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Fulton murder suspect booked into Callaway County Jail

July 22, 2024 2:23 PM Matthew Sanders, Morgan Buresh

A man who was wanted by Fulton police for allegedly taking part in a deadly shooting was in the Callaway County Jail on Monday.

Jeffries and Schumer set to endorse Harris soon as Pelosi throws her support behind the vice president

July 22, 2024 12:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gangel, CNN (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the top two Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, will soon endorse Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. Jeffries told reporters Monday that he is “looking forward” to sitting down with

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Kamala Harris a better candidate than Joe Biden?

July 22, 2024 10:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden said Sunday what many had been hoping for — that he was dropping out as the Democratic nominee for the presidential election.

Applications to vote absentee in Missouri close next week

July 19, 2024 11:17 AM Allison Weaver

Primary elections are just around the corner, and so is the deadline to register to vote absentee.

Police investigating Sunday morning shooting in Holts Summit

July 21, 2024 7:31 AM Gabrielle Teiner

The Holts Summit Police Department and multiple other agencies are investigating an early morning shooting in Holts Summit on Sunday.

Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign

July 21, 2024 7:17 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and

No injuries reported after fire at Orr Street Studios in downtown Columbia Sunday morning

July 21, 2024 9:50 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire at Orr Street Studios in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. According to a press release from the department, crews were dispatched to a large outside fire at 106 Orr Street at 2:09 a.m. Firefighters found a small fire next to the building, but the

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

July 21, 2024 1:07 PM Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, immediately upended a

Shooting on Texas Avenue in Columbia early Sunday morning

July 21, 2024 5:47 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A home was damaged after a shooting on Texas Ave. in Columbia early Sunday morning. According to Columbia Police spokesperson Jenny Hopper, officers were dispatched to the shooting around 1:45 a.m. Hopper said someone had shot a home in the 500 block of Texas Avenue. The department currently does not have anyone

One man shot and found on Discovery Parkway early Sunday morning

July 21, 2024 2:51 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was shot early Sunday morning and found on Discovery Parkway in Columbia. Officer Jenny Hopper, a spokesperson with the Columbia Police Department, said the department is investigating whether the shooting happened in Columbia or somewhere else. Hopper said they believe the shooting happened somewhere on Highway 63. Hopper referred questions

New safety precautions at the Boone County Fair receive positive feedback from vendors, attendees

July 20, 2024 9:56 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Following an altercation Wednesday night, the Boone County Fair implemented new safety precautions. Secretary of the Boone County Fair Board Jesica Kempf expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the measures. “It’s been amazing,” Kempf said. “The feedback from the crowds has been very thankful and appreciative. Everyone is willing to wait a

Arkansas man injured after crash in Gasconade County Saturday

July 20, 2024 9:01 PM Nia Hinson

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Little Rock, Arkansas man was injured after a crash in Gasconade County Saturday morning. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Arian Robnett, 46 of Little Rock, AR was driving a box truck South on MO 19 at S Oak Drive at 9:48 a.m. The crash

MU Health Care partners with Columbia Farmers Market for free health screenings and education

July 20, 2024 6:39 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care partnered with the Columbia Farmers Market Saturday morning to offer free screenings and educational sessions on illnesses and diseases. The health care booth was set up from 8 a.m. to noon. According to experts, it’s never too early to start taking care of your health. “The earlier you take

Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district

July 19, 2024 8:27 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri’s 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep.

Police identify another suspect in deadly Fulton shooting

July 19, 2024 7:35 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Matthew Sanders, Morgan Buresh

Fulton police on Friday named another suspect in a deadly Tuesday shooting as three other suspects made their first court appearances.

TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’

July 19, 2024 5:29 PM Lucas Geisler

A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023.

Auxvasse to hold meeting Thursday with firefighters, those interested in becoming firefighters

July 19, 2024 10:12 PM Ryan Shiner

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Auxvasse wrote on its Facebook page on Friday night that it plans to hold a meeting on Thursday with firefighters and those looking to become volunteer firefighters. “There will be an Auxvasse Fire Department meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to meet with all Auxvasse volunteer

Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri

July 19, 2024 9:50 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a worldwide tech outage have left travelers frustrated and stranded. Although the Columbia Regional Airport reported no issues with Microsoft’s systems, travelers in Mid-Missouri still faced disruptions with their connecting flights. The outage included state government networks, including the Office of Administration and

Court docs: Benton County woman charged after stabbing husband

July 19, 2024 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, woman was charged with two felonies after authorities say she stabbed her husband on Thursday. Pamela Roberts, 56, was charged on Friday with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. She is being held at the Benton County Jail on a $250,000 bond. An initial court appearance is

Brothers indicted, allegedly used brass knuckles to fight security at Tyson Foods in Sedalia

July 19, 2024 4:13 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two brothers were indicted by a grand jury for their alleged role in a fight with security at Tyson Foods in Sedalia. Kieno Koouch and Kenoi Koouch were both charged with accessory to unlawful use of a weapon, accessory to armed criminal action and two misdemeanors: Unlawful possession of an illegal weapon