COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two congressmen representing parts of Missouri have released statements about their votes to release the Epstein files. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raytown) and U.S. Rep. Emanuel (D-Kansas City) were among the 427 House members to vote Tuesday afternoon to compel the Justice Department to release files related to the investigation of convicted
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia residents are now having their cardboard curbside recycling recycled, instead of being diverted to a landfill. The recycling center has resumed processing residential paper and cardboard, according to Columbia Utilities. That service hasn’t been available since spring, when a tornado destroyed the recycling center. In an email, Utilities spokesman
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who currently teaches lessons to children at his home was charged on Friday with having child pornography. David McGowan, 62, was charged in Boone County with five counts of child porn possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond and an initial court appearance was
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The House on Tuesday afternoon approved a bill to release files related to the Epstein sex abuse investigation. Watch the debate and vote in the player.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County plans to spend more than $20 million in its 2026 budget for upgrades to equipment, vehicles, and radio systems for first responders. The Boone County Commission introduced its proposed budget for 2026 at its Tuesday commission meeting. Total spending for the budget adds up to $143,956,629, a 3% increase over
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Regional Airport will be adding new flights to and from Florida with Allegiant Airlines. According to Allegiant Airlines’ website, Columbia will be one of the airline’s new destinations starting in June 2026. It will have two destinations in Florida, to and from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council members did not vote on a median ordinance as scheduled on Monday night. Ward 3 Councilwoman Jacque Sample and Ward 5 Councilman Don Waterman told ABC 17 News on Monday afternoon that many council members were seeking more information from commissions. Council members on Monday night voted 6-1 to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A deal to end the federal government shutdown included a provision that limits how much THC can be legally contained in hemp-derived products. Under the new rule, hemp products could contain no more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. Experts note that hemp generally has much lower levels of THC
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested on Sunday evening after he allegedly threatened to stab the owner of Southside Pizza in Columbia and an employee at the business. Danial Knott, 22, was charged in Boone County on Monday with second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and two counts of fourth-degree
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Jefferson City Council voted 7-2 in favor of a 48-unit apartment project on East Elm Street, which has received pushback from nearby residents. The proposal would be for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development Plan for property at 1740 East Elm St. The project calls for 12 apartment buildings, each containing four,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a garage caught fire Sunday afternoon at a home on Pleasant Valley Road in Roach, Missouri, according to a social media post from the Northwest Fire Protection District. The post says firefighters were called around 4:40 p.m. Sunday, arrived within nine minutes and saw flames. Callers told
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Friday to a federal gun charge, according a press release from the Department of Justice. Lajuan Martin, 31, pleaded guilty to being a felony with a gun. He is being held at the Cole County Jail and a sentencing hearing has not been announced. The release
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fall severe thunderstorm dropped hail on Columbia on Monday afternoon. A former National Weather Service employee reported 1-inch hail in the Columbia city limits, according to the NWS storm reports page.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. John Martin (R-Centralia) announced that he plans on running for reelection. Martin announced his bid in a Monday afternoon press release. He represents Missouri’s 44th District in the state house and was first elected last year. “My Christian faith and blue collar background drive me to lead with integrity,” Martin
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Monday press release that Columbia Regional Airport will announce new flights on Tuesday. The announcement comes after Columbia Regional Airport had 14,202 passengers depart from its airport in October, which is a record for the location. Another press release on Monday says there were 28,810
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County dog breeder charged with several counts of animal abuse is asking a judge to let her out of jail without bond. Melissa Sanders, 26, of Columbia, faced a Boone County judge for the first time Monday. She pleaded not guilty and had a bond hearing set for 1 p.m.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lane of eastbound Interstate 70 in east Columbia was closed Monday afternoon for emergency repairs. The Missouri Department of Transportation said the driving lane of I-70 East would be closed until about 6 a.m. Tuesday. The release did not say why emergency repairs were needed. A MoDOT representative did not immediately
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County woman was charged with several felonies after her she was accused of abusing her child. Tiffany Cox, of Vandalia, was charged on Monday with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, child abuse, possessing a forging instrument, forgery, drug possession and misdemeanor possessing drug paraphernalia. A warrant was issued
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested and charged in Boone County after he allegedly stabbed a woman on Sunday morning after an argument. Isaiah Bowser, 23, was charged on Monday with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Court information says his residence is
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds are now getting their full benefits after the end of the federal shutdown, a spokesperson for a state agency said Monday. Full payments have been processed, and households will receive their benefits per their normal distribution schedule, which is based on last name
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