Por Laura Sharman, CNN Un hombre de Wisconsin enfrenta un proceso judicial por realizar amenazas contra la Policía Federal después de publicar una serie de videos en TikTok en los que pedía que dispararan y mataran a los agentes de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas, según fiscales federales. Andrew Stanton, de 38 años, de Kenosha,
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By Lauren Mascarenhas, Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump arrived at his military parade in Washington, DC, this June to a 21-gun salute and members of the crowd singing “Happy Birthday,” about 5 million people across the country took to the streets to protest his administration. Now, amid an ongoing government shutdown
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump announced a deal to offer common fertility drugs at steep discounts through TrumpRx, a direct-to-consumer drug platform set to launch in January 2026. The initiative is part of a broader effort to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reduce its cost, though key details about its
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By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — A Wisconsin man has been charged with making threats against federal law enforcement after posting a series of TikTok videos in which he called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to be shot and killed, according to federal prosecutors. Andrew Stanton, 38, of Kenosha, was arrested last week and
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The threat of active shooters is a reality of life in modern America. Attacks have been perpetrated in a variety of settings, but schools have been a favorite target of mass shooters in the 21st century. That has spurred most states, including Missouri, to pass laws requiring active shooter drills in schools. The requirement won’t
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By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — As attorneys face off in courtrooms and federal agents on the ground clash with protesters, Chicago is being cemented as the epicenter of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown after a flurry of developments in the last 24 hours. Now – with the city heading into its first weekend
Continue ReadingBy Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — India has seemingly pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s claim it had agreed to stop importing Russian oil, signaling the issue that has strained ties is unlikely to be resolved soon. Trump on Wednesday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had “assured me today that they (India) will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite the growing number of school shootings in the United States, many Missouri school districts and law enforcement agencies lack standardized requirements for active shooter drills. In Missouri, teachers are required to participate in simulated active-shooter drills under the state’s ASIRT statute. However, broader safety training, such as how to identify threats or
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COLUMBI, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is looking for developers interested in helping create a new entertainment and hospitality district on campus a project aimed at boosting the local economy and enhancing the gameday experience for fans. The university said its goal is to create an experience similar to the University of Tennessee and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following calls from University of Missouri System President Mun Choi to address homelessness in downtown Columbia, police say their options remain limited. At a September press conference, Choi urged city leaders to consider a loitering ordinance and take steps to “clean up encampments” and tackle homelessness. Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude said
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in connection with a 2023 shooting at McClung Park in Jefferson City pleaded guilty this week to a felony. Syvonn Byrd, of Jefferson City, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to unlawful use of a weapon and was sentenced to five years of supervised probation. He was previously charged
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorney Spencer Smith in a Thursday press release announced his candidacy for the Division 9 Boone County Circuit associate judge role. The release says Smith graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 2017 and worked as the deputy district attorney in Josephine County in Oregon until he became a public defender
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Two Hallsville School District staff members have resigned from the district after a month of paid leave over posts they shared about Charlie Kirk’s death. Anthony Plogger and Kayla Lewis were suspended with pay for sharing posts about Kirk from a page called “So Informed.” The post expressed a lack of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) People Not Politicians’ lawyer claims a referendum on the new congressional map passed by the Missouri legislature is protected under state law. This comes after Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit in a federal court on Wednesday to block the referendum from getting on the November 2026 ballot. The new
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man was arrested and charged after he allegedly followed a vehicle containing multiple people, ramming into it with his vehicle and hitting it with a piece of metal. Alexander McConnell, 22, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of first-degree assault and a count of first-degree property damage. He
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A season-high 31 fans were ejected from Memorial Stadium during the Tigers’ game against Alabama this past Saturday. That brings the total number of attendees thrown out of the stadium this year to 94. Of the total from this past week’s game, 26 were alcohol-related. Ejection cards indicate 14 people were tossed
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Cancer rates in young people are growing. These five things can help you stay ahead of the curve. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ A day in the life “Good morning, my fellow federal furloughed employees!” That’s
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By Lauren Kent, Eugenia Yosef, Tal Shalev, Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the country’s “struggle is not over,” just days after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal that has since been blighted by a dispute over the return of deceased hostages. Earlier this week, Hamas
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court filings from Thursday show a Moniteau County dump truck driver is arguing he should be given immunity in a wrongful death case involving a crash. The parents of Deborah Kay Coville filed a wrongful death lawsuit against John Kendrick and Moniteau County on Aug. 29 after Coville died from injuries she
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Wanyesville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty last month to voluntary manslaughter. Colin Mar was previously charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action after he was accused of shooting someone in a St. Robert home in March. Court documents in previous reporting
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