WATCH: Extended interview with new Jefferson City School District superintendent
The Jefferson City School District will begin its year Monday.
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Russian security service accuses Ukraine of Darya Dugina’s murder
By Tim Lister, Uliana Pavlova and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Russia has blamed Ukrainian special services for the murder of Darya Dugina, a Russian political commentator and the daughter of prominent ultranationalist ideologue Alexander Dugin, according to Russian state news agency TASS. “The murder of journalist Darya Dugina has been solved, it was prepared by the
Continue Reading‘Reliable Sources’: Why defending the press is essential to defending democracy
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN For over 30 years, “Reliable Sources” has covered the role the press plays in societies around the world. In the show’s final episode Sunday, host and CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter noted how journalists today are increasingly under attack — a worrying trend that poses a real threat to democracy.
Continue Reading‘Reliable Sources’: Why defending the press is essential to defending democracy
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN For over 30 years, “Reliable Sources” has covered the role the press plays in societies around the world. In the show’s final episode Sunday, host and CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter noted how journalists today are increasingly under attack — a worrying trend that poses a real threat to democracy.
Continue ReadingTexas GOP congressman says Mar-a-Lago search reflects ‘long history of loss of credibility’ at DOJ under Democrats
By Aaron Pellish and Daniella Diaz, CNN Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas on Sunday criticized the Department of Justice for executing a search warrant on former President Donald Trump‘s Florida home earlier this month, calling it “a very unprecedented measure.” Crenshaw told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that the search of
Continue ReadingTexas GOP congressman says Mar-a-Lago search reflects ‘long history of loss of credibility’ at DOJ under Democrats
By Aaron Pellish and Daniella Diaz, CNN Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas on Sunday criticized the Department of Justice for executing a search warrant on former President Donald Trump‘s Florida home earlier this month, calling it “a very unprecedented measure.” Crenshaw told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that the search of
Continue ReadingSen. Mark Kelly ‘not at all’ concerned about Democrats’ 2024 chances in Arizona if Biden runs
By Aaron Pellish, CNN Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona on Sunday said he is “not at all” concerned about Democrats winning Arizona in 2024 if President Joe Biden runs for reelection. But Kelly, who is running for a full term in November, stopped short of directly asking the President to campaign with him ahead
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The University of Missouri offers a welcome week tradition for incoming freshman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)The University of Missouri’s semester begins on Monday, along with several other universities. Most students have already moved in and unpacked at UM, but there is still one welcome week tradition the university is offering incoming freshmen students known as the “Tiger Walk”. Mizzou’s “Tiger Walk” is scheduled to take place from 6:00
Continue ReadingCar bomb kills daughter of ‘spiritual guide’ to Putin’s Ukraine invasion – Russian media
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Josh Pennington, Jonny Hallam and Tara John, CNN Russian authorities said Sunday they had opened a murder investigation after the daughter of influential, ultra-nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugin was killed by a car bomb on the outskirts of Moscow. The Russian Investigative Committee said it believed someone planned and ordered the car explosion
Continue ReadingA mom’s unfathomably painful year: One son killed by a terrorist in Afghanistan, then a second lost to the grief of his death
By Kyung Lah and Jack Hannah, CNN Shana Chappell sits on the grass in front of the tombstone, not sure where to look. It’s the grave for her son, Marine Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, killed almost a year ago in a terror attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, as American forces left the country. And next to
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Tracking a week of seasonable conditions for the start of the school year
Today: Partly cloudy with a slight dip in highs back to the lower 80s. Tomorrow: Clear conditions hold strong with highs sticking to the mid-80s. Extended: A stable stream of northerly winds this week will keep Central Missouri comfortable and slightly cooler than average as kiddos head back to class. Make sure to have sunscreen
Continue ReadingDarya Dugina’s death provides a glimpse into Russia’s vast disinformation machine — and the influential women fronting it
By Rob Picheta, CNN When a car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Moscow, killing 29-year-old Darya Dugina, the eyes of the West immediately turned to her father, Alexander Dugin — the ultra-nationalist philosopher credited with being the “spiritual guide” to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. But Dugina herself played a smaller, public
Continue ReadingWould you rip up your lawn for $6 a square foot? Welcome to drought-stricken California
By Paul Vercammen, CNN Doreen Jansen looked at the brown hills from her Thousand Oaks home. “My plants are suffering,” Jansen said. “The animals, coyotes, rattlesnakes; they are all out in droves. It’s dry and unusually hot.” The signs of drought are everywhere here, from the shrinking lakes to the deathly drained color of trees
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One dead after shooting at Moser’s on Keene Street
Columbia Police confirmed one person is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of Moser’s grocery store on Keene Street.
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Mizzou football wraps up fall camp; 12 days until season opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team wrapped up fall camp in front of fans at Faurot Field on Saturday night. The Tigers hosted an open practice, followed by a movie on the field ahead of the season opener on Sept. 1. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz said it was not the most exciting practice in
Continue ReadingWashington state’s King County declares monkeypox a public health emergency
By Paradise Afshar and Christina Maxouris, CNN Washington state’s King County, which includes Seattle, declared monkeypox a public health emergency Friday, with more than 270 recorded cases, according to a proclamation from county executive Dow Constantine. The proclamation, which went into effect immediately, will help boost local health officials’ response efforts to the outbreak, including
Continue ReadingTracking overnight storms before the return of sunshine
Tonight: A cold front is currently pushing through Central Missouri firing up scattered showers and storms along with it. The main threat tonight will be strong winds and heavy downpours at times. Storms will push to the southeast of the highway 44 corridor tonight after midnight leaving partly cloudy sky conditions. Winds will switch out
Continue Reading3 men indicted in the beating death of gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Amy Simonson and Rob Frehse, CNN Three men have been indicted in the beating death of imprisoned Boston gangster and convicted murderer James “Whitey” Bulger, prosecutors announced Thursday. Fotios “Freddy” Geas, 55, Paul “Pauly” DeCologero, 48, and Sean McKinnon, 36, were charged Wednesday with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the death
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Tracking a round of storms to kick off the weekend
Today: Isolated showers are possible early in the morning, clearing by noon. Another round of storms sparks across our eastern counties this afternoon, with a very low risk of producing high winds. Still a mild afternoon otherwise, especially further west, with highs in the mid-80s. Tomorrow: Partly cloudy as highs hold steady in the mid
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Columbia Health Department to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday
Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday, at their office on 1005 W. Worley St.
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