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Man accused of threatening to shoot ‘every white person’ during downtown Columbia pop-up event

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly attacked someone and threatened to shoot “every white person” at a downtown Columbia event. Manareldeen Fajors, 22, of St. Louis, is charged in Boone County with second-degree making a terroristic threat, first-degree burglary, third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault.

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Rising diesel prices, extra firetruck prompt Columbia Fire Department’s 33% increase in fuel budget

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department received an additional $60,000 for fuel purchases as rising prices and increased consumption put pressure on its budget through the end of the fiscal year. The Columbia City Council on Aug. 17 approved the one-time appropriation from the city’s General Fund balance. City documents state the money is

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Hoskins acknowledges 2022 Congressional maps will be used in November, addresses court battles during TPUSA event at MU

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)  EDITOR’S NOTE: A misspelled name has been corrected. Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins visited the University of Missouri campus Wednesday afternoon for an event hosted by the university’s Turning Point USA chapter. Hoskins is currently facing several legal battles, including the ongoing fight over Missouri’s congressional maps, in which the Missouri

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Columbia Fire Department receives $60k in extra funds for fuel as diesel prices soar

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department is receiving an additional $60,000 for fuel purchases as diesel prices reach record levels in Missouri and nationwide. The Columbia City Council approved the money as part of the city’s fourth-quarter adjustments to its fiscal 2026 budget. The one-time funding will come from the city’s general fund balance.

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University of Missouri investigating professor after video alleges DEI sympathies

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is investigating allegations of staff violating federal and state laws against diversity, equity and inclusion practices after a video reportedly showing a professor expressing support for DEI surfaced Monday. The video, filmed by Accuracy in Media with what appears to be a hidden camera, shows University of Missouri

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