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Columbia man charged with child molestation 

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child molestation. Prosecutors charged Timothy Maggard, 31, with first-degree child molestation on Tuesday.  According to court documents, Maggard had sexual contact with a child in December 2024. The Columbia Police Department said the assault was reported to officers on Feb. 17.  Investigators said

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Slick roads cause multiple crashes amid high winds and snow

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Slick road conditions caused multiple accidents Wednesday morning after strong winds and snow swept into Mid-Missouri. Boone County Fire posted on its social media Wednesday morning warning drivers to exercise extreme caution due to deteriorating road conditions. The Boone County Joint Communication system also sent several alerts about accidents and downed power

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Missouri lawmakers react to Trump’s Presidential address to Congress

Missouri lawmakers had strong reactions to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, a speech that focused on immigration, government efficiency, and domestic policies. Hours before the address, Rep. Mark Alford called the speech “a pivotal moment to refocus on American priorities.” Later echoing Trump’s sentiment that America will “be woke no

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Representative pushes for funding for Boone County infrastructure improvements

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Rep. Adrian Plank (D-Columbia) and Rep Del Taylor (D-St. Louis) are pushing for funding for three infrastructure projects in Boone County The money would be part of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ budget. The Subcommittee on Appropriations Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources and Economic Development met Monday afternoon to discuss the

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