By Thomas Bordeaux, Haley Britzky and Gianluca Mezzofiore (CNN) — US-made precision bombs appear to have struck two drinking water facilities in southern Iran, according to images posted by Iran’s semi-official news agency and an independent outlet, and analyzed by CNN. The photos of the damaged water tanks, which lie adjacent to each other, were
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents had an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed irrigation ordinance Wednesday night that city officials say is necessary to manage growing water demands. A public hearing was held at 6 p.m. at City Hall, where City of Columbia Utilities officials presented details of the ordinance to 13 residents in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of roads in Macon and Chariton counties are closed because of flooding after storms went through the area on Wednesday evening. The potential threat of storms and heat led to the ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team to issue a Weather Alert Day for Wednesday, and the most-northern counties in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraudulently obtaining $284,840 through COVID-19 pandemic-era financial assistance, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Steven Hendren, 33, pleaded guilty in St. Louis to one count of wire fraud. He will be sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Hendren was indicted in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Human trafficking is believed to impact at least 27.6 million people globally, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Large sporting events like the upcoming FIFA World Cup create a prime environment for traffickers, with big crowds helping them fly under the radar. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said Wednesday that her
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick on Wednesday urged Gov. Mike Kehoe to balance the state’s budget, saying current spending is jeopardizing Missouri’s fiscal health. Fitzpatrick stated in a news release that the fiscal 2027 budget increased spending from the state’s general revenue fund. The state is expected to spend more than $1.7
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 31-year-old man from Lebanon, Missouri, drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday afternoon, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man entered the Niangua River, “just off big Niangua Arm” became trapped in a low-head dam and drowned. The man was pronounced
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the World Cup kicks off on Thursday, soccer fans in Columbia will have an extra hour to celebrate in select bars. Last year, Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 1041, allowing bars to remain operational for up to 23 hours a day during the World Cup. However, the Columbia City Council
Continue Reading Editor’s note: The headline has been updated to be more clear. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another business that sells 7-OH has agreed to suspend sales in the state, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced in a Wednesday afternoon press release. The release says Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading, LLC, also known as RRR, agreed to immediately stop
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By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The green, white and red colors of the Mexican flag are blanketing parts of Mexico City as the country’s capital gets ready to host the opening match of the World Cup this Thursday. From stores selling the bright green soccer jerseys of Mexico’s national team to digital billboards promoting
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) From the moment she wakes up to the moment she goes to sleep, Columbia woman Rebecca McCorkle, 47, has to be on alert for an allergic reaction. “It can bring on a lot of depression and anxiety because our world is so centered around food and socialization,” McCorkle said. “It’s a serious
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the operator of the Quality Inn over records regarding its lodging tax. Court documents show the city is suing DEAA Hospitality and Paresh Patel, of Peoria, Illinois, for not submitting records for the city’s lodging tax at the June 1 City Council meeting. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old Jefferson City man has been accused of sexually abusing a child from 2019-23. Dakota Benton was charged with statutory sodomy of a child younger than 14 years old and first-degree child molestation. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date has not been scheduled.
Continue Reading CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle to understand basic health tasks like reading medical directions. One question could change that. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Patriotism and pride Several teens are competing to win the
Continue Reading By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle to understand basic health tasks like reading medical directions. One question could change that. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Patriotism and pride Several teens are competing to win the Trump
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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez, a popular entertainer whose main residence is in Los Angeles, appeared on the internet talk show “Subway Takes” last week, sitting on a New York City subway train, to offer her opinion about geographical identity. “You have to be born in New York to be a New
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tuscumbia man died in a house fire early Wednesday in the 2000 block of Highway 52, the Miller County Coroner’s Office announced in a Wednesday social media post. The post says Thomas W. Snodgrass was found dead in the home after crews put out the fire. He was 69 years old.
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Antoni Gaudí, the architect behind Barcelona’s most visited attraction – the Sagrada Família church – was hit by a tram in 1926 and died after not receiving immediate medical attention as onlookers had mistaken him for a beggar. Today, exactly one hundred years since the architect’s death, Pope Leo
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been dropped against a Mexico, Missouri, man accused of shooting and killing his brother more than two years ago. Charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon against Stephen Welch were dropped last week, said Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger. Boone County Prosecuting Attorney
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As temperatures are starting to heat up across Missouri, there are ways people can stay cool and potentially save money, as some Mid-Missourians will see an increase in their utility bills. In Columbia, the Electric Utility implemented a 2% increase for customers in October. Liberty Utilities customers in multiple Mid-Missouri counties are
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