Jefferson City woman in critical condition after shooting
A Jefferson City woman is in critical condition after her boyfriend shot her while handling a gun on Sunday afternoon, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office.
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Columbia man arrested for Friday shooting
This story has been updated. BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man was arrested by Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies after a shooting on Friday. Nicholas Dean Brunda, 39, was arrested Friday for shooting at a Columbia residence earlier that day. Brunda is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and
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Deputies investigating after shooting in Hartsburg left one man hurt
HARTSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man hurt. At 2:30 a.m. deputies responded to the 16000 block of South James Sapp Road in Hartsburg. When deputies arrived on scene, they found one man with a gunshot wound and believe he was shot at a
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Vigil held for two Jefferson City residents killed during bar fight
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This article was updated to more accurately represent the findings of the police investigation. A vigil was held Saturday evening for the two Jefferson City residents killed earlier that day during a fight at J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill and Pub. The Cole County prosecutor charged a Kansas City man
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Thanksgiving Eve brings more law enforcement on roadways and free rides
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving Eve is a busy travel day but is also — as some say — one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and law enforcement are encouraging people to not drive impaired. A few organizations are partnering with Lyft to help make sure people get home safe with an offer
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Police: Columbia man charged with sexually abusing woman at Holiday Inn Expo Center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with multiple sex crimes after allegedly inappropriately touching and forcing himself on a woman at the Holiday Inn Expo Center on Monday, according to a probable cause statement. Brandon Johnson, 34, is an employee at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. He is charged with first-degree sexual
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Jefferson City man faces several felony charges after allegedly shooting at a vehicle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces several felony charges after allegedly firing a gun at a vehicle. Jefferson City police say Jody Nowels, 35, was riding in a car with two people. He was driven to a gas station and to the area of East Capitol Avenue and Marshall Street, according to
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Police arrest Moberly man accused of starting fires
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of starting fires around Moberly this week is facing several charges. Scott Bishop, 43, of Moberly, was charged Wednesday with nine counts of knowingly burning or exploding. He is being held without bond at the Randolph County Jail. According to the Moberly Police Department, crews responded Monday around 9:50
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Trial date set for Columbia man accused in fatal 2020 Douglass Park shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of a Columbia murder in 2020 now has a trial date set for that case. Rickey Murry, 50, is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. The jury trial is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, March
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Callaway County murder suspect had first hearing Tuesday, bond hearing scheduled
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder had her first hearing Tuesday. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, appeared for the hearing by video from the Callaway County Jail and was advised of the charge, according to Casenet. A bond hearing will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30
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Nothing found after ‘prank’ threat at Battle High School
No actual threat was found Tuesday after someone called in a threat against Battle High School that school officials said was a prank.
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Fulton man faces federal drug charge
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is facing federal drug charges for allegedly trying to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in August. The MUSTANG drug task force allegedly received a tip in July from someone who saw Clayton Craddock, 38, distribute methamphetamine at his Fulton residence, according to court documents. Craddock was on
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Police investigate death at west Columbia house
Police were investigating at a west Columbia house Tuesday afternoon after a death.
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Former assistant high school coach pleads guilty to child pornography charges
A former assistant soccer and basketball coach at Hickman High School pleaded guilty Monday to four counts of having child pornography.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Columbia City Council’s rejection of the Fusus video system?
The Columbia City Council voted Monday against a video surveillance system that caused concerns about privacy.
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Fraternity members charged in hazing incident due in court this week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men charged in a hazing incident at the University of Missouri could appear in court this week. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Alec Wetzler with misdemeanor counts of supplying alcohol to a minor and purchasing or possessing alcohol by a minor. Wetzler could appear for a case review Tuesday at
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Columbia City Council votes against use of Fusus surveillance system at meeting
https://youtu.be/R5E2aMeMjGw View a live stream of the meeting above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a contentious meeting that lasted more than five hours, the Columbia City Council voted against using the Fusus surveillance software on Monday 4-3. Fusus is a software that allows police to access public and business video footage. The “no” votes consisted of
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Two arrested after Boone County traffic stop; stolen mail found
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two people with outstanding warrants during a traffic stop Tuesday morning. A department official pulled over a vehicle with expired played near the Clark Lane and Interstate 70 connector in Columbia. Mercedes Pattillo, 21, was identified as a passenger in the vehicle. During the stop, deputies developed probable
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Hearing set for Callaway County murder suspect captured in Mexico
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of being an accessory to a murder has been transported to Callaway County and will have her first hearing this week. Emily Ricketts, 26, of Indianapolis, Indiana, is being held without bond at the Callaway County Jail and has her first hearing set for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the
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CPD Responds to reports of an armed individual causing a disturbance
COLUMBIA, Mo. The Columbia Police Department responded to reports of an armed individual causing a disturbance Saturday evening. CPD responded to the 1400 block of Bass Avenue at 7:45 p.m. Officers report that while the individual was armed, he did not make any threats. CPD said the situation was resolved without any incident and the
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