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The national flags of China and Iran fly in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on February 14

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say

April 11, 2026 4:34 PM CNN

CNN By Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. It would be a provocative move considering Beijing said it helped broker the fragile ceasefire agreement that paused the war

Two teens seriously injured in Montgomery County crash

April 11, 2026 11:03 AM Haley Swaino

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two teenagers were hurt Friday night after a crash on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 22-year-old man from Grandview, Missouri, was driving a 2022 Kenworth T680 eastbound on I-70 and merged into the left lane shortly after 4 p.m. The tractor-trailer’s towed

Local church hosts 36th annual garage sale for Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity

April 11, 2026 4:23 AM Marie Moyer

Broadway Christian Church is opening its doors once again for Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity’s 36th annual garage sale.

Experts warn increased pressure during tax season fuels rise in scams

April 10, 2026 7:55 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Tax Day approaches, experts are warning about a rise in scams, with scammers exploiting deadline pressure and new technology to trick victims. According to an analysis by the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker, tax scams resulted in more than $5.7 million in reported losses in 2025. While only about 13% of

St. Charles Road bridge closure prompts traffic changes for Columbia Public Schools

April 10, 2026 7:42 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is preparing for major traffic changes following the closure of a bridge in northeast Columbia. The St. Charles Road bridge closed Friday evening as part of a construction project expected to last about five months, bringing traffic challenges for families and commuters across the area. The project began with

Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell

April 11, 2026 9:04 PM CNN

CNN By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said Saturday it is investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Rep. Eric Swalwell, a day after CNN reported that a former staffer for the California Democrat accused him of having sex with her when she was unable to consent. “We urge survivors

Columbia organization is asking MoDOT for emergency vehicle road during I-70 construction

April 10, 2026 6:36 PM Alison Patton

COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation is worried that the demolition of the St. Charles Road overpass and closure of a surrounding outer road could increase response times for emergency services. Executive Director Susan Haines is proposing that the Missouri Department of Transportation construct a road that is only for emergency-vehicle access. “We’re

Woman found with a pound of meth in vehicle, court documents say

April 10, 2026 6:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested on Wednesday evening after she was allegedly found with a pound of methamphetamine in her vehicle at a Fulton gas station. Shannon Moyle, 47, was charged on Thursday in Callaway County with second-degree drug trafficking. She is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond, though a

JBS says Moberly bacon plant to reopen ‘soon’ after sanitation shutdown

April 9, 2026 5:23 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Meat processor JBS Foods said Thursday that its bacon plant in Moberly will fully reopen soon after being cited by the USDA this week. The USDA issued the plant a notice of suspension on Friday, a USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service spokesperson said in an email to ABC 17 News. The

Fulton councilwoman resigns due to upcoming move

April 10, 2026 4:29 PM Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: A correction was made to the board Jacque Cowherd served on in Fulton. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Ward 4 Councilwoman Lauren EH Nelson resigned from her position on Thursday, according to a Friday press release from the city. The release says Nelson is resigning “due to an upcoming relocation out of Ward 4,

Woman arrested after shoplifting report leads to chase, crash in Jefferson City

April 10, 2026 10:43 AM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A report of shoplifting at Target led to a car chase, crash and attempted highjacking Thursday on the Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City, police say. Officers responded to the report of shoplifting at Target a little after 5 p.m., according to a Jefferson City Police Department news release. Victoria McClain,

MMA calls allegations made in lawsuit detailing sexual abuse by student false

April 10, 2026 2:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Military Academy in Audrain County claims allegations made in a lawsuit filed this week are false. A lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses the school of negligence and negligent supervision. Court documents filed by the plaintiff claimed a student complained to the school on Aug. 31, 2025, that his roommate “engaged in

‘Swatting’ call puts Warrensburg High School on ‘soft lockdown,’ superintendent says

April 10, 2026 2:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A “swatting” call resulted in Warrensburg High School being put on a soft lockdown on Friday, according to an email from Superintendent Steve Ritter. “Swatting” occurs when someone makes a false call or message to draw a surprise emergency response to an address. The email from Ritter said that someone had called

A customer shops in a grocery store on March 11 in Miami.

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse

April 10, 2026 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A war-driven jump in gas prices helped push US inflation to 3.3% in March, marking the fastest annual pace in nearly two years, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.9%, triple the 0.3% pace seen in February, when inflation was 2.4%,

Columbia Board of Health revisits feral cat ordinance as residents voice growing concerns

April 9, 2026 7:59 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) On April 10, 2025, the Columbia Board of Health met to discuss some proposed changes to the city’s ordinance regarding feral cats. Nearly a year to the day, the board met once again to discuss changes, with some residents saying the problems are only getting worse. The Columbia City Council has been

Columbia Housing Authority to replace roofs on Bear Creek units

April 9, 2026 7:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority is replacing the roofs on all of its units at Bear Creek, it announced in a Wednesday social media post. Roof replacements are occurring on all 35 duplex buildings and will cost nearly $448,000. There will also be sidewalk and accessibility improvements in front of the community building.

MoDOT says traffic could back up on I-70 this weekend near St. Charles exit due to bridge demolition

April 9, 2026 5:28 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation shared details Thursday afternoon on the upcoming closure and demolition of the St. Charles Road bridge over Interstate 70 as part of the Improve I-70 Project. Demolition of the bridge will take place from 7 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday. During this time, I-70 will be

Violence reduction efforts underway as Columbia awaits new data

April 9, 2026 11:26 AM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Office of Violence Prevention Youth Advisory Council met at City Hall on Thursday for training and technical assistance from the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform. Last month, the group hosted an introductory meeting with stakeholders from Columbia to evaluate violence reduction efforts, establish shared definitions for community violence intervention and

Kansas City Council announces stadium ordinance aiming to keep Royals in Missouri

April 9, 2026 6:00 PM Collin Anderson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mayor Quinton Lucas and Kansas City Council members announced an ordinance on Thursday that aims to keep the Royals inside Missouri borders. The new ordinance, would authorize the city manager to enter into a development agreement for the design, construction and operation of a new “Downtown Baseball District” in Kansas City.

Former trainer pleads guilty to filming women at Columbia Planet Fitness, gets probation

April 9, 2026 6:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of filming woman while they were undressed at a Columbia Planet Fitness in 2024 has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Kenneth Steele, of Columbia, pleaded guilty on Monday to invasion of privacy. He was previously charged with invasion of privacy and third-degree domestic assault. He was sentenced