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Tensions at the border grow as the number of migrant apprehensions drops significantly
By Rosa Flores, Sara Weisfeldt and Jay Croft, CNN Houston (CNN) — A migrant surge continues to overwhelm authorities at the US-Mexico border — and in US cities where many asylum-seekers are being sent. Here are the latest developments: The number of migrant encounters in Eagle Pass, Texas – very recently the epicenter of the migrant crisis
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Tracking limited snow and extensive life threatening cold
TODAY: We’re starting with widespread rain this morning, before switching to a wintry mix, and likely snow for most through the morning into the afternoon. Temperatures are near 40 at sunrise, but fall through the day, to put us near 20 this afternoon. Expect temperatures to fall another 20 degrees or so into the overnight
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Jan. 12: Winter storm, Middle East, Trump trial, Hunter Biden, Taiwan election
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Eggs are getting more expensive at grocery stores as bird flu has once again struck the industry. Fortunately, this latest avian flu outbreak won’t be as severe as the one in 2022 that devastated flocks and caused widespread shortages, economists say. Here’s what else you need to know to Get
Continue Reading Crew survives after a US Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay
By Paradise Afshar and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — An investigation is underway to figure out why a US Navy helicopter crashed this week into San Diego Bay during routine training, Navy officials said. All six crew members got a medical evaluation after the incident Thursday around 6:40 p.m. – almost two hours after sunset – the military branch said in a
Continue Reading 2024 Republicans worry that subzero temperatures could scramble caucus turnout
By Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Kit Maher, Aaron Pellish, Monica Garrett and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Republican presidential contenders are growing increasingly concerned about the dangerously frigid weather that Iowans will be confronted with when they head to the polls on caucus day, acknowledging that temperatures could negatively impact anticipated turnout. Iowa
Continue Reading Student loan forgiveness under SAVE plan to begin next month
By Kaanita Iyer and Katie Lobosco, CNN (CNN) — The White House announced Friday that some student loan borrowers enrolled in President Joe Biden’s SAVE plan may see their remaining balance wiped away starting next month. The forgiveness, originally scheduled to go into effect in July, comes ahead of schedule and applies to borrowers with
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Were you surprised by the Nick Saban or Bill Belichick news?
This week two football coaching legends made startling announcements.
Continue Reading Daniel Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to fete Martin Scorsese at National Board of Review Awards
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Day-Lewis took a break from retirement to present Martin Scorsese the award for best director at the National Board of Review Awards in midtown Manhattan on Thursday night. Scorsese’s Osage epic, “ Killers of the Flower Moon,” was the top honoree at the 95th
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Missouri Electric Cooperatives prepares for second round of storms Friday
MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Electric Cooperative is preparing for a second round of storms beginning Friday that are expected to bring powerful winds and snow. According to CEO of the Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Caleb Jones, storms that hit previously in the week on Tuesday left more than 20,000 people across four cooperatives without power
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Columbia Board of Education reviews annual performance report, addresses plans for improvement next year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education reviewed its annual performance report, during its meeting Thursday night. The session was rescheduled from its original time on Friday due to inclement weather forecast. Columbia Public Schools canceled classes for Friday. The presentation shown during the meeting indicates that CPS showed improvement within the last
Continue Reading Cole scores 42, Lindenwood takes down Southeast Missouri State 74-68
By The Associated Press CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Keenon Cole put up 42 points as Lindenwood beat Southeast Missouri State 74-68 on Thursday night. Cole also contributed 11 rebounds for the Lions (7-9, 1-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Darius Beane scored 20 points while going 9 of 15 and 2 of 4 from the free
Continue Reading Skunberg has 23 points in North Dakota State’s 92-91 double-overtime win over Kansas City
By The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Led by Boden Skunberg’s 23 points, the North Dakota State Bison defeated the Kansas City Roos 92-91 in overtime on Thursday night. The Bison are now 8-9 on the season, while the Kangaroos dropped to 7-11.
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Ameren raises renewable energy charge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Public Service Commission approved Ameren Missouri’s application to adjust the Renewable Energy Standard Rate Adjustment Mechanism charge that appears on the monthly bills, according to a Thursday press release. The charge appears as a separate item on the monthly electric bills of Ameren Missouri customers. For a residential customer using
Continue Reading Kyrou records 3rd career hat trick, Blues defeat Rangers 5-2
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou had his third career hat trick, Jordan Binnington made 40 saves, and the St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2. Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich also scored for St. Louis. Adam Fox and Vincent Trocheck scored for the Rangers. The Blues have
Continue Reading Bree Hall scores career-best 21, No. 1 South Carolina pulls away from Missouri 81-57
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Bree Hall scored a career-high 21 points, Te-Hina Paopao added 15 and top-ranked South Carolina pulled away in the second half for an 81-57 victory over short-handed Missouri. The Gamecocks led by just five points in the third quarter before making the fourth quarter a breeze. The Gamecocks have won 65
Continue Reading Boil water order lifted for the City of Jackson, Mississippi, amid dispute over E. coli tests
By Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — Local authorities lifted a boil-water notice Friday in Jackson, Mississippi, a day after health officials ordered residents of Jackson and nearby Flowood to boil water. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Department of Health issued the boil water order, which resulted in an exchange of tense news releases between the
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Murder suspect who was out on bond arrested in Jefferson City, now has additional charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man charged in relation to an overdose death was arrested on Dec. 31 and charged on Monday with a felony and a misdemeanor. Darren Thames, 29, was charged with second-degree murder in relation to a 2020 fentanyl overdose death in the 3400 block of north Ten Mile Drive.
Continue Reading Playoff game behind a Peacock paywall is a new frontier in NFL’s embrace of streaming
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The quarterback matchup between Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes isn’t the only major storyline going into their AFC wild card game. Another question is how many fans will pay to watch one of the NFL’s important games of the season being carried exclusively on a streaming
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Dispatch notes show timeline of swatting call to Missouri Secretary of State’s house
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders got a fake call from a blocked number claiming someone had shot a woman at Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s house on Sunday night. The incident — now being investigated by law enforcement in Jefferson City as a swatting crime — started at 8:55 p.m., according to documents
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