COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department found a house on fire Thursday afternoon in southern Columbia. Fire officials told ABC 17 News that crews came across the fire themselves — in the 200 block of West El Cortez — after driving by while on patrol. Crews found the fire in the kitchen and began putting it
Continue ReadingBy Christina Maxouris and Ray Sanchez, CNN Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday for the murders of his wife and son — another chapter in the downfall of the disgraced attorney whose dynastic family had significant legal reach for decades in parts of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Judge
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TONIGHT: Showers likely overnight into Friday morning. Gusty winds up to 30 mph. Lows in the mid-30s. TOMORROW: Rain likely with wet snow showers mixed in for areas north of Highway 24. Snow amounts will end up less than an inch in this area, and likely won’t accumulate on the roads with road temperatures above
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Missouri Senate members approved a proposal that would give low-income mothers and their children Medicaid for a year.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two practices are in the books for Mizzou football’s spring camp, as the annual Spring Game is just 16 days away, on March 18th. You can watch extended highlights of the second practice in the video player below. https://youtu.be/Xl0CVKjhjb4 The team announced that four players stood out on day one. Wide receiver
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A Boone County jury on Thursday recommended a Columbia psychiatrist spend seven years in prison and pay a fine after he was convicted of sexually abusing a former high school student.
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new effort by the Justice Department on Thursday to target corporate sanctions evasion and other financial crimes that implicate national security. “To address the increasing intersection of corporate crime and national security, the Department is today announcing significant restructuring and resource commitments within the
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Today: Afternoon highs rise to the lower 50s with mostly cloudy skies eventually leading to widespread showers after 4 PM. Heavy downpours can be expected at times with winds out of the northwest at 5-10 mph with gust up to 25 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-30s with widespread showers covering the region.
Continue ReadingBy Max Foster, CNN Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have received an invite to the coronation of King Charles III — but the couple have yet to confirm if they will attend, the Duke’s spokesperson told CNN on Sunday. “I can confirm The Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty’s office
Continue ReadingBy Arlette Saenz and Elizabeth Stuart, CNN First lady Jill Biden pushed back on concerns about President Joe Biden‘s age and dismissed a proposal by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley for politicians over age 75 to take a mental competency test. “Ridiculous,” the first lady said, responding to Haley’s proposal during an interview with CNN,
Continue ReadingReview by Brian Lowry, CNN The “Rocky” sequels aren’t exactly known for their nuanced opponents, so give “Creed III” credit for trying to flesh out its antagonist, played by Jonathan Majors. But bulking up the back story slows the pacing, in a movie that finally delivers the goods but whose broader ambitions under director/star Michael
Continue ReadingBy Eric Levenson and Alta Spells, CNN State prosecutors said in closing arguments of Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial Wednesday that he was the only person who had the motive, means and opportunity to kill his wife and son in June 2021 — and that his lies afterward betrayed him. “People lie because they know they
Continue ReadingBy Tim Lister, CNN Ukrainian authorities are accusing Russia of trying to export an unlikely phenomenon: teenage gangs inspired by a Japanese anime game who are taking to the streets for mass brawls. These gangs have become known as “Redan PMC,” combining the name of a Japanese anime character with the acronym for Private Military
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UPDATE: The blog below has been updated as of 8:45 am Thursday. This update reflects a shift in track to the east from what was broadcast Wednesday. BLOG: After a spring-like week, the Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking a strong low pressure system that will move in from the southern Plains on Thursday and bring
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, CNN Some California residents remain trapped inside their homes after a winter storm dumped feet of snow across the Golden State, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to issue a state of emergency in 13 counties, including hard-hit San Bernardino County. Authorities there had conducted almost 100 rescues by Wednesday evening, San Bernardino County
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN The Conservative Political Action Conference is underway in Maryland. And the members of Congress, former government officials and conservative personalities who spoke at the conference on Thursday and Friday made false claims about a variety of topics. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio uttered two false claims about President Joe Biden. Rep.
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TODAY: Thursday is a nearly average day temperature-wise. Expect temperatures to approach upper 40s and low 50s from north to south, with an exception near the Lake of the Ozarks. This is where we’ve been exceptionally warm the past few days, but approaching showers and storms after the lunch hour will keep temperatures in the
Continue ReadingBy Dave Alsup, Joe Sutton and Amanda Jackson, CNN A Spirit Airlines flight was diverted and landed safely in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday after the crew reported a battery in an overhead bin was on fire. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now investigating the incident, which involved an Airbus A320 that departed from Dallas-Fort
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Meeks, CNN The South and Southern Plains are bracing for a severe thunderstorm outbreak today that could possibly bring baseball-size hail and tornadoes packing winds of at least 111 mph. Officials in the region have issued strong safety warnings for the severe threat area, which encompasses 45 million people from Texas to Alabama. Here’s
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN Fernando Alonso won the 100th podium of his Formula One career at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, but the result was only confirmed hours after the end of the race when officials reversed a 10-second penalty. The Spaniard was initially handed a five-second penalty for lining up outside his
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