COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As harsh winter weather hit the country, the American Red Cross is also taking a hit, as they have received the least blood and platelet donations in 20 years. They are asking for life-saving donations during this shortage. Since the beginning of January, about 370 Red Cross blood drives across 27 states
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson suggests a $1.4 million investment to enhance the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab. According to the Boone County prosecutor, DNA testing results can take anywhere from 10.5 months to 20 months. The Department of Public Safety aims to enhance efficiency by acquiring four microscopes and hiring three new employees,
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By Sophie Tanno and Nadine Schmidt, CNN (CNN) — As Israel battles Hamas in Gaza, European authorities have been tightening the net on the militants, with high-profile raids, financial curbs and a crackdown of its online activities. But no country has gone further in targeting an already-banned group and its supporters than Germany. In Berlin,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been multiple incidences where nurses at University Hospital and University Hospital Psychiatric Center were attacked. Since December 2023, there were 3 reported attacks on nurses at the MU Psychiatric Center, according to online court records. According to the American Nurses Association, one in every four nurses in the United States
Continue Reading By The Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Led by Matt Cross’ 19 points, the Massachusetts Minutemen defeated the Saint Louis Billikens 84-73.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Led by Jayson Petty’s 21 points, the Kansas City Kangaroos defeated the South Dakota Coyotes 81-57.
Continue Reading By Andrew Carey, Maria Kostenko and Christian Edwards, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Ukrainian officials have warned that Russia is conducting offensive operations along much of the frontline, with Ukraine’s military trying to hold its positions as its ammunition begins to run low and United States funding remains stalled in Congress. Fighting is intense in the
Continue Reading By Stefano Pozzebon, Morayo Ogunbayo, Heather Law and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — The chief negotiator for Venezuela’s opposition has accused Nicolas Maduro’s government of a “repressive escalation” ahead of presidential elections this year, after the Supreme Court upheld a ban against the opposition candidate Maria Corina Machado. Speaking at a press conference in Caracas
Continue Reading By The Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Jamir Chaplin and Khalen Robinson scored 13 points apiece to help Little Rock defeat Southeast Missouri State 66-61.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Jacob Crews’ 20 points helped UT Martin defeat Lindenwood 76-67 on Saturday night. Crews added six rebounds for the Skyhawks (12-9, 5-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Sears added 16 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc, and he also had
Continue Reading WSB, VIEWER PHOTO, VIEWER VIDEO, FULTON CO. SHERIFF, ROSWELL POLICE, CNN By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A 27-year-old man suspected of robbing a Georgia bank was found sleeping in the home of an unsuspecting woman days after the crime was committed, authorities said. James Raborn was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including armed robbery,
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri hired Corey Batoon away from South Alabama to be their defensive coordinator on Saturday. He replaces Blake Baker, who left earlier this year for the same position at Southeastern Conference-rival LSU. Batoon has previous experience in the SEC after spending five years at Ole Miss. He also coached at Florida,
Continue Reading WOIO, NICOLE SCHULTZ, TELEZA REEVES, ODOT, JOHN HAYES, CNN By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A man is dead, several northeast Ohio roads are closed and diesel has poured into a river after a tanker truck lost control and exploded Saturday morning. The driver of the truck was heading north on State Route 8 in
Continue Reading By The Associated Press VALPARAISO, Ind. — Led by Alston Mason’s 22 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 81-70. The Bears improved to 12-9 with the win and the Beacons fell to 6-15.
Continue Reading By Sophie Tanno, Hira Humayun, Richard Roth, Heather Chen and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — The main UN agency in Gaza is in turmoil after Israel accused some of its staff members of involvement in Hamas’ October 7 terror attacks. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Continue Reading By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A 27-year-old man suspected of robbing a Georgia bank was found sleeping in the home of an unsuspecting woman days after the crime was committed, authorities said. James Raborn was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including armed robbery, reckless driving, attempting to elude police, and other traffic offenses, according
Continue Reading By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Officials in the political network affiliated with billionaire Charles Koch on Saturday defended their heavy investment in Nikki Haley’s long-shot campaign to derail former President Donald Trump’s bid for the GOP presidential nomination. In a presentation to the network’s top donors, Emily Seidel and Michael Palmer – senior advisers
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eli Drinkwitz has found Blake Baker’s replacement. Mizzou Football announced on Saturday evening that Corey Batoon has officially been hired as the team’s next defensive coordinator. Saturday’s announcement confirms Friday’s report from ESPN that said the Tigers were set to give the defensive coordinator job to Batoon. “Our intent from the start
Continue Reading By Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — A man is dead, several northeast Ohio roads are closed and diesel has poured into a river after a tanker truck lost control and exploded Saturday morning. The driver of the truck was heading north on State Route 8 in Macedonia, about 18 miles north of Akron, the Summit
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — BJ Mack, a senior transfer from Wofford, scored 21 points to help South Carolina hold off Missouri and earn a 72-64 win to sweep the regular season series. South Carolina came into the game on a high after beating No. 6 Kentucky, 79-62 on Tuesday. Mack led South Carolina with 21
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