Columbia man charged after allegedly using a knife during a robbery
A Columbia man is charged with several crimes after using a knife during a robbery in June 2021.
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Jefferson City man convicted of murder files motion for new trial
The suspect found guilty by a jury last month in the death of a corrections officer is asking for a new trial.
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Two charged with robbery after incident in Mexico
Two people from Boone County were charged Wednesday in Audrain County with first-degree
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Probable cause statement sent to Monroe County prosecutors alleging county clerk allowed candidates to file after the deadline
PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Secretary of State says his office found evidence of misconduct involving the Monroe County clerk after receiving complaints about election laws being violated. In a statement, Jay Ashcroft said his office has sent a probable cause statement to Monroe County prosecutors alleging La Jeana Peterson allowed candidates to file after the deadline. Ashcroft said, “We
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Sturgeon woman accused of pointing loaded crossbow at children
A Sturgeon woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly pointing a loaded crossbow at several children while yelling that she planned to kill one of the children’s dogs.
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Clarksburg man charged out of Cooper, Moniteau County after stolen vehicle investigation; stolen guns recovered
A stolen vehicle investigation in Cooper County leads to an arrest and charges in Cooper and Moniteau County.
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Judge sentences Jefferson City man in deadly 2018 shooting of Lincoln University student
A Cole County judge sentenced a Jefferson City man to prison this week in the deadly 2018 shooting of a Lincoln University student.
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Troopers arrest Ballwin man after crash on I-70 in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Ballwin, Missouri man after a crash Tuesday night on Interstate 70 in Callaway County. The crash happened around 10:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near exit 155, according to the crash report. Troopers said an SUV driven by James E. Mackey, 30, crashed into
Continue Reading Lake Ozark man charged after allegedly biting off the ear of another man
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect Pierce is currently at large. LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County prosecutor has charged a Lake Ozark man after he allegedly bit the ear off another man on Sunday evening. Ryan Pierce is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary and third-degree assault. According to a
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Candlelight vigil held in Cole County to recognize and honor victims of crimes
The Office of Victim Services is hosting a candlelight vigil Tuesday night, in Jefferson City, to honor victims and survivors of crimes.
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Columbia man charged after allegedly kidnapping a woman in March
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man with kidnapping and other crimes after he allegedly held a woman against her will on March 10.
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Dating app scam uses police department number on Caller ID
A dating app scam has been brought to the Holts Summit Police Department’s attention after the scammer called the victims using a phone number that appeared to be associated with the police department.
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Columbia man charged after allegedly threatening a man with a gun
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly threatened another with a gun on April 12.
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Ryan Ferguson national talk show appearance canceled
Producers at the “Tamron Hall” show say Ryan Ferguson’s appearance on the show was canceled Tuesday morning.
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Columbia man accused of shooting at Vibez Lounge has trial rescheduled
A Columbia man that was accused of a shooting at Vibez Lounge in Nov. 2021 has had his trial rescheduled after a joint motion by the prosecutor and defense.
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Boone County Sheriff’s office looking for more information in Friday night southwest Columbia shooting
The Columbia police are investigating a shooting in southwest Columbia.
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Jefferson City set to return controversial pavers back to Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Thursday after Edith Vogel sued the city of Jefferson City in late March for removing two of her stone pavers from the Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island. Vogel said she bought two pavers last summer for the section at the park but they were removed shortly
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Columbia man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2020 murder
Family members of the victim were emotional at Friday’s sentencing hearing for a Columbia murder from two years ago.
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Family settles with three involved in fraternity hazing case at MU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a teen hospitalized after a night of drinking at an MU fraternity settled with three people who were involved. Adult chapter advisors Jeff Wagoner and Chris Palmero along with fraternity secretary Collin Clark settled with the family of 18-year-old Danny Santulli. Santulli left the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house last year
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Trial for woman accused of killing 4-year-old Jefferson City boy moved to next year
The trial for a woman accused of killing a 4-year-old Jefferson City boy is now expected to happen next year.
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