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Third person charged in 2021 death of Columbia man in Benton County

July 29, 2025 12:22 PM Madison Stuerman

A third person has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a Columbia man in 2021 in Benton County.

Man charged in Howard County shooting to have initial arraignment Tuesday

July 29, 2025 5:25 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man accused of shooting another man in Howard County last week is expected to face a judge Tuesday morning for an initial arraignment. Johntelle Millens, 39, was charged on Friday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and illegal gun possession. Millens is being held

Recent violence outside downtown Columbia business prompts owner to call for action

July 28, 2025 7:25 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia has a youth violence problem, and it’s only been portrayed more in recent months. At least that’s what Columbia business owner Dimetrious Woods believes. Woods owns Woods Auto Spa on Business Loop 70 and Essentialz convenience store in downtown Columbia on East Broadway. To Woods, the downtown area has become a

Residents call for better signage, vegetation control after deadly crash near Katy Trail

July 28, 2025 9:11 PM Haley Swaino

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lori Smith was mowing her lawn Thursday when she saw a pickup truck coming around the corner of County Road 391. “There was nothing indicating that this individual that was driving was doing anything wrong at all,” Smith said. She has lived across the street from the Katy Trail crossing on

Trump pushes for Missouri redistricting to boost GOP majority in House

July 28, 2025 6:28 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump has requested Missouri to redraw its congressional district lines in an effort to shift the current partisan balance from 6-2 to 7-1, giving Republicans an even greater advantage in the state’s delegation. The media outlet Punchbowl News first reported the White House was interested Missouri lawmakers considering a redraw

Woman who dangled off cliff over weekend suffered heat-related injuries

July 28, 2025 6:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was flown to University Hospital from the Lake of the Ozarks after she fell from a cliff near the 6 mile-maker, according to a social media post from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F. Deputy Chief Steve Lucas, of the Osage Beach Fire Protection District, told ABC 17 News

Columbia to hold town hall on 2026 budget

July 28, 2025 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will hold more town halls about the fiscal year 2026 budget on Monday, Aug. 11, according to a Monday press release from the city. The release says the meeting will run from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in conference rooms 1A/1B at city hall. The same information

Man accused of murder in 2024 gas station shooting gets more charges after grand jury indictment

July 28, 2025 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who is accused of shooting and killing another man at a gas station last year is facing more charges after he was indicted by a grand jury again on Friday. Seth Brinegar is now charged with second-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use

Auxvasse man accused of shooting gun, chasing repo man

July 28, 2025 4:09 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County man was charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly fired a gun and chased someone trying to repossess a trailer. Clayton Lehenbauer, of Auxvasse, was charged on Friday with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. A warrant was issued for

Man charged with felonies after fight in central Columbia on Saturday

July 28, 2025 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with two felonies after he was accused of threatening a man with a knife before a fight occurred on Saturday in central Columbia. Glenn Bennett Jr., 36, was charged on Monday with unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. He is being held at the

Former Maries County high school employee gets probation in child endangerment case

July 28, 2025 12:13 PM Madison Stuerman

A former Maries County high school employee charged with child sex crimes in 2023 was sentenced to probation.

Columbia man charged in deadly hit-and-run crash

July 28, 2025 11:20 AM Madison Stuerman

A Columbia man has been charged after he is accused of hitting a person with his truck and leaving the scene early Sunday morning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who is more responsible for the starvation in Gaza?

July 28, 2025 4:06 AM Matthew Sanders

Israel announced a daily “tactical pause” in fighting in Gaza over the weekend amid accusations that its policies are exacerbating the growing hunger experienced there. Israel has drawn sharp criticism from EU countries such as France as conditions for civilians have worsened in Gaza. Observers say Palestinians run the risk of being shot by Israeli

Cyclists call for safer trail crossings following death of 9-year-old boy

July 27, 2025 11:00 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A small memorial of flowers and a teddy bear now rests at the edge of a county road where a 9-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a pickup truck. The child was hit by a 21-year-old woman while crossing a section of the Katy Trail on Thursday. Cyclists

Columbia man killed in Boone County pedestrian crash

July 27, 2025 10:51 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was killed after being hit by a truck in Boone County Sunday morning. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred on Route AB, east of U.S. 63 around 5 a.m. A 20-year-old Columbia man was driving a 2021 Ram 1500, when the vehicle crossed

Drinkwitz takes questions as Mizzou opens fall camp

July 27, 2025 2:05 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is opening fall camp ahead of the 2025 season. Watch coach Eli Drinkwitz take questions from reporters.

Two injured on Park Avenue in central Columbia Saturday night; suspect in custody with stab wounds

July 26, 2025 10:37 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured in central Columbia Saturday night after a reported stabbing, according to a Sunday morning press release from the Columbia Police Department. Officers were called to the 300 block of Park Avenue around 10 p.m., according to CPD Lt. Anthony Bowne. One person left the scene with minor injuries,

Columbia Tenants Union calls for stronger renter protections

July 26, 2025 9:07 PM Euphenie Andre

Columbia, MO. (KMIZ) A group of Columbia residents gathered Saturday afternoon to share personal stories and frustrations about the challenges of renting in a city that’s growing faster than many can afford to keep up with. Organized by the Columbia Tenants Union, the meeting gave renters a platform to voice their concerns and propose solutions.

Centralia man injured in Audrain County dirt bike crash

July 26, 2025 9:36 PM Nia Hinson

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man was injured Saturday when his dirt bike crashed into a horse and buggy in Audrain County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the man, 21, was riding a 2025 Honda CR125X on the wrong side of Audrain Road 124. The man then braked, causing the

University of Missouri to install new safety features in campus parking lot

July 26, 2025 4:31 AM Keriana Gamboa

The University of Missouri said new safety upgrades coming to a campus parking lot should be completed around the start of the fall 2025 semester.