Organization hopes to boost downtown Columbia security with camera grants
An organization with a mission of making Columbia’s downtown more appealing said Tuesday that it will award grants to businesses to install security cameras.
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Jefferson City man charged with domestic assault, other felonies; allegedly put scissors to woman’s neck
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested and charged Saturday after he was accused of assaulting a woman he had allegedly been in a relationship with. Kelly Harrison, 35, is charged with first-degree assault, two counts of armed-criminal action, second-degree kidnapping, second-degree domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held
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Man convicted in funeral home shooting sentenced to 34 years
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chesterfield man who was convicted in relation to an attempted shooting at a funeral home was sentenced Friday at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Bradley E. Duncan, 57, was sentenced to a total of 34 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He received 15 years for first-degree domestic assault, another 15
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Advisory group wants city to take over Business Loop 70 in Columbia
A city advisory group that specializes in issues affecting Downtown Columbia wants the Missouri Department of Transportation to relinquish control of Business Loop 70.
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Change of venue proposed in FIJI hazing case
One of the men accused of hazing a pledge at a former University of Missouri fraternity asked Tuesday for a change of venue in his criminal case.
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City of Columbia looking to add 3% sales tax to recreational marijuana purchases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is looking at possibly adding a local sales tax to recreational marijuana purchases. On Tuesday, the city will discuss putting a 3% sales tax on marijuana purchases. The 3% sales tax would be in addition to the state’s 6% sales tax. 011723-COLUMBIA-CITY-COUNCIL-Download This proposal comes after recreational marijuana was approved by voters under
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Police continue search for two suspects following crash at Columbia liquor store
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The search continues for two suspects who crashed a car into a Columbia liquor store early Monday morning. The Columbia Police Department says two men drove into the side of Arena Liquor on 2201 Ballenger Lane. The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. Monday. The suspects left the scene, but not before stealing $400 and
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Osage Beach man seriously injured in Camden County crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach man sustained serious injuries Monday after he was ejected from his 2017 Honda Accord during a crash on Route MM in Camden County. Dayton McDonough-Armstrong, 22, was sent from the vehicle after it traveled off the right side of the roadway, went into a ditch, hit an embankment
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Tow-truck drivers, roadway workers face dangers while working on highways
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, there were 300 fatal work-zone crashes in 2020. Jordan Toebben, the owner of Toebben’s Towing — a tow service based out of Jefferson City — said distracted motorists create unsafe conditions for those who work on roadways. “We’re trying to work
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you still doing your New Year’s resolution?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) We’re a little over two weeks into 2023. Many people start out the new year with a resolution, which typically includes breaking bad habits, losing weight, etc. If you made a New Year’s resolution, have you kept up with it more than two weeks in? Let us know below.
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Jefferson City residents want answers on deadly shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City residents are left with questions after a deadly shooting Saturday afternoon. The death of a 27-year-old Jefferson City resident is under investigation by the Jefferson City Police Department. A news release from the department said officers responded to a disturbance call of shots fired near Broadway and Atchison Streets
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Missouri lawmakers revisit sports betting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new piece of legislation put the topic of sports betting back on state lawmakers’ agendas. House Bill 581, filed by State Representative Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters), aims to add Missouri to the list of states with legalized sports betting. The proposed bill would allow Missouri residents over 21 to legally
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One person died during a shooting in Jefferson City on Saturday
Jefferson City, MO. (KMIZ) The death of a 27-year-old Jefferson City resident is under investigation by the Jefferson City Police Department. A news release from the department said officers responded to a disturbance call of shots fired near Broadway and Atchison Streets Saturday afternoon. Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds and said they could
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American Red Cross sends additional crews to California to aid in storm recovery
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC News has reported at least 17 people dead as a result of the severe storms that have passed through California. ABC News has also shared numerous photos of flooding in several parts of California, including a photo of a sinkhole in the road that swallowed two vehicles. Reports say, four people
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Macon County man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge, receives probation
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Atlanta, Missouri, man pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter Friday at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Joseph Harrington, 34, was given a suspended sentence of four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, with five years of supervised probation. Harrington was initially charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in relation to a fatal
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Richland man charged with domestic assault, kidnapping
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland, Missouri, man faces several felony charges after allegedly assaulting a woman on Thursday. Dalton Click, 29, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, kidnapping and first-degree burglary. He is being held at the Pulaski County Jail, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. He is being held on a $500,000
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Mexico man charged after allegedly hitting man in the head with frying pan
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is accused of multiple felonies after allegedly hitting another man with a frying pan in December. Jordan Castillo, 20, is charged with second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office was called for a domestic assault report on Dec. 9. The alleged victim said his stepson,
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Man pleads guilty to sex crime in federal court, admits to raping teen
ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man admitted in federal court on Thursday to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. According to the Department of Justice, Jacob Burney, 24, admitted to raping the teenager after the teen ran away from home in 2021. He pleaded guilty to transportation
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Missouri Red Cross sends volunteers to California as widespread flooding continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Volunteers from across the Missouri and Arkansas region have been deployed to California as heavy rain continues to fall. As of Friday, 18 volunteers from the Missouri and Arkansas region — including four from the Central and Northern Missouri Chapters — have been deployed to California. Volunteers will assist with shelter operations,
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Man accused in December Paris Road gas station shooting arrested in St. Louis
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in relation to a December shooting at a gas station on Paris Road in Columbia has been arrested in St. Louis, the Columbia Police Department tweeted on Friday. Terrance A. Johnson Jr., 27, is charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action and shooting a gun at a motor vehicle/person.
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