Columbia man gets almost 50 years in prison for drug overdose death
A judge sentenced a Columbia man to nearly a half-century in prison after he was convicted of manslaughter and other crimes in a 2020 fentanyl overdose.
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Jefferson City murder suspect again seeks new judge, alleging bias
A Jefferson City man accused of stabbing his child’s mother to death is asking for a new judge, claiming the man now presiding over his case is biased against him.
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Moberly man charged with killing man in drunken Howard County crash
Prosecutors have charged a man accused of driving drunk last week in a Howard County crash that killed a St. Louis man.
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Supreme Court rejects Jack Smith’s request for justices to quickly hear Trump immunity dispute
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request by special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office – a move that will likely delay his trial. The court did not explain its
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you worry about the safety of your food?
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said this week that tainted applesauce made five Missouri children sick.
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UPS uses AI tool to protect deliveries as package thefts increase during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) With Christmas just days away, there is an increase in packages being delivered across the country, which also means it’s open season for porch pirates. Columbia resident Breana Logan found that out the hard way when a woman walked up to her front door in the middle of the day, and walked
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Boone County, Columbia to participate in housing study
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County and the City of Columbia will participate in a housing study in 2024, according to a Friday press release from the county. The release stated Amarach Planning Services to conduct the study. The study is expected to start Jan. 1 and will wrap up by this upcoming fall season, according
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Mexico animal shelter fire caused by ‘improper disposal of smoking material’
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Dec. 14 fire at an animal shelter in Mexico was caused by “improper disposal of smoking material,” according to a Friday press release from the Mexico Department of Public Safety. No injuries to people or animals were reported. All 30 dogs and cats were safely removed from the Mexico Animal Shelter. Friday’s
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Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Columbia
A man was pronounced dead at a hospital Thursday after being hit by a vehicle in Columbia the previous day, police say.
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Unlicensed Sedalia daycare operator accused of infant death pleads guilty, sentenced to probation
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An unlicensed daycare operator in Sedalia who was charged in connection with the death of a 5-month-old baby boy in 2022 was sentenced to probation. Ashley Kratzer, 33, of Sedalia, pleaded guilty on Thursday to endangering the welfare of a child. She was sentenced to five years of supervised probation. Kratzer
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Two misdemeanor charges filed against Belle mayor
The Maries County sheriff still hadn’t heard from Mayor Daryl White on Thursday morning after a search of Belle City Hall the day before.
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Columbia Fire Department gets green light to begin in-house EMT training course
The Columbia Fire Department will offer a new resource to help combat ongoing recruitment and retention challenges and ensure better service to the public.
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Mizzou signs offensive and defensive coordinators to contract extensions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Offensive Coordinator Kirby Moore and Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker are staying with the Mizzou football program. The team announced on social media that both Moore and Baker have signed contract extensions. The details about both coordinators’ contract extensions have not been released. Eli Drinkwitz hinted at Wednesday’s press conference that the team
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Fayette Police Department revises disposal rules after evidence found in trash bin
The Fayette Police Department said Thursday that it is revising its evidence disposal procedures after residents raised concerns about finding evidence in a trash bin.
Continue ReadingGunman kills 14 people and wounds 25 others at Prague university
By Ivana Kottasová, Jessie Gretener and John Mastrini, CNN Prague, Czech Republic (CNN) — A shooter killed at least 14 people and wounded 25 others at a university in Prague on Thursday in the deadliest mass shooting the Czech Republic has seen in decades. Authorities believe the gunman, a 24-year-old man, died by suicide, Czech Police Chief
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Teen now charged as an adult set to have pre-trial hearing Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 16-year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, the third teenager accused of being involved in a deadly Columbia shooting was charged as an adult and will have a pre-trial conference Thursday. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Boone County Courthouse. He was charged on Friday as an adult, with the juvenile
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling for Christmas?
The TSA expected Dec. 21 to be one of the busiest days of the year for air travel. And that doesn’t even take into account all the people who plan to drive for the holiday.
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Blair Oaks trailer catches fire
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Blair Oaks R-2 School District trailer caught fire on Wednesday, according to information from the Osage Fire Protection District. According to a Facebook post from the fire protection district, crews were dispatched to a “double-wide modular structure” in the 6200 block of Route B in Cole County and saw smoke coming
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Missouri AG files lawsuit, claims City of Belle violated open meeting laws
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A petition filed by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office alleges that the City of Belle violated open meeting laws. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday and a summons was issued for the City of Belle on Wednesday. The city must respond within 30 days. The petition claims the city did not: Post
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Lights, dogs, signs, systems: Experts share ways to deter holiday home burglars
December is one of the peak times for home break-ins and burglaries, according to FBI statistics.
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