Shots fired Wednesday night on Business Loop 70
Police said nothing was hit officers found evidence of gunfire Wednesday night on Business Loop 70.
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A pet donkey disappeared in California five years ago. He’s been spotted living with a herd of wild elk
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — When Diesel the donkey ran away on a hike near his home outside Sacramento, California, five years ago, his owners assumed the worst. “He’s not aggressive, he’s a lover,” Terrie Drewry told CNN affiliate KOVR in 2019, days after Diesel’s great escape. “But right now, he’s scared.” Years passed
Continue ReadingIsraeli military official says Hamas cannot be destroyed, as rift with Netanyahu widens
By Christian Edwards and Tamar Michaelis, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s top military spokesman has said Hamas cannot be made to “disappear,” casting doubt about whether the government’s war aim of defeating the militant group can be achieved and drawing a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “The idea that it is possible to destroy
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Missouri’s fireworks industry booms
The start of fireworks sales Thursday in Missouri, one of America’s most fireworks-happy states.
Continue ReadingTurks and Caicos revises firearms law after arrests of several Americans
By Michael Rios and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — Turks and Caicos is revising part of its firearms law that recently caused legal trouble for several Americans carrying ammunition into the British Overseas Territory, House of Assembly member Edwin Astwood said in a statement Friday. The revision comes weeks after a bipartisan US congressional delegation traveled
Continue ReadingHe saved the life of Hamas’s leader. Then they murdered his nephew
CNN By Sophie Tanno and Tal Alroy, CNN (CNN) — Hamas’s surprise October 7 attacks stunned Israel. But not everyone was caught unaware. When he learned the news, Dr. Yuval Bitton says he felt it was coming – and knew immediately who was behind it. “I know the person who planned and conceived and initiated
Continue ReadingPutin and Kim seen laughing in Russian-made limousine after inking mutual defense pact
By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were seen laughing as they took turns to drive each other around in a Russian-built limousine during Putin’s first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years. In footage released by North Korean state media agency KCNA on Thursday, the
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From Columbia to the NASCAR Hall of Fame: 13 years after thrilling Iowa Speedway finish, drivers reflect on Carl Edwards’ storied career
As Carl Edwards Jr. came barreling off of turn four in the final lap of the 2011 Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway he was greeted with a windshield full of smoke. The only thing standing between the Columbia native and a victory was his Roush Fenway Racing teammate Ricky Stenhouse Jr., whose engine was blowing up.
Continue ReadingHe saved the life of Hamas’s leader. Then they murdered his nephew
By Sophie Tanno and Tal Alroy, CNN (CNN) — Hamas’s surprise October 7 attacks stunned Israel. But not everyone was caught unaware. When he learned the news, Dr. Yuval Bitton says he felt it was coming – and knew immediately who was behind it. “I know the person who planned and conceived and initiated this
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Chrysler vehicles, glass coffee mugs and portable chargers recalled
A look at some of the past week’s major product recalls.
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Three weeks of fireworks sales starts in Missouri ahead of July 4
Thursday is the first day of fireworks sales in Missouri, lasting until July 10.
Continue ReadingMark Rutte set to become NATO’s next secretary general after Romania drops long-held objection
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Mark Rutte, the outgoing prime minister of the Netherlands, is now set to become the next NATO secretary general. Romania, the only member of the alliance holding out on his candidacy, removed its objection and was set to withdraw its own candidate for the job on Thursday. NATO officials
Continue ReadingKenya anti-tax protests turn violent as government votes on controversial bill
By Larry Madowo, Caitlin Danaher and Stephanie Busari, CNN (CNN) — Violent clashes between police and protestors have broken out in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday as a government vote on a controversial finance bill gets underway. A CNN team on the ground witnessed chaotic scenes as protestors were tear gassed by police, with one journalist left bloodied
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s releases a new $5 value meal to combat inflation
McDonald’s has revealed the details of its highly anticipated $5 value meal, which the fast food chain hopes will rev up sluggish sales and lure back customers who have cut back.
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 20: Debate countdown, Severe weather, Religious freedom, Ecuador blackout, Stonehenge
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Today is the 2024 summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s also the first official day of summer — although swaths of the US have been baking in unseasonably high temperatures for weeks. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 20: Debate countdown, Severe weather, Religious freedom, Ecuador blackout, Stonehenge
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Today is the 2024 summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s also the first official day of summer — although swaths of the US have been baking in unseasonably high temperatures for weeks. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 20: Debate countdown, Severe weather, Religious freedom, Ecuador blackout, Stonehenge
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Today is the 2024 summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s also the first official day of summer — although swaths of the US have been baking in unseasonably high temperatures for weeks. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to
Continue ReadingBritain’s embattled ruling party roiled by election-related gambling scandal
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s governing Conservative Party has been rocked by a gambling scandal in the middle of the campaign for an election that it is expected to lose. The UK’s PA Media news agency reported on Thursday that Conservative candidate Laura Saunders is facing a gambling watchdog investigation into alleged betting
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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission expected to deny Humane Society request
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’a Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to deny Central Humane Society’s request to build on a plot of land. The owners of “Central Humane Society” is requesting nearly 19 acres of land that is located northwest of the intersection of Brown School Road and Highway 763. Also included in that plat
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you go to any Juneteenth events on Wednesday?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth was Wednesday and several events for the holiday were held around Mid-Missouri. Did you attend any Juneteenth events on Wednesday? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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