Man accused of shooting Randolph County deputy pleads guilty to charges
A Linn County judge will decide the sentence a Moberly man will serve for shooting a Randolph County deputy.
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Drought snarls Mississippi River transit in blow to farmers
By MICHAEL PHILLIS, JIM SALTER and JEFF ROBERSON Associated Press ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER (AP) — Adam Thomas starts harvesting soybeans on his Illinois farm when the dew burns off in the morning. This year, dry weather accelerated the work, allowing him to start early. His problem was getting the soybeans to market. About 60%
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been sick this fall?
Doctors say they’re seeing an unusually large number of respiratory illnesses for this point in the fall.
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Mexico Public Schools cancels Friday classes after threat made to school
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Schools have canceled Friday classes for all schools after a threat was made towards the district. Superintendent Melissa Chastain called parents on Thursday night to announce that classes had been canceled. The message stated: “This evening, we were made aware of a threat against the middle school and high school.
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Boone County Prosecutor says Wilson cold case will be charged under 1984 statutes
James F. Wilson, of Mooresville, North Carolina, was arrested in connection with the March 1984 rape and assault of a woman in northeast Columbia.
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Bridge over Salt Creek on Highway 240 in Howard County closed due to structural issues
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge on Highway 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County closed due to structural issues Thursday night. It is unknown how long the closure will be in place, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation spokesman. MoDOT crews were doing routine maintenance on the bridge when they noticed irregularities, according
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Man who dragged officer into 1/6 mob gets more than 7 years
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A Tennessee man who dragged a police officer into a mob of rioters, initiating one of the most harrowing acts of violence during the U.S. Capitol attack, was sentenced on Thursday to more than seven years in prison. Albuquerque Cosper Head declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge
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New $300 million resort and entertainment district announced for Osage Beach
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Osage Beach announced plans today for a new resort in the area. https://youtu.be/eM0PPEPMLds The submission plans were received today by the developers, SkyView Partners and Tegethoff Development, of St. Louis Oasis at Lakeport will be the new $300 million family resort and entertainment district to be developed along
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DNA leads to arrest in 1984 Columbia rape, attempted murder
North Carolina authorities and Columbia police arrested a man Thursday who is suspected in a 1984 rape and attempted murder.
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MU doctor warns RSV is affecting children earlier than normal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As communities continue to battle COVID-19 and flu cases, doctors say the community has another virus that needs attention. Doctors are warning of the respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Chris Wilhelm, a pediatric doctor at MU Health Care, says it’s targeting children much earlier than it typically would. “I didn’t really see any last week until the
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Mexico School Board says teacher accused of abuse should not get her job back
The Mexico Board of Education is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by a former teacher accused of abusing a student.
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Fulton man arrested on suspicion of child enticement
Columbia police arrested a Fulton man on suspicion of child enticement on Wednesday.
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Parson speaks at Mendon four months after Amtrak derailment
Gov. Mike Parson went to the Northwestern School District in Mendon on Thursday to thank the residents for assisting in recovery efforts an Amtrak train derailed there four months ago.
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Judge orders doctor charged with rape to be held without bond
A Columbia doctor charged with rape will be held without bond for now.
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Investigation underway after Mid-Missouri man dies during bridge construction
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating how a California, Missouri, man died while working on a northwest Missouri bridge construction project.
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Former Saline County deputy sentenced to probation
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Saline County Deputy Braiden Christy received two years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to fourth-degree assault on Monday. Christy, 33, was sentenced to one year in jail. The sentence was suspended. Christy was accused of touching an inmate’s breasts and watching her shower while he was working for the
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Gov. Parson to thank community, first responders for help following deadly Amtrak derailment
CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Michael Parson plans to visit Chariton County Thursday following the deadly Amtrak derailment in June. The governor is scheduled to visit Mendon High School from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. to thank the community and emergency crews for responding to the derailment. On June 27 at 12:42 p.m., an Amtrak train
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you applied for student loan relief?
Experts and supporters of student debt forgiveness are still encouraging people to apply for student loan relief.
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New terminal at Columbia Regional Airport has first full day of flights
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Regional Airport’s newest terminal celebrated its first full day of flights Wednesday. The $23 million section officially opened last week, but the very first flight into the terminal arrived this morning. The plane was greeted with a water cannon salute after its landing. Passengers of the morning flight were also celebrated by crews as
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Flyers found on University of Missouri campus draw ire for racial messaging
University of Missouri students have raised objections after flyers were posted on campus claiming “It’s okay to be white” and “White Lives Matter.”
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