COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police suspect a Columbia teen who was charged as an adult with murder Friday could have fired a gun into the victim’s vehicle, according to a probable cause statement. Rodney Moore Jr., 16, is charged with second-degree felony murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action in the death of 18-year-old Zarian Simpson
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Copper Kettle in Ashland will have a follow-up health inspection after it reportedly had nine violations, seven of which are critical. The inspection report said management was using the same cutting board for raw sausage and for ready-to-eat food. The health inspector also found expired food in the coolers and improper hand-washing practices
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s mayor is recommending the City Council table a vote that could ban gaming machines. Previous reporting shows the city was looking at banning unregulated machines known as “gray machines” or “no-chance machines.” The machines have been described as being “skill-based,” which has brought up questions of legality. The Columbia ban would
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Editor’s note: The vehicles involved in the crash have been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 35-year-old Columbia man was charged with a felony after authorities claim he was in a vehicle that cause a crash on Friday morning on Interstate 70 that involved two law enforcement officers. Deangelo Jones was charged on Friday afternoon with
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Editor’s note: A reference to a second case has been removed from this piece. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with several felonies after authorities claim he asked police to return electronic devices that contained child pornography. Marcus Bremer, 45, is charged with five counts of child porn possession. He is being held
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A popular chain restaurant is looking to build another location in Columbia. Culver’s filed for a permit with the city on Feb. 17 to build a location on Pebbles Parkway, a new street being added for the Grindstone Commercial Plat being built on Grindstone Parkway and State Farm Parkway. The building is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 40-year-old man who was shot by Jefferson City police officers on Thursday has been charged with five felonies. Joey Hampton, of Jefferson City, was charged on Friday with two counts of first-degree assault, shooting at a vehicle, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was not listed on the Cole
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln University sprinter accused of killing her boyfriend earlier this pleaded not guilty in court on Friday. Denita Jackson, 27, is charged in Cole County with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Friday. She is being held at the Cole County Jail without
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly advised residents not to burn anything on Friday, as the area is experiencing conditions that increase the risk of outdoor fires spreading out of control. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for most of Mid-Missouri on Friday, as the combination of dry vegetation and air,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 14-year-old Jefferson City girl suffered moderate injuries on Friday morning after she was hit by a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The girl was hit while she was walking westbound in the roadway on Randall Drive, the report says. The Mitsubishi was
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Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program ended Thursday without a deal. Iran has been firm that any deal must include its ability to keep a nuclear program for energy purposes. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has sent signals that he’s ready to go to war, with a large military
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Police shot a man in Jefferson City on Thursday afternoon. Details about the person’s condition were not available, but Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed an officer-involved shooting had occurred in the 800 block of Broadway Street. MSHP Sgt. Bradley Germann told ABC 17 News that the Division of
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two horses rescued from a muddy lagoon near Harrisburg on Wednesday night are recovering after being treated by veterinarians. A friend of the horses’ owners said the animals were at the vet until about 3 a.m. to ensure they made it through the night. They are being treated with antibiotics to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Cass County) in a Thursday press release announced his intent to run for the newly drawn 5th District for the U.S. House. Brattin was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 2020. Brattin refers to himself as a conservative and looks to support President Donald Trump. “I
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Regional Airport in 2025 had its biggest year in the airport’s history for passengers traveled, according to a Thursday press release from the airport. The release says the airport had 242,167 passengers in 2025, a 17% from the year prior. Since 2024, the airport has announced more flights to Chicago and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission unanimously approved a contract extension for the county’s special assistant prosecutor assistance on four murder cases. The contract would require Sue Boresi’s assistance in the prosecution of Anthony Marine, who is accused of murder in May 2025; James Caldwell, who is accused of killing one person and injuring
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications Director Christie Davis said Thursday that feedback has been positive in the first 90 days of community surveys on satisfaction with dispatchers. The rate of positive responses is 93%, Davis said. The survey was rolled out on Nov. 19 and sends two questions to a 911 or 311
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Public Library in Fulton will close for about 90 days beginning on March 30 as repairs are made to the building, Daniel Boone Regional Library announced in a Thursday press release. Contractors will be replacing the building’s HVAC system. A temporary location will open at 1855 North Bluff St.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Moniteau County commissioner who was charged with three felonies earlier this month will see his case moved to Morgan County. Former Northern District Commissioner Doug Naros was charged on Feb. 13 in Moniteau County with forgery and two counts of stealing. He resigned days before being charged. The case was
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters were seen in a Boone County neighborhood east of Columbia on Thursday after a fire was reported. At least a dozen Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters were seen on South Sonora Drive. Smoke was seen coming from the back yard of a residence when an ABC 17 News reporter
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