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Columbia officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child's death.

Court documents: CPD officer was ‘reckless’ in causing girl’s death

December 31, 2019 11:53 AM Madison Fleck

Court documents that became available on Tuesday morning revealed new details in the death of 4-year-old Gabriella Curry

Warming up to kick off the new year

December 31, 2019 3:50 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly, winds diminish. Lows in the upper 20s. NEW YEAR’S DAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. Breezy, highs in the low 50s. EXTENDED: Clouds return to the area on Thursday as a deep trough digs south across the Midwest, bringing unsettled weather through the end of the week. Showers begin Thursday evening

Deputies: Three men suspected of Moniteau County gas station burglary

December 31, 2019 5:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

Deputies said the men took cartons of cigarettes, vape pens, and alcohol.

Police identify victim in Fayette homicide

December 31, 2019 3:25 PM Madison Fleck

The Fayette Police Department identified Monday’s homicide victim as 29-year-old John L. Turner from Poplar Bluff.

Suspect sent to hospital after officer-involved shooting

December 30, 2019 11:39 AM Madison Fleck

One man was taken to the hospital on Monday morning after an officer-involved shooting in Fulton.

Woman dies after Highway 54 crash

December 30, 2019 12:59 PM Madison Fleck

Part of Highway 54 was closed on Monday afternoon after a crash.

Authorities investigating homicide in Fayette

December 30, 2019 4:12 PM Katie Greathouse

There is a large law enforcement presence in Fayette.

Former MU medical school associate dean wants changes to lawsuit against school

December 30, 2019 9:47 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former associate dean of the University of Missouri School of Medicine wants to change her lawsuit against the school. Dr. Rachel Brown filed the initial lawsuit in December 2017, seeking to get her job back or for her salary and benefits paid from now until her retirement. Brown, who is white,

Columbia police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in child’s death

December 30, 2019 4:44 PM Molly Stawinoga

Andria Heese, an officer for the Columbia Police Department, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in a child’s death.

DEFENDERS: BBB warns of potential scam involving FTC

December 30, 2019 8:27 PM Zara Barker

Con artists have claimed to be from the IRS, Medicare and even the Social Security Administration. Now the Federal Trade Commission is on the list. The Better Business Bureau issued a warning that potential scammers are sending people threatening letters and making calls that appear to be from the FTC. The BBB says anyone who

Prosecutors charge teenager arrested in connection with Columbia shooting

December 30, 2019 8:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a teenager who was arrested after a weekend shooting in Columbia.

Guns in Columbia churches: places of worship talk security following deadly Texas shooting

December 30, 2019 7:06 PM Molly Stawinoga

Multiple Columbia churches say they have security teams on standby in case of active threat situations.

Columbia Police dispatched to 13 burglary calls over holiday

December 30, 2019 3:21 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department was dispatched to 13 possible burglaries from Dec. 20 through Dec. 30. Police also responded to one possible robbery call. City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said the actual numbers could be different because dispatch enters the call type that best matches what the caller is conveying to

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia to make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway

December 30, 2019 3:31 PM Madison Fleck

The City of Columbia will make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway beginning at 7 p.m. Monday.

Two arrested in connection with Mexico church burglary

December 30, 2019 9:08 AM Madison Fleck

Two Mexico, Missouri, men were arrested on Friday after they allegedly stole from a church last week.

Two in custody after Jefferson City vehicle chase

December 29, 2019 8:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Communications Center received a call around 3:30 p.m. Sunday reporting four females left Dunham’s Department store with unpaid items.

CPD investigates shots fired on Raleigh Drive

December 29, 2019 6:34 AM Joe McLean

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers responded to the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. around 6 a.m. Sunday after a shots fired call. An ABC 17 News crew witnessed police arrive with weapons drawn and take one person into custody. Columbia police officers investigate shots fired in the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. on Dec.

Skelton bows out of State Senate race

December 29, 2019 6:21 AM Joe McLean

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Democrat Michela Skelton announced Friday that she will no longer seek to represent Missouri’s 19th Senate District. The Columbia attorney originally announced her candidacy August 22. The 19th Senate District seat is currently filled by Republican Sen. Caleb Rowden, who serves as the chamber’s majority floor leader.

Boonville Police searching for man after armed robbery at a gas station

December 28, 2019 5:54 AM Connor Hirsch

The Boonville Police are searching for a man after an armed robbery overnight on Saturday. Police say they responded to an armed robbery around 1:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lucky’s Eagle Stop at 205 East Morgan Street in Boonville. Photo taken of the scene by Tiffany Rorher early Saturday morning. Police identified the robber as

Jefferson City officer injured during foot chase

December 28, 2019 5:55 PM Zach Boetto

Officials say a Jefferson City Police officer was injured while trying to arrest a fleeing suspect Saturday morning on Jefferson Street. Four suspects were taken into custody for outstanding warrants. Officers responded at 11 Saturday morning to the Holiday Inn on Jefferson Street to a report of trespassing. During the investigation, two of the suspects