Columbia man gets 15 years in federal prison for bank robbery
A federal judge in Jefferson City sentenced a Columbia man to 15 years in prison Monday for a Boonville bank robbery.
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Audrain County prosecutor releases shooting suspect without charges pending more investigation
Audrain County’s prosecuting attorney on Tuesday said he had declined to file charges against a man accused of killing his brother pending further investigation.
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Boat and pool safety tips as Memorial Day weekend approaches
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With Memorial Day weekend approaching, boating traffic on Missouri lakes and rivers may increase and more people may be encouraged to go to the pools. Its important to know valuable tips if you plan on swimming or boating this weekend and throughout the summer. Per the Missouri State Highway Patrol, if you’re
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about public shootings in Columbia?
Reports of people shooting at each other in public areas, including commercial districts, are not unheard of. However, they’re not common, either.
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Local Columbia coffee shop owner addresses crime after recent shooting near shop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of the local coffee shop and lounge Imperial Aaron Favors said a recent shooting near his business early Sunday morning created a surreal moment for he and his staff. The Columbia Police Department confirmed late Sunday that two men were shot in the 1700 block of Paris Road Sunday morning
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City of Sturgeon: Police officer shoots blind dog after thinking it had rabies
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sturgeon police officer shot and killed a blind dog on Sunday afternoon, according to a Monday social media post from the City of Sturgeon. The post states that police were called to an area for a report of an “injured animal at large.” The post states the officer saw the dog
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Columbia man sentenced 22 years on federal charges for drug trafficking, gun charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man on Monday was sentenced for federal drug and gun charges, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Robert Jevon Bean, 37, was sentenced to 22 years, six months in prison without parole, the release states. He pleaded guilty on Nov. 30 to to one count
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Columbia City Council moves forward with $670,000 sidewalk project on St. Charles Road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday held a public hearing over proposed sidewalk improvements on St. Charles Road between Clark Lane and Demaret Drive. The project is estimated to cost $669,650, according to the council memo. The proposed project — which the council voted 4-1 in favor of continuing on Monday night
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Cost of a meal in Boone County is higher than state, national averages
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 26,000 people faced food insecurity in Boone County in 2022, according to new data from a Feeding America report this month. That was around 14% of the county’s population. Those numbers are up from 20,080 food-insecure people in 2021, which was 11% of the population. The average cost of a
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Man accused in 2023 Plush Lounge shooting gets upgraded murder charge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused in a 2023 shooting at the now-closed Plush Lounge saw his murder charge upgraded from second-degree to first-degree, after a grand jury indictment was filed on Friday. Kimo Spivey, 34, is charged with first-degree murder, illegal gun possession, three counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two
Continue Reading Two charged in downtown Columbia shooting on Sunday; 1 accused in preceding fight
The three people arrested early Sunday in connection with a fight and shooting in Downtown Columbia have now been charged.
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Woman hit by bullet in Columbia White Castle shooting accused of handing gun away
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was apparently shot in the back of her leg during a Friday shooting at the Columbia White Castle on Clark Lane has been charged. Jayden McGerald, 20, of Columbia, was charged on Monday with tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. She was booked into the Boone County Jail
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Jefferson City businesses rebuild, reimagine after tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – A broken clock hangs on the wall in the Capitol Kids business on Ford Street in Jefferson City. The time reads 11:32, forever frozen by the damage an EF3 tornado did to the building in May 2019. Swanson also remembers feeling frozen. “Sitting on the curb in the daylight thinking
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Cole County Jail inmate sentenced eight years on federal drug charges
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was in federal custody at the Cole County Jail has been sentenced for federal drug charges, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Waun Ramon Ivory, 32, was sentenced on Monday to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty on Oct. 26 to drug possession
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Court docs: Man fired shots at deputies from home in Sedalia
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged with assault and other felonies on Monday after allegedly firing shots at deputies from a residence on Sadie Lane in Sedalia on Sunday. Jonathan Parkhurst was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. A warrant was issued on Monday
Continue ReadingParson asks state office not to pay defamation judgments against state senators
Gov. Mike Parson is asking the Missouri Office of Administration not to use state money to pay for any judgments against three state senators accused of defaming a man in the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting.
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Man accused of killing brother after argument in Mexico
According to a press release Mexico Public Safety Department, officers responded to the 700 block of East Promenade Street for a report of a disturbance with someone being shot around 6:17 p.m. on Sunday.
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Gary Pinkel set to host sixth annual charity golf tournament for GP M.A.D.E. Foundation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hall of Famer Gary Pinkel’s G.P. M.A.D.E. Foundation is set to host its 6th annual golf tournament on Monday. On Sunday, the foundation hosted a get-together where attendees had the opportunity to meet Former Mizzou football players, participate in a panel discussion with Pinkel, and enjoy various games. Since its start up in 2019, Pinkel’s Foundation has
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Mizzou walks off game two against Omaha to advance to NCAA Super Regional
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou No. 7-seeded Mizzou softball team will host its first NCAA Super Regional since 2021, after a walk-off win against Omaha in the ninth inning of Sunday’s NCAA Regional Final. Madison Walker played hero in the game two win against the Mavericks, as she knocked an RBI single up the middle
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Two men shot on Paris Road early Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police confirmed Sunday night that two men were shot Sunday morning in the 1700 block of Paris Road. According to a release from the department, the shooting occurred around 1:40 Sunday morning. Both men were taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police believe the shooting occurred after a
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