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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office warns of utility scam

November 16, 2019 10:15 AM Brittany Wiley

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office warned citizens Friday of a scam referencing utility shutoffs.

Comfortable Way to Start the Weekend

November 16, 2019 4:47 AM Jehnna Azzara

SATURDAY: Mostly Sunny with a wind out of the south that will aid in warming. High’s in the low 50’s. SATURDAY NIGHT: Increasing cloud cover ahead of a cold front that will push through early Sunday morning. Lows in the mid to low 30’s. EXTENDED: Early during the morning on Sunday a cold front will

Audrain County traffic stop leads to drugs, weapons arrest

November 16, 2019 3:20 AM Brittany Wiley

One man faces drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop in Audrain County.

Man charged for MU fraternity burglary

November 15, 2019 10:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors charged a man with first-degree burglary and stealing $750 or more from a University of Missouri fraternity house in September. Robert Mull is accused of taking about $17,000 worth of items from the Sigma Chi house at 500 S. College Ave. on Sept. 20. Court documents say Mull entered

Local highlights and scores: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019

November 15, 2019 10:47 PM Tyler Murry

The high school football district finals wrapped up as seven Mid-Missouri teams battled for the right to call themselves district champions. Buffalo (7) Blair Oaks (35) FChristian (27) Hallsville (40) FSouth Callaway (35) Brentwood (20) FLebanon (7) Camdenton (35) FBattle (20) Fort Zumwalt North (63) FSweet Springs (14) Marceline (23) FMexico (14) Lutheran St. Charles

Columbia police ask hunters, land owners for help in finding missing woman

November 15, 2019 1:39 PM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department asked for hunters and land owners to help them find a woman who has been missing since the beginning of October. Mengqi Ji Elledge went missing on Oct. 8, according to police. Her husband, Joseph Elledge, was later arrested and charged with child abuse, and prosecutors have named

Two cars involved in central Columbia crash

November 15, 2019 9:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two cars were involved in a crash on Wilkes Boulevard near N. College Avenue on Friday night. A Columbia Police officer said at least one person was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Authorities are still looking for one car involved. Police said the crash happened at 9:17 p.m. Ambulances from

Crews work semi crash on I-70

November 15, 2019 9:46 PM Katie Greathouse

Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a semi in Boone County on Friday night. It happened in the westbound lanes near Route Z just before 8:45 p.m., according to online dispatch records. Boone County Joint Communications tweeted about the wreck, urging drivers to avoid the area. BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision I70

Manhunt underway for man accused of crashing stolen vehicle

November 15, 2019 11:38 AM Zachary Farwell

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Maries County Sheriff’s Office searched for a man accused of stealing a vehicle on Friday. Missouri Highway Patrol Troop F spokesman Scott White said troopers recognized Shay Vinson’s car and tried to pull him over Friday morning. Troopers started the chase around 10:30 a.m. Deputies posted on Facebook that a

MU student association voices concerns after early snowfall

November 15, 2019 8:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Student Association approved a resolution Thursday for University Operations to start winter weather preparations a month earlier. MSA passed the senate imperative resolution 59-06 addressing hazardous winter weather conditions on a vote of 33-0-2. “A Resolution of Imperative Action to Support Students Regarding Hazardous Weather Conditions on Campus,”

One dead, another injured in Columbia shooting

November 15, 2019 8:39 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person died Friday, and another was in the hospital after a man tried to kill a woman and then shot himself. Deshawn Z. Graves, 22, died on Friday as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a news release from the Columbia Police Department. Police said Graves shot at

Jefferson City inspectors: Tornado-damaged office building ‘dangerous’

November 15, 2019 3:34 PM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services staff inspected the building at 1716 Four Seasons Dr. Thursday and declared it both “dangerous” and a nuisance property. “The structure has severe damage to roof, walls, framing and interior,” said the city’s notice to the property owner. “The property is unsecured and has been

Leonid meteor shower set to peak late Sunday night

November 15, 2019 5:43 PM Luke Victor

If you’re looking to deprive yourself of sleep before you head to work next week, you’re in luck. After last week’s meteor streaked across the sky, more interstellar activity will occur this weekend. The leonid meteor shower will be visible all across the United States, barring cloud cover. The event will ramp up around midnight

Camdenton police investigate threatening comments made by student

November 15, 2019 5:16 PM Katie Greathouse

The Camdenton Police Department investigated threatening comments made by a student Friday morning, according to a news release. Officials said administrators at Camdenton High School and police officers looked into the comments. They said a student was later taken to the Camden County Juvenile Detention Center. According to the release, officers and administrators learned of

Holts Summit teen accused of murder faces new charge

November 15, 2019 5:11 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The teenager charged in an Oct. 31 deadly shooting on Rolling Hills Drive in Jefferson City was charged with a new felony Thursday. Cole County prosecutors charged Devin Schrimpf, 17, with delivery of marijuana. Court documents say officers searched Schrimpf’s belongings after he was taken to the hospital Oct. 31. Officers allege

Weather conditions shut down Route H project

November 15, 2019 6:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

A construction project on Route H is currently shut down due to cold weather, according to Columbia Spokesperson Brian Adkisson. The work comes ahead of a runway expansion project at Columbia Regional Airport. Crews completed Phase 3 of the project Thursday morning which closed North Rangeline Road Connection and limited traffic to one lane at

Missing child found in Jefferson City

November 15, 2019 11:27 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department located a missing child on Friday. The child originally went missing Friday morning and was later found safe with family in Jefferson City. The 4 or 5-year-old girl was seen running from Green Valley Drive by Broadway and Highway 63 Friday morning, said CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts. Police

Ultimatum issued to owners of crippled Jefferson City building

November 14, 2019 2:13 PM Joe McLean

If the Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services Department has its way, the buildings at 200 and 202 E. High St. will not be standing by Christmas.

Ousted US ambassador to testify in Trump impeachment probe

November 15, 2019 7:18 AM Associated Press

The House will hear from a singular witness Friday in the Trump impeachment hearings: Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was targeted by the president’s allies in a “smear” campaign now central to the probe. The career diplomat, who served both Republican and Democratic presidents, is expected to relay her striking story

DEFENDERS: Questionable honor society organizations targeting college student inboxes

November 14, 2019 6:10 PM Deborah Kendrick

Is it really an honor or are organizations just looking for ways to get your hard-earned money?