Judge sentences Jefferson City man in deadly 2018 shooting of Lincoln University student
A Cole County judge sentenced a Jefferson City man to prison this week in the deadly 2018 shooting of a Lincoln University student.
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MoDOT set to start repairs on Highway 42 near Lake of the Ozarks
The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to begin a months long project resurfacing and replacing guardrail on Highway 42 between Osage Beach and Iberia.
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Troopers arrest Ballwin man after crash on I-70 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Ballwin, Missouri man after a crash Tuesday night on Interstate 70 in Callaway County. The crash happened around 10:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near exit 155, according to the crash report. Troopers said an SUV driven by James E. Mackey, 30, crashed into
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about an economic downturn?
The Dow plunged about 2% Tuesday afternoon in part on fears that higher interest rates will lead to a recession.
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Lake Ozark man charged after allegedly biting off the ear of another man
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect Pierce is currently at large. LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County prosecutor has charged a Lake Ozark man after he allegedly bit the ear off another man on Sunday evening. Ryan Pierce is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary and third-degree assault. According to a
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Candlelight vigil held in Cole County to recognize and honor victims of crimes
The Office of Victim Services is hosting a candlelight vigil Tuesday night, in Jefferson City, to honor victims and survivors of crimes.
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Lincoln University Board of Curators approves rate increases for next semester
Tuition for students at Lincoln University will soon increase.
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New park proposed in Cole County
Cole County may be getting a new park.
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Dating app scam uses police department number on Caller ID
A dating app scam has been brought to the Holts Summit Police Department’s attention after the scammer called the victims using a phone number that appeared to be associated with the police department.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri profile reports shows new cases down over 35% compared to last week
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Potterfields donate 160 acres on the Missouri River to The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy says the area will become a place for the public to connect to the state’s unique landscapes as well as a site for research and conservation in a press release.
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Lawyers argue relevance of phone records in Greitens family case
During a Tuesday morning hearing, lawyers for former Missouri governor Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Chestnut Greitens argued whether or not phone records of Sheena and several other people are relevant to the family’s case.
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Columbia man charged after allegedly threatening a man with a gun
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly threatened another with a gun on April 12.
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WATCH: Mother of teen killed in amusement park ride holds news conference
The mother of Tyre Sampson, a teen killed on a Florida amusement park ride, made her first public comments Thursday morning in St. Louis.
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Ryan Ferguson national talk show appearance canceled
Producers at the “Tamron Hall” show say Ryan Ferguson’s appearance on the show was canceled Tuesday morning.
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Two men hurt after crash on Route WW east of Columbia
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Clark, Missouri men were hurt Monday afternoon after a crash on westbound Route WW east of Columbia. The crash happened around 5:25 p.m. at the roundabout to Rolling Hills Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by 20-year-old James M. Westbrooke hit another SUV
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Greitens case to be heard Tuesday in Boone County court
Tuesday, a judge will decide whether the phone records requested by former Missouri governor Eric Greitens are relevant to the case between him and his ex-wife.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Elon Musk’s ownership be good or bad for Twitter?
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX, sealed a deal Monday to buy social media giant Twitter for $44 billion.
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City of Centralia appoints two new police officers Monday
The Centralia Board of Alderman is holding a special meeting Monday night to bring on two new police officers.
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Contract details released for Mizzou men’s basketball assistant coach Kyle Smithpeters
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 has received contract details via an open records request concerning Mizzou men’s basketball assistant coach Kyle Smithpeters. The contract says that Smithpeters has agreed to a one-year deal with a $150,000 salary. The contract states that Smithpeters will be considered a benefit-eligible employee of the University and has some perks
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