Change of venue, new judge granted in Quatavia Givens case
A Cole County judge granted a change of venue and a request for a new judge for a woman charged in the 2018 death of a Jefferson City child.
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Congress battles over budget, debt limit as shutdown deadline looms
Thursday is the last day of the fiscal year, and if a federal budget does not pass the government will go into a full shutdown at 12:01 a.m. The budget was held back because it was attached to a Democratic attempt to raise the debt ceiling, which Senate Republicans strongly opposed. A new proposed budget without the raised debt ceiling could make its way through Congress as soon as Wednesday.
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Boone County man pleads guilty in crash that killed Columbia pedestrian
Charles Waddill pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree involuntary manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crash that caused a death and tampering with evidence.
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First post-war Afghan refugee arrives in Mid-Missouri
The refugee, identified by Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri as Fazal, was greeted at the Columbia Regional Airport by a group that included newly-hired staff who speak Pashto, the charity said. The charity said refugees need food, clothing, shelter, jobs, English language training and introduction to their new communities when they arrive here.
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Boone County Commission hears support, opposition to courthouse murals
The Boone County Commission heard support for and opposition Tuesday to removing 25-year-old paintings by former Columbia College art professor Sid Larson from the Boone County Courthouse.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the United States doing enough to fight climate change?
A youth climate summit is taking place in Italy this week, and speakers have criticized nations for not doing enough to avert what they say is a coming disaster.
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Two injured after motorcycle crashes into deer in Saline County
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured Tuesday evening after hitting a deer while riding on a motorcycle in Saline County. Robert and Jennifer Edde traveled on Route H west of Norway Ave when the motorcycle hit a deer. The bike went off the right side of the road, and Robert and Jennifer were
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Flu shots to be given out at Boone County schools beginning next week
The health department will be giving out flu shots at school-based and community outreach flu-shot clinics beginning next week.
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Sedalia man pleads guilty to 2019 murder for hire
Jon Mark Wilson, 57, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate facilities in the commission of murder for hire.
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Columbia business petitions against Business Loop 70 exit closure
Lee’s Tire started the petition because of its location near the ramp. The petition says the closure will hurt business on the Loop by reducing traffic.
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MU softball player involved in crash on I-70 Monday
An MU softball player is out of the hospital after a crash on I-70 Monday in Boone County.
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Miller County prosecutor to review fatal Columbia officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors in Miller County will review a deadly shooting involving a Columbia police officer. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it gave the case to Miller County prosecutors for review on possible charges. The Boone County prosecutor’s office says a judge appointed Miller County to serve as a special prosecutor. A Columbia
Continue ReadingJudge denies bid to immediately halt Columbia Public Schools mask mandate
Attorney General Eric Schmitt sought a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit he filed last month to end CPS’s mandate that all students and staff wear masks while indoors. Judge Brouck Jacobs denied that request in a two-plus-hour hearing Tuesday, along with a request to make the lawsuit class action, which would bring in other schools with mandates as defendants.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri remains in the red zone; state profile report shows new cases down 18%
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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WATCH: Mizzou football’s Wilks, players answer questions before Tennessee matchup
Defensive back Shawn Robinson, kicker Harrison Mevis and wide receiver Barrett Banister will follow Wilks in taking questions from reporters. The Tigers will host SEC foe Tennessee on Saturday after losing in overtime last week at Boston College.
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Schnucks to close earlier, citing pandemic-influenced job market
The regional supermarket chain said in a news release this week that its stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. effective next Monday. The deli, meat and seafood counters will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The stores are currently open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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WATCH: Mizzou football coach on upcoming game with Tennessee
Drinkwitz is set to appear at a noon news conference. The Tigers host Tennessee at home on Saturday and are coming off an overtime loss at Boston College.
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Mexico police investigate Sunday shooting that damaged church
The Mexico Public Safety Department is investigating after a bullet damaged the the building’s siding Sunday morning.
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Missing Osage Beach woman found
Joyce D. Leathers was last seen late Monday when she went to bed, police said in a news release. She was missing by the time someone checked on her at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said.
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Missouri husband, wife plead guilty in Capitol insurrection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri couple have pleaded guilty for their roles in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January. The Kansas City Star reports that 30-year-old Kelsey Wilson and 32-year-old Zachary Wilson, both of Springfield, each pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to a misdemeanor count of knowingly entering or remaining in
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