Boone County woman gets max sentence for sex trafficking daughter
A judge sentenced a Boone County woman Thursday to 64 years in prison after a jury convicted her in September of sex trafficking her own daughter.
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Former Phelps County deputy faces more sexual assault charges
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Phelps County deputy who was charged earlier this year with several sexual assault charges has been charged again. Justin Durhman, 42, of Rolla, has been charged in Phelps County again with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy from an alleged incident from 2016, according to court information. He is currently being
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Columbia man charged with murder in fentanyl overdoses
A Columbia man was charged Thursday with felony second-degree murder for two October fentanyl overdoses.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles
Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Man in custody after standoff at Columbia apartment complex
One person is in custody after a standoff between Columbia Police Department and a suspect Thursday morning.
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Ashland police chief to get $50,000 from city in settlement
The City of Ashland will pay its former police chief $50,000 to go away under the terms of a settlement agreed to this week.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should more employers provide workers with discounted childcare?
Boone County is planning something new — offering subsidized childcare for some of its workers.
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‘Technical issue’ identified during test of MU’s emergency communications system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri tested its emergency communication system on Monday. It was one of multiple tests the University holds throughout the year to look at various systems put in place to keep the campus safe. The Monday test looked at the system that sends out text and email alerts as well
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Ashland police chief resigns as part of settlement
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland Police Chief Gabe Edwards has resigned from his position, as part of a settlement reached with the city, according to Edwards’ attorney. The Ashland Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night voted 4-2 to cancel a hearing this week that would have determined Edwards’ employment status. Edwards’ attorney, Matt Uhrig, had told
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Audrain County man sentenced 50 years for child porn charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County man was sentenced on Wednesday in federal court to 50 years in prison. William Dahl was convicted in September on one count of producing and two counts of receiving child pornography. His sentence will run consecutively to any sentences pending in Audrain and Randolph counties. Following his release, he
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Versailles man charged after allegedly stabbing woman, running naked through street
VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was charged on Wednesday after allegedly stabbing a woman on Tuesday. Cameron Rogers, 20, was charged with first-degree domestic violence, armed criminal action, resisting arrest, unlawful use of a weapon and two misdemeanors – fourth-degree assault and second-degree property damage. He is being held in the Morgan County Jail
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office to get new regional training center with childcare
Boone County plans to break ground early next year on a new regional law enforcement training center that will include a daycare to provide cheaper, around-the-clock childcare to first responders’ families.
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Public meeting on Columbia roll cart storage set for next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste will hold an open-house style meeting next week about potential requirements on roll cart storage, according to a Wednesday press release. The release states that the city is looking for public input on roll cart storage at residences between collection days. The meeting is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday,
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Democratic candidate wants to ‘make sure Columbia stays blue’
A Columbia nurse and union member says he’s running for Missouri’s 50th House District to make sure it stays in Democratic hands.
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Fulton man charged after allegedly drugging his wife
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged with several felonies on Friday after he allegedly admitted to drugging his wife. Kevin Bentley, 57, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, stealing, delivery of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, drug possession and misdemeanor unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the probable cause statement,
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Missouri Gaming Commission celebrates 30 years as sports betting remains in the balance
The Missouri Gaming Commission has been regulating slot machines, casinos and all other wagering in the state for 30 years.
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GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat in California.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to see the Veterans United holiday light display?
The annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.
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Mizzou Alumni Association still offering travel packages ahead of Cotton Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Alumni Association still has two packages remaining online for fans looking to attend the Cotton Bowl. The ninth-ranked Tigers will face No. 7 Ohio State in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 29. Mizzou Alumni Association Executive Director Todd McCubbin said the air-inclusive package available for fans sold out within 24 hours
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Ashland Board of Aldermen cancels police chief hearing
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Aldermen at its Tuesday night meeting opted to cancel its upcoming hearing that was expected to determine if it would fire Police Chief Gabe Edwards. The Board went into a closed session during its regularly scheduled Tuesday night meeting. The Board approved the cancelation 4-2. Another date was
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