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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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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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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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,
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.
Continue Reading Bond hearing set for suspect in Moniteau County homicide
A bond hearing has been set for Friday afternoon for the man accused in a California, Missouri homicide.
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One person injured in Callaway County shooting
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County deputies arrested a man after a shooting that injured one person Friday afternoon. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired at 2:43 p.m. on County Road 256. According to the press release, deputies were told shots had been fired and someone had
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Moniteau County murder suspect to be arraigned Monday
James Collier is scheduled to be arraigned on murder and assault charges on Monday.
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Jury selection wraps up in Montgomery County reptile breeder murder case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jury selection wrapped up today in the case against a man accused of killing a Montgomery County reptile breeder. Michael Humphrey is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ben Renick. Humphrey and his ex-girlfriend Lynlee Renick are accused of killing Ben back in 2017. Jury selection for the trial happened
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New Bloomfield man gets probation after pleading guilty in non-fatal shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A New Bloomfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday after a shooting investigation in Jefferson City on March 27, 2020. William Homfeldt-Nevins will get five years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. Jefferson City police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of East McCarty Street. Officials
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Man that shot himself in Cole County Jail enters guilty plea in two federal cases
A man that shot himself while in custody of the Cole County Jail has pleaded guilty to trafficking meth and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Continue Reading Eldon man indicted in federal fraud case involving COVID stimulus payments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man and two people from Kansas City were indicted by a federal grand jury in a scheme to use the identities of deceased people to file hundreds of false COVID stimulus claims. A federal prosecutor has filed charges against Lamar K. Johnson, 40, of Eldon, Warren W. Watkins, 39,
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Moberly man pleads not guilty to first-degree murder
RANDOLPH Co. (KMIZ) A Moberly man pleaded not guilty Wednesday for first-degree murder in the shooting death of 49-year-old Mitchell Nickerson. A Randolph County prosecutor has charged Jerry L. Fitzwater, 79, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon Fitzwater was originally charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful
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Columbia attorney to run for Boone County Circuit judge for family court
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia attorney announced her candidacy for Boone County associate circuit court judge for Division X. If elected, Kayla Jackson-Williams would be the first black judge in the county. Jackson-Williams says she is running because she believes her diverse background and legal experiences will offer a unique perspective. Judge Leslie Schneider, the
Continue Reading Columbia couple plead guilty in federal court to selling counterfeit Disney movies on eBay
A Columbia couple pleaded guilty in federal court to smuggle counterfeit Disney DVDs into the United States and sell them on eBay.
Continue Reading Columbia lawyer’s license suspended
The court issued its ruling Tuesday after hearing arguments last week.
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Boone County Commission votes to move courthouse murals to ‘secure location’
he Boone County Commission is set to meet Thursday and take action on murals in the Boone County Courthouse after lawyers called for them to be moved.
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Catholic bishops urge Missouri leaders to end executions
By JIM SALTER Associated Press Leaders of the four Roman Catholic dioceses in Missouri are urging state leaders to end the use of the death penalty, after a convicted killer of three was executed despite a request for clemency from the pope. Ernest Johnson was executed Tuesday evening, the first Missouri execution in 16 months
Continue Reading Auxvasse man sentenced to jail after repeatedly calling 9-1-1
An Auxvasse man was sentenced to 175 days in county jail after being found guilty of five charges after repeatedly calling 9-1-1.
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