WATCH: President Trump gives update on Iran strikes from White House
President Donald Trump gave a statement Monday morning from the White House about the American attacks on Iran during a military medal ceremony being held there.
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Woman on foot dies in crash that closed part of Interstate 70 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police say a woman was killed in a crash Sunday night in Columbia as she tried to cross Interstate 70 on foot. The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near Range Line Street and the connector in Columbia were closed after the crash that killed Pollyanna Tinker, 50. She was pronounced dead at
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Video forecast update on wintry precipitation falling in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch a live update on wintry precipitation falling in Mid-Missouri and what’s expected early this evening.
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Protesters gather in Jefferson City Sunday, speak out against ICE, joint US-Israel attack on Iran
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters gathered in the Capital city on Sunday afternoon to speak out against a crackdown on immigration in the United States. The protest was scheduled before President Donald Trump announced the joint US-Israel attack on Iran early Saturday morning, but one protester said the attack was another reason to protest the
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Columbia City Council to consider alcohol permits for 2026 World Cup
City of Columbia staff has recommended that the City Council approve Special Events permits for businesses looking to sell alcohol during extended hours for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Moberly woman seriously injured in Monroe County crash Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly woman was hospitalized following a crash in Monroe county on Saturday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred on Missouri 154– about two miles south of Paris– around 5:45 p.m. The report says the 53-year-old was driving a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, when she pulled
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Missouri lawmakers respond to joint attack on Iran
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump announced the joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran early Saturday morning, just a few days before Congress was set to debate and vote on military action in Iran, according to CNN. Some lawmakers are upset that Trump would engage in what he called “major combat operations” without congressional
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No injuries reported after house fire in central Columbia Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. KMIZ Columbia firefighters worked a house fire in central Columbia on Saturday afternoon. According to Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Skyler Clark, crews were called to the 700 block of Cook Avenue shortly before 3 p.m. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames showing from a shed and a home, Clark said. One person was
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Woman seriously injured in Camden County crash
A 26-year-old Phillipsburg, Missouri woman was seriously injured in a crash in Camden County early Saturday morning, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.
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Holts Summit Fire Protection District files for $8M bond renewal
Holts Summit voters may have the option to approve an $8 millon bond for the Holts Summit Fire Protection District during the April 2026 election.
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McKinney Building feasibility study puts $5.3M estimate before council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KIMZ) The city of Columbia could be looking at an additional $5.27 million price tag to make the McKinney Building usable for an event space. Members of the McKinney Building Task Force on Friday received an update on a feasibility study outlining potential renovation plans for the historic downtown structure, as officials continue
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Horses that got pulled out of mud near Harrisburg still being treated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The horses who got rescued from a mud hole on Wednesday near Harrisburg are still at the MU Veterinary Clinic. They are being treated for pneumonia, complications for hypothermia, ulcers–and one of them suffered a foot injury. The horses got stuck in what was formerly an animal lagoon. It was in the
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Mother of Columbia teen robbed and killed in June speaks out after teen suspect pleads not guilty following adult certification
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police suspect a Columbia teen who was charged as an adult with murder Friday could have fired a gun into the victim’s vehicle, according to a probable cause statement. Rodney Moore Jr., 16, is charged with second-degree felony murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action in the death of 18-year-old Zarian Simpson
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Copper Kettle to have follow-up inspection after 9 violations noted by health inspector
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Copper Kettle in Ashland will have a follow-up health inspection after it reportedly had nine violations, seven of which are critical. The inspection report said management was using the same cutting board for raw sausage and for ready-to-eat food. The health inspector also found expired food in the coolers and improper hand-washing practices
Continue Reading Columbia mayor recommends delaying vote that could ban gaming machines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s mayor is recommending the City Council table a vote that could ban gaming machines. Previous reporting shows the city was looking at banning unregulated machines known as “gray machines” or “no-chance machines.” The machines have been described as being “skill-based,” which has brought up questions of legality. The Columbia ban would
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Columbia man charged in I-70 crash that involved law enforcement
Editor’s note: The vehicles involved in the crash have been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 35-year-old Columbia man was charged with a felony after authorities claim he was in a vehicle that cause a crash on Friday morning on Interstate 70 that involved two law enforcement officers. Deangelo Jones was charged on Friday afternoon with
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Man charged after asking police to give back devices that contained child porn
Editor’s note: A reference to a second case has been removed from this piece. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with several felonies after authorities claim he asked police to return electronic devices that contained child pornography. Marcus Bremer, 45, is charged with five counts of child porn possession. He is being held
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Culver’s files permit to build new location on south side of Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A popular chain restaurant is looking to build another location in Columbia. Culver’s filed for a permit with the city on Feb. 17 to build a location on Pebbles Parkway, a new street being added for the Grindstone Commercial Plat being built on Grindstone Parkway and State Farm Parkway. The building is
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Man shot by Jefferson City police allegedly fired at cops first, court docs say
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 40-year-old man who was shot by Jefferson City police officers on Thursday has been charged with five felonies. Joey Hampton, of Jefferson City, was charged on Friday with two counts of first-degree assault, shooting at a vehicle, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was not listed on the Cole
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LU sprinter pleads not guilty to murder charge in boyfriend’s death
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln University sprinter accused of killing her boyfriend earlier this pleaded not guilty in court on Friday. Denita Jackson, 27, is charged in Cole County with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. She pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on Friday. She is being held at the Cole County Jail without
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