Columbia Police find replica shell casings after Sunday morning shooting
The Columbia Police Department said it located at least four shell casings, after responding to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday Morning.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer out as Manchester United manager after string of poor results
By Rob Picheta and Matias Grez, CNN Manchester United have confirmed the departure of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, one day after the club suffered a humiliating 4-1 Premier League defeat at Watford. Solskjaer has overseen a disappointing start to the season, with the club sitting in seventh place in the Premier League. They have lost
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What we learned from testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s killing
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Closing arguments are expected to begin Monday morning in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing, after jurors heard from more than 20 witnesses, including the man who shot and killed the 25-year-old jogger. Travis McMichael, who took the stand last week, his father Gregory McMichael and their neighbor William Bryan Jr.,
Continue ReadingFor Black residents of Ahmaud Arbery’s hometown, trust in the justice system is on trial right alongside his accused killers
By Dakin Andone, CNN Photographs by Elijah Nouvelage for CNN Carrying signs that read “Justice for Ahmaud,” the demonstrators marched past majestic live oaks draped with Spanish moss. They chanted Ahmaud Arbery’s name as they wound through the streets, past a hardware store, several homes, a convenience store. They rounded the corner by the floral
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Mizzou edges out Florida in overtime, becomes bowl eligible
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is bowl eligible after its 24-23 overtime win over the Florida Gators on Saturday evening. Running back Tyler Badie made the most of his senior day. He finished the game with 27 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown. https://youtu.be/nT2e55Cr5VA https://youtu.be/WqAmL6otVis The defense led the charge early on,
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Local NAIA tournament highlights and scores: Nov. 20, 2021
Here are the local NAIA scores from Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. NAIA WOMEN’S SOCCER Central Methodist (2) Columbia College (0) FINAL NAIA VOLLEYBALL Texas Wesleyan (3) Columbia College (1) FINAL NAIA MEN’S SOCCER Lindsey Wilson (0) Columbia College (3) FINAL Central Methodist (3) Rio Grande
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Mid-Missouri football teams compete in state quarterfinals
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Mid-Missouri teams competed in state quarterfinal action on Saturday afternoon, with two squads moving forward in the state tournament. Marceline will head to its second final four in last three years following a 21-20 win over Fayette. The Falcons and the Tigers first met in week four of the regular season,
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The victims of the Belarus border crisis were obvious. For Poland’s government, it was a useful distraction
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN It was clear who the losers were in the dispute between Poland and Belarus. The thousands of migrants who became stranded on the border in freezing conditions had their dreams of a new future in Europe dashed, and some are now being repatriated to their home countries. But for Poland’s government,
Continue Reading The victims of the Belarus border crisis were obvious. For Poland’s government, it was a useful distraction
By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN It was clear who the losers were in the dispute between Poland and Belarus. The thousands of migrants who became stranded on the border in freezing conditions had their dreams of a new future in Europe dashed, and some are now being repatriated to their home countries. But for Poland’s government,
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Columbia organizations give away hundreds of free turkeys, prepare for Thanksgiving meal
Five days away from Thanksgiving, volunteers passed out hundreds of boxes filled with turkeys, stuffing, green beans and all the other holiday favorites to a line of cars wrapped around the Parkade Plaza off Business Loop.
Continue ReadingJan. 6 committee member: Many of 200+ witnesses are ex-Trump admin staff who voluntarily came forward
By Sarah Fortinsky A member of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack told CNN Saturday many of the more than 200 witnesses they have interviewed are former officials from the Trump administration who came forward voluntarily. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat, said some others have also volunteered testimony, but needed a
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Tracking a bright Sunday followed by a big Monday cool down
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few sprinkles before dawn. Lows in the low 40s. TOMORROW: Clouds clear out early. Breezy with temperatures in the mid-upper 50s. EXTENDED: Clouds have filtered in in advance of a cold front that will work through the region tonight, bringing a chance for a few spotty showers between midnight and
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‘The only word I know to call it is hell’: Turpin sisters share the details of their family’s house of horror
By Alaa Elassar, CNN Jordan Turpin was 17 years old when she found herself crawling out of a window of her family’s home, hoping to save the lives of her 12 siblings. For two years, she had been planning her escape after decades of unspeakable emotional and physical violence inflicted by her parents in their
Continue ReadingPolice searching for man who fled from Atlanta airport security checkpoint after a weapon was discharged during screening
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Authorities are searching for the man who escaped an Atlanta airport security checkpoint after a weapon was discharged Saturday, frightening travelers and temporarily grounding flights at one of world’s busiest airports the weekend before Thanksgiving. Officials believe the weapon that was discharged at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was in a bag
Continue ReadingFox’s Tucker Carlson gets exclusive access to Kyle Rittenhouse and his defense team during trial
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for it free right here. Just how mobilizing is Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal for right-wing media outlets? Take one look at the TV coverage to see. Fox’s biggest star, Tucker Carlson, secured exclusive access to
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Tracking warming conditions for gameday
TODAY: Increasing clouds throughout the day. Tailgaters will need to keep the coat on hand with temperatures in the 40s in the morning. A later kickoff will allow warmer conditions to move in by game time with highs in the upper 50s! Breezes also pick up this afternoon with gusts up to 20 mph. TOMORROW:
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Multiple locations across Columbia to offer COVID-19 booster shot
Multiple locations across Mid-Missouri are offering a COVID-19 booster shot, after all Missourians over 18 were made eligible Friday.
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Kyle Larson says he’s thankful for second chance
By Brenley Goertzen and Coy Wire, CNN Last year, driver Kyle Larson watched the NASCAR Cup Series Championship from afar. This year, in one of the most dominant racing seasons seen in over a decade, he overtook his teammate and former winner Chase Elliott to claim the sport’s ultimate prize. After 312 laps at the
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Usain Bolt: ‘I try to stay away as much as possible’ from social media
By Becky Anderson and Jack Bantock, CNN As athletes grapple with the pros and cons of using social media, Usain Bolt says he has the utmost sympathy for them as he recalled the way he was treated as a young athlete. The eight-time Olympic champion — widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all-time —
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Rittenhouse’s attorney says putting him on the stand wasn’t even a close call
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The decision to put Kyle Rittenhouse on the stand in his own homicide trial wasn’t even a close call, his attorney said Friday, shortly after a jury acquitted him of all charges for killing two people and shooting another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. “We had a mock jury
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