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Columbia man charged after morning robbery of Centralia convenience store, using dump truck to drive off

May 4, 2022 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Centralia convenience store.

Columbia professor goes over the draft process after a leaked draft opinion

May 4, 2022 8:52 PM Kennedy Miller

After a draft opinion was leaked Monday, a Columbia College professor offers information about the drafting process and what this could mean for future draft opinions.

Teen dies after wreck in Miller County on Wednesday evening

May 4, 2022 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 16-year-old has died after a wreck in Miller County on Highway 42 on Wednesday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the teen was driving a 2009 Chevy Cruze when it started to skid and traveled off the roadway and hit a fence and a tree. The

Ashland police to stop directing traffic outside schools

May 4, 2022 11:42 AM Erika McGuire

Traffic control at the intersection of South Henry Clay Boulevard and East Liberty Lane in Ashland has been put to a stop after an officer was struck by a car while directing traffic on Tuesday.

New Bloomfield man charged after chase from Callaway County into Boone county

May 4, 2022 10:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A New Bloomfield man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a chase through Callaway and Boone County.

Man charged with allegedly dealing drugs out of east Columbia residence

May 4, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia is facing multiple drug charges connected to an investigation into drug dealing.

MoDOT seeks public comment on a project to improve Highway 54 intersections in Cole County

May 4, 2022 6:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking public comment on a scheduled project to improve safety at two busy intersections south of Jefferson City on Highway 54.

Eldon man charged with sex crimes against a child

May 4, 2022 7:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Eldon man faces sex crime charges after a nearly two-week investigation into the alleged crimes.

Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening

May 4, 2022 4:45 PM Deborah Kendrick

May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.

Free store hopes to help Ashland’s needy

May 4, 2022 11:25 AM Marina Diaz

A free store has opened in Ashland, offering basic goods to people in need.

New congressional map introduced in Missouri House committee

May 4, 2022 2:54 PM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives introduced a new congressional map Wednesday afternoon in hopes of passing one before the end of the session.

Lincoln, MU get ready for graduation

May 4, 2022 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

More than 5,820 to receive degrees from Mizzou and Lincoln University will award degrees in more than 30 areas of study during spring commencement ceremonies.

High school student in custody after allegedly assaulting Camdenton High School principal

May 4, 2022 2:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A 16-year-old Camdenton High School student was detained Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting the principal.

Appeals court denies Columbia man’s request for new trial over gun possession

May 3, 2022 10:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly said a man had filed an appeal of his Boone County conviction. The appeal was ruled on and the story has been corrected to show where his appeal stands. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An appeals court upheld a conviction for a Columbia man on Tuesday that

Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements

May 4, 2022 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.

Trial date scheduled for suspect in deadly Mexico shooting

May 4, 2022 11:05 AM Zachary Farwell

A man charged in a deadly 2020 shooting in Mexico, Missouri is expected to head to trial later this year.

Blair Oaks superintendent on leave of absence

May 4, 2022 9:23 AM Matthew Sanders

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones is on a leave of absence, the school district said.

Sheriff: Blair Oaks students made violent comments on school bus

May 4, 2022 8:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Two students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.

Missouri House of Representatives committee set to meet Wednesday about redistricting

May 4, 2022 5:31 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives Special Committee on Redistricting is scheduled to meet Wednesday. Committee members are set to meet at noon at the Missouri State Capitol to talk about congressional redistricting. Time is ticking as state lawmakers have until May 13 to get a bill to Gov. Mike Parson. ABC

Judge sentences Mexico man to shock program for October shooting

May 4, 2022 7:33 AM Zachary Farwell

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man will head to prison for an October shooting. An Audrain County judge sentenced Michael White Jr. on Monday to 10 years in prison for unlawful use of a weapon and four years in prison for resisting arrest. The sentences will run concurrently for a total of 10