Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — In the month of April, two eagles were shot in the Portland metro area, and one of them died, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Now, a $1,000 reward is being offered for information in the cases. ODFW said the shootings
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Republicans in the Oregon House of Representatives are calling on one of their own, Rep. Mike Nearman to resign, after new video surfaced that suggested he might have planned in advance to allow demonstrators inside the locked and secured capitol building. In the video,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Muslim community reacted in horror and shock at what police are investigating as a hate-motivated car attack in London, Ont., on Sunday evening that killed four family members and left a young boy injured. Advocates also demanded justice and called for change
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ontario (CTV Network) — There are renewed calls to cancel the Canada Day holiday this year, as Canadians grapple with the recent discovery of an unmarked burial site at a former residential school in B.C. The hashtag #CancelCanadaDay is gaining traction on social media with many arguing
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A new Senate report reveals previously unknown details about the stunning security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack, adding an authoritative emphasis to previous evidence that there were massive intelligence failures, critical miscommunications, and unheeded warnings that ultimately led to the chaotic response that day. Among the failures was an inability by
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care started its new select location coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday. According to a press release from MU Health Care, instead of offering large, centralized vaccination events moving forward, MU Health Care will instead provide the coronavirus vaccine at select clinics and pharmacies. MU Health Care will offer vaccinations at different locations
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council discussed staffing challenges with Parks and Recreation Director Mike Griggs Monday ahead of pool openings around the city. Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center plans to open tomorrow as scheduled. However, Douglass Family Aquatic Center will open on July 1 only if enough lifeguards are hired to staff the pool.
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Will it be a royal house or full house or maybe four of a kind? Maria Konnikova is used to thinking about risk tolerance. The author-turned-professional-poker-player learned how to assess what economic risks are worth taking as research for her recent bestseller, “The Biggest Bluff.” Assessing health risks — especially when you’re risking not only
Continue Reading US investigators have recovered millions in cryptocurrency ransom they say was paid to hackers whose attack prompted last month’s Colonial Pipeline shutdown. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign
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Despite signs of normalcy returning across America, from in-person graduations to maskless Memorial Day celebrations, experts warn the country needs to redouble its efforts to get more people vaccinated by July 4. The US reached its peak of daily vaccinations on April 1, with more than 4.3 million people getting inoculated in one day, according
Continue Reading Police are investigating whether three teens who were arrested for a shooting that left one person injured were also involved in a deadly shooting outside a hookah bar in Miami-Dade County, officials said Monday. It was one of several shootings across the country over the weekend that left at least 16 people dead and dozens
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Everyone is safe after an early morning Tuesday fire at Aria Apartments. The Columbia Fire Department says unattended cooking caused the fire. Fire crews were called to the 3655 building of the Aria Apartments around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday. A Columbia Fire Department firetruck responded to the unattended cooking fire at the Aria
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Are you feeling frazzled? That’s relatable. These days, stress and anxiety are soaring across the globe. If you have a minute to spare, you can tweak the course of your day with a quick mindfulness practice. In recent years, studies have shown that mindfulness — a group of practices designed to focus the mind on
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People who have been vaccinated against coronavirus, if they do become infected, have milder Covid-19 illness than unvaccinated people, a new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows. The study, which looked at more than 3,900 essential workers, shows fully vaccinated people are more than 90% protected against infection. Even partially vaccinated people
Continue Reading Despite signs of normalcy returning across America, from in-person graduations to maskless Memorial Day celebrations, experts warn the country needs to redouble its efforts to get more people vaccinated by July 4. The US reached its peak of daily vaccinations on April 1, with more than 4.3 million people getting inoculated in one day, according
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Progressive Democrats say it should be eliminated because the threat of a filibuster means the minority Republicans are able to hold up key legislation.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is expected to make his first court appearance next week after being accused of starting a fire and driving while intoxicated. Gary Michael was arrested Sunday. Police say he lit a car on fire in the 7200 block of Moberly drive. Deputies pulled him over near the scene of
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Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City near Capital Mall.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been filed against a Jefferson City man accused of kidnapping a woman. Tavarris Ware is accused of pointing a weapon and threatening to kill the alleged victim several times during an argument. Police say the two were driving around Jefferson City at the time. Ware refused to stop the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is in the Boone County Jail after police say he fired a gun downtown. Andre Lee is accused in the Sunday night’s shooting just before midnight. No one was hurt. Lee is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. Lee
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