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Columbia Public Schools superintendent to retire months after announcing cancer diagnosis
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The top administrator in Columbia Public Schools plans to retire. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark wrote in a statement Friday that Brian Yearwood has decided to step down immediately to spend time with family in Texas. The Columbia Board of Education unanimously accepted his retirement request. Former superintendent Chris Belcher has agreed to
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Julie Allen announces intent to run for Ward 4 Jefferson City Council seat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Julie Allen has announced her intent to run for the Fourth Ward Jefferson City Council seat that is up for grabs in the April 8 election. Allen announced in a press release that she plans on running for the seat currently held by Councilman Derrick Spicer, who told ABC 17 News
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Truck driver seriously injured in Saline County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A truck driver was seriously injured Friday in a crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70, near mile marker 70 in Saline County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report says the crash occurred when a 2019 Freightliner – driven by a 56-year-old man from Stockbridge, Georgia
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Columbia Board of Education creates online form for public to submit names for new elementary school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted on Thursday to create a committee of volunteers to consider a name for the new elementary school that is being built in southwest Columbia. A Friday press release from Columbia Public Schools says that potential names from the community can be submitted online through 5 p.m.
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Primrose Drive assault victim dies, officials seek murder charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who suffered serious injuries after an altercation last week has died, a press release from the Columbia Police Department says. Antonio Davis, 56, of Columbia, died Friday, police wrote. The release says that after Davis’ death, officials are looking to charge Felicia L. Hay, 33, and Alexander A. Aklan, 28,
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North Callaway accepts bid to build new elementary school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The North Callaway R-1 School District has accepted a bid to build a new elementary school and additions to the early childhood Thunderbird Learning Center, according to a Friday press release from the school district. The school district accepted the bid from Coil Construction. The project is being funded with the increased
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Elevator repairs scheduled next week at Tenth and Cherry Parking Garage in Downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An elevator at a Downtown Columbia parking garage will be out of service next week for repairs. According to a Friday press release from the city, the elevator at the parking garage at Tenth and Cherry streets will be out of service on from 8 a.m. Tuesday-6 p.m. Wednesday. The release says
Continue ReadingMatt Gaetz says he’s not returning to Congress next year
CNN By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general on Thursday, said Friday he will not be returning to Congress next year. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I
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Third murder suspect takes plea deal in Columbia shooting
A third man suspected of murder in a deadly June 2023 shooting pleaded guilty Friday.
Continue ReadingTrump’s hush money sentencing is postponed indefinitely, judge says
By Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial has adjourned his sentencing, which was set for next week. Judge Juan Merchan also agreed to hold off on issuing his decision on presidential immunity until after he reviews the parties’ filings. Merchan granted Trump’s request to file
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Eldon man hit by SUV in Miller County Thursday evening
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A pedestrian was hit by a SUV in Miller County just north of Tuscumbia on Thursday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s online crash report, a 25-year-old man driving a 2024 Ford Explorer was passing oncoming traffic on Highway 17 at 9:18 p.m. when he hit a 26-year-old Eldon
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Cole County EMS Headquarters set to hold ribbon cutting ceremony Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The new Cole County EMS Headquarters is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday afternoon. Officials say the location of the headquarters is important as it’s the only ambulance in downtown Jefferson City stationed at the Cole County Jail. This ambulance responds to more than 3,000 calls a year, which is 1,000
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you hoping for more snow this winter?
Last winter was a disappointment for many folks. The temperatures in Mid-Missouri were mild and snow was below annual averages. Winter is almost here again and the Stormtrack Winter Weather Special airs at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Among the segments you’ll see in the special is Chief Meteorologist Jessica Hafner’s long-range winter forecast. Last winter’s lack
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Columbia man arrested after high-speed chase previously served prison time for manslaughter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man allegedly involved in a Boone County shooting was arrested Wednesday evening following a high-speed chase. Javion Lawhorn, 35, was charged on Thursday with aggravated fleeing. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court date has not been set. According to court documents, Lawhorn was
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JC School Board member announces reelection bid
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City School Board Member Anne Bloemke-Warren announced her intent to run for reelection Wednesday on her Facebook page. Candidates can officially begin filing to run next month. In the post, she wrote that her campaign plans to focus on teacher and staff retention, expanding mental health services for students and
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One person pulled from vehicle following I-70 crash in Callaway County
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was pulled from a two-vehicle crash Thursday on Interstate 70 in Callaway County, Callaway County EMS wrote on its social media. The crash occurred in the eastbound driving lane at mile marker 152, posts from Callaway County EMS and the Missouri State Highway Patrol say. MSHP posted about the
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Prosecutor says potential victims of Planet Fitness peeping should contact authorities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Anyone who is worried their privacy might have been violated in the tanning area of a Columbia Planet Fitness should contact authorities, Boone County’s top prosecutor said Thursday. Kenneth G. Steele, a former trainer at the gym, was charged Wednesday with invasion of privacy and third-degree domestic assault. He was not listed
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David Bange named interim JC Public Works director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Engineer David Bange will serve as the interim public works director beginning on Dec. 6, a Thursday press release from the city says. Bange will be filling the position after the retirement of Matt Morasch, who announced his retirement in September. The release says that Bange began working for
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MU Faculty Council approves resolution to change parade float application process
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Faculty Council approved a resolution to revise the application procedure for homecoming parade floats Thursday after a student group was blocked from being in this year’s parade. University President Mun Choi removed the Palestinian Student Organization from the homecoming parade last month. According to a correspondence from Vice
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