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Phelps County deputy arrested, accused of possession of child pornography

August 10, 2023 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

Phelps County Deputy Justin B. Durham, 40, was arrested on Wednesday and is accused of possessing child pornography.

Missouri Department of Social Services warns of Medicaid data breach

August 9, 2023 9:18 AM Erika McGuire

The Missouri Department of Social Services is warning Medicaid recipients that their data might have fallen into the wrong hands.

Tyson Foods closing 4 chicken processing plants; 2 in Missouri

August 7, 2023 11:20 AM Associated Press

Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.

Governor Parson signs order activating State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather

August 6, 2023 7:14 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KIMZ) Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-08 Saturday, activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding that has been impacting the state. This order comes just one day after different E-F tornadoes hit counties in the state on Friday, forcing some people to regroup and find shelter elsewhere.

Three hurt after a crash in Boone County Saturday

August 6, 2023 10:07 AM Joushua Blount

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people are in the hospital recovering from injuries after an afternoon crash in Boone County Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 63 at Peabody Road. Troopers say 59-year-old Curtis D. Hart, of Columbia Missouri, and Ahlea L. Rogers,

Governor Parson issues emergency operations following severe storms Friday night

August 5, 2023 8:30 PM Isabella Roberts

Saturday evening, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to activate the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding.

Man suffers serious injuries after single vehicle crash in Howard County

August 5, 2023 7:43 AM Joushua Blount

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is recovering from serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Howard County Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened at 2:45 p.m. on Route H, just half a mile north of County Road 134. Troopers say 22-year-old Gabriel M. Donovan, of Sumner

Fulton man killed after crash in Maries County

August 4, 2023 8:24 AM Joushua Blount

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man has died after a crash Thursday afternoon in Maries County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 3:38 p.m. on Highway 63 just south of Vienna. The crash report states that Denny W. Brautigam, 69, of Fulton was traveling southbound on Highway 63 when

$50 million invested by state for new railroad safety plan, aims to improve railroad crossings

August 3, 2023 9:42 AM Morgan Buresh

Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri Department of Transportation are promoting the new Missouri Railroad Safety Crossing Plan on Thursday in Jefferson City.

Missouri sales tax holiday is this weekend, opt-outs not available for first time

August 1, 2023 7:47 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This weekend is Missouri’s annual sales tax holiday. Families will be able to shop for clothing and school items without paying sales or local tax on those items. The 2023 Back-to-School holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends Sunday. This year’s holiday is different than previous years because local counties

Appeal dismissed for man convicted in Ben Renick’s murder

August 1, 2023 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) A man who sought a new trial over the death of a snake breeder from Montgomery County has lost his appeal. A judge dismissed a request for retrial for Michael Humphrey, who was convicted of first-degree murder in October 2021 for killing Ben Renick. Attorneys for Michael Humphrey filed his appeal on Jan.

Matt Stephens begins serving as interim police chief for the Columbia Police Department

July 31, 2023 4:21 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Matt Stephens is now serving as the interim police chief for the Columbia Police Department. This comes after Chief Geoff Jones announced his retirement from the department in June after serving for more than 24 years. The City of Columbia expressed its excitement for Stephens. City manager De’Carlon Seewood said he is thankful Stephens has

Betty Hayes family speaks out after arrest was made in her death

July 30, 2023 8:10 PM Isabella Roberts

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) After more than a year of searching, investigators have arrested 65-year-old Lyle Miller on suspicion of 88-year-old Betty Hayes’ murder. Around 8 Friday evening, investigators arrested 65-year-old Madison man Lyle W. Miller and the Monroe County Prosecutor formally charged Miller with second-degree murder. Miller is being held without bond. Nearly a year and

Former Callaway County Sheriff to appear in court Monday

July 30, 2023 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism is scheduled to appear in a Randolph County courtroom Monday for a pre-trial conference after he was accused of driving while intoxicated in October 2022. Online court records show Chism is being charged with two misdemeanors including DWI and resisting arrest. The pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 10:30 Monday, July 31. The Randolph

Storms damage across Mid-Missouri

July 29, 2023 4:24 PM Chance Gotsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A strong line of severe storms moved through Mid-Missouri early this afternoon causing widespread issues across the region. Winds up to 60 MPH have been observed with many of these storms causing downed trees which has led to power outages and damages to some homes. According to the City of Columbia, they

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri awarded $1 Million of ARPA funding

July 28, 2023 11:54 AM Gabrielle Teiner

On Friday, the Food Bank hosted the Commissioners which will include a check presentation and tour of its new location, the Food Bank Market.

Louisiana man drowns at Table Rock Lake

July 28, 2023 9:27 AM Isabella Roberts

A Paradis, Louisiana man has died after drowning at Table Rock Lake Thursday afternoon.

MoDOT looking to fill open positions across the state

July 27, 2023 10:53 PM Katie Greathouse

The Missouri Department of Transportation is working to fill hundreds of open positions across the state.

Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing has no air conditioning as heat wave hits Mid-Missouri

July 27, 2023 5:11 PM Erika McGuire

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center is one of four prisons across Missouri that do not have air conditioning in the areas where inmates are housed. The FRDC is currently housing 988 inmates, according to the Missouri Department of Corrections. The DOC says FRDC is partly air-conditioned as, administrative, transitional care and

Ashcroft certifies ballot language after judge throws out lawsuit on abortion petition

July 26, 2023 10:40 AM Hannah Falcon

A hearing in a second lawsuit regarding the initiative petition on abortion access is scheduled to take place Wednesday morning in Cole County Court.