Federal court to hear Cole County child pornography case
A federal court will hear a case involving a Fulton man arrested on multiple counts after a teen found a hidden camera in their bedroom.
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Kansas City homicide suspect in Boone County Jail
The man arrested Thursday afternoon in Columbia on suspicion of a 2016 Kansas City homicide is in the Boone County Jail.
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Two charged in Camden County drug case
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A confidential informant gave a tip to members of the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group that 500 pills that contained Fentanyl and a large amount of money were at a trailer home in Camdenton. Amber Rodriguez According to court documents, Layne Elmore and Amber Rodriguez are accused of delivering the drugs out
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Family seeks settlement in fatal Boone County crash
The family of a man that died in an October 2020 motorcycle wreck is seeking a settlement from the insurance company of the person who killed him.
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Effort to nullify federal guns laws in Missouri draws law enforcement opposition
A Mid-Missouri sheriff said Thursday that he opposes an effort by Republicans in the Missouri General Assembly to ban enforcement of federal gun laws.
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McKinsey to pay nearly $600 million in settlements over its work with opioid companies
McKinsey & Company, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, will pay nearly $600 million in multiple settlements over its work consulting for drug companies that states say fueled the nation’s opioid crisis. McKinsey reached the agreement with a coalition of 47 attorneys general, the District of Columbia and five US territories. The company settled
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Columbia police arrest man accused of statutory rape
Columbia police arrested a man early Thursday morning who is accused of a 2020 statutory rape.
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Police arrest Kansas City homicide suspect in Columbia
The Kansas City Police Department said the man is suspected of a 2016 homicide.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban enforcement of federal gun laws?
The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would ban local authorities from enforcing federal gun laws in Missouri.
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Trial date set for Joseph Elledge in Mengqi Ji case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of killing his wife could head to trial this fall. The jury trial for Joseph Elledge is scheduled to start at the Boone County Courthouse on Nov. 1st. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree murder in the disappearance of Mengqi Ji. He reported her missing back in October
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Moberly woman charged after a domestic dispute involving a car crash
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police arrested a woman after receiving calls she was naked and crashed a vehicle Wednesday morning. According to a probable cause statement, police found Gabrielle Wells outside a Moberly residence nude and disturbing the peace. While investigating the situation, police report that Wells was in a dispute with a romantic partner
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Shelter Insurance reports fake check scam
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An insurance company headquartered in Columbia is warning of fake checks. Shelter Insurance says it has received several reports about this scam. Here’s a break down of what happens. Scammers are targeting people applying for jobs, not Shelter Insurance customers. A fraudulent check is sent to the victim to buy office supplies.
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17-year-old arrested for allegedly burglarizing Bob’s Gun store; no firearms stolen
ST. MARTINS, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded for a burglary alarm at Bob’s Gun in St. Martins. When deputies arrived, they found someone had forced entry into the business. Officials say suspects left the scene with an undetermined amount of merchandise, although no firearms were stolen. Officials say a 17-year-old
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Cole County Sheriff’s Dept. arrests two after armed robbery; searching for third suspect
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Jan. 8, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an armed robbery on the 5200 block of Bagnall Drive. Officials report three people allegedly stole a large amount of money from a man at gunpoint. Officials report that a 16-year-old was arrested within the hour of the robbery. Deputies report the
Continue Reading Missouri graduate to share in invention profits under deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri graduate who said his professor stole his invention for a drug delivery system will share in its profits under a settlement that also gives the University of Missouri System a cut of the revenue. The Kansas City Star reports that Kishore Cholkar will get at least $1.4 million
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Missouri bill would ban enforcement of federal gun laws
Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban police from using federal laws to take away people’s guns.
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Court documents: Drug deal led to Monday night MU Alert
Investigators allege in court documents that a drug deal led to an MU Alert being sent out Monday night.
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Cooper County man arrested for child porn possession
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cooper County man was arrested for possession of child pornography, 2nd offense, Tuesday after a Boone County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Task Force investigator received a tip. According to a Boone County Sheriff’s Department release, investigators found at least 20 images or one video on a social media account of Dennis
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Appeals Court reverses 2019 ruling about guns on MU’s campus and where they can be kept
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state appeals court has reversed a 2019 ruling about guns on Mizzou’s campus. The ruling now allows employees to bring guns on campus but the weapons must stay in their vehicles and hidden from sight. A University of Missouri professor filed a lawsuit in 2015 after he wanted to keep his
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Gov. Parson appoints Christopher K. Limbaugh as associate circuit judge for the 19th judicial circuit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson has appointed Christopher K. Limbaugh as Associate Circuit Judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit. Limbaugh currently serves as general counsel – chief legal officer for Gov. Parson. Limbaugh started his career in private practice in his hometown of Cape Girardeau. Former Gov. Jay Nixon appointed Limbaugh to be
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