COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested Wednesday morning in Sedalia during a law enforcement operation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Lazaro Joaquin-Ruiz, of Sedalia, was charged with drug possession, resisting arrest and violating an order of protection. Alondra Reyes Hernandez was charged with drug possession and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Both
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With severe weather approaching Kansas City, the FIFA Fan Festival closed at 2 p.m. as a precaution. Minutes later, thunder was heard in the area, followed by a sudden downpour as the skies opened up. KC FanFest later posted on social media that they would not reopen on Thursday. However, the
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CNN Impact Your World (CNN) — The death toll from last week’s twin quakes in Venezuela has risen to more than 1,700 people and thousands have been injured, according to the country’s top lawmaker. The second quake was the country’s most powerful in more than a century. Search and rescue efforts continue, and charities are
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By Jack Hannah, Nick Watt, Dakin Andone, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Throughout his federal arson trial, Jonathan Rinderknecht was painted as a vengeful person whose disdain for the wealthy, anger at the world and obsession with fire fueled him to ignite a blaze that later became the deadly Palisades Fire. At trial, prosecutors said
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By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Zachary Cohen, Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Iran struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, forcing a pause on evacuations of stranded seafarers and demonstrating its continued ability to restrict the critical waterway, despite the agreement reached last week with the United States. A US official told CNN the
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By Kimberly Richardson, Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Supreme Court’s conservative majority handed President Donald Trump major victories in two immigration cases and also struck down a Hawaii gun law. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Turf talk In a warming world,
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The Jefferson City School District is projected to receive $2.4 million less in state funding next school year.
The JC Board of Education is set to discuss the fiscal year 2026-27 budget at its meeting Thursday night. According to district documents, the state did not approve full funding of the foundation formula.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three more men were charged with child enticement on Thursday in Boone County. Ethan Deimeke, 27, of Auxvasse; David Burres, 32; and Brice Morris, 34, of Columbia; were all charged on Thursday. They are all being held at the Boone County Jail without bond and have initial court appearances set for 1
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HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The spelling of Moberly has been corrected. The bench trial of a Moberly man accused of killing a woman on his property wrapped up early Thursday afternoon after the defense requested a recess to adjust its strategy. A bench trial got underway in Randolph County on Thursday for David Kip
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A restaurant owner in Jefferson City who is accused of harboring people with “an illegal immigration status” turned himself in to law enforcement, the Department of Justice wrote in a Thursday press release. Danny Cheng, 46, who owns Dragon Kitchen in the 2200 block of Missouri Boulevard, is accused of running a
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By Becky Pinnington, Lou Robinson, Annette Choi, Rosa de Acosta, Curt Merrill, Renée Rigdon, CNN (CNN) — Two major back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24. More than 1,900 people have died and over 10,000 were injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said Tuesday. CNN is tracking developments, with maps and satellite imagery. The
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By Hira Humayun, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Haitian fans emerged in force in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, donned in red and blue jerseys to watch the Caribbean nation’s last match of this year’s World Cup. While Haiti didn’t win its match against Morocco, fans were jubilant about being able to cheer on their team, which
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CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for passengers
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for passengers planning
Continue Reading WCVB, CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered serious injuries in a Pulaski County crash Wednesday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 37-year-old Camdenton man, along with a 23-year-old woman from Dixon, was driving westbound on Route P west of Highway 17 at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday. The report states that the truck traveled off
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Columbia man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of evidence tampering after two people were found shot in the parking lot of a Clark Lane apartment complex. Chase Ricketts, 19, was arrested on suspicion of felony evidence tampering, and a juvenile male was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery, first-degree assault
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lawsuit filed by Cole County after a 2023 fuel leak has been settled out of court. The lawsuit, filed in April, accused Neumayer Equipment Company of breach of contract and negligence. It claimed Neumayer incorrectly installed a fuel system, which caused the leak on July 24, 2023. More than 1,000 gallons
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CNN By Jessie Yeung, Michael Rios, Taylor Ward, Issy Ronald, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers are desperately searching through piles of rubble in Venezuela after the country was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday, leaving scores of people dead and widespread destruction in a country already beset by economic and political turmoil. At
Continue Reading By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Great American State Fair opens today on the National Mall, which the Trump administration has described as a showcase of contributions from all 56 states and territories. The 16-day event will feature food, games and other traditional fair elements, with military flyovers and patriotic pageantry rounding out the festivities. Here’s
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