By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — British police said Thursday that they have arrested three people on suspicion of spying for Russia. The group – a 41-year-old man, 46-year-old man and 35-year-old woman – were all arrested on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service in the county of Essex, northeast of London, a statement
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN A key CDC advisory panel will meet today to discuss potentially drastic changes to vaccine recommendations in the US. Health experts say the panel is expected to recommend delaying hepatitis B shots for newborns, among other major updates. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN A key CDC advisory panel will meet today to discuss potentially drastic changes to vaccine recommendations in the US. Health experts say the panel is expected to recommend delaying hepatitis B shots for newborns, among other major updates. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed
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By Wayne Chang, Nectar Gan, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Taiwan has unveiled a prototype cruise missile, developed jointly with a US arms maker and set to be manufactured on the island, as it tries to build up its weapons industry to deter any possible military threats from China. The government-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon delivered a speech Wednesday afternoon at Westminster College as part of the annual Hancock Symposium. His speech focused on pressing national issues including political violence, democracy and misinformation, with a strong emphasis on “justice for all.” The Hancock Symposium is a two-day event held on the Westminster
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man has been charged with three felonies after authorities say he drove a truck while he was drunk and set a trailer on fire. Joey Crosswhite, 43, was charged in Morgan County with chronic driving while intoxicated, second-degree arson and driving while revoked. He is being held at the Morgan
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COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men from Boonville were killed during a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on Highway 87 in Cooper County, just outside of Boonville city limits, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred near Hail Ridge Court on Highway 87, CCFPD Lt. William Johnson said. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial has been scheduled for next year for a former University of Missouri basketball prospect who allegedly raped a woman when he visited the school’s campus last year. Keiner Asprilla, 18, of New Jersey, is charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and second-degree kidnapping. He is being held without bond at
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By Jessie Yeung, Bill Weir, CNN (CNN) — Bob Dylan will perform at the annual Farm Aid festival this Saturday, announced the organization, which raises funds to help farmers in need. He’ll be among a number of stars at the music festival, including Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and more. He last
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Council members can now view previously closed information regarding the downtown hotel and conference center. This information is only available to council members in a hard copy, and it can only be read while in City Hall. It comes from a market study done by CBRE Hotels. Ward 4
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been a total of 31 fans ejected from Mizzou football games so far this season. The Tigers have played three games so far and will host South Carolina this Saturday. The Aug. 28 Thursday night season-opener against Central Arkansas saw four ejections, including two for vaping, one for sneaking in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will not air Wednesday night as ABC evaluates the show’s future. A reshowing of “Celebrity Family Feud” will run in Kimmel’s place at 10:30 p.m., John Paek, executive director of ABC Broadcast Distribution. A networking note indicates Kimmel’s program will be preempted “indefinitely.” Kimmel has come under fire for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The roof of the gymnasium at North Callaway Middle School in Auxvasse took “significant damage,” after storms came through the area on Monday night. North Callaway Assistant Superintendent Nicole Buschmann shared photographs with ABC 17 News on Wednesday that showed a hole in the roof, as well as damage to the gym
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No one is in custody after several people fired a barrage of gunshots that hit homes and vehicles in a residential area just east of Columbia. Boone County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Brian Leer said that at around 1:17 a.m. Tuesday, the department received several calls of shots fired from the area of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln University student died Tuesday night at a residence hall on campus. Jefferson City police dispatch records show first responders were called to 825 Chestnut St. at 5 p.m. The Cole County Sheriff’s Office responded and Sheriff John Wheeler told ABC 17 News that foul play is not suspected. A cause
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Long lines and flight delays aside, most North American travelers are surprisingly satisfied with their flying experience. See how your favorite airport measures up. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Legal woes Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An elderly man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday on Highway 5 in Howard County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says a 74-year-old man from Glasgow, Missouri, drove a 2007 Ford F-150 northbound as it went off the right side of the road.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County woman was charged on Wednesday after authorities say she sent nude photos of a man to people he knew without his permission. Roni Spicer, of Cairo, was charged with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. A warrant was requested and a court date has not been scheduled. The probable
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By Karina Tsui, Amanda Musa, Gabe Cohen, John Miller, Josh Campbell, CNN Spring Grove, Pennsylvania (CNN) — In late August, a pickup truck sitting in the driveway of a rural Pennsylvania home was set on fire by an unknown culprit. Even though the woman living there suspected her ex-boyfriend of committing the offense, she asked
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former president of Mizzou Students For Justice in Palestine was charged with a misdemeanor on Tuesday in Boone County for accusations related to a March incident. Isleen Atallah, of Columbia, was charged with fourth-degree assault. A criminal summons was issued for Atallah to appear in court at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6.
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