Columbia Police Department reorganizes to streamline processes
The Columbia Police Department has gotten city council approval to reorganize its department and create a Professional Standards Bureau.
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Jefferson City man charged with child molestation indicted by grand jury
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was charged with second-degree child molestation was indicted by a grand jury. A warrant was issued for James Allen Dechant, 73, on Thursday, according to Casenet. He is accused of molesting a child younger than 12 years old on Jan. 11, according to the indictment. Court
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Southern Boone Fire warns to refrain from burning during high winds, multiple fires reported near Hartsburg
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District is asking residents to refrain from burning while high winds are in the area on Thursday. Firefighters are currently responding to a wildfire near South David Sapp Road and Old Route A in Hartsburg, according to the department’s Facebook page. The department referred to the
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Fulton man faces child porn charges
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged with two child pornography charges after authorities said he uploaded multiple videos to the social media application Kik. Paul Daniel Randolph, 31, was charged with possession of child pornography and first-degree promoting child pornography. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond, according to
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Endanger Silver Advisory canceled for Cole County man
The Cole County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Endangered SILVER advisory for Louis Anton Toebben.
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Why special counsel reports often paint unflattering pictures of presidents even if they aren’t charged
CNN By Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Robert Hur’s report on President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified information has reignited controversy over special counsels and their investigative reports, which are designed to publicly disclose findings – including negative ones – even if prosecutors decline to bring charges. Attorney General Merrick Garland received Hur’s
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Missing Macon man found dead in Boone County
Boone County deputies found the body of a missing Macon, Missouri, man Wednesday afternoon.
Continue ReadingMissouri coroner accused of stealing from a dead person, misstating causes of death
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed criminal charges accusing a county coroner of stealing cash from a dead person and misstating the causes of death for several people, and a judge has at least temporarily removed the coroner from office pending further review. The criminal charges were filed Thursday
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Republican effort to restore abortion rights in Missouri folds
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Republican-led group trying to restore abortion rights in Missouri is ending its campaign. Executive Director Jamie Corley on Thursday announced her moderate abortion-rights campaign is withdrawing to clear the path for a competing, more sweeping proposal. Corley was trying to amend Missouri’s constitution to
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Missouri Secretary of State candidate uses flamethrower to burn books
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State has posted a video of a book burning on social media. Valentina Gomez posted a video in which she uses a flamethrower to light fire to books on the social media platform
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you watch the Super Bowl for the game or the ads?
The Super Bowl has become such a cherished event in America that some liken it to a holiday.
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Kansas City Power and Light District preparing for Super Bowl watch party
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Power and Light District is preparing for a watch party after the Kansas City Chiefs stamped their ticket to their fourth Super Bowl appearance within the past five years. Special Events Manager Victor Quintero said the district saw 20,000 people during last year’s Super Bowl, when the Chiefs
Continue ReadingMore Republicans back spending on child care, saying it’s an economic issue
By MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writer Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O’Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019. So O’Brien, a Republican who represents the Grand Forks region, brought Lennon along to meetings with local leaders and constituents. O’Brien had her second daughter,
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing cases of upper respiratory infections, flu and COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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Missouri suffers 10th straight loss, falls to Texas A&M 79-60 at home
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Southeastern Conference victory continues to elude the Missouri Tigers, who fell to the Texas A&M Aggies 79-60 Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena. You can watch the full press conference with Missouri Men’s Basketball coach Dennis Gates in the video player below. https://youtu.be/IoiJ-SaIQS4?si=tDY-xe79K44q6HaK Missouri (8-15, 0-10 SEC) was able to come within
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Man charged with arson in Mexico fire that killed three pets, displaced several people
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man has been charged with first-degree arson and armed criminal action after he was accused of setting a fire at an apartment building on Saturday that killed three pets. James Schade, 42, was arrested by Columbia police on Wednesday and is currently being held at the Boone County Jail.
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Father of man killed by police at Columbia apartment complex in August calls CPD officers at scene ‘negligent’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Marquis Rivera — a man who was killed by police at a Columbia Apartment complex in August — claim they have been told that charges will not be filed against the Columbia police officers involved. Marquis Rivera, 22, was shot and killed by Columbia police officers on Aug. 4
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Concerns raised over City of Ashland’s conduct during investigation into former police chief
At least one Ashland citizen is raising concerns about the city’s leadership after reviewing the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation into former Police Chief Gabe Edwards.
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Bill aimed at deterring catalytic converter thefts approved by Missouri House committee
The Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Emerging Issues approved a bill Wednesday that aims to deter catalytic converter thieves by ruining their market.
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Protesters arrested outside pro-Israel private event in Jefferson City
Jefferson City police say protesters were arrested at a private event held Tuesday by a pro-Israeli group in an incident that involved Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft.
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