COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Vandalia, Missouri, man has been accused of repeatedly molesting and sodomizing a young child. Anthony Holtkamp was charged in Audrain County on Monday with two counts of first-degree child molestation, one count of statutory sodomy of a child younger than 12 years old and a count of sexually exploiting a minor.
Continue ReadingBy Associated Press (CNN) — Family members were getting ready to cut the cake at a toddler’s birthday party when the gunfire started inside a banquet hall packed with relatives and friends over the weekend in California. “I actually thought it was my balloons popping. It was gunshots,” said Patrice Williams, the birthday girl’s mother.
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By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Belarusian incursions into Lithuania’s airspace constitute a “hybrid attack” by the Lukashenko regime, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as the Belarusian representative in Brussels was summoned. “The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania’s airspace,”
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 15-year-old boy was charged as an adult Monday in a March shooting in Mexico, Missouri. Evander L. Clark of Mexico was charged Monday with conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, third-degree assault and felony resisting arrest. Police say Clark was part of a plan
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man arrested early Sunday after a standoff in south Columbia was charged Monday with 10 felonies, including armed criminal action. Rodquel Jones, 21, of Columbia, was charged with six counts of first-degree harassment and one count each of unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, resisting arrest and stealing a
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By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — What began as Israel’s leader cold-shouldering the mainstream media is becoming a more widespread assault on the country’s freedom of the press. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not granted an interview to Israel’s three main broadcasters in over four years. He’s accused them of “brainwashing,” claimed they assist Israel’s
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The Jefferson City Council is set to vote on whether to approve the construction of a new snow removal equipment building and taxiway at Jefferson City Memorial Airport on Monday.
The current buildings at the airport are not equipped to handle modern snow removal operations and do not fit the fire department’s new aircraft rescue and firefighting truck well, which is expected to arrive in early 2026, according to city documents.
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TODAY: Monday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as accumulating snow is expected across the region. Snow will begin around midday, and wrap up this evening. Our greatest concern is for trouble with the evening commute. For the latest updates and detailed information, click visit our ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day Blog. Skies are
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CNN By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — You know that feeling when you read something online and it seems deliberately provocative, almost manufactured to create outrage? You may have just encountered “rage bait” – content deliberately designed to elicit anger in order to increase engagement. And it has become so ubiquitous online that the Oxford
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — You know that feeling when you read something online and it seems deliberately provocative, almost manufactured to create outrage? You may have just encountered “rage bait” – content deliberately designed to elicit anger in order to increase engagement. And it has become so ubiquitous online that the Oxford Dictionary
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN The Trump administration is set to expand its immigration crackdown to New Orleans this week. Local officials say they have received scant details about the operation, fueling fear and uncertainty within the immigrant community. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.
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By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Any Lucia Lopez Belloza arrived at the airport in Boston excited to embark on a surprise trip home to spend Thanksgiving with her family in Texas. The 19‑year‑old freshman at Babson College was nearing the end of her first semester studying business – a major she hoped would help
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By Alaa Elassar, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Cheers rang out as hands lifted the gleaming trophy high, a symbol of victory for this undefeated small-town Virginia football team. But in the midst of Saturday’s celebration, one key figure was glaringly absent – someone who should have been at the heart of it all. Eleven
Continue Reading WCYB, VIRGINIA STATE POLICE, CNN By Alaa Elassar, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Cheers rang out as hands lifted the gleaming trophy high, a symbol of victory for this undefeated small-town Virginia football team. But in the midst of Saturday’s celebration, one key figure was glaringly absent – someone who should have been at the
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — As Department of Homeland Security agents are expected to surge into New Orleans this week, the latest Democrat-led city targeted by a federal immigration enforcement crackdown, a common thread has emerged among local officials: They’re being kept in the dark – and it’s spiking fear among the immigrant community.
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By Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old accused of killing a health insurance company executive in a brazen attack that sparked a national debate, appeared in court Monday for the start of a multi-day hearing as his attorneys seek to have his diary entries and other key evidence
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By Chris Lau, Karina Tsui, Rhea Mogul, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Hong Kong’s leader said he will ensure “justice is served” over the inferno that killed more than 150 people last week, as city officials point the finger of blame at construction companies for allegedly using substandard mesh netting to wrap scaffolding on the
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Four men have been arrested over their alleged involvement in an “international satanic child sex abuse material ring,” according to Australian Police, who say they’re still working to identify the victims. Det. Supt. Jayne Doherty, commander of the New South Wales sex crimes squad, said the four men allegedly
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A shooting investigation in Jefferson City is drawing attention from millions across the country, as the family of Erik Spencer II continues to call for transparency. Spencer was shot and killed on Nov. 1 in the 3500 block of Missouri Boulevard. Police records obtained by ABC 17 News show that officers
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The first snowfall of the season created difficult driving conditions across Mid-Missouri on Saturday. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers are warning drivers to slow down after the season’s first snow led to a string of crashes across Mid-Missouri. ABC 17 News traveled to Jefferson City, Columbia and Moberly Saturday evening to track
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