Victim testifies in Columbia rape, assault cold case
A woman who was 17 at the time of her 1984 attack testified Tuesday on the first day of her alleged assailant’s trial.
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More town halls on Columbia city budget occur this month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A series of town halls in Columbia about the city’s budget process will continue later this month. The city held two town hall meetings about the overview of the budget in January. The upcoming meetings will focus on budget priorities, “where City staff will provide an overview of how decisions are made
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Social justice groups sue to block Trump executive order restricting care for transgender children
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Several social justice groups said Tuesday that they are suing the Trump administration over its new restrictions on gender-affirming medical care for children. On January 28, Trump signed an executive order called “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation,” which instructed federal agencies to take immediate steps to deny
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Roadwork announced for Grindstone Parkway/Highway 63 interchange in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction work is expected to begin this month for an improvement project at the Grindstone Parkway/Highway 63 interchange in Columbia, the Missouri Department of Transportation wrote in a Tuesday press release. Off-road work that will not impact traffic begins this month, the release says. Roadwork that would cause traffic impacts begins in
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Man killed by Columbia police was charged with first-degree murder in Randolph County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was killed by Columbia police in an officer-involved shooting on Saturday night was charged with murder in Randolph County. Timothy Turner, 37, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Court filings say the charges occurred on Saturday and a warrant was issued on Monday. Moberly
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Man accused in 2023 overdose deaths pleads guilty to drug trafficking, sentenced 20 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was previously charged with murder in two October 2023 overdose deaths pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Monday. Tavares Patrick II, 28, pleaded guilty to first-degree drug trafficking and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He is currently being held at the Boone County Jail. His
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Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, players take questions to start Super Bowl week preparation
NEW ORLEANS (KMIZ) Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid took questions from reporters Tuesday morning as he prepares his team to compete for yet another Super Bowl title. Reid will spoke at the team’s hotel. Several players, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will also take questions following Reid’s conference. The Chiefs are preparing to try and
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State launches DOGE portal, asks residents to identify ‘wasteful spending’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri launched a portal for residents to submit inquiries for its new Department of Government Efficiency. A press release from state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Jefferson County) claims the state is looking to “eliminate government waste, duplication, and inefficiency.” The portal, which can be found on the Missouri Senate’s
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Trump administration drafting executive order to initiate Department of Education’s elimination
By Alayna Treene and Katie Lobosco, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has begun drafting an executive order that would kick off the process of eliminating the Department of Education, the latest move by President Donald Trump to swiftly carry out his campaign promises, two sources familiar with the plans told CNN. The move would
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Boone County Joint Communications says 911 outage is fixed
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications said Tuesday morning that it was back online. A public alert at about 9:30 a.m. said 911 service had been restored. Boone County sent a public safety alert to residents on Monday evening after it began experiencing a phone outage. BCJC said in the alert – sent a
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou keep its winning streak alive at Tennessee?
The Mizzou men’s basketball team continues to climb up the polls. The newest AP Top 25 was released Monday and Mizzou went from No. 20 to No. 15 on the strength of two straight wins, including one against then-No. 14 Mississippi State. The Tigers travel to No. 4 Tennessee on Wednesday for another big SEC
Continue Reading Traffic shift coming to Highway 63 work zone in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A traffic shift will occur in the work zone of Highway 63 in Columbia near the connector at Interstate 70, according to a press release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The shift will occur between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. Northbound traffic will be pushed to the passing lane and the driving
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China hits back as Trump’s tariffs go into effect
CNN By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Beijing announced a broad package of economic measures targeting the United States on Tuesday, hitting back after US President Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. The fresh duties, announced by China’s Ministry of Finance, levy a 15% tax on certain types of coal and
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Super Bowl Opening Night ceremony delivers quirky questions, local flair
NEW ORLEANS (KMIZ) Players and coaches of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles took dozens, if not hundreds, of questions from people attending the Super Bowl Opening Night ceremony. The event opened up at 5 p.m. at the Caesars Superdome, where the two teams will play six days later in Super Bowl 59. Several
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MSHP names man killed by Columbia police, 4 officers put on leave; Moberly police name homicide victim
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the man killed by the Columbia Police Department after allegedly displaying a knife at officers on Saturday night. The suspect was identified Monday as Timothy T. Turner, 37, of Columbia, according to the MSHP’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. The release says that Turner
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Fulton man charged with second-degree rape
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged on Monday in Callaway County with second-degree rape. Robert Lee Frasher Jr., 35, is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Callaway County Courthouse. The probable cause statement says the victim told deputies
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Local, federal officials prepare for Super Bowl in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (KMIZ) Officials at both the local and federal level are getting ready for thousands of visitors in New Orleans for Super Bowl 59. The New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee discussed “the city’s readiness” on Monday morning at the Ernest Morial Convention Center at 10 a.m. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was joined
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1 injured after car flips on sidewalk on Providence Road in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The southbound lanes were blocked off in the 800 block of North Providence Road in Columbia on Monday afternoon after a car flipped onto a sidewalk. Columbia firefighter Eric Westbury said one person was brought to an area hospital with minor injuries. Multiple Columbia firetrucks were on the scene after 4:30 p.m.,
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Boone County Recorder of Deeds warns of mail scam
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Recorder of Deeds Office in a Monday press release warned residents of a mail scam. The release says that fake notices titled “Recorded Deed Notice” have been mailed to residences. The “notices” are design to look official, but aren’t affiliated with the government and are trying to mislead people
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Elon Musk is serving as a ‘special government employee,’ White House says
By Kaitlan Collins and Tierney Sneed, CNN Washington (CNN) — Elon Musk is officially serving under President Donald Trump as a special government employee, according to a White House official. That designation means Musk – the billionaire tech entrepreneur who has been a force within the new Trump administration – is not a volunteer but
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