Jury trial for second former Cooper County Jail employee accused of manslaughter set for November
Another former Cooper County Jail employee accused of manslaughter in the death of an inmate has a jury trial scheduled.
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Suspect in Buffalo Wild Wings shooting tells court he is cooperating
A man with Florida ties was charged with three felonies Sunday after allegedly shooting another man in the face at a south Columbia restaurant.
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Lane closures announced for Downtown Jefferson City intersection
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Utility work in Downtown Jefferson City will require lane closures at the intersection of Monroe Street and East McCarty Street, a Monday release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works says. Work will begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday and will occur until 4 p.m. each day through Friday, the release
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Columbia man charged with domestic assault, allegedly hit another person with brick
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged after he allegedly assaulted another person with a brick on Saturday. Christian Jones, 23, was charged with first-degree domestic assault. An arraignment was held on Monday and he is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. According to the probable cause statement, Jones called police
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Jefferson City man charged with assault
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged after he allegedly assaulted someone Saturday in the 2700 block of Industrial Boulevard. Calen Mummert, 28, was charged on Monday with first-degree assault. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held Monday. Court documents say Mummert caused serious
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WATCH: Full interview with Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood
Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood says he looks forward to the 2024-25 school year.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready for school to be back in session?
Summer is now behind most Mid-Missouri kids as school districts open their doors for another year.
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Columbia police respond to robbery in South Columbia Sunday evening
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia police department is investigating a robbery at a business in South Columbia Sunday evening. According to a press release from the department, officers responded to a commercial robbery in the 3900 block of South Providence Road at 4:49 p.m. A female employee allegedly told police a man wearing a black
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One arrested after allegedly shooting a man in South Columbia Saturday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, and another person was arrested after allegedly shooting a man at the Buffalo Wild Wings in south Columbia late Saturday night. According to a release from the Columbia Police Department, Alexis Gonzalez, 36, of Columbia was arrested for first degree assault, armed
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Hundreds come to Rise Initiative’s second annual back-to-school bash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Rise Initiative hosted a Back-to-School Bash Saturday at Lange Middle School on Smiley Lane. The event drew nearly a thousand people and offered free physicals, backpacks, shoes and haircuts. Families from across Columbia attended to prepare for the upcoming school year. Throughout the day, the line extended out the door,
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Foster mother in Pulaski County charged after child dies
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Pulaski County woman was charged on Thursday after a foster child who was in her care died and another was injured. Alyssa Sierra Jackson, of St. Robert, was charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, two counts of child abuse and a count of first-degree
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Large crowds expected in Downtown Columbia this weekend before colleges start classes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of college students have returned to Columbia for the new school year. Dan Rader, owner of MyHouse Sports Bar and Nightclub — who just finished an $800,000 renovation of the bar — is expecting an influx in business with the new school year beginning next week. “We’re very excited to debut
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Closures announced for Cherry Street in Downtown Columbia; resurfacing projects announced on several roads throughout city
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Portions of both driving lanes of Cherry Street in Downtown Columbia will be closed through Friday, Aug. 23, according to a Friday press release from the city. The closure is impacting a portion of Cherry Street between Seventh and Eighth streets. The release says contractors are placing items on the roof of
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Back-to-school photos on social media pose online safety risks, experts warn
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the first day of school for many students in Mid-Missouri fast approaching, it’s important to protect your child’s information online. Sharing back-to-school photos on social media is a popular trend, but it comes with risks. The Department of Homeland Security says last year, there were more than 36 million reports of
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Man accused of murder, arson indicted by grand jury
A Columbia man who was accused of murder and arson was indicted by a grand jury on Friday. Steven M. Strumpf, 31, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, second-degree arson and misdemeanor credit card fraud after firefighters discovered a body under debris Jan. 19 in a garage in the 3900 block of Deerfoot Way.
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Jury trial for former Cooper County jail employee accused of manslaughter set for 2025
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial date has been scheduled for a former Cooper County Jail employee who was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter for the death of an inmate. The jury trial for Robyn Pfeiffer, of Boonville, was scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Callaway County Courthouse, a Thursday court entry
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Man accused of manslaughter in fatal I-70 crash gets additional charge after indictment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with manslaughter in the deaths of two women in an Aug. 6 crash on Interstate 70 in Columbia received an additional charge following a grand jury indictment on Friday. Walter Montejo, 26, is now charged with two counts of first-degree manslaughter, one count of second-degree assault and
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Man charged with child sex crimes in Callaway County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged on Thursday in Callaway County with multiple child sex crimes. Matthew John Middleton was charged with statutory sodomy of a person younger than 12 years old, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and misdemeanor furnishing pornographic material to a minor. A warrant was issued for his arrest
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Governor’s Office announces circuit judge appointment
Gov. Mike Parson announced the most recent judicial appointment to the 26th Judicial Circuit on Friday.
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Boonville man arrested after early morning crash
A Boonville man was arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol after a crash in Cooper County early Friday morning.
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