revealing some more details about Fotis Dulos. The man accused of murdering his estranged wife apparently feared for his own life. Court documents obtained by Eyewitness News show Dulos called police twice to report harassment and a suspicious person. In those

Minor injuries reported in Boone County crash

February 12, 2020 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County officials warned drivers Wednesday morning to slow down because of snowy roads.

Lincoln University hosts showcase at Missouri State Capitol

February 12, 2020 3:40 PM Joe McLean

Researchers, faculty, students and administrators from Lincoln University convened Wednesday in the Missouri Capitol to showcase the college’s programs, research and curriculum to lawmakers.