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Tkachuk scores hat trick to help Panthers beat Blues 5-1 for 8th straight win
By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored his fifth career hat trick to help the Florida Panthers beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1 for their eighth straight victory. Sam Reinhart and Kevin Stenlund also scored for the Panthers, who have 36 goals during their winning streak. Anthony Stolarz made 29
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Man suffers serious injuries in Pulaski County crash
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland man suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday crash in Pulaski County on Rustler Lane, about four miles west of Waynesville, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred when a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta was heading northbound, skid across the centerline, went off the left side
Continue Reading Dillingham scores 23, Mitchell has 20 points and 14 boards as No. 6 Kentucky tops Missouri 90-77
By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Rob Dillingham scored 23 points off the bench, Tre Mitchell had 20 points and a season-high 14 rebounds, and No. 6 Kentucky beat Missouri 90-77 on Tuesday night for its sixth consecutive victory. The Wildcats (12-2, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) led for all but a
Continue Reading As election nears in Taiwan, many young voters say China isn’t their biggest concern
By Eric Cheung, CNN Taipei (CNN) — As retired Taiwanese admiral Mr. Wu looks back on his old days, he couldn’t be prouder of his decades-long service sailing around the world on a guided-missile frigate. He once led hundreds of Taiwanese naval officers on missions thousands of miles away from home and felt a sense of
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Winter weather airline prep includes deicing planes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Airlines remove snow and ice from thousands of planes every winter, according to a press release from American Airlines to make sure passengers reach their destinations safely. According to the release, deicing is usually necessary when temperatures are at or below freezing along with precipitation or frost. Deicing fluid is sprayed on
Continue Reading California faculty at largest US university system could strike after school officials halt talks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Faculty at California State University could stage a systemwide strike later this month after school officials ended contract negotiations with a unilateral offer of a 5% pay raise, far below what the union is demanding. Professors, librarians, coaches and other members of the California Faculty Association are seeking higher pay, more
Continue Reading 61-year-old man has been found — three weeks after his St. Louis nursing home suddenly closed
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 61-year-old man with schizophrenia has been found, after going missing for more three weeks when the St. Louis nursing home where he lived suddenly closed on Dec. 15. As workers scrambled to prepare Northview Village Nursing Home residents for transfer to other facilities, Frederick Caruthers walked away from the building.
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Columbia Public Works preps for possible freezing on roads into Wednesday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works dispatched a 20-person crew starting on Tuesday night to treat priority roads into Wednesday morning, according to Public Works spokesman John Ogan. Temperatures are expected to drop into the lower 20’s into Wednesday morning, which Ogan said could bring about the possibility of ice on the roads. In order
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Humane Society removes 97 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Phelps County
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Humane Society of Missouri picked up nearly 100 dogs from an unlicensed breeder. According to a Facebook post from the Humane Society of Missouri, it rescued 97 dogs at a Phelps County property. The post states that it had also removed a combined 83 dogs from the same breeder in
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Contract details: Mizzou offensive coordinator earns more than $300,000 raise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou offensive coordinator Kirby Moore couldn’t have written a better script for his first season in Columbia. In 2023, the Tigers not only scored eight more points per game than the season before, but went on to win a New Year’s Six bowl game. As a result, Moore received a contract extension
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Troopers respond to at least 25 stranded drivers in Mid-Missouri during Tuesday snow storm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During snow storms, it’s important to remember that the busier roads are going to be cleared first. Back roads and residential streets will take longer to get cleared. Chad Slate, with I-70 Towing, said there’s always more crashes and slide offs during the first big snow storm of the winter. “Any time
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Weather Alert Day: Snow showers exiting, gusty winds remain
TUESDAY LATE AFTERNOON UPDATE: Snow showers are starting to exit the region from west to east, with snow ending east of Highway 63 between 6-7:00 p.m. While snow showers will come to an end, visibility could still be low as winds have gusted past 35 mph in some spots. Slick spots will be possible into
Continue Reading Iran releases German-Iranian citizen from prison with ankle tag
By Hande Atay Alam, CNN (CNN) — A German-Iranian citizen arrested in Iran in 2020 has been granted a temporary release, on the condition she wear an electronic ankle monitor, according to her daughter. “I am pleased to announce that my mother Nahid Taghavi was this morning released temporarily on furlough. Unfortunately, Nahid has to
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62-year-old man seriously injured in Morgan County crash
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a crash on Monday afternoon in Morgan County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Highway 50 about half a mile west of Route A, the report states. A 2006 Pontiac Torrent –driven by Ronald Lacy,
Continue Reading What’s behind the chaos in Ecuador?
CNN By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador’s worsening security situation deteriorated further in spectacular fashion this week, with gunmen armed with explosives storming a TV station during a live broadcast. The country has been rocked by blasts, police kidnappings and prison disturbances in a wave of violence authorities are struggling to contain. The immediate
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Fulton man found guilty of statutory sodomy sentenced to 160 years
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man who was found guilty of several counts of statutory sodomy was sentenced on Monday to 160 years in prison. Daniel Overstreet, 52, was found guilty in November of seven counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and one count of first-degree attempted sodomy. According to a press release from Callaway County Prosecutor
Continue Reading Missouri lawmaker expelled from Democratic caucus announces run for governor
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri lawmaker is running for governor after she was kicked out of the state House Democratic caucus for her ties to a man described as a Holocaust denier. Suburban St. Louis state Rep. Sarah Unsicker announced she’s running for governor Monday in Washington, D.C. Voters
Continue Reading Nevada man seen on video attacking judge faces attempted murder charge
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A man who was seen on video leaping over a court table and attacking a Nevada judge while in court last week has been charged with attempted murder, according to a criminal complaint. Deobra Redden, 30, also faces counts of battery on a protected person, battery of an
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Data breach affects ‘limited number’ of SSM Health patients
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A data breach of Navvis and Company LLC from over the summer affected “a limited number of SSM Health patients,” according to an email from an SSM Health spokesperson. The spokesperson did not state how many SSM Health patients were affected. The email also states that it was not a direct breach of
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