Former Columbia College president passed away Wednesday
Gerald Brouder, PhD, died in Columbia on Wednesday at 79 years old, according to Columbia College.
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Man kills himself after domestic dispute in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Editorial Note: ABC 17 News has clarified the domestic dispute was between Trustee and Kitchen and deputies originally were called to a domestic disturbance. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department says a man killed himself following a domestic dispute in Jacksonville early Saturday morning. The sheriff’s department received a domestic disturbance call around
Continue ReadingWhy tribal lands are unlikely to become abortion sanctuaries
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN With Roe v. Wade now overturned, tribal lands are again coming up in conversations on social media and elsewhere as potential safe havens for those seeking abortions. In Oklahoma, which has enacted some of the nation’s most restrictive abortion laws, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt previously warned Indigenous tribes against setting up
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Columbia family moves into Habitat for Humanity home
A ceremony was held Friday afternoon to welcome a woman and her kids to their home, which is the second one to be built.
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City of Osage Beach cancels alderman meeting after outlet mall project canceled
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) The Monday Board of Aldermen meeting for the City of Osage Beach has been canceled after the city received a letter terminating the funding agreement with Osage Beach Marketplace LLC for the Outlet Mall project. In a release, City Clerk Tara Berreth says that “pursuant to Section 3 C of the
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Columbia man accused of two murders in July 2020 faces new charges
The new indictment charges 18-year-old Iseah Jackson with two counts of second-degree murder and for armed criminal action.
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Missouri lawmakers react to Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe V. Wade
Both sides of the political aisle are divided over what this could mean for Missouri women.
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Abortion foes celebrate Missouri’s ban after Supreme Court decision; advocates vow political fight
Missouri became the first state to ban abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday, setting off a celebration by anti-abortion activists and vows of a political fight by abortion-rights supporters.
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Missouri politicians react to Roe v. Wade ruling
Politicians across the country and across the state have issued statements after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday morning.
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Mexico man sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder
An Audrain County judge sentenced a man for a deadly shooting at a park in Mexico.
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Teen charged after being accused of planning a school shooting in Audrain County
A teenager accused of talking about planning a school shooting is now charged in Audrain County.
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Hundreds gather at Boone County Courthouse to rally following Roe V. Wade decision
Over one hundred people came out to the Boone County Courthouse to rally following the overturn of Roe V. Wade.
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Planned Parenthood Great Plains to remain open after Roe v. Wade ruling
With 12 health centers for Planned Parenthood located across Missouri, only one in the St. Louis area actually performed abortions.
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Two charged with drug trafficking after Thursday traffic stop in Miller County
Two women are charged with several crimes after a search of a vehicle found fentanyl and meth on Thursday morning.
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MoDOT to close I-70 at mile marker 180 Saturday after truck crashes into overpass
HANNIBAL, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday morning, the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the passing lanes in both the east and westbound lanes on Interstate 70 at the High Hill overpass at mile marker 180 to replace traffic barriers in the area. “The overpass column in the median was hit Thursday night, and in order
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports healthcare system capacity moves to yellow status
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Continue Reading Mexico teacher charged after allegedly abusing a student
A Eugene Field Elementary PE Teacher in Mexico was charged after an April 27 incident involving a student.
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One person seriously injured after I-70 crash in Montgomery County
A truck driver was seriously injured after a wreck on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County at mile marker 180 Thursday at 6:12 p.m.
Continue ReadingDHS warns of potential violent extremist activity in response to abortion ruling
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Department of Homeland Security intelligence branch is warning law enforcement, first responders and private sector partners nationwide Friday of potential domestic violence extremist activity in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, according to a memo obtained by CNN. The memo from the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis
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Jefferson City tax preparer convicted of filing false tax returns
A federal jury has convicted a Jefferson City tax preparer for filing false federal income tax returns for himself and others.
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