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Vehicle chase ends in fiery crash in Callaway County

January 28, 2021 3:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

According to officials at the scene, the chase started near the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia and the vehicle had stolen license plates on it.

Columbia man charged with 2nd-degree murder after overdose investigation

January 28, 2021 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

EDITOR’S NOTE: The spelling of the suspect’s name has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A September 2020 overdose investigation leads to charges of 2nd-degree murder for a Columbia man already in custody. Columbia police began the investigation on Sept. 4, 2020 after they responded to a 29-year-old man in cardiac arrest. While on scene, police

These three Pacific military flashpoints could shape Biden’s China strategy

January 28, 2021 10:18 PM CNN

Any suggestion that the departure of former US President Donald Trump from Washington would provide a temporary pause in US-China tensions has been swiftly dispelled. In the short time since President Joe Biden was sworn into office, China has flown more than two dozen combat aircraft near to the self-ruled island of Taiwan and passed

Boonville inmate charged with attempted rape and violence toward probation officer

January 28, 2021 9:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man serving time for other crimes is now charged with attempted rape and violence to an employee of the Department of Corrections after an incident on July 1, 2020. According to court documents, William Riggs went upstairs at the Boonville Correction Center and allegedly attacked a female probation officer.

An elderly woman fell and couldn’t call for help. Her USPS mail carrier saved her life

January 28, 2021 9:04 PM CNN Newsource

When a USPS mail carrier noticed an elderly customer had not picked up her mail in three days, she had an overwhelming feeling that something was wrong. Shonda Lemon, 34, has worked as a USPS mail carrier in Chicago for eight years. She often greeted Helen Iwanski, 89, during her route. Although they exchanged few

Indianapolis teen charged with six counts of murder for allegedly shooting pregnant woman and his family members

January 28, 2021 8:52 PM CNN Newsource

An Indianapolis teenager was charged Thursday with six counts of murder for allegedly shooting family members and a pregnant woman on Sunday, according to court documents. Raymond Childs III, 17, was also charged with attempted murder of a brother who fled the family house after the initial shooting and carrying a handgun without a license,

MU student removed from campus for harassment, alleged use of racial slur

January 28, 2021 4:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri student affairs is reporting a student was removed from campus after an overnight incident involving harassment and the alleged use of a racial slur. According to a release by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bill Stackman, MU police responded to a report of an intoxicated student harassing two other

Florida fire captain arrested in alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine

January 28, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida firefighter turned himself in to authorities in connection with the alleged theft of Covid-19 vaccine meant for coworkers. Anthony Damiano, a captain with Polk County Fire Rescue, allegedly took three syringes containing doses of Moderna’s vaccine, with the intent to give doses to his elderly mother, according to an arrest affidavit. Damiano surrendered

Trial scheduled for Iberia woman accused of poisoning husband

January 28, 2021 8:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Iberia woman accused of poisoning her husband could head to trial later this year. The trial for Amy Murray is scheduled to start on October 4th at the Miller County courthouse. Joshua died from the antifreeze before Amy set fire to the bed Joshua’s body was lying on, according to court

‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible

January 28, 2021 8:08 PM CNN Newsource

Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience lingering symptoms months after recovering from coronavirus. “Persons with long Covid often present reporting persistent, severe fatigue, headaches and brain fog, which is defined as mild subjective cognitive impairment, approximately four weeks after acute illness,” Dr.

Some Missouri lawmakers get vaccine doses meant for others

January 28, 2021 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

A spokesman for the Missouri Democratic Party confirmed that lawmakers from both major parties got in line for the shots, which were intended for other state workers.

Man arrested in Missouri in attack on US Capitol

January 28, 2021 6:12 PM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man who was accused of taking part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol was arrested Thursday. FBI agents and Springfield police took Zachary Martin into custody without incident on federal charges of unlawful activities on Capitol Grounds, disorderly conduct and demonstrating in the Capitol building. No court documents

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 86 new COVID-19 cases, 1st time vaccination rate is 7.4%

January 28, 2021 11:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MU Health plans to vaccinate 1k people per day by early February

January 28, 2021 11:57 AM Meghan Drakas

The goal is among the information that will be presented to a UM Board of Curators committee by Dr. Richard Barohn, MU’s executive vice chancellor for health affairs. The open meeting begins at 1 p.m.

After chainsaw theft, Waynesville Firewood Ministry overwhelmed, grateful for donations

January 28, 2021 6:21 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Last week, five chainsaws were stolen from a firewood ministry in Waynesville. Richard Reeves uses those saws to cut wood to help those in need stay warm in the winter. As soon as word got out, dozens of people contacted him wanting to

‘We continue to lead the nation.’ In West Virginia, Covid-19 vaccinations are nearly double the national rate

January 28, 2021 6:16 PM CNN Newsource

More than 9% of people in West Virginia have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nationally, that number stands at less than 6%. “We continue to lead the nation,” Gov. Jim Justice said in a news conference Monday.

One woman injured, 25 structures damaged as powerful winter storm unleashes mudslides in parts of Northern California

January 28, 2021 6:14 PM CNN Newsource

A Monterey County woman was injured and 25 structures were damaged as a powerful atmospheric river-fueled storm dumped heavy rain and snow on Northern California, triggering mudslides and debris flows. The woman was injured as she attempted to escape her home during a mudslide, Monterey County Deputy Fire Marshal Dorothy Priolo told CNN. She was

A month after the holidays, some people are still getting Christmas packages in the mail

January 28, 2021 5:28 PM CNN Newsource

It’s nearly February, and holiday packages and cards are still making their way to peoples’ doorsteps. The reason for all these delays? Like so much right now, the pandemic is partially to blame. Americans took to online holiday shopping in record numbers, which inundated the system with what the USPS says is a “historic volume”

‘Mighty Ducks’ actor Shaun Weiss celebrates one year of sobriety after arrest

January 28, 2021 5:20 PM CNN Newsource

Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — A year after his arrest in Marysville, “Mighty Ducks” actor Shaun Weiss is celebrating one year of sobriety. Weiss, the actor who played Goldberg the goalie in “Mighty Ducks,” was arrested last year in Marysville on burglary charges while reportedly high on meth. Today,

5 orphaned bear cubs moved to dens made by Colorado Parks & Wildlife

January 28, 2021 5:16 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story WETMORE, CO (KCNC) — Five bear cubs will get another chance to live in the wild after Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers released them into two dens near Pikes Peak. Officers built the dens last week. The cubs were orphaned and spent months at the Wet Mountain Wildlife