Extreme cold, snow and ice cause more, deeper potholes
Potholes are appearing and expanding after rounds of extreme temperatures and wintry precipitation hit Mid-Missouri over the past few weeks.
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‘Mass casualties’ as UN shelter struck amid intense fighting in Khan Younis
By Celine Alkhaldi, Ibrahim Dahman and Kareem Khadder, CNN (CNN) — A building sheltering hundreds of displaced people in the city of Khan Younis was hit by Israeli tank fire on Wednesday, according to the UN, as Israeli forces ramped up attacks on southern Gaza, forcing streams of Palestinians to flee the neighborhood. Wreaths of
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One dead in Osage Beach crash
Osage Beach police said Wednesday that one person died in a crash near a bridge.
Continue Reading Argentine unions hold general strike against new leader Milei’s austerity policies
By Damián Martino, Sol Amaya, Ignacio Grimaldi, Michael Rios and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — Argentina’s labor unions began a nationwide general strike on Wednesday against austerity measures and reforms by the country’s libertarian President Javier Milei. Thousands of people marched toward Congress in the capital of Buenos Aires on Wednesday amid the strike, which began at
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Jefferson City man accused of trying to shoot woman in bedroom on Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Wednesday with domestic assault and other felonies after he allegedly tried to shoot a woman on Tuesday. Orlando Sayles, 30, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, three counts of armed criminal action, illegal gun possession, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of
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Parson seeks more pay for teachers, state workers in proposed budget
Gov. Mike Parson wants the legislature to continue providing grants to increase teacher salaries.
Continue Reading Carl Icahn Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of investor Carl Icahn. Personal Birth date: February 16, 1936 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Birth name: Carl Celian Icahn Father: Michael Icahn, cantor and teacher Mother: Bella (Schnall) Icahn, teacher Marriages: Gail Golden (1999-present); Liba Trejbal (1979-1999, divorced) Children: with Liba Trejbal:
Continue Reading Groundhog Day Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. February 2, 2026 – Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. February 2, 2025 – Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. Facts The
Continue Reading AFC title game means a reunion for John Harbaugh and Andy Reid, who coached together in Philadelphia
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh worked on Andy Reid’s staff for several years in Philadelphia. Now they’ll face each other as head coaches for the first time in a playoff game when Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. This is Harbaugh’s fourth AFC
Continue Reading Bills fans donate to charity benefitting stray cats after Bass misses field goal in playoff loss
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Stray cats are benefitting from Tyler Bass’ field-goal attempt going astray. Down as the Buffalo Bills kicker felt after missing a potential game-tying 44-yard attempt wide right in the final minutes of a 27-24 divisional playoff round loss to Kansas City on Sunday, Bass
Continue Reading Missouri’s GOP Gov. Parson reflects on past wins in his final State of the State address
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson is reflecting on his past wins in his final State of the State address. Parson held up numerous income tax cuts and a $2.8 billion investment to expand Interstate 70 as among his accomplishments in a Wednesday speech. Parson took
Continue Reading Nevada judge approves signature-gathering stage for petition to put abortion rights on 2024 ballot
By GABE STERN Associated Press/Report for America RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada judge has approved a petition by abortion access advocates as eligible for signature gathering in their long-standing attempt to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot. Carson City District Judge James T. Russell made the ruling Tuesday. A ballot question that could
Continue Reading Ancient DNA offers new evidence in long-standing syphilis theory
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The English, Germans and Italians called it the French disease. Polish people dubbed it the German disease, while Russians blamed it on Poles. In France, it was named the “Neapolitan disease” after the French army got infected during its invasion of Naples, Italy, in the first documented syphilis epidemic.
Continue Reading Top universities agree to settle financial aid suit for $104.5 million
By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — Five universities agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing them of colluding on financial aid and admissions violations, according to new court filings. Yale, Columbia, Duke, Brown and Emory universities will pay a combined $104.5 million to settle their portions of the case, which was brought by five former students
Continue Reading Minnesota state trooper charged with second-degree murder in death of man during traffic stop in Minneapolis
WCCO, MILLER FAMILY PHOTOS, MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, MADEL PA, CNN By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last year. State Trooper Ryan Londregan also faces charges of first-degree assault and
Continue Reading As much as the Chiefs love Arrowhead Stadium, they relish playing the spoiler on the road
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has gone from having never played on the road in the postseason to having never lost on the road in the postseason. One successful night in Buffalo changed that narrative in a hurry. Now, he will try to make it two in
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Callaway County chase leads to school lockdown
A Callaway County school was put on lockdown Wednesday morning because of a chase that ended nearby.
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Auxvasse police chief resigns, last day is Jan. 31
AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) Auxvasse Police Chief Kevin Suedmeyer will be stepping down from his position as chief at the end of the month. According to an email from City Clerk Missy Hooks, Suedmeyer announced his resignation during the Jan. 16 City Council meeting. The last day of his 19-and-a-half-year career will be Wednesday, Jan. 31,
Continue Reading Minnesota state trooper charged with second-degree murder in death of man during traffic stop in Minneapolis
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota State Patrol trooper charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last year made his first court appearance Monday. State Trooper Ryan Londregan also faces charges of first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter, according to a criminal complaint. Londregan
Continue Reading US Supreme Court declines to halt execution of Alabama inmate set to be the first to die by nitrogen gas
By Dakin Andone and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The US Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to halt the execution of Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Smith, who is scheduled to be put to death this week using nitrogen gas – a wholly new method some experts have decried as veiled in secrecy amid concerns it could
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