Police investigating reports of shots fired in central Columbia
Police are investigating reports of shots fired near the intersection of McBaine Ave. and Lynn St. in central Columbia.
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Columbia residents approve 10-year extension to renewable park sales tax
The city has a permanent eighth-cent park sales tax but voters in 2000 decided there should be an option for an additional, renewable eighth-cent tax on top of that.
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Still no charges in suspected DWI fatal crash
At this point, charges have not been filed against the driver.
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Overall, suicide rates decreased in the US last year — but not for everyone
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Suicides in the United States decreased by 3% from 2019 to 2020, despite risk factors for suicide generally increasing, according to data published Wednesday by the National Center for Health Statistics — part of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Suicides among men declined 2%, and suicides among women
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Local highlights and scores: Nov. 2, 2021
Here are the local scores from Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. NAIA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL William Woods 1 | Columbia College 3 FINAL HS BOYS SOCCER Tolton 2 | Fatima 1 FINAL/OT Fulton 5 | Mexico 3 FINAL Marshall 1 | Odessa 0 FINAL
Continue ReadingShontel Brown will win Ohio seat once held by Marcia Fudge, CNN projects
By Chandelis Duster, CNN Democrat Shontel Brown, a Cuyahoga County Council member, will win Ohio’s 11th Congressional District, CNN projected Tuesday. The seat was vacated by former Rep. Marcia Fudge, who became President Joe Biden’s secretary of housing and urban development earlier this year. CNN projected Brown’s win over Republican candidate Laverne Gore. Brown’s victory
Continue ReadingMinneapolis rejects policing overhaul, CNN projects
By Gregory Krieg, Omar Jimenez and Peter Nickeas, CNN Voters in the city rejected a ballot measure to overhaul policing drafted amid the national fury over George Floyd’s murder by a police officer but that went to voters as rising concerns about gun violence drained energy from the protest movement that had launched it. CNN
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Jefferson City voters approve public safety sales tax
Jefferson City voters will have the opportunity next Tuesday to vote on approving or rejecting a quarter of one percent sales tax to improve public safety.
Continue ReadingEric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor, CNN projects
By Gregory Krieg, CNN Democrat Eric Adams has been elected the 110th mayor of New York City, CNN projects, defeating Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Adams, a retired New York Police Department captain who embraced a public safety message, will be the second Black mayor in the city’s history, after the late David Dinkins. “I wanted
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How does vaccination for kids change Thanksgiving? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN As children ages 5 to 11 years old began receiving the Covid-19 vaccine last week, families across the country have been breathing a great sigh of relief. Their younger kids will soon be much better protected against the coronavirus. But will it be in time for Thanksgiving? Will we be able
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Eldon’s Hardy wins Week 10 SZFF play of the week
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) Eldon’s Dallas Hardy is our Week 10 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winner. You can watch the play in the video player above. Up next – Eldon will play at Mexico in the district semifinals on Friday at 7 p.m.
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Insider Blog: Tracking frost potential and the science behind it
We’ve been talking about frost in the forecast all week, but what is the science behind the forecast? High pressure sliding in out of the north tonight might just provide the right set up to leave frost across portions of the area early Wednesday morning. This high will provide some of us with two things;
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Cleo Smith kidnapping suspect sent to hospital after self-harming in police custody
By Angus Watson, CNN A 36-year-old man arrested Wednesday in connection with the apparent abduction of 4-year-old Cleo Smith was taken to hospital after self-harming while in police custody, Western Australia Police said Thursday. Speaking to Perth radio station 6PR, Detective Superintendent Rod Wilde described the suspect’s injuries as “not life threatening.” The man has
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Prices are skyrocketing. Goldman Sachs says prices will go even higher
By Matt Egan, CNN Business Sticker shock is causing anxiety for millions of Americans right now, with prices soaring for gasoline, groceries and used cars. Unfortunately, it’s going to take longer than expected to work out the supply-demand imbalances at the heart of inflation, Goldman Sachs warned clients Sunday night. “The inflation overshoot will likely
Continue ReadingNew York health workers ask Supreme Court to block state’s vaccine mandate
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Health care workers in New York have gone to the Supreme Court to challenge the state’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, arguing it violates their religious liberty rights. This challenge is nearly identical to a recent case brought by health care workers in Maine. Last week, the court allowed
Continue ReadingWinsome Sears will become Virginia lieutenant governor, CNN projects, becoming first female and woman of color in the office
By Chandelis Duster, CNN Winsome Sears, a conservative Republican, will be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, breaking barriers as the first female and the first woman of color in the office in the commonwealth’s 400-year legislative history. CNN projected Sears’ win over Democrat Del. Hala Ayala, also a woman of color, on Wednesday. Sears will serve
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Tracking cold, frosty nights ahead
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with a few high clouds south of I-70. Lows in the lower 30s. Frost is likely before sunrise for most areas, so be sure to cover up or bring any sensitive plants inside. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cool. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50. EXTENDED: Those between I-70 and HWY
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Opening statements in the murder trial of Joseph Elledge reveal Elledge killed Mengqi Ji
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Both sides presented their opening statements in the Joseph Elledge murder trial in court Tuesday, revealing both the prosecution and defense agree Elledge killed Mengqi Ji in their apartment. Elledge is charged with first-degree murder and is accused of killing his wife Mengqi Ji in October 2019. Both sides will work to
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Jefferson City fire leaves expensive equipment fried and workers displaced
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A fire at a Jefferson City building has forced workers to move to a new building and lose costly equipment. An Office of Administration press release stated impacted state agencies are working to relocate team members to alternative work locations and replace equipment that has been destroyed from the fire. The fire
Continue ReadingMarjorie Taylor Greene has been fined $48,000 for not wearing a mask on House floor
By Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Kristin Wilson, CNN Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia has been fined $48,000 for not wearing a mask on the House floor, according to a letter from the House Sergeant at Arms, obtained by CNN. Greene has been fined 20 times for not wearing a mask. After receiving
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