New charges filed against four people accused of killing a four-year-old girl
Benton County prosecutors have filed new charges against four people accused of killing a four-year-old girl.
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Law enforcement continues to ask the community for help involving open investigations
With a lot of unanswered questions surrounding recent shootings, law enforcement is continuing to ask the community for information as they reiterate that tips can be sent in anonymously.
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Ashland man arrested for sex crimes against a child under 12
Ashland police arrested a man for statutory sodomy after an investigation began on Sunday following a disturbance.
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Several residences were damaged after northeast Columbia shooting
Officers pulled over and detained the driver of a yellow Corvette on Broadway in Columbia shortly after a call about shots fired on McKee Street on Monday afternoon. Columbia Police Department Sgt. Robert Fox said the traffic stop was related to shots being fired at McKee Street and Boyd lane.
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Police investigate shooting in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police have confirmed to ABC 17 News officers investigated a shooting in central Columbia. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the 1500 block of Hinkson Avenue at 6:30 a.m. on Monday. Police said a man with a gunshot wound was taken to a hospital in stable condition. The name
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should cameras be barred from hearings in the Elledge murder case?
Elledge is accused of killing his wife Mengqi Ji in October 2019.
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University of Missouri conduct history shows pattern of bad behavior among fraternities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of fraternities at the University of Missouri over the last four years have violated the school’s standard conduct. From alcohol distribution violations to hazing violations and most recently, COVID-19 policy violations, the university has decided to sanction many of the fraternities as a consequence of violating the policies. According to the
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Mistrial declared in Cole County murder trial
A Cole County jury has declared a mistrial in the case against Devin Schrimpf.
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Jefferson City police arrest man for allegedly stealing catalytic converters
Jefferson City police arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters at commuter parking lots in north Jefferson City.
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Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says
The FBI’s Denver office said Thursday that remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who went missing last month. The FBI said dental records confirmed the identification.
Continue Reading Woman charged with assault after allegedly spraying woman with mace
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia woman after an incident in September where she allegedly maced a person.
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Jury finds man guilty for role in Ben Renick killing
The jury in the first-degree murder trial against Michael Humphrey on Wednesday watched an interview Humphrey did with the Missouri State Highway Patrol on the day of his 2020 arrest. Humphrey told Master Sgt. Marcus Reynolds he did not know of Lynlee Renick’s plan to kill her husband, Ben Renick, when the two traveled to the Renicks’ Montgomery County farm in 2017.
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Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says
What appears to be human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie, including a backpack, have been found in a nature reserve in North Port, Florida, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson.
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Jury hears arguments in the second day of mid-Missouri snake breeder murder trial
MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury heard arguments on the second day of a murder trial over the death of a mid-Missouri snake breeder. Michael Humphrey appeared in court as he faces charges in the death of Ben Renick in Montgomery County. Lynlee Renick who was married to Ben is also charged with his death,
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Emergency community meeting to address increase in fatal drug overdoses
The goal of the meeting is to raise awareness about the highly potent drug fentanyl and to educate the community on the use of Narcan.
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Columbia police determine bomb threat at City Hall is unfounded
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police have determined a bomb threat in Downtown Columbia Tuesday morning was unfounded. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to the Daniel Boone Building for the reported bomb threat at 7:10 a.m. Police said a bomb detection dog from the University of Missouri Police Department helped officers search the area.
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Fulton man charged after weekend shooting
A Callaway County prosecutor has charged a Fulton man after he allegedly shot a woman in the leg Friday afternoon.
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Elseberry man charged after attempting to disarm Callaway County deputy
A Callaway County prosecutor has charged an Elseberry man after he attempted to disarm a Callaway County deputy on Sunday morning.
Continue Reading Trial of man accused in reptile dealer’s murder begins in Audrain County
Michael Humphrey is charged with first-degree murder in the 2017 death of Ben Renick. The trial is being held in Audrain County on a change of venue.
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Sedalia police investigating reports of counterfeit $100 bills
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia police department is warning businesses of a counterfeit money scheme. According to police, 19 businesses have reported suspects using fake $100 bills over the past week. Only a few businesses were able to identify the bills as counterfeit because they are passing the marker test but the electronic devices are
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