COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri farmers are getting temporary relief from restrictions on dyed diesel as they work to get this year’s harvest out of the field. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Wednesday signed Executive Order 26-19, declaring a state of emergency and temporarily reducing restrictions on the types of diesel fuel that can be used for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In a new effort by Missouri law enforcement to try and generate tips through inmates, 2,000 decks of playing cards that feature dozens of victims in unsolved crimes are now in every state prison. Each card features a photo and details about an unsolved homicide, missing person, or unidentified remains case
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CNN By Mitchell McCluskey, Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — A horrific mid-air catastrophe on a plane heading to Tel Aviv was averted in a stunning turn of events on Wednesday when passengers and crew bravely rushed into the cockpit and regained control of the aircraft. The pilot attempted to carry out a “terrorist act” by
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By Mitchell McCluskey, Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — A horrific mid-air catastrophe on a plane heading to Tel Aviv was averted in a stunning turn of events on Wednesday when passengers and crew bravely rushed into the cockpit and regained control of the aircraft. The pilot attempted to carry out a “terrorist act” by attacking
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CNN By Holly Yan, Jessie Yeung, Gloria Pazmino, Jason Carroll, CNN (CNN) — New York’s governor chastised what she deemed a botched investigation into the alleged gang rape of a Cornell University student and vowed to take action – including changing a state law that prevents some victims from seeking justice. Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized
Continue Reading CNN By Isa Mudannayake, Jake Tapper, Danya Gainor, Jason Carroll, Gloria Pazmino, Alex Stambaugh, Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — New York State Attorney General Letitia James will be taking over as special prosecutor in the case alleging sexual assault at Cornell University, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, saying she “lost faith” in the district attorney’s
Continue Reading WSTM, CNN By Danya Gainor, Jason Carroll, Gloria Pazmino, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, Avni Trivedi, CNN (CNN) — The former Cornell University student who says she was gang raped made an explicit accusation of sexual assault in an interview with university police in November 2024, but the district attorney said university police didn’t share
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Advertisements seemingly part of TikTok’s company have been popping up in users’ feeds, leading people to third-party apps with the promise of payment. The ads appear differently than typical TikTok Shop or other mainstream retailers. The font and graphics are in a similar style to TikTok’s app design and often prevent users
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care announced on Thursday that it is expanding specialized care to Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City to include urology services. A press release from MU Health Care says the new clinic will be located on the third floor of the Madison Street Medical Building and surgeries can begin
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri senator announced on Wednesday he is introducing a new bill related to automatic license plate readers like Flock. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the “Stop Flock Abuse Act” to establish basic safeguards for AI-powered cameras and to “protect Americans’ fundamental constitutional rights,” Senator Hawley said. This comes as use of the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is asking fundraising professionals to outline what a private campaign to renovate the historic McKinney Building could involve and cost. The city has not decided whether to hire a consultant or move forward with a campaign. The city issued a request for expressions of interest on Monday. Responses
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Emery Sapp and Sons and ESS Companies will move its headquarters to a new location in 2028. A Thursday press release from the contracting company says it closed on a location at 101 North Keene St. in Columbia, the current location of MEM. “Columbia is where Emery Sapp & Sons got its
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents’ electric, water and trash utility rates are set to increase on Thursday. The Columbia City Council approved the increase in a meeting on Aug. 3. The raised rates include: Electricity is raised by 6%. Water is raised by 10%. Trash is raised depending on size of trash cart. The electric
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of raping an 81-year-old dementia patient at a nursing home while he was employed as a certified nursing assistant has pleaded down to lesser charges. Joseph Hull, of Jefferson City, was originally charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident. He pleaded guilty
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man has been charged after he allegedly stole more than $21,000 worth of musical instruments, jewelry, lawn equipment and other items from a home on July 16, 2025. Denver Robb, 40, is charged in Boone County with stealing more than $750, second-degree burglary and misdemeanor second-degree property damage. He is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge on Wednesday dismissed a case that was filed by the losing candidates of a primary election. Brett Hueffmeier, Micah Beebe, Jana Morris, Michael Morris and Peter Smedile filed a lawsuit on earlier this month against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, candidate Rick Brattin and the state’s Republican party
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By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! After some fierce competition, the Fat Bear Week winner has been crowned, and he’s a nepo baby! His name is Backpack — check out the chunky champ. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Hero passenger Chaos ensued
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning Thursday, cellphones will no longer be allowed in the Cole County Courthouse for most members of the public. An order from Aug. 24 that is shared on the county’s website says exceptions are made for attorneys in good standing, state and county employees on court business, law enforcement personnel, jurors, bondsmen
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Fulton police officer pleaded guilty to federal charges related to child sex abuse materials, according to a Wednesday press release from the Department of Justice. Jimmy Joe Culbertson, 68, of Columbia, pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child sex abuse materials and one count of possessing child sex abuse
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders have reopened a lane of Interstate 70 in east Columbia after a crash labeled a “law incident.” Columbia Police Department spokesman Colin Imhoff said CPD officers were helping with a traffic stop that turned into a chase near I-70 and Range Line Street. The suspect vehicle crashed near I-70 and
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