QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like the Mizzou men’s basketball coaching hire?
The board of curators hired Dennis Gates, formerly the coach at Cleveland State, to take over after the firing of Cuonzo Martin.
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Mizzou welcomes new men’s basketball coach
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics welcomed former Cleveland State head coach Dennis Gates to the Tiger family, after the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the hire on Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/QlDw9ln6ta4 UM System President Mun Choi said the hire goes towards his overall goal of bringing a championship culture to Mizzou. “When we hired
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Missouri House lawmakers consider pausing gas tax
As gas prices tick higher and higher nationwide, lawmakers in Missouri are considering cutting a state tax to save drivers money at the pump.
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Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates reflects on what led him to the Tigers
Dennis Gates was introduced Tuesday afternoon as the 20th head coach for the men’s basketball team at the University of Missouri.
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Meth seized, two people in custody after drug search warrant issued in Jefferson City
Over 6 ounces of meth was seized after multiple agencies executed a drug search warrant on the 1500 block of Lake Street in Jefferson City.
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Columbia felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for illegally possessing several firearms as a felon.
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Sheena Greitens says she stands by allegations of abuse against ex-husband
Sheena Greitens, ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens, said Tuesday that she stands by allegations of abuse she made against her ex-husband in court filings in the couple’s child custody case.
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Trial begins for Jefferson City teen accused of 2018 murder
The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley began Tuesday in Cole County.
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Man arrested on multiple warrants after standoff in north Columbia
Jesse Jenkins was arrested for several felony arrest warrants and had probable cause for arrest in relation to numerous theft investigations.
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Fans excited to welcome new Mizzou men’s basketball coach
The University of Missouri men’s basketball team welcomed Dennis Gates as its new head coach, and some fans said Tuesday that they are excited to see what he does for the team.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 5
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Next principal announced for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education has received a recommendation on the next principal for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School. Officials say Amanda Minear will take over the role from current Interim Principal Brian Rehg. Rehg will be returning to his position as assistant principal at Parkade Elementary School where he served prior
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UM System Board of Curators approves new men’s basketball coach
In an executive session on Tuesday morning, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the hiring of Dennis Gates as MU’s new men’s basketball coach.
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Five people hurt after crash on Route J in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people were hurt on Monday morning after a crash on Route J in Monroe County. The crash happened around 7:50 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Duncan’s Bridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by Tessie, C. Gorham, 33, of Clarence, Missouri, overturned after
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Eric Greitens drop out of the Senate race?
Former Missouri governor Eric Greitens is now facing allegations of abuse from his ex-wife.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 111 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates
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Continue Reading Abuse allegations could force former Missouri governor, U.S. Senate candidate out of primary
Sheena Greitens accused her ex-husband Eric Grietens, Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former Missouri governor, of physical abuse in an affidavit in their child custody case.
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Columbia man sentenced in 2020 manslaughter case
A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a killing on Doris Drive in 2020 received 4 years in prison.
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Ex-wife accuses top Missouri GOP Senate candidate Greitens of abuse
The ex-wife of Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens has accused him of physical abuse.
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Columbia man charged with murder after Sunday shooting
Police arrested Samuel E. Brotherton, 21, on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after the shooting death of another man Sunday in the 3800 block of Pinecrest Drive, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.
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