Lincoln, MU get ready for graduation
More than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou and Lincoln University will award degrees in more than 30 areas of study during spring commencement ceremonies.
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High school student in custody after allegedly assaulting Camdenton High School principal
A 16-year-old Camdenton High School student was detained Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting the principal.
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Appeals court denies Columbia man’s request for new trial over gun possession
EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly said a man had filed an appeal of his Boone County conviction. The appeal was ruled on and the story has been corrected to show where his appeal stands. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An appeals court upheld a conviction for a Columbia man on Tuesday that
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Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements
The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.
Continue Reading Trial date scheduled for suspect in deadly Mexico shooting
A man charged in a deadly 2020 shooting in Mexico, Missouri is expected to head to trial later this year.
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Blair Oaks superintendent on leave of absence
Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones is on a leave of absence, the school district said.
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Sheriff: Blair Oaks students made violent comments on school bus
Two students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.
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Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC
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Judge sentences Mexico man to shock program for October shooting
AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man will head to prison for an October shooting. An Audrain County judge sentenced Michael White Jr. on Monday to 10 years in prison for unlawful use of a weapon and four years in prison for resisting arrest. The sentences will run concurrently for a total of 10
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade?
A draft decision leaked Monday night indicates the U.S. Supreme Court is on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that guaranteed Americans the right to an abortion.
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Missouri lawmaker wants to uphold Missouri laws, prevent people from seeking out of state abortions
As the future of Roe V. Wade looms over people living in the United States, several anti-abortion bills are working through Missouri’s legislature, and one lawmaker is working to add more.
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Lawmakers try to roll back some parole eligibility for people in prison for juvenile crimes prompting concerns about Cole County case
State lawmakers are considering rolling back some parole rules for people in prison for crimes committed as children, prompting concerns about a Cole County child killer’s case.
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Group protests at the Boone County Courthouse over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft
Multiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.
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Man convicted in Ben Renick murder case files appeal
In court filings, Humphrey says he has filed an affidavit of indigency with the state public defender’s office so he can get representation by a public defender.
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Autopsy ordered after inmate dies at the Jefferson City Correctional Center
An autopsy will be done on an inmate who died at a prison in Jefferson City.
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Man wanted for biting the ear off another man arrested in Camden County
A Miller County suspect wanted for assault is in custody as of Tuesday afternoon.
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Prosecutor clears Columbia police in deadly shooting outside night club
Columbia officers will not face criminal prosecution related to a deadly November shooting during what police described as a “mass casualty event.”
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Kansas City man wanted in the death of a Boone County firefighter has died in a hospital
A Kansas City man accused of the death of a Boone County firefighter had a warrant issued for his arrest on Monday after he miss a court date has died in a hospital.
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Home prices rise along with inflation
Inflation rates are among the highest since 1981, with prices rising 8.5% over the last 12 months — 7% higher than price growth in 2020.
Continue Reading Timeline of abortion actions taken in the state of Missouri
The state of Missouri has taken multiple actions over the last nearly 15 years through the state legislature to end abortions.
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