CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men in their early twenties were arrested Saturday after leading a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office vehicle on a multi-county chase. Liam Lee Austin, 21Courtesy: Callaway County Sheriff’s Office Liam Lee Austin, 21, was arrested for allegedly resisting arrest by fleeing, driving with a revoked license and speeding. He bonded out
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Saturday night. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, Columbia Police found a single motorcycle crashed at Rock Quarry Road near Riback Road. The driver of the motorcycle was 26-year-old John Martin. Martin was taken to the hospital by ambulance Saturday night, but
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CNN Opinion by Peter Bergen, CNN (CNN) — Comparisons are being made between 9/11 and Hamas’ attacks in Israel, and there are certainly parallels. In both cases, terrorist organizations killed large numbers of civilians in attacks that seemed to come out of the blue, shocking the two nations. Hamas’s attacks are also being ascribed to an intelligence failure, just
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KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A candlelight vigil was held Saturday at 7 p.m. to honor Missouri firefighters who died in the line of service. A large crowd gathered for the vigil, which was held at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean was in attendance along with other
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s elected officials are outspoken about the attacks in Israel Saturday. Many proclaiming support for Israeli defenses. In a joint statement, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and Senate President Caleb Rowden expressed support for Israel. “We reiterate our unwavering support for the State of Israel and its inherent right to defend itself against
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 21st ranked Mizzou football team lost its first game of the season on Saturday afternoon, losing to 23rd ranked LSU 49-39 at Faurot Field. Mizzou’s record is now 5-1 this season. You can watch the full postgame press conference with Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player below. https://youtu.be/_PzdtpYTluo
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is the last day of homecoming celebrations for Lincoln University. Every fall, students and alumni return to the hill to appreciate their time at the university. There have been free events all week to celebrate. Culminating in the big homecoming game today against northeastern state. There’s also a concert Saturday
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The other Tigers took the day in Columbia on Saturday as LSU defeated Mizzou in a battle of ranked teams. The two teams traded scores well into the fourth quarter before LSU pulled away to win 49-39. Mizzou running back Cody Schrader had 100-plus yards and three touchdowns.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 21 University of Missouri Tigers did not keep their win streak alive, falling to No. 23 Louisiana State University Saturday morning. LSU won with a final score of 49-39. The Mizzou Tigers are heading into the game with a 5-0 record and look to improve that with a sixth win.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were taken into custody on Friday for their alleged involvement in a shooting that happened on Thursday at a Jefferson City Park. Two men were injured after they were shot amid a large gathering at McClung Park a little after 11 p.m. According to a Jefferson City Police Department
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Watch a livestream of the game in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock Bridge and Battle will meet up in Week 7 of the high school football season, as the Spartans look for their second cross-town win of the season. The Bruins will be looking for a win in their first cross-town match
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council spent more than $20,000 to attend a leadership conference last month. The 10th annual leadership trip, which was organized by the Chamber of Commerce, took place in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Chamber, 71 Columbia business leaders and elected officials attended this year’s trip. Records obtained by ABC
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Watch a stream of the Battle-Rock Bridge game in the web player above. View more area scores below:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The co-owner of a Columbia restaurant who is accused of second-degree arson in southeastern Missouri has a court date next week. Crystal Umfress, 42, was charged with second-degree arson and has a court appearance set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Dunklin County Courthouse. She was booked into the Cape Girardeau County
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A Columbia woman originally charged with four felonies in a deadly 2021 crash with a motorcycle instead pleaded guilty to one Friday and was sentenced to seven years in prison.
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Ticket sales for Mizzou football home games have been up this year as the Tigers keep their undefeated season rolling.
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were arrested Thursday in separate chases in Callaway County, according to court documents and the sheriff’s office. The first of two arrests has resulted in charges. Christopher Draper, 33, of St. Louis, was charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest and driving while revoked. He is being
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The man was taken to University Hospital by ambulance. He was wearing a seat belt.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested on Thursday following a chase with police near the Columbia Mall, according to court documents. Octavious Davis, 18, was charged with two misdemeanors – resisting arrest and DWI – and a pair of felonies, delivery of a controlled substance and drug possession. He was booked into the
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By Melanie Zanona, Pamela Brown and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is denying reports that he is expected to step down from Congress before the end of his term – telling reporters on Friday that he still has “work to do,” after sending signals in private conversations that he could
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