Illinois man accused of kidnapping attempt at Lake of the Ozarks
An Illinois man was behind bars in Miller County on Monday after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman near the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Judge vacates conviction of ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed
By Lauren Koenig, Dakin Andone and Eric Levenson, CNN A judge on Monday approved a motion by prosecutors to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, the subject of the first season of the popular “Serial” podcast, who has maintained he is innocent in the 1999 slaying of his ex-girlfriend. Baltimore prosecutors filed the motion
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Tracking another day of near record heat Tuesday
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, warm, and muggy with lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index readings will be near 100. EXTENDED: Columbia crushed the old record high temp of 94 set back on a hot day in 2000. Tomorrow looks just as warm with highs
Continue ReadingLiberation has finally come to Ukraine’s Kharkiv. But scars of Russia’s brutal occupation remain
By Natalie Gallón, Nick Paton Walsh, Kostyantin Gak and Brice Lâiné, CNN There is little respite in victory for Ukrainian forces in the recently liberated Kupiansk. Russian shells still hit its pockmarked streets, marring the skyline with plumes of black smoke. Intense damage is visible on nearly every building. A huge billboard with an image
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Governor dashes hopes of special session on sports betting
Lawmakers in the capital city are discussing sports betting again, but the governor is dashing any hopes of legalization during the special session.
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Westminster College remembers connection between Fulton and Royal Family following Queen Elizabeth II’s burial
Dozens came to a historic English church in Fulton on Monday to remember the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Columbia woman remembers seeing Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation
On the wall of Nancy Cleaveland’s dining room hangs a portrait of her at 16 years old.
Continue ReadingRising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US
By Brenda Goodman, CNN There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not be far behind. A recent increase in Covid-19 cases in England doesn’t seem to be driven by a new coronavirus variant, at least for now, although several are
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WATCH: Churchill Museum director explains royal items on display in Fulton
Timothy Riley, director and chief curator of America’s Churchill Museum, explains the items related to the Royal Family that are on display at the museum to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s life.
Continue Reading‘It’s all behind us now.’ 1,700 migrant children see hope in nation’s largest school system
By Polo Sandoval, Kimberly Berryman and Ray Sanchez, CNN After the hardship of their journey from South America to the United States, Marialena Coromoto and her 13-year-old daughter, Neimarys, see hope in the US school system. Days before her first day of class, Neimarys described finally feeling at peace following months of uncertainty. The young
Continue ReadingUber says hacker group Lapsus$ behind cybersecurity incident
By Brian Fung, CNN Uber has linked the cybersecurity incident it disclosed last week to hackers affiliated with the Lapsus$ gang, a group accused of numerous high-profile corporate data breaches. The company also said the attackers were able to download or access company Slack messages and invoice-related data from an internal tool. In a blog
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Tracking record heat this afternoon
TODAY: More sunshine with highs in the lower to mid-90s. The heat index climbs to near 100. Columbia will be near record territory today, with 94 the number to beat, set back in 2000. Winds are generally out of the south, in the 5-10 mph range. TONIGHT: Clear skies overnight, but temperatures remain warm in
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Fulton’s National Churchill Museum hosts ceremony to remember Queen Elizabeth II
America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton held a ceremony Monday morning to remember Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral.
Continue ReadingPresident Biden says America will get inflation under control. But it won’t be easy
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business President Joe Biden expressed optimism about the direction of the US economy Sunday, saying America will be able to rein in historically high inflation and that he’s hoping the Federal Reserve will achieve a “soft landing” by slowing economic growth without going into recession. “I’m telling the American people that
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Tracking near record heat to start the week
TODAY: More sunshine on Monday, should allow for an overall warmer day compared to Sunday. Spotty shower and storm activity kept some in the upper 80s Sunday afternoon. Expect low-to-mid 90s this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Columbia will be near record territory for today, with 94 the number to beat, set back in 2000.
Continue Reading‘Quantum Leap’ gets a modest upgrade as it takes the plunge again on NBC
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN The process of trying to advance the original story and simultaneously replicate it becomes a jump that initially appears beyond the reach of “Quantum Leap,” an NBC redo of one of the more provocative concepts from the network’s golden years. Situated after “The Voice,” the series seems destined to get
Continue Reading5 things to know for Sept. 19: The Queen, Hurricane Fiona, Covid, Ukraine, Recall
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN Many people who share their lives on social media may assume that they can delete their posts, messages, and personal data whenever they choose. But a recent Senate hearing has once again shown that deleting something from the internet is almost impossible — even if the account is canceled. Here’s what
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Sunday Sit-down with Columbia Tribune’s Chris Kwiecinski
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on the Columbia Daily Tribune’s sports editor Chris Kwiecinski in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the conversation in the video player above.
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Bigger than football: Battle running back reflects on meaningful rivalry game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MSHSAA record books will show that in 2022 the Battle football team took down Hickman in the annual cross-town rivalry game, however, it will leave out one important highlight. The Kewpies presented Spartan running back Rickie Dunn with a jersey to honor his late father on what would have been his
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SportsZone Football Friday play of the week nominees 2022: week 4
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congratulations to our Week 4 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the nominees in the video player above and then vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1: Jefferson City quarterback Jacob Wilson lifts up a bomb to Kantrell Joran, who makes the leaping grab. Nominee
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