By Alexandra Banner, CNN Hurricane season is stirring again after an unusual three-week quiet spell. A new tropical depression just formed in the Atlantic that could soon become Tropical Storm Gabrielle. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ State visit President Donald Trump and
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By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Students are returning to class Wednesday at Utah Valley University just days after prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event on campus, thrusting the community into the national spotlight. Nyasha Paradzai, a UVU junior, said he was lined up in front of Kirk, waiting
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CNN, POOL, MSNBC By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the central bank’s leader. The Fed cut its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point to
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Both of Missouri’s U.S. senators are telling the Trump administration that a Missouri location would be a great place to train new ICE officers. Sen. Josh Hawley wrote a letter last week saying Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County would be an ideal place to train ICE agents. In his letter, Hawley noted the agency’s
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges. Tyler Robinson appeared in Utah’s Fourth District
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A $14.3 million settlement with internet provider Brightspeed helped give the City of Columbia more flexibility in its 2026 fiscal budget. However, tough decisions remain over how to keep the budget balanced in the future. Brightspeed, which was previously CenturyLink, was sued by Columbia and Joplin in 2014 over unpaid license taxes and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s been more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic but it still weighs heavily on some nurses. State Rep. Gregg Bush shared his experience working during the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday amid the backdrop of increased scrutiny and changing guidelines for vaccines. Bush gathered along other nurses in Mid-Missouri at the
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The date of an altercation involving a club member has been corrected. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Council on American-Islamic Relations, representing Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine, argued against University of Missouri President Mun Choi’s decision to bar the group from the 2025 homecoming parade in federal court in Kansas City on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority’s Kinney Point project, which will provide low-income housing, is nearing completion as about 800 households remain on the agency’s waitlist, according to CHA. Ten of the 34 units being built are already completed and occupied, while the remaining units are expected to be filled by the end of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Morgan County on Highway 50 near Old Highway 50, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Class S – driven by an 18-year-old man from Sedalia – was heading eastbound when
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By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing prominent conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, with aggravated murder on Tuesday and announced they would seek the death penalty. Kirk’s assassination six days ago at an event at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves across the country and is the latest
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was charged after she led law enforcement on a multicounty chase on Monday that began in Jefferson City and ended in Maries County, according to court documents. Melissa Johnson, 43, was charged in Cole and Maries counties. In Cole County, she was charged with forgery, aggravated fleeing, misdemeanor accessory to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications will begin integrating a new radio system across all of its agencies with the goal of improving cross communication when responding. “So all public safety, for our partners, will be available to be a part of the system,” BCJC Director Christie Davis said. “So that includes the Sheriff’s
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Conversations about train safety are happening across the nation for ‘See Tracks? Think Train’ Week from Sept. 15-21. It’s an annual campaign organized by nonprofit Operation Lifesaver Inc. that aims to raise awareness for railroad safety and prevent tragedies.
The week comes as one person was injured Monday after a mail truck was hit by a train in Audrain County, according to previous reporting. The vehicle was totaled after it entered the crossing and was hit by a 1979 GM GP40-3 Canadian Pacific Kansas City Train.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly stabbed someone multiple times and spit blood on a police officer early Monday. Lawrence Johnson, 60, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, resisting arrest and misdemeanor fourth-degree assault. He is being held at the Boone
Continue ReadingBy CNN staff (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder and other charges. Read the document below. The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2025 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said during a news conference Tuesday that he will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old from Utah accused of killing Charlie Kirk with a single shot from a high-powered rifle. Charges include aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing a violent offense
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a “green laser” targeted planes at Boston Logan International Airport Monday night. “Departure, American 4580. Just got lit up by a green laser off our right. It’s still going off,” the pilot of the American Airlines regional jet, operated by Republic
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Credit scores are falling at the fastest pace since the Great Recession, according to new data. Part of the reason? Americans are struggling to keep up with the high cost of living and the return of student debt payments. Here’s what else you might have
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By Matt Stiles and Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, allegedly texted his roommate the day of the shooting and discussed his rifle, possible motive and other details on the planning surrounding the event, according to charging documents released by Utah County officials on Tuesday. Robinson’s roommate told police about
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