Second juvenile arrested after cars, residence shot in Columbia
Columbia police say they’ve arrested a second juvenile in connection with a shots-fired incident last Thursday.
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Federal prosecutors quietly dismiss Chasing Horse’s long-dormant sex abuse case
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Nevada quietly dismissed a long-dormant sex abuse case last week against Nathan Chasing Horse. The dismissal of the federal case was granted Oct. 1. The former “Dances with Wolves” actor had been charged in that case with two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one
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Boone County assault suspect arrested in Iowa
A suspect in an assault at a Columbia park has been arrested in Iowa, court records show.
Continue Reading Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia and China are seeking to meddle with specific U.S. House and Senate races this election year. While much of the attention on foreign disinformation focuses on its impact on the presidential race, America’s adversaries want to exert influence over races that they think are
Continue Reading What to know as Florida residents begin cleaning up after Hurricane Milton
Cleanup from Hurricane Milton is underway as residents are returning home after the storm barreled across Florida. The storm spawned tornadoes, knocked out power to millions, damaged homes and led to hundreds of rescues. At least 10 people died in the storm and there was significant damage in some areas. Still, the storm wasn’t as
Continue Reading Man falls to his death while canyoneering in Zion National Park
SPRINGDALE, Utah (AP) — A canyoneer has died after accidentally falling between 150 and 200 feet in Zion National Park in southwest Utah. National Park Service officials say the 40-year-old man was rappelling through Heaps Canyon with three others on Saturday evening when he fell to his death. His identity has not been released. Zion
Continue Reading Movie armorer on Alec Baldwin’s film ‘Rust’ pleads guilty to gun charge in separate case
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The weapons supervisor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust” pleaded guilty Monday to a separate criminal charge of carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment. Movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed agreed to change her plea to
Continue Reading Prosecutor says Omaha officer was justified in fatally shooting fleeing man
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A prosecutor has decided not to file charges against an Omaha police officer who fatally shot an armed Nebraska man eight times while he was fleeing. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Monday that Officer Noah Zendejas’ “actions were justified in the shooting of Steven Phipps.” Police showed video
Continue Reading Lore Segal, esteemed Austrian American writer who fled the Nazis as a child, dies at 96
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Lore Segal, an esteemed Austrian American author and translator, has died at 96. Publisher Melville House said Segal died Monday morning after a brief illness. Her gift for words helped her family escape from the Nazis and later helped Segal draw upon her experiences as a Jewish refugee
Continue Reading A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste
AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that leads to Alzheimer’s disease. Brain cells make a lot of waste and research a decade ago showed the brains of mice harbor special plumbing to flush out that cellular trash
Continue Reading American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack
Associated Press The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers. New Jersey-based American Water — which provides services to more than 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations —
Continue Reading American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack
Associated Press The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers. New Jersey-based American Water — which provides services to more than 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations —
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Camden County authorities identify man killed in alleged home invasion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the identity of a man killed in what authorities say was an attempted burglary. Derek A. Wayman, 44, was identified as the suspected burglar who was shot and killed early Wednesday at a residence on North Highway 7. Wayman was “known to frequent” the
Continue Reading Kansas City fans have attention divided as Chiefs play Saints at same time as Royals face Yankees
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sports fans in Kansas City had their attention divided Monday night with the Royals playing the Saints in Game 2 of their AL Division Series at the same time as the Chiefs were playing the Saints on Monday Night Football. The first pitch in New York was
Continue Reading New leader takes over Haiti’s transitional presidential council marred by corruption allegations
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A new leader has been sworn in for Haiti’s transitional presidential council as it grapples with the fallout of serious corruption allegations against three of its members. Leslie Voltaire replaces Edgard Leblanc Fils as part of the council’s rotating presidency. Voltaire pledged transparency and noted that much work remains
Continue Reading Banged-up Saints put OL Shane Lemieux on IR before kickoff against Chiefs in latest blow to offense
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints put backup offensive lineman Shane Lemieux on injured reserve amid a flurry of roster moves before they played the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Saints signed offensive lineman Kyle Hergel from the practice squad to provide depth in
Continue Reading Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
Associated Press In the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled. Scientists say hurricanes are far too powerful for that — and climate change is providing more fuel than ever for storms like Helene and Milton. Even so,
Continue Reading 2 ex-officers convicted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols get home detention while 1 stays in jail
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that two former Memphis police officers convicted of obstruction of justice in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols will be released from jail ahead of sentencing in January. A third who was found guilty of more serious civil rights violations will remain in custody.
Continue Reading Berti turns dazzling unassisted double play in professional debut at first as Yankees lose in ALDS
AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Berti looked like a Gold Glove winner in his first professional game at first base. Forced to use backups following Anthony Rizzo’s injury, the New York Yankees started Berti at first base in a 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals that evened the AL Division Series
Continue Reading Police say 10 people are dead and an unknown number are missing after a mine collapse in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Police in Zambia say at least 10 people have died and an unknown number are missing in a mine collapse. Authorities say rescue operations were underway. It isn’t clear exactly how many miners are underground. The collapse occurred Monday in the central district of Mumbwa. A government minister and the local
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