April candidates give final fundraising update before election
(Editor’s note, 3/28: This story has been updated with Columbia Board of Education candidate James Gordon’s filing.) COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) -…
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MSHP trooper arrested on suspicion of DWI in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.…
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Federal lawsuit accuses former CPS security staff of concussing student
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A lawsuit from a Columbia family accuses a former security staff member of concussing their teenaged soon and chipping his…
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State says recordings, lies enough to prove murder in Elledge case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Attorneys said Joseph Elledge’s recorded arguments with his wife and his lies about her disappearance were enough to prove he…
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Columbia Utilities leader lays out reporting plan for new lead, copper drinking water testing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – City of Columbia staff plan to set up a new process to report water testing results for lead and copper. A memo from Utilities…
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Appeals court sides with student who was forced to cut his hair, case goes back to Cole County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City student will get another chance at his lawsuit against the district. An appeals court on Tuesday sided…
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Highway Patrol investigating Randolph County sheriff
HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is looking into allegations made against Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson. MSHP…
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‘Sample’ inspections frequently turn up smoke detector problems in Columbia
City of Columbia inspectors often note problems with smoke detectors during large rental property inspections, according to records obtained by ABC…
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Man convicted in Ben Renick murder claims key witness testimony hearsay
ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) The man convicted of helping kill a prominent snake breeder in Montgomery County is asking for a new trial. Attorneys for Michael…
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Columbia rape suspect’s bond set at $1 million during Friday hearing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge gave a Columbia rape suspect a $1 million cash-only bond at a hearing on Friday. Judge Kevin Crane gave…
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Fire report indicates Golden Corral New Year’s Eve fire started from grill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News investigates how a fire started at an east Columbia restaurant on New Year’s Eve. A report from the Columbia Fire…
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Gov. Parson touts I-70 expansion in State of the State address
Parts of Interstate 70 in Mid-Missouri could expand to three lanes under a budget plan put forward by Gov. Mike…
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Driver killed in rollover crash east of Columbia
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – The driver of a work truck died after his vehicle rolled over east of Columbia on Monday. Troy Boshears, 22, of Paris,…
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Family of victim grieves following fatal Jefferson City shooting over the weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Police have identified the man shot and killed over the weekend in Jefferson City. The department said 27-year-old…
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Columbia police say prosecutor’s death a suicide
(The following story discusses suicide and depression. If you or someone you know is in need of help, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at…
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Marijuana expungement, release application for people incarcerated out now
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – People incarcerated for certain marijuana crimes can now apply to have their sentences thrown out. The Missouri State Public…
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Mother of Benton County child killed takes plea deal, could avoid murder charge
The mother of a 4-year-old girl who died after several weeks of alleged abuse accepted a plea deal in the case on…
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Ashland police working on-call during nighttime hours
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) – A lack of staff means Ashland police will begin working on-call during the evening. Officers will work 12-hour shifts in the…
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David Shorr, Boone County Fire board chair and former DNR director, dies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The chairman of the Boone County Fire Protection District’s board and a former head of the state’s natural resources…
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Columbia apartment complex had history of smoke detector problems
The Columbia apartment complex where two children died in a fire last week had a history of problems with smoke…
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