Missouri House expels lawmaker accused of child abuse
The Missouri House has ousted a lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri House has ousted a lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago.
Continue ReadingOne person is in the hospital with moderate injuries after police responded to a crash on Creasy Springs Road around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingAttorney General Merrick Garland announced the Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis after the guilty verdict in George Floyd’s death.
Continue ReadingThe jury in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd started deliberating Monday and reached a verdict the next day.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local leaders and law experts are reacting after the former Minneapolis Police officer who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck was found guilty Tuesday of all three charges against him. Derek Chauvin, 45, was convicted on charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The jury deliberated for more than 10 hours over two days
Continue ReadingMore than 200 people have died in crashes on Missouri highways this year, already on track to be deadlier than 2020, a year in which deadly crashes already took a big leap.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson’s office said in a news release Tuesday that Parson had accepted Dr. Randall Williams’ resignation. The release was issued as the St. Louis-Post Dispatch reported that Williams and the state’s chief operating officer, Drew Erdmann, were leaving their posts.
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Continue ReadingAn 85-year-old woman died in a crash that closed a major interchange in southwest Jefferson City Tuesday morning.
Continue ReadingThe land at 209 St. James St. and 201 Orr St. is the former site of an Ameren Missouri manufactured gas plant.
Continue ReadingColumbia restaurants can now apply for a 90-day permit to set up seating in the parking stalls outside of the eateries.
Continue ReadingWith winter weather expected on Tuesday, an eight-person crew with City of Columbia public works is planning to be out at 6 a.m.
Continue ReadingMany people filed their income tax returns early this year despite the IRS moving back the deadline more than a month to May 17.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report reveals new details in the fatal Feb. 16 crash of a Moberly man. According to the crash report, a GMC Sierra, driven by Mark Swindell, was traveling south on Highway 63 in the passenger lane while it was snowing and in freezing temperatures. Two vehicles
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Continue ReadingOfficers made the discovery after being called to a home in the 1000 block of Elleta Boulevard in north Columbia, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least one woman has been charged following a shooting on Friday in northeast Columbia. The Boone County Prosecutor’s office has charged Najah McHenry with a felony count of first-degree assault. According to court documents, she was with a group of women who attacked the victim outside of a home on Elm
Continue ReadingA crowd made up of students marched around the University of Missouri campus Monday to protest changes planned to the campus social justice centers.
Continue ReadingAs more Missourians are getting their coronavirus shots, many are experiencing side effects, especially after their second shots.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works will have an eight-person crew Tuesday morning due to forecasts calling for snow to develop and mix with rain early in the morning. Drivers should expect spotty slick conditions and should use caution on the roads. “At this time we do not expect significant long-term pavement
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