New Republican candidate enters Missouri House race in Boone County
The local Republican Party picked a new candidate in a Boone County state House race just in time to get him on the November ballot.
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Overnight road work scheduled in Columbia next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Road work on several Columbia streets will occur Monday, Sept. 16-Tuesday, Sept. 24, according to a Thursday press release from the city. The release says six streets will be resurfaced, including (in order): West Worley Street from North Fairview Road to the end of the asphalt near Smithton Middle School; Bernadette Drive
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Missouri bird flu case is a ‘one-off’ and the public risk is still low, officials say
AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials on Thursday said they don’t know how a Missouri person caught bird flu but believe it may be a rare instance of a “one-off” standalone illness. Investigators trying to determine how the person caught the virus have not been able to confirm the exact strain of
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Columbia organizations call on city leaders to help at-risk youth after juvenile gets arrested in deadly shooting
A juvenile was arrested in relation to an April shooting in Columbia, as data shows youth have one of the highest rates of gun-related crimes in Columbia.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Apple juice, cantaloupe and Ram 1500 pickup trucks recalled
Refresco Beverages has issued a recall for apple juice sold at retail stores across the country.
Continue ReadingGeorgia school shooter hid an AR-15-style rifle in his backpack and left class with his bag the morning of the deadly rampage
By Rebekah Riess, Holly Yan and Devon Sayers, CNN (CNN) — The 14-year-old shooter who confessed to killing four people last week at Apalachee High School in Georgia was allowed to leave his classroom with his belongings before returning with a rifle in his backpack, the state Bureau of Investigation said Thursday. The revelation supports previous
Continue ReadingA suspect is in custody following a shooting at a Denver-area apartment complex, police say
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A suspect is in custody following a shooting at an apartment complex just outside Denver Thursday morning, the Broomfield Police Department said on social media. “The scene is now SECURE,” Broomfield police said in a post on X at about 10 a.m. local time. Police responded to calls of
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Missouri judge rejects innocence claim of Marcellus Williams who faces execution
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A judge has declined to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Missouri inmate Marcellus Williams, who is facing execution for killing of a woman in her home in 1998. A St. Louis County circuit judge presided over an August evidentiary hearing challenging Marcellus Williams’ guilt in the stabbing
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Tracking the remnants of Francine
TODAY: Clouds will increase through the day, keeping highs in the low-to-mid 80s. This comes from the remnants of Francine. TONIGHT: A chance for showers returns after 7 p.m. near I-44, and after midnight near Columbia and Jefferson City as Francine nears. EXTENDED: Rain chances fill in and peak around 3-7 a.m. Friday before showers
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did the debate show you anything new about the candidates?
Early ratings say 57.5 million Americans watched Tuesday night’s debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.
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Parents, students concerned following recent fight at Battle High School
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent fight at Battle High School in Columbia on Monday was the turning point for one Columbia parent. An email ABC 17 News obtained from parent Dana Shepherd shows the principal of Battle High School Alyssa Galbreath addressing a fight that resulted in a police response. The letter states that an
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Missouri politician’s campaign signs mysteriously appear in Long Island
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Within the past month, campaign signs for Missouri State Rep. Aaron McMullen (R-Independence) have appeared in Bethpage, located on New York’s Long Island. McMullen lost the Aug. 6 primary election for the Missouri State Senate to Joe Nicola and appears to have no ties to Long Island. However, residents say it is
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Police: Juvenile arrested on suspicion of murder in April shooting death on Premier Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A minor was arrested on Wednesday in relation to the April shooting death of Derek Silvey, the Columbia Police Department said in a Wednesday social media post. Police said the juvenile was arrested by Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies on suspicion of second-degree murder, tampering with evidence and felony stealing in the April
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Crash after chase closes Interstate 70 west of Columbia
A crash closed eastbound Interstate 70 west of Columbia after a chase Wednesday morning but it wasn’t clear how or if the two were related.
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University of Missouri, City of Columbia honor lives lost on 9/11
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) To honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, the University of Missouri and the City of Columbia hosted its annual wreath-laying ceremony Wednesday morning. The ceremony featured a procession and a flyover by an MU Health Care helicopter. The event also hosted the Mizzou ROTC Joint Service Color Guard, the City
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University of Missouri research shows voters benefit from watching presidential debates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri professor said research shows people’s confidence and knowledge about presidential campaigns go up after watching presidential debates. Ben Warner, the director of MU’s Political Communication Institute, is part of a team that conducts research on what college students think of presidential debates all across the country. “Research on
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Illinois woman seriously injured in Phelps County crash
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Illinois woman was seriously injured Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Phelps County. The crash happened in the northbound lane of Highway 63, about seven miles south of Rolla, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says. According to the report, the crash occurred when a 2021 Ram 5500 – driven
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Columbia man charged with first-degree domestic assault, kidnapping
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with a pair of felonies after he allegedly assaulted a woman on Sunday. Christopher Bullock Jr., 21, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and first-degree kidnapping. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance was held Wednesday afternoon. According to
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Moberly man pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose death, sentenced to 6 years in prison
HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man who was charged with murder in relation to a July 2023 overdose death pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Wednesday. Michael Graves, 32, pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance. He was sentenced to six years in prison. Graves is currently being held
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Jefferson City man sentenced 15 years for federal drug charge
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole on Wednesday for a drug charge, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Tremaine Davol Bell, 43, pleaded guilty on Jan. 18 for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Previous reporting indicates that Bell
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