Weekend shooting in Columbia began with domestic strife, documents say
A jealous ex-lover was responsible for the shooting that sent a man to the hospital early Sunday in Columbia, police say in court documents.
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Train hits cargo truck crossing tracks in Mexico
A Columbia man was unhurt after a train hit the back of the truck Saturday in Mexico, Missouri.
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13-year-old girl seriously injured in ATV crash in Phelps County
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to say the injured girl was wearing a helmet. PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 13-year-old girl from Newburg was seriously injured in an ATV crash in Phelps County on Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened on County Road 7210 and County Road 7240
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Tracking a warm up and a small chance at rain late week
TODAY: Monday is a sunny day, but somewhat hazy skies will be present thanks to wildfire smoke in our skies. This may have a very small cooling impact but highs still reach the upper 70s and low 80s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Skies stay clear, and winds remain light. Temperatures will once again fall into the
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Man charged in Dove Drive shooting set to appear in court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused in a deadly shooting in Columbia on Dove Drive is due in court at the Boone County Courthouse Monday. Jashaun Barney is charged with second-degree murder armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for a deadly shooting on Dove Drive in June 2023. Deshon Houston, 33, was
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Man accused in deadly shooting outside Plush Lounge due in court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused in a deadly shooting outside Plush Nightclub will face a judge 8:30 am.m Monday at the Boone County Courthouse. Kimo Spivey, 34, is accused in the 2023 shooting death of Melvin Hooker III outside of Plush Nightclub before it was closed down. In May, Spivey’s charges were upgraded from
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you watch the presidential debate Tuesday night?
The next presidential debate — and the first between the major political parties’ two current candidates — takes place Tuesday.
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One man shot in east Columbia early Sunday morning, one arrested
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editors Note: This story has been updated to correct where the shooting occurred. The Columbia Police Department arrested a person in connection with a shooting that sent one man to the hospital early Sunday morning, according to a press release from the department. The release states that Kadean Cunningham, 21, of Columbia
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Mizzou football jumps to No. 6 in latest AP Poll
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team jumped up three spots in the AP Top-25, following Saturday night’s shutout win over Buffalo at Faurot Field. It’s the second-straight week that head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company have jumped up in the AP Poll, as the Southeastern Conference claimed six of the top seven spots in
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Large police presence in central Columbia early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was seen near and around the Petro-Mart in the 500 block of N College Ave. early Sunday morning. ABC 17 News crews on the scene saw around 12 Columbia Police Department cruisers, an MU Health Care ambulance and an MU Health Care vehicle. A car at the scene
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No. 9 Mizzou improves to 2-0 as defense pitches second-straight shutout
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 9 Mizzou football team remained unbeaten to start the 2024 season with a 38-0 win over Buffalo, in front of a sellout crowd at Faurot Field, on Saturday night. You can watch extended highlights of MU’s Week 2 victory in the video player below. https://youtu.be/eK4FK5CXaqw?si=aDvrXcdWMMEaaaLM You can watch the full
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Conley Avenue parking garage closure complicates game day commutes for MU students
EDITOR’S NOTE: The number of parking spaces in Conley Avenue garage has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Conley Avenue parking structure, which had more than 700 parking spots, is currently closed for repairs following a recent inspection. According to MU spokesman Christopher Ave, the repairs are intended to extend the lifespan of the campus’s
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Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou football game Saturday against Buffalo Bulls
The University of Missouri Tigers are set to play against the University at Buffalo, Buffalo Bulls for their first Saturday night football game of the season. With this being the second-sold-out game this season, traffic impacts and delays are expected ahead and after kickoff. Heavy traffic is expected around Memorial Stadium, specifically at the Providence
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No injuries reported after house fire in Columbia Saturday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was hurt after a fire broke out in the basement of a house on Sexton Rd. in Columbia Saturday morning, according to the Columbia Fire Department’s Battalion Chief, Roger Mertensmeyer. According to Mertensmeyer, fire crews were called to 107 W Sexton Rd. at 9:18 a.m. for a report of a
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No injuries reported after house fire in Fulton early Saturday morning
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was hurt after a house fire in Fulton early Saturday morning, according to a press release from Fulton Fire Chief Russell Sing. The release states that at 2:45 a.m., the Fulton Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 1102 Donna Ln. When crews arrived eight
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SportsZone Football Friday 2024: Week 2 highlights and scores
The Missouri high school football season continued Friday with some Mid-Missouri teams playing host and others on the road.
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CPS implements clear bag policy for fall athletic events
All spectators at Columbia Public Schools fall athletic events can expect clear bag requirements except a small clutch from now on, the district said Friday.
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SportsZone Football Friday Game of the Week Preview: Helias at Hickman
Watch a livestream of Hickman vs. Helias in the webplayer above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hickman and Helias will both make their 2024 CMAC debuts when the two teams meet at Alumni Stadium on Friday night. Chris Hentges’ crew is beginning its quest to defend last season’s conference title while Justin Conyers’ squad is seeking its
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State laws differ on how parents can be held responsible for violent acts committed by their children
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While laws differ from state-to-state, the Boone County prosecutor said parents can be held responsible for violent acts committed by their children, depending on the circumstance. Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray and his father Colin Gray both appeared in a Georgia courtroom Friday and denied entering any pleas, CNN reported. Colt Gray is accused
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Mother of Uvalde school shooting victim speaks at MU’s campus days after Georgia high school shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the wake of this week’s shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, the pain families and community members are feeling still lingers. The University of Missouri’s Reynolds Journalism Institute on Friday hosted a woman who has experienced one of these tragedies firsthand. In 77 minutes, Kimberly Mata-Rubio’s world changed forever. “I could
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