Residents of Saline, Howard counties face cleanup after storm hits area
Tedd Wiseman got a call Monday morning that led him to a shocking discovery.
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No injuries reported after storms cause damage in Randolph, Monroe counties
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fallen trees and other damage was seen across Randolph and Monroe counties after severe storms swept through the area Monday morning. Randolph County Emergency Management Director David Gaines said the first warning of tornadoes out came out of Chariton County around 6 a.m. “A lot of damage related to the wind and
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Rolling roadblocks planned for I-70 near Missouri River
UPDATE: This brief was updated after a Tuesday morning press release from MoDOT gave an update. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rolling roadblocks are planned this week on Interstate 70 near the Missouri River, according to an updated press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. “Blasting operations” are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday as part of
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New National Weather Service Jefferson City meteorologist could streamline state operations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency has a new full-time National Weather Service meteorologist in Jefferson City to aid with day-to-day operations and severe weather. Brandon Dunstan started in the new position in February. He’s a part of the NWS’ goal for every state to have a dedicated meteorologist. “I make sure that
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Power outages reported in more Mid-Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More Mid-Missouri counties are experiencing power outages after another round of storms went through the area on Monday afternoon. Mid-Missouri was hit by multiple rounds of severe weather on Monday, with storm damage being reported in multiple counties outside of Boone. Around 6:20 p.m., there were 1,584 electricity customers in Randolph County
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2 plead down to assault charges in deadly 2024 Clark Lane shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men who were originally charged with felony murder pleaded guilty to lesser charges in a 2024 deadly shooting that occurred on Clark Lane in Columbia. Daevion McCray, 22, and Tavion Johnson both pleaded guilty on Monday morning to two counts of second-degree assault and one count of unlawful use of a
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Hail seen from Mid-Missouri storms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple rounds of severe storms rolled through Mid-Missouri on Monday. Several counties were in a tornado warning during the afternoon and a tornado watch is in effect for most of the evening. Hail fell in multiple counties. Audrain County’s Office of Emergency Management shared a photograph depicting hail in a variety of
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City of Glasgow declares local state of emergency
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Glasgow in Howard County declared a state of emergency on Monday afternoon as more storms were entering the area. The city wrote in a social media post that that damage was reported to several buildings, including “substantial damage to the water tower” and downed power lines. “This event has
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Highway Patrol reports possible tornado in Randolph, Monroe counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A tornado hit the Middle Grove area of Randolph and Monroe counties on Monday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. The National Weather Service has yet to confirm that a tornado touched down. “Preliminary reports are multiple residences have sustained damage along with grain bins, trees, & powerlines. No injuries have
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Charges filed against man accused in Benton-Stephens stabbing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three felony charges have been filed in Boone County against a man who was accused of stabbing someone at an apartment building in the Benton-Stephens area on Friday. Grant Buxton, 44, of Columbia, was charged on Monday with first-degree degree, armed criminal action and drug possession. He is being held at the
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Columbia woman charged after shots allegedly fired Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Police say a Columbia woman told them she fired her gun in the air when her ex-boyfriend drove toward her. Boone County prosecutors charged Nakyia Johnson on Monday with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Johnson was arrested on Sunday after she allegedly shot at
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Columbia doctor indicted on 38 federal fraud counts could hear bond decision by Wednesday
A St. Louis County judge is set to decide on bond Monday afternoon for a Columbia doctor previously accused of sexual misconduct.
Dr. Jonathan Morris, owner of Columbia Urgent Care on North Providence Road, has been charged in federal court with 15 counts of illegally prescribing drugs and 23 counts of healthcare fraud.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you watched Trump’s comments after the Correspondents’ Dinner?
President Donald Trump was the target of another apparent assassination attempt Saturday night, this time at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The Secret Service rushed Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance off the stage after a man fired shots at law enforcement. Afterward, Trump and a few administration officials spoke with reporters about what happened.
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Trump first president to survive three active assassination attempts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump has now been in proximity to an active shooter or attempted assassination and survived at three different events. Law enforcement is working to learn more about 31-year-old California man Cole Tomas Allen, who was arrested Saturday evening after reportedly firing several shots during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Trump
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26-year-old woman arrested following shooting in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department arrested a woman on Sunday after she allegedly shot at her ex-boyfriend in North Columbia. According to a press release from the CPD, 26-year-old Nakira Johnson was in the area of West Texas Avenue and Creasy Springs at around Noon when she allegedly shot at a vehicle her
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Columbia man dies in Audrain County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old Columbia man died in an Audrain County crash Sunday morning, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the man was driving a 1996 Chevy Silverado west on Audrain County Road 234, just west of Private Drive 9221 at around 5:43 a.m. The man then
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Fulton woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash
A 66-year-old Fulton woman was seriously hurt in a crash in Callaway County on Saturday night.
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Weather Alert Day: Severe storms with very large hail and tornadoes possible through Monday evening
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day that will continue through about sunset Monday night, as the severe weather threat increases throughout the afternoon. A Tornado Watch has been issued south of I-70 for the counties in yellow until 9:00 p.m. Thunderstorms Sunday night and Monday morning
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Missouri politicians react after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri politicians and leaders have posted on social media following shots fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. An armed suspect was rushed a security checkpoint before shots were fired, according to CNN. President Donald Trump and his cabinet are safe, and authorities have arrested a 30-year-old California man.
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President Trump speaks after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch President Donald Trump hold a news conference with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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