QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Missouri voters approve recreational marijuana?
Missouri voters have a chance on Election Day to decriminalize recreational marijuana.
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A single winning ticket for the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in California
By Aya Elamroussi and Dakin Andone, CNN A lone winning ticket for the record $2.04 billion Powerball lottery jackpot was sold in Altadena, California, lottery officials said Tuesday, making the lucky ticket holder the winner of the largest lottery prize ever. The ticket was sold at a Joe’s Service Center, the California Lottery said on
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State election officials block federal oversight of Cole County polling locations
This year, the DOJ is looking into 64 voting jurisdictions within 24 states.
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Columbia mayor discusses recent string of gun violence in city
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a string of recent gun violence in the city, the mayor of Columbia says the city hopes to work with the community to address it. This past weekend was the fourth weekend in a row where gun violence resulted in someone getting hurt or dying. The violence included two women dying,
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Jurors in Givens trial will come from Pulaski County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The jury for a woman accused of killing a child under her supervision will come from outside Cole County. According to public court records — the jurors for Quatavia Givens’ trial will be selected from people living in Pulaski County. Her trial will be in Cole County. Prosecutors charged Givens with first-degree murder, endangering the
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Blunt laments lack of cooperation in Washington as career nears end
A lot has changed in Sen. Roy Blunt’s nearly three decades in politics.
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What’s at stake in the midterm elections
The results from Tuesday’s election will shape the political atmosphere for Missouri and the country for at least the next two years.
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Court documents: Baby spared in Columbia double killing
The man who shot two people dead late Saturday in northeast Columbia spared his infant child, according to documents filed in court.
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Police: Woman faces several felonies after shooting another in the leg
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman faces three felonies after she allegedly shot another woman in the leg on Sunday morning, according to a probable cause statement. Victoria Crumble, 40, is charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Jefferson City police were called to 807 Stadium Boulevard
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MoDOT announces public meeting to discuss proposed changes to Holts Summit interchange at Highway 54 and Route OO
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation has released information on proposed improvements to the Highway 54/ Route OO interchange in Holts Summit. MoDOT will hold a public meeting for residents to share their thoughts, according to a press release. The project consists of building a roundabout at the intersection of the eastbound
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Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop
Schmitt ties Busch Valentine to Biden administration in Columbia campaign stop
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Jefferson City police looking for man involved in string of weekend violence
Jefferson City police say they arrested a woman and are seeking her son on charges related to a string of violence early Sunday that included a shooting and a separate assault.
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Two killed Sunday in Chariton County after head-on crash on Highway 24
CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are dead following a head-on crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 24 in Chariton County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened about 3-miles east of Salisbury around 5:30 p.m. Troopers said a car driven by Paul L. Busto, 57, of Clark, hit an SUV head-on after
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Donald Trump run for president in 2024?
It’s been no secret that former president Donald Trump has been considering a run in 2024.
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Secretary of state says Department of Justice asked to observe Cole County polls
The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office said Saturday that Cole County’s top elections official has denied a Department of Justice request to monitor Tuesday’s election.
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Two killed, one arrested in connection with Saturday night shooting in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide that happened in northeast Columbia late Saturday night. Police arrested Cadilac Derrick 35, in Moberly on suspicion of two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action, according to a Columbia Police Department social media post. Police
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No injuries in two-story apartment fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire Department tweeted that no one was injured in a two-story Columbia apartment that caught on fire Sunday evening. Columbia Fire was dispatched to North Garth Avenue just before 6 p.m. The two-story apartment building was engulfed and the blaze was threatening nearby houses. The response to the fire blocked off
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Tracking rebounding temperatures to wrap up the weekend
Today: Bright and warmer with highs reaching the upper 60s. Expect a steady breeze up to 20 mph this afternoon. Tomorrow: Slightly cooler from northeasterly winds and partly cloudy skies. Highs in the lower 60s. Extended: There has been a fair amount of changes to the forecast early in the week with temperatures now only
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Mizzou can’t hang on in a nail-biter with Kentucky
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers did not come out with the win in a close home game with the Kentucky Wildcats. Despite a 14 point fourth quarter, the Tigers came up short in the 21-17 loss in front of the biggest crowd in the Eli Drinkwitz era, 61,047 fans. You can watch the full
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DNA testing helps Columbia Police Department solve cold cases
A 1984 cold case was solved by the Columbia Police Department on Oct. 27 thanks to advancements in DNA testing.
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