By Eric Levenson, Brian Todd, CNN (CNN) — Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal of a Virginia elementary school, took no action after hearing multiple warnings from teachers that a 6-year-old student may have a firearm, prosecutors said in opening statements of her criminal trial Tuesday. “There was only one person in the school that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Allegiant Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will be launching a new route from Columbia Regional Airport. The airline said in a release that flights will start on Nov. 19 from Columbia to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. This is the third new route Allegiant is launching from Columbia in 2026. Flights to
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By Dana Karni, Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Tuesday that the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor is seeking a warrant for his arrest in what he called “a declaration of war.” In a speech delivered from his office in Jerusalem, Smotrich did not say why the court is
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TUESDAY UPDATE The severe thunderstorm threat has ended across mid-Missouri, but a threat for flooding continues this morning. An areal flood watch remains until 1 p.m. Nearly 4 to 5 inches of rain have fallen in counties covered by an areal flood advisory until 3:30 p.m. An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day continues through
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 54-year-old Owensville man was seriously hurt after a crash in Gasconade County at 12:30 p.m. Monday. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man was heading west in a 2023 Kia K5 on Highway 50 east of 5th St., when he hit the back of a
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CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN SPF 30 or 70? Waterproof or sweat-resistant? Since when did sunscreen shopping become weirdly stressful? A new report warns that many skin products fall short on safety and effectiveness, but experts say a few options are still worth grabbing. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN SPF 30 or 70? Waterproof or sweat-resistant? Since when did sunscreen shopping become weirdly stressful? A new report warns that many skin products fall short on safety and effectiveness, but experts say a few options are still worth grabbing. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed
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By Billy Stockwell, Sana Noor Haq, Jonny Hallam, CNN (CNN) — The head of the World Health Organization said Tuesday the scale and speed of the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda “warrants serious concern,” as healthcare workers struggle to reach hundreds of thousands of people displaced by conflict
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By Christian Edwards, Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — The bodies of two of the four remaining Italians who died in an underwater cave in the Maldives were recovered by divers on Tuesday, an official said, as efforts continue to retrieve the remains of the two others. A spokesperson for Italy’s Foreign Ministry told CNN
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CNN By Lex Harvey, Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Deep beneath the crystal turquoise water, white sandy beaches and thatched overwater bungalows of the Maldives lies a deep and narrow system of caves, devoid of light and the colorful marine life that inhabits higher waters. The seas were rough and the wind was picking up
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By Helen Regan, Blake Ellis, John Miller, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are investigating what led a 17-year-old homeschooled wrestler and an 18-year-old to allegedly open fire on San Diego’s largest mosque on Monday, killing three people in what police have called a hate crime. The suspects were found dead in a car on
Continue Reading CNN, KFMB, KGTV, CITIZEN APP, By Helen Regan, Blake Ellis, John Miller, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are investigating what led a 17-year-old homeschooled wrestler and an 18-year-old to allegedly open fire on San Diego’s largest mosque on Monday, killing three people in what police have called a hate crime. The suspects were found
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The National Transportation Safety Board convened a two day hearing on Tuesday to investigate why a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11F lost an engine and crashed after taking off last year from Louisville, Kentucky. “We issue safety recommendations … they are to be taken seriously,” said Jennifer Homendy,
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The amount of the proposed tax hasbeen corrected. It’s the season of sales taxes in Missouri, where local governments around the state are facing revenue problems and questions about future funding. Measures are now being considered for the August and November ballots. Boone County is considering a 3/8-cent sales tax to help pay
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 12-year-old Latham boy drowned Monday afternoon in Moniteau County, two miles down from the 67000 block of Hazel Dell Road, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says a 12-year-old Latham boy and a 15-year-old Latham boy were attempting to cross a low-water crossing in a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After delaying a vote earlier this month, holding hours of discussion and hearing concerns from several residents, the Columbia City Council unanimously approved placing a proposed 1% sales tax for public safety on the August ballot. Monday marked the City Council’s final opportunity to approve the proposal in time for the August
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By Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — Less than a week after Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump, the Chinese leader is hosting another guest of honor — and this time it’s a close ally. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Chinese capital Tuesday for a state visit
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Providence Road overpass on I-70 will close May 29, with replacement work expected to last into October. Starting at 9 p.m. on May 29, crews will demolish the existing bridge. That work is expected to finish by 9 a.m. on May 31, and will cause lane narrowing on I-70 for that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia will resume weekly collection of recycling starting June 15, the city announced on Monday. A Facebook post from Columbia Recycle and Trash, the Facebook page for the city’s solid waste utility, said people can start putting recycling on the curb on their regular collection day every week. Monday’s
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT delayed closing two ramps on westbound I-70 in Columbia due to rainy weather, according to a news release. Crews will now close the westbound ramp from Rangeline Street to I-70 and the westbound ramp from I-70 to Providence Road starting Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. The closure, which was originally scheduled
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