WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 33 new COVID cases; 18 patients hospitalized
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Jury sides with Depp on lawsuit, Heard on counterclaim
A jury on Wednesday ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.
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Family of alcohol-poisoned MU freshman sues two more fraternity members
The family of an MU freshman left disabled after alcohol poisoning at a University of Missouri fraternity event is suing two more fraternity members after reaching settlements with 23 defendants.
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Woman hurt in weather-related Cooper County crash
A Sedalia woman crashed early Wednesday when her SUV encountered flooding and went off the road, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
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Lightning strike blamed for overnight house fire in Mexico
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Police believe a lightning strike started an overnight house fire in Mexico, Missouri. Emergency crews responded to the home in the 700 block of W. Breckenridge Street just before 2 a.m., according to the Mexico Public Safety Department. Officers said crews found the fire burning in a wall of an upstairs bedroom
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Columbia teen hurt in dirt bike crash at Finger Lakes State Park
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teenager was hurt in a dirt bike crash north of Columbia on Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the motocross track at Finger Lakes State Park, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 16-year-old attempted a jump and failed to land the dirt
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should we be worried about increasing coronavirus cases?
Coronavirus cases are creeping back up as summer gets going.
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Judge refused to change bond for a man accused of bringing a gun to State Capitol
A Cole County judge has refused to change the bond for a man accused of bringing a gun to the State Capitol.
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Judge orders bond investigation for suspect in February Talon Drive shooting
A Boone County judge has ordered a bond investigation for a man accused of a February shooting off Talon Drive.
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Bond investigation ordered for man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare
A Boone County judge has ordered a bond investigation for a man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare.
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As Missouri clears SAFE kit backlog, old cases find closure
A Boone County man pled guilty to sexual assault in a case over a decade old due to DNA evidence found thanks to the Missouri attorney general’s SAFE Kit Initiative.
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Initial court appearance set for suspect in Rock Bridge High School employee’s shooting death
An Illinois man accused of killing his father — an employee of Columbia Public Schools — at a Tennessee rest area was set to make his first court appearance Tuesday.
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Change in prosecutor in case for man accused of killing wife in 2006
A new prosecutor was requested in the case of a man who told police he killed his wife in 2019 in Columbia and reported her missing in 2006.
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Judge approves delay for Columbia psychologist sexual assault case
A Boone County judge approved a delay for the sexual assault case of a Columbia psychologist.
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WATCH: Strong storm moves through Columbia
A strong storm moved through part of Boone County on Tuesday afternoon, dropping heavy rain and hail.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATE: Boone County reports 123 new COVID cases over Memorial Day weekend
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Continue Reading No highway, water deaths reported in Central Missouri over Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F is reporting multiple arrests and crashes for the Memorial Day weekend counting period.
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Boone Health cuts ribbon on remodeled Centralia location
Hospital officials will hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boone Health Medical Group – Centralia, located off of Highway 22.
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Man on parole for Columbia homicide accused of illegal gun possession
Police arrested a 24-year-old Columbia man on a violation of his parole for manslaughter early Tuesday, also accusing him of illegally having a gun.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which issue is more important to you: reducing gun violence or rising inflation?
President Joe Biden is working to do two things right now affecting Americans: reducing gun violence after the school shooting in Texas and stemming the rise of inflation that is affecting food, gas and other consumer prices. Which issue is more important to you: reducing gun violence or rising inflation? Vote in the poll below.
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