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AP Sources: Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges
An extraordinary moment in U.S. history will unfold in a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday: Former President Donald Trump, who faces multiple election-related investigations, will surrender and be arraigned on criminal charges stemming from 2016 hush money payments.
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Weather Alert Day: Severe storms possible on Tuesday into Tuesday night
The Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of another round of severe storms on Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night as a strong low pressure system sets up across the Plains. The setup is looking similar to the storm system we had last Friday, bringing the threat of large hail, tornadoes, and
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Suspect in shooting outside Columbia gas station arrested in Callaway County
Callaway County deputies arrested a 19-year-old Columbia man Thursday in connection with a shooting investigation, the sheriff’s office says.
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Randolph County man charged with murder after drug overdose
A Randolph County man was charged Thursday with murder after a deadly drug overdose.
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Three suffer minor injuries in shooting outside north Columbia gas station
Columbia police taped off a shooting scene outside a north Columbia gas station Wednesday after three people suffered minor injuries.
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Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance
Nashville police identified the victims in the private Christian school shooting Monday as three 9-year-old students and three adults in their 60s, including the head of the school.
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Body of Mexico man suspected of murdering mother found in shed
Police in Mexico, Missouri, say a body found Sunday afternoon is likely that of a man wanted for arson and murder.
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Suspect in Hermann police killing charged with murder, assault
A vigil will be held Tuesday for the Hermann police officer shot and killed late Sunday and he will be laid to rest over the weekend.
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Suspect in custody after Hermann officers shot, one fatally
Police took a man into custody in Hermann on Monday afternoon, ending a standoff that lasted more than 12 hours after two officers were shot, one fatally, during an armed confrontation at a gas station.
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Jefferson City man gets life in prison for 2019 Thanksgiving murders
A Jefferson City man was given two life sentences Monday in the shootings of a boy and a woman on Thanksgiving in 2019.
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Boonville man faces 31 charges in relation to Jefferson City school bus incident
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man has been charged in relation to an incident on Wednesday where he allegedly smashed mail boxes with a school bus after arguing with students. Robert Hern, 59, is charged with first-degree property damage, operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner, leaving the scene of an accident and
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School bus driver arrested on suspicion of child endangerment in Cole County
Cole County deputies arrested a school bus driver Wednesday on suspicion of endangering students after he reportedly argued with students and smashed mailboxes.
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Rock Bridge High School student killed in crash on busy south Columbia road
Emergency dispatchers said a crash shut down a stretch of busy road in south Columbia a little after noon Monday.
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Murdaugh found guilty in South Carolina murder trial
The jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has found him guilty of murdering his wife and son, the grisliest and most severe of the allegations faced by the disgraced former South Carolina attorney.
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Trial in Columbia murder case pushed back to June
The trial of a Columbia man accused of killing his ex-wife and throwing away her remains has been pushed back to June.
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Weather Alert Day: Tracking potential damaging winds and heavy rain early Wednesday
A Weather Alert Day is in effect for all of Mid-Missouri on Wednesday for the potential of severe storms between late morning and mid-afternoon. UPDATE: As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, the remaining areas suitable for any strong storm potential are shrinking. The latest SPC update highlights this area well. This is where some potential for
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Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy reportedly agrees to multiyear deal with Commanders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After Kansas City won Super Bowl LVII, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is now headed to Washington for a multiyear deal. Multiple news outlets have made this announcement, but neither the Chiefs or Commanders have put out official confirmation. Bieniemy was named the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Commanders
Continue ReadingBiden says objects shot down over North America last week appear to not be part of China’s spy balloon operation
President Joe Biden will speak Thursday on “the United States’ response to recent aerial objects,” according to the White House.
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Legal weed sales could begin Friday in Jefferson City but Columbia will have to wait
The date Missouri residents can start buying weed – legally – has been moved up.
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