COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new weapons detection systems at Columbia Public Schools will not only be able to identify weapons, but they are also capable of detecting vapes. The district approved the purchase of Opengate weapons detection systems in April. The district purchased 15 units, which will be located at all three high schools when school
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MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been arrested and charged in relation to the death of a Hallsville man last month that was ruled an intentional homicide. Chad Armstrong, 50, of Stover, was charged on Friday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond.
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AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) The fire chief of the Auxvasse Fire Department was fired on Thursday, according to a Friday press release from the city and a social media post from the fire department. A press release from the city stated that Rebecca Stone was “relieved of her duties by a unanimous decision of the city
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty of murder earlier this year will be sentenced later this month. Jessie Williams, 33, was found guilty on May 16 of second-degree murder in the October 2022 death of Kaylen Schmit. He is accused of pushing Schmit off the Highway 63 bridge near Clark Lane. Schmit,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died after crashing his motorcycle during a chase with law enforcement early Friday, according to a social media post from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office wrote that Daniel Edwards, 36, died at an area hospital after he hit another vehicle at an intersection, was ejected from
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man was charged with several child sex crimes after authorities allegedly found recordings of him sexually assaulting a child. Jacob Stockglausner, 37, was charged with statutory sodomy, sexual exploitation of a child, first-degree promoting child pornography and possessing child porn. He is being held at the Callaway County Jail without
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THIS MORNING: Isolated morning storms may bring lightning and downpours in spots. Most stay dry and mild warming quickly to the 80s before noon. TODAY: Mostly sunny and humid with highs in the upper 80s. The heat index reaches the mid-upper 90s. A few isolated storms remain possible through the day. EXTENDED: The weekend is
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PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were flown to University Hospital Thursday evening following an ATV crash in Phelps County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened on County Road 7240 near U.S. 63 at 7:40 p.m. Troopers say a ATV driven by Jabarie McCoy, 21, overturned on private property. McCoy and his
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UNION, Mo. (KMIZ) Memorial services are set to begin Friday for Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Tobben as he will be laid to rest in Union, Missouri. The Boone County Fire Protection District wrote on its social media Wednesday that a visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Friday at Oltmann Funeral Home. The funeral will be 11
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden held his first solo press conference since November on Thursday, exactly two weeks since the first presidential debate of 2024. Democratic officials and supporters have publicly called for Biden to drop out of the race since his performance in the debate. Has your support for either candidate changed in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police tape was put up around the Break Time on Business Loop 70 and Garth Avenue in Columbia on Thursday following an assault. A Columbia police officer at the scene said police were called for a reported assault. The officer said the suspect in the assault was in custody and the victim
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the American Red Cross has dispatched 12 responders from Missouri to Texas. This deployment follows just four days after an emergency response vehicle was sent to aid in the disaster relief efforts. According to Rebecca Gordon, executive director of the Central and Northern Missouri Chapter
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services transferred $10,918,344 — generated in the state’s adult marijuana use program – to multiple agencies, a Thursday press release says. Missouri voters approved an amendment in November 2022 that made recreational weed legal and included provisions that requires fees and taxes generated be
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prophet Premium Blends Diamona Schruumz Infused cones, chocolate bars and gummies The Food and Drug Administration has recalled Prophet Premium Blends Diamond Schruuz Infused cones, chocolate bars and gummies. Regulators recalled the products because they contain a chemical that is not approved by FDA and if they are eaten, the product could
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attack ad from a political action committee backing Attorney General Andrew Bailey highlights his challenger’s arrest while he was in college. The ad from Liberty & Justice PAC puts the two candidates, Bailey and attorney Will Scharf, side-by-side in December 2007. While Bailey was deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army,
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One man is in custody after he is accused of domestic assault and running from law enforcement in multiple counties.
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Biscuits, Beats and Brews festival will take place at a new venue this year.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was described as a former teacher in court documents has an arraignment for a felony charge scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. Ashley Jones-Kaufman, of Jefferson City, was charged with child abduction on June 4. Court records show she posted a $10,000 bond on June 25. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Management at Heather Ridge Apartments reports that repairs to the complex’s water line are complete and water should be restored to affected residents. Residents in three buildings of Heather Ridge Apartments tell ABC 17 they had no drinkable water since June 30. A tenant, who wishes to stay anonymous out of fear
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The City of Columbia announced on Thursday the name of its next fire chief.
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