Charges filed against eight men allegedly involved in University of Missouri hazing case
Eight more people are now charged in connection with a suspected hazing incident at a University of Missouri fraternity.
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Kingdom City man charged after chase from Callaway County ends in Boone County
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested following a police chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Katy Trail Bridge. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Nathaniel Quick with resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, operating a vehicle in a careless and
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Inmate charged after attacking corrections officer at Western Missouri Correctional Center
An inmate has been charged in Randolph County with attacking a correction officer at the Western Missouri Correctional Center.
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Lawn care companies facing strain from excessive heat and drought
Some small business owners in Mid-Missouri feel like they are going from a problem that is out of their control to another.
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Drought causes concern for agriculture
Over half of Missouri is in a drought, and one the state’s biggest industries, agriculture, is suffering the most.
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Sedalia man arrested after 5-year-old injured during shooting
The Sedalia police arrested a man after a 5-year-old was shot on the 1600 block of West 9th in Sedalia on Friday afternoon.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: 29 COVID patients in Boone County hospitals; 58 new cases
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Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick now charged as an Adult in deadly Columbia shooting in Mckee Street area
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 16 -year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, the third teenager accused of being involved in a deadly Columbia shooting was charged as an adult Friday morning. An adult certification hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse. Police believe the Williams Patrick was involved in the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Aubry
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Missouri governor issues drought emergency aid for farmers, ranchers
Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action.
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Troopers arrest two men after marijuana bust on Interstate 70 in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face possible drug charges in Boone County following a marijuana bust on Interstate 70. Troopers pulled the men over Thursday around 4:20 p.m. near the 124 mile-marker for following another vehicle too closely, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers stopped a Honda Pilot for following too closely
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Waverly man killed after falling out of pickup truck bed
JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Waverly man was killed Thursday morning after he fell out of a pickup truck bed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the incident on southbound Highway 13 near SE 650 Road around 7:50 a.m. Troopers said 54-year-old Burnie G. Jordan hit the pavement after he fell out of the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the drought emergency worry you?
Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action. Parson said farmers and ranchers are the most impacted, but every Missourian may see the impact. “I think as far as for the individuals thinking about running out of water, I don’t think we’re at that stage to be able to
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Active Shooter Training is happening across Mid-Missouri
Two active shooter training exercises took place Thursday in Mid-Missouri.
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House Select Committee hearing highlights Sen. Hawley’s actions on Jan. 6
Security footage from January 6th shows Senator Josh Hawley fleeing the mob, hours
after he pumped his first in the air to show his support
THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID cases
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Continue Reading One person arrested after chase from Callaway County ends near the Katy Trail Bridge
Multiple law agencies were involved in a chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Rocheport Bridge as the suspect was arrested.
Continue ReadingTrump had ‘extreme difficulty’ with his speech on the day after January 6
By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Jamie Gangel, CNN The House committee investigating the insurrection plans to show footage at Thursday’s hearing of then-President Donald Trump having difficulty working through efforts to tape a message to his supporters on January 7, 2021, the day after the Capitol riot, sources familiar with the committee’s
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Fire on roof of University of Hospital extinguished Wednesday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University Hospital is reporting a fire that occurred on the roof Wednesday night at 11:12 p.m. Officials with Univerity Hospital report a smoke detector alarm triggered a response from the Columbia Fire Department to investigate a possible fire. The first Columbia fire crew arrived 4 minutes later and investigated. “The crew upgraded
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NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly Amtrak derailment in Chariton County
The NTSB has released its preliminary report about last month’s deadly Amtrak derailment near Mendon, Missouri.
Continue ReadingBiden tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms
By Maegan Vazquez, Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden said Thursday that he’s tested positive for Covid-19 but will continue to work while in isolation at the White House despite his mild symptoms. In a video posted to Twitter, Biden told Americans that he is “doing well” and that his symptoms continue
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