Rolla woman dies in Phelps County crash
A 23-year-old Rolla woman died in a crash early Saturday morning, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
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Social media and AI age verification bills up for potential vote in House Committee Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three bills that add age verification to social media and AI programs are up for executive action Monday by the Missouri House’s Emerging Issues Committee. House Bill 3393 and 2392, sponsored by Representatives Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) and Marty Murray (D-St. Louis), respectively, would establish the “Missouri Social Media Safety for Minors Act.”
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Car crashes into North Columbia duplex
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police said its officers responded to a home in the 4500 block of Rice Road Saturday evening after a car crashed into it. Colin Imhoff, a CPD spokesperson, said the call came in around 6:12 p.m. Columbia Fire also responded to the scene at 6:13 p.m. An ABC 17 News reporter
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Missouri’s 6th Congressional race ramps up following Rep. Sam Graves’ retirement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) dropped out of Missouri’s 6th Congressional District race, former podcast host Chris Stigall announced he’s running to fill the seat hours after Graves announcement. The 6th District covers much of the northern portion of the state, including over 30 counties in the new 2025 congressional map.
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Over a dozen protests across Missouri during third round of ‘No Kings’ rallies
Thousands of Missourians are expected to join millions of protesters nationwide Saturday in over 3,000 “No Kings” protests.
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Ashland city administrator to resign, term ends in May
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland City Administrator Kyle Michel submitted his resignation and will serve until May 22, the city announced in a news release. Michel gave notice of his resignation on March 19, the release said. The city hired Michel in 2022. “During his tenure, [Michel] demonstrated exceptional professionalism, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment
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Police: High-speed chase with wrong way driver ends after traffic picks up in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman with two failure-to-appear warrants in Boone County was arrested Friday in Columbia after she was involved in a high-speed chase with law enforcement. Emily Berry, 48, of Columbia, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated fleeing and misdemeanor driving while revoked, according to a Friday night social media post from the
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Leader of ‘cult-like’ Amish community arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse, forced labor
COLUMBIA, Mo. The leader of an Amish community in Cooper County was arrested on Wednesday over claims of sexual abuse and forced labor at a rural retreat. Cooper County Sheriff Chris Class said Sam Shetler, 42, was arrested after a search warrant in the 11000 block of Hidden Valley Court at the Mercy and Truth-Amish
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Kehoe appoints Doug Miller to become next Moniteau County northern district commissioner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe has appointed Doug Miller to become Moniteau County’s next northern district commissioner, according to a Friday email from the governor’s office. The position became open after Doug Naros stepped down following felony charges being filed in early February for forgery and two counts of stealing property. Naros’ case was
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2 men charged, casino employee in jail for Isle of Capri robbery in Boonville
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men have been charged in connection with the armed robbery at the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville earlier this week. Benjamin Michael-Dass Charles, 21, of Columbia has been charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence. He is being held at the Cooper County Jail on a
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Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health is suing a Columbia-based cardiology group, alleging breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information and plans to engage in unlawful competition. The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, targets Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists LLP, also known as the Missouri Heart Center or MO Heart, which has provided cardiology services to
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Woman accused of abusing dog, spitting in someone’s face
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested and charged with four misdemeanors in Audrain County after authorities say she abused a dog and spit in someone’s face. Jeane Eisele, of Auxvasse, was charged on Friday with animal abuse, second-degree harassment, fourth-degree assault and resisting arrest. A warrant was issued and no bond was set. A
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Columbia school board candidate irons out ethics reporting issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A candidate for the Columbia Board of Education said he’s fixed issues with his campaign committee that stopped him from properly filing and reporting his fundraising activity. Dr. Keary Husain told ABC 17 News that the Missouri Ethics Commission did not accept his first filing because his campaign committee did not
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Lane of Vandiver Drive in Columbia closed after crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The eastbound lane of Vandiver Drive in north Columbia was closed near Paris Road on Friday afternoon after a crash. The closure was announced by Boone County Joint Communications at 2:26 p.m. and was still closed off at 3 p.m. Several first responders, including EMS, Columbia police, Boone County deputies and Columbia
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Judge rules new Missouri congressional map is in effect
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging whether the “Missouri First” congressional map approved by legislators last summer is already in effect. Judge Brian Stumpe ruled on Friday that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue, stating that the action of signing a petition does not give the plaintiffs
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Man who drowned in Fulton lake identified
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man found dead after drowning in a Fulton lake on Thursday has been identified. The body of Wallace J. Franklin Jr., 39, of Fulton, was pulled from Morningside Lake on Thursday morning. A witness told first responders that a person had been in the water yelling and showed them the location,
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Doolittle man killed in motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 25-year-old man died after a motorcycle crash in Phelps County on Thursday. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 3:48 p.m. on Highway D, half a mile north of Interstate 44 near Arlington. The crash report states the Doolittle man was driving westbound ong Highway D on a 2022
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Residents hear pitch for public safety sales tax during ‘Let’s Talk Local’ discussion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents in Columbia got a closer look at a potential tax increase during a “Let’s Talk Local” meeting on Thursday evening. City leaders said the proposal could mean higher taxes, but argue it would help better support police and fire services across the community. During the meeting — which was held at
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Missouri Gaming Division sees downward trend for arrests at Missouri casinos
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) An armed robbery at a Mid-Missouri casino Wednesday is drawing renewed attention to security measures at the state’s gaming facilities. Authorities say two men, one armed with a rifle and the other with a handgun, robbed the Isle of Capri casino in Boonville around 2 p.m. and fled with an unknown amount
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No injuries reported after refrigerator catches fire, fire marshal investigating
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a refrigerator caught fire Thursday night at a home in the 500 block of Laurel Drive in southwest Columbia. Firefighters were called at 8:22 p.m. for a reported house fire, according to an email from Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Skyler Clark. Crews arrived within five minutes and
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