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Divers enter day four in search for missing Columbia mom

December 5, 2019 5:19 AM Brittany Wiley

The search for a missing Columbia mom will continue for a fourth day Thursday on the Lamine River.

U.S. Sailor kills 2 at Pearl Harbor base, takes own life

December 4, 2019 9:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

HONOLULU, Hi. (AP) UPDATE as of 9:46 p.m.: The military says a U.S. sailor shot killed two and wounded civilian Department of Defense employees at the Pearl Harbor shipyard before taking his own life. The military didn’t release a motive or any identifying information about the sailor who opened fire Wednesday at Pearl Harbor Naval

Investor service upgrades UM System outlook from negative to stable

December 4, 2019 10:19 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An investor credit rating service upgraded the outlook for the University of Missouri System from a rating of negative to stable on Wednesday. The rating for the university from Moody’s Investor Service remained at a high-grade Aa1 credit rating, which is one of the highest ratings. The company gave the UM system

Jefferson City schools prepared to roll out anti-overdose drug

December 4, 2019 7:47 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) School health officials in Jefferson City are ready to equip every middle and high school with an anti-opioid overdose medication. “Whenever you have kids that have access to medications at home, you have to be prepared,” said Chad Sooter, the director of health services for the Jefferson City School District. At

Victim of attempted murder-suicide dies two weeks after shooting

December 4, 2019 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A woman who was the victim of a Columbia shooting on Nov. 15 died last week. The Columbia Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Jacobs Place on Friday at about 5:20 p.m. and found Asia L. Plagman, 22, unresponsive, according to city spokesman Brian Adkisson. Plagman was taken to the

Cole County man faces several charges after November chase

December 4, 2019 8:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County prosecutors charged a man with drug possession after county deputies said he led authorities on a chase in November. Ben Bates, 27, of Lohman was arrested and charged Monday. Court documents say Bates drove on the wrong side of the road after pulling out of a dollar store parking

Barry Odom issues first public statement since firing

December 4, 2019 10:49 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football coach Barry Odom made his first public comments since his firing on Wednesday morning. pic.twitter.com/ZJaiYs22KM— Barry Odom (@Coach_Odom) December 4, 2019 Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk fired Barry Odom on Saturday. Sterk said the football program lost momentum during the second half of the season, which is why he

Boone County prosecutor: No body needed to file murder charges

December 4, 2019 12:33 PM Molly Stawinoga

Boone County’s head prosecutor said Wednesday that murder convictions can be won without a body, as divers continued their search for a missing Columbia woman in the Lamine River.

Minor health code violations found in Jefferson City public school kitchens

December 4, 2019 11:54 AM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health inspectors found only minor violations in the kitchens of Jefferson City’s public schools in October and November, according to inspection reports. October and November health inspection reports included the results from 19 kitchens in Jefferson City education establishments. Inspectors visited 10 Jefferson City School District buildings in October and November:

Court documents: Child fought off rape attempt in Callaway County

December 4, 2019 5:12 PM Matt Ragsdale

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County prosecutors charged a Fulton man with second-degree child molestation after he allegedly tried to rape a child who fought him off. Carl Martin, 38, was arrested Tuesday by Callaway County sheriff’s deputies. He’s accused of trying to have sex with a child younger than 12 years old. Court documents say

Opposition feels concerns weren’t heard after Boone County Commission approves MidwayUSA rezoning

December 4, 2019 4:32 PM Connor Hirsch

After a couple of hours of public comment Tuesday night, the Boone County Commission voted 2-1 to approve a request to rezone land for a MidwayUSA facility.

Fulton Police release name of weekend shooting victim

December 4, 2019 4:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police said Wednesday Thomas Payne, 23, of Fulton was the victim of a shooting early Saturday morning. A release from the police department shows officers were called to the 600 block of Jefferson Street around 3 a.m. on a report of a shooting. Police said Payne was found at the residence

House Judiciary hears from 4 witnesses in impeachment hearings

December 4, 2019 7:53 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) The impeachment drive against President Donald Trump has shifted from whether to impeach him to what the charges would say. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler on Wednesday is opening a new phase of the proceedings that will pair the investigation into Trump’s Ukraine dealings with a high-minded look at whether they

Boone commission holds public hearing on possible tax increase

December 3, 2019 4:58 PM Barry Mangold

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Residents of Boone County had an opportunity to comment on a proposed tax increase for the 2020 budget. The county commission held a public hearing on the 2020 budget at its Monday meeting, which started at 7 p.m. in the county government center at 801 E. Walnut St. in Columbia.

Federal grant helps restart MU Innocence Clinic

December 3, 2019 6:55 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grant will help the University of Missouri restart a law clinic dedicated to investigating cases of possible wrongful conviction. The nearly $500,000 grant from the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice will fund the MU Innocence Clinic. The money will pay for DNA tests on evidence involved in cases

Fire chief speaks about difficulty of dive search for missing woman

December 3, 2019 7:00 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Divers with the Mid-Missouri Sheriff’s Dive Team continued their search for missing Columbia woman Mengqi Elledge Tuesday. They have been searching the Lamine River in Cooper County. They first searched the area on Nov. 26. Jack Brade is chief of the Regional West Fire Protection District. He did not assist in the

Columbia Parks and Rec unveils new poster during CoMoGives campaign

December 3, 2019 9:57 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation along with 137 other nonprofits are raising money during the city’s annual fundraiser. The parks department is selling commemorative posters designed by Columbia artist David Spear as part of this year’s CoMoGives campaign. Residents attended the campaign kickoff and poster unveiling event Tuesday at Walt’s Bike Shop on

Natural cover fire burns several acres in Sunrise Beach

December 3, 2019 9:49 PM Katie Greathouse

SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. Firefighters with the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District worked a natural cover fire Tuesday night. In a Facebook post, the district said the fire covered about eight acres. The district said that several other agencies assisted. Those agencies included the Mid-County Fire Protection District, Gravois Fire Protection District and Osage Beach Fire

Section of West Dunklin Street reopens as work continues

December 3, 2019 7:16 PM Alec Pettus

300 and 500 blocks of West Dunklin Street open to traffic in Jefferson City The 300 and 500 blocks of West Dunklin Street in Jefferson City are open to traffic, according to the city’s public works department. Officials are still asking drivers to use caution in the area as construction continues. They also warn delays

State Board of Education ironing out legislative plans

December 3, 2019 7:14 PM Molly Stawinoga

The State Board of Education discussed legislative priorities for the next session. Increases to teachers’ salaries dominated the conversation in Tuesday’s meeting. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a “Missouri Teacher Table” to establish a teacher salary proposal. They reported the results Tuesday. The proposal would increase the salary of all Missouri teachers