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Boonville closing highlights rural hospital challenges

January 15, 2020 5:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The frequency at which rural hospitals are closing across the United States has accelerated in recent years.

Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address in the Missouri House Chambers.

Missouri governor proposes funding for witness protection to address violent crime

January 15, 2020 9:25 PM Barry Mangold

After reminding the crowd of his staunch support for the second amendment, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said gun violence is an issue that cannot wait.

Power knocked out for more than 1,600 in Boone County

January 15, 2020 9:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE AS OF 9:39 p.m.: Boone County Electric Cooperative restored power for all customers affected Wednesday night. All power should be restored. #ThankaLineman #IPowerBEC— Boone Electric Cooperative (@BooneElectric) January 16, 2020 More than 1,600 Boone County Electric Cooperative customers are without power late Wednesday night. The electric coop’s website shows two

Sub Shop restaurant located on West Worley Street in Columbia, Mo.

Repeat violations could lead to fee for Sub Shop

January 15, 2020 6:00 PM Zara Barker

Two non-critical violations could lead to a re-inspection fee for Sub Shop.

New Franklin police chief is stepping down

January 15, 2020 8:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Police chief Mike Wise said he’s leaving his position after a change to the city’s insurance policy.

Man accused of double homicide files to have separate trials

January 15, 2020 7:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorneys for a Jefferson City man accused of a 2016 double homicide filed on Monday to have separate trials in the case. Brandon Rapier faces two counts of first-degree murder accused in the deaths of Ciera Kolb and Micah Hall. In 2019, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson filed new charges

Gov. Parson lays out priorities at State of the State speech

January 15, 2020 2:36 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will deliver his second State of the State address ahead of the 2020 legislative session.

University of Missouri System asking state lawmakers for more funding

January 15, 2020 2:28 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri is asking lawmakers for an increase in funding.

Company that owns Boonville hospital asks for license to be suspended

January 15, 2020 10:56 AM Matthew Sanders

Pinnacle Regional Hospital in Boonville will close its doors Wednesday, hospital leadership said in a news release.

Jefferson City man sentenced for bombing ex-wife’s car

January 15, 2020 4:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City man was sentenced on Wednesday to 60 months in prison for setting off an explosive device that destroyed his ex-wife’s vehicle.

Central Columbia house fire caused by unattended cooking

January 15, 2020 4:04 PM Matt Ragsdale

The assistant fire marshal’s report shows the resident was heating up a pot of grease.

Web Extra: Mizzou women’s basketball prepares for No. 1 South Carolina

January 15, 2020 4:01 PM Tyler Murry

For the first time since 2015, the Mizzou women’s basketball team will host the top ranked team in the country. Mizzou faces (1) South Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. You can hear from Robin Pingeton, Amber Smith and Jordan Roundtree ahead of the game.

MU severs ties with Confucius Institute after federal changes

January 15, 2020 1:26 PM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri announced Wednesday it will end its partnership with the Confucius Institute following changes in federal guidelines.

Thousands of Missourians complain about late 2018 tax refunds

January 14, 2020 7:10 PM Barry Mangold

It’s possible that Missourians have begun preparing their 2019 income tax return, however, thousands have complained about not yet receiving their 2018 refund from the Missouri Department of Revenue.