QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch the Grammys?
The music industry held its big showcase Sunday night — the Grammy Awards.
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with China up after state fund says it will buy stocks
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Shares are mixed in Asia, where Chinese markets advanced after a government investment fund said it would step up stock purchases. But the gains in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong were much smaller than recent losses. Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were mixed. China’s
Continue Reading Deadly atmospheric river parks over Southern California, flooding roads and causing more than 100 mudslides
By Ashley R. Williams, Christina Zdanowicz, Rob Shackelford and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is moving across California — bringing widespread power outages, mudslides and life-threatening flooding as it dumps heavy rain and snow. Follow our live coverage here. This is what’s happening: • Rare high flood risk persists: A
Continue Reading Who will run the US House in 2025? Once again, control could tip on California swing districts
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heavily Democratic California might appear an unlikely national battleground. But a string of competitive U.S. House contests is again poised to play a crucial role in determining control of the chamber. Democrats need to gain only a few seats to take charge, while Republicans
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Local businesses benefit from the Super Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 58th Super Bowl showdown in Las Vegas approaches, the Kansas City Chiefs’ impending game sparks a surge in customers like never before. The team’s stellar performance has transformed stores into a magnet for fans nationwide, all demanding Chiefs merchandise. “We have seen a huge influx in customers. Saturdays have never
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Boone County hopes to get better mental health services for inmates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has created a coalition of agencies and parts of the government in hopes to provide inmates with better mental health services. Prosecutors, public defenders, judges, county commissioners and public administrators are on board with the coalition. This coalition is working with the Missouri Association of Counties as it is pushing
Continue Reading China hands Australian writer a suspended death penalty in a move Canberra condemns
By Angus Watson and Nectar Gan, CNN Sydney (CNN) — A Chinese-Australian writer has received a suspended death penalty in China, five years after he was detained on espionage charges, according to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Yang Hengjun, an Australian citizen and democracy activist born in China, was sentenced Monday by a court in
Continue Reading Father of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes accused of driving while intoxicated a week before Super Bowl
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Patrick Mahomes Sr., father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Tyler, Texas. Mahomes Sr., 53, was arrested by the Tyler Police Department and released Sunday on a $10,000 surety bond, according to jail records. His arrest comes eight days
Continue Reading Michigan city ramps up security after op-ed calls it ‘America’s jihad capital’
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Dearborn, Michigan, is ramping up its police presence in response to fallout from an opinion piece that described the city, which has the nation’s highest Muslim population per capita, as “America’s jihad capital.” Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud on Friday tweeted that city police increased security at places of worship and major
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Parson visits southern border to support Texas governor
EAGLE PASS, Tx. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson joined several other GOP governors at the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas to criticize the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis. Parson shared on “X” that he supports the decisions of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott when it comes to the border. Parson said he doesn’t believe
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Iberia man dies in single-car crash Sunday
IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 47-year-old man from Iberia died in a car crash in Miller County. According to the crash report, Timothy E. Perkins drove off the left side of a private driveway and hit a fence. He kept driving and hit another fence and a tree. This happened off at 139 Highway TT in
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MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host the 2026 World Cup final; KC to host quarterfinal match
The final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will play out at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the global soccer governing body announced Sunday.
Continue Reading Mahomes’ father arrested on DWI suspicion in Texas as Chiefs prepare to face 49ers in the Super Bowl
TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on at least his third charge of driving while intoxicated, according to jail records. The legal issue comes as the younger Mahomes prepares to lead his team into the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Patrick
Continue Reading Nate Burleson will be integral part of CBS and Nickelodeon’s coverage throughout Super Bowl week
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer CBS’ Nate Burleson might be the only person at the Super Bowl to get more air time than Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes or any of the other star players in the game. The network’s morning show, where Burleson is a co-host, will originate from Las Vegas this week. Burleson
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Three pets die in Mexico apartment fire Saturday
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety put out an apartment fire Saturday evening. Firefighters were dispatched to the 400 block of West Monroe around 5:36 Saturday night for an apartment building on fire, according to a news release. When they arrived on scene, firefighters found flames coming from the top level of the building. The
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GOP governors back at Texas border to keep pressure on Biden over migrant crossings
By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — As more than a dozen Republican governors gathered Sunday on the Texas border, Kyle Willis was across the river in Mexico considering his next move to enter the U.S. The 23-year-old Jamaican, who said he left his country after facing attacks and discrimination due to
Continue Reading 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating out Texas and California for soccer’s showcase game. FIFA awarded the July 19 championship to the $1.6 billion venue, which opened in 2010, the culminating match of an expanded 48-nation, 104-game tournament that will
Continue Reading 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, beating out Texas and California for soccer’s showcase game. FIFA awarded the July 19 championship to the $1.6 billion venue, which opened in 2010, the culminating match of an expanded 48-nation, 104-game tournament that will
Continue Reading The Chiefs Industry: Kansas City’s sustained success has boosted small business bottom lines
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Anthony Oropeza was trying to build a side business around his artwork when he started doing acrylic and mixed-media pieces centered on the Kansas City Chiefs. They sold like wildfire, and now his Chiefs-related work makes up the bulk of what he does to
Continue Reading Steve Wilks’ roller coaster season as the 49ers defensive coordinator ends at Super Bowl
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Steve Wilks has had a roller coaster ride in his first season as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. Faced with a task of taking over a successful defense that still had the same position coaches and system of his predecessor DeMeco
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