Judge rules against Missouri Attorney General over Jefferson City massage business allegations
A Cole County judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging illegal sexual activities against a Jefferson City massage business.
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3rd investigation finds no contamination at Missouri school
FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) — Another round of testing found no harmful radioactive contamination at a Missouri elementary school, leaving school board members to wonder if there really is any risk at the now-shuttered school. Jana Elementary School in the St. Louis suburb of Florissant was shut down last month after testing by a private company
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Water main break closes part of downtown Columbia street
South Sixth Street in downtown Columbia between Stewart Road and the Mizzou RC4 parking lot were closed Wednesday morning after a water main broke.
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Murder suspect being brought back to Callaway County
A murder suspect who was reportedly hiding out in Mexico before being arrested and jailed in Southern California is being brought to Callaway County for prosecution.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Trump have waited to announce his 2024 run?
Former president Donald Trump made his anticipated announcement Tuesday that he will run for office in 2024.
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Salt Creek bridge in Howard County reopens
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge that was abruptly closed last month has officially reopened, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation social media post. “There may be some brief single-lane closures as crews finalize work, so watch for crews/signs and give them plenty of room,” the tweet stated. 🎉BRIDGE OPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!! 🎉The Howard
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Godwin speaks of personal experience as Artemis 1 gets ready for launch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INf9LwaEGKU Watch a livestream of the Artemis 1 rock launch. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dr. Linda Godwin in her 30 year career spent more than 38 days in space and spent over 10 hours outside the shuttle on spacewalks. The University of Missouri professor spoke to ABC17 News on Tuesday about her experiences in space as
Continue ReadingFormer President Donald Trump announces a White House bid for 2024
By Gabby Orr, Kristen Holmes and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced Tuesday night that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for
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True North Columbia offers safety and resources for abuse victims as CPD warns of increase in homicides involving domestic violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) True North Columbia — an advocacy group for people experiencing domestic and sexual violence — encourages at-risk people to reach out, as the Columbia Police Department says it has seen an increase in homicides involving elements of domestic violence. A Columbia man has been arrested and charged with murder after Columbia police
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Warming centers and shelters available this winter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia partners with several emergency shelter providers in the community to provide a warm place for individuals to escape the cold. Columbia’s shelters include: Flourish (for teens), please call 573.615.6135Room at the Inn (beginning Nov. 28), 1509 Ashley St. Salvation Army Harbor House (men, women and families), 602 N. Ann
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WATCH LIVE: Columbia College men’s basketball takes on Central Methodist
The Columbia College women’s basketball team will play Clarke University on Tuesday while the men take on Central Methodist.
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DBRL workers’ union on Ashcroft rule: Parents should decide what books their children read
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United – a recently formed union for workers at DNRL — held a press conference in Columbia on Tuesday opposing a proposed rule outlining what books Missouri libraries can offer to children. “This rule is wrought with concerns and is bound to create more problems than solutions,”
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Fulton man sentenced to 15 years in prison on child pornography charge
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after he admitted to trying to make child pornography earlier this year. Craig Glover, 52, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to make child pornography. He was initially charged in 2021. Glover in July admitted to secretly placing
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Royals plan for a new $2 billion stadium and entertainment district
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman announced that the team is officially planning on leaving Kauffman Stadium to build a new, $2 billion stadium and entertainment district. The team has not landed on a location yet, but Sherman said his team will begin scouting for a final destination. Kauffman Stadium, otherwise
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Fulton police arrest man accused of burglary
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department posted on its Facebook page Tuesday that it arrested a man who is accused of two burglaries. Police later identified the man as Seth Adams, 34. Adams has been charged with two counts of second-degree burglary, first-degree property damage, three counts of stealing, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of
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Columbia Public Works: Crews hit the road early to fight winter weather
The Columbia Public Works Department says despite being short-staffed it is feeling confident about heading into winter after its first real-world test of the season.
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Missouri health department offers free virus tests amid increase in cases
Missouri health officials said Tuesday the state will offer free testing for flu, RSV and the COVID-19 virus through March, citing an increase in cases.
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Investigators: Columbia homicide victim, suspected killer were arguing in car before shooting
Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a Columbia man with multiple felonies after they found a woman’s body in a car Monday.
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Traffic study to be conducted Wednesday and Thursday on Forum Boulevard in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temporary traffic-counting cameras will be set up on Wednesday and Thursday on Forum Boulevard to complete a traffic study. The cameras will point at various locations along Forum Boulevard. The traffic study – which is being conducted by Engineering Surveys & Services, a consultant for the City of Columbia Public Works —
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Cole County judge rebukes Attorney General’s Office for open records law violations
A Cole County judge has ruled that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office under now-U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley “knowingly and purposefully” violated state open records laws.
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