Hartsburg
Trial rescheduled for Hartsburg man accused of fatally stabbing fatherkjluradio.com7 HOURS AGO
Police identify another suspect in deadly Fulton shooting
KMIZ ABC 17 News1 DAY AGO
Ashland Pride festival spreads love and inclusivityColumbia Missourian1 DAY AGO
Murder charge dropped for man accused in Fulton shooting
KMIZ ABC 17 News1 DAY AGO
LATEST NEWS
Trial rescheduled for Hartsburg man accused of fatally stabbing father
A Boone County man charged with murdering his father two years ago will head to trial next spring. Collin Knight, 25, of Hartsburg, had been scheduled for a jury trial to begin next March. But because of unavailability of the Division 4 courtroom, his trial has been rescheduled for February 25, 2025, with a backup date of April 22.
These 6 Boone County officials will serve on statewide association committees
Missouri Association of Counties welcomed six Boone County leaders recently to steering committees. The appointments happened July 1 and Boone County announced them Friday. Steering committees help craft association policy on state and federal regulations and other administrative matters. They make recommendations to the legislative committee on any official resolution referred to the committee. ...
Tracking minimal rain chances off and on through the forecast
TODAY: Wednesday will be much like Tuesday, with partly cloudy skies and a high in the mid-to-upper 80s, but likely a degree or two warmer and less of a chance for a pop-up shower. Dry conditions will likely remain through the day. TONIGHT: Skies will clear into the night, and...
Cherng family commits $5 million to University of Missouri
The University of Missouri has announced a $5 million commitment from alumni Andrew and Peggy Cherng through the Panda Charitable Family Foundation in support of scholarships and programming at the university’s Honors College. The gift from the founders of Panda Express nearly doubles their giving to their alma mater...
Columbia woman receives probation for nailing man in basement
A Columbia woman who nailed a man shut in a basement pleads down to one of the three charges filed against her. Alexis Fenton had been charged with third-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, and third-degree kidnapping. She pleaded guilty Monday to the domestic assault charge and was sentenced to five years supervised probation. If Fenton violates her probation, she faces four years in prison.
Stephens Stars welcome Maggie Hans, aiming to build on historic season
Columbia — The Stephens Stars Volleyball program hopes it's found its next star at head coach. Maggie Hans heads into her first season as the head coach for Stephens after coaching at Southwestern College in Kansas. Hans and Stephens began the first day of their 3-day youth camp at...
Columbia's proposed sales tax renewal on August 2024 ballot aims to improve public safety
Columbia — According to Columbia city officials, a renewal of the city sales tax on the August 6th ballot will generate $83 million over the next ten years. During a news conference on Tuesday, Public Works Director Shane Creech, Police Chief Jill Schlude, and Deputy Fire Chief John Ambra reviewed the ramifications of a renewal of the quarter-cent tax that expires at the end of next year.
Mizzou preseason camp begins Sunday
The new college football season will creep one step closer next week when Mizzou kicks off its 2024 preseason camp. Coach Eli Drinkwitz will open the camp with a news conference at 2 p.m. Sunday. The first of 16 practices starts at 11:15 a.m. Monday. The team will have a practice that is open to the public at 7 p.m. Aug. 17.
Mizzou researchers hope sleep apnea breakthrough leads to better treatments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to determine the impact sleep apnea has on the brains of millions of sufferers. Medical experts say nearly 40 million adults in America have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. The majority of those, more than 30 million people, use a CPAP machine while sleeping. The drawbacks are machines are often expensive and uncomfortable.
Forecast: Fog possible again Wednesday morning, then warm and hazy
This evening will remain warm and mild with temperatures slowly falling into the upper 70s. It'll be another pleasant evening for outdoor dining. Temperatures will start to warm on Wednesday. It'll likely be one of the warmest, if not the warmest, day of the work week. There could be some patchy fog to start, but temps will warm to the upper 80s in the afternoon.
Top of the charts: Mizzou Racing places first in Skidpad event
Mizzou Racing, the Formula SAE team at the University of Missouri, is dedicated to designing and building high-performance racecars for international competitions. Members are driven by the quest to develop the best car, and every year, they embody the Missouri Method to give members hands-on learning experience. This year, the...
Columbia man charged with First Degree Murder in Fulton fatal shooting
Prosecutors charged a Columbia man in connection to a fatal shooting in Fulton. They charged Mitchell Henderson, Jr., with First Degree Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The charges are connected to the fatal shooting of Jakiem Braggs, 19, of Fulton, on July 16 on Kathy Street. Henderson turned...
Missouri Tigers Baseball Stars Shine Bright in Summer Collegiate Leagues
Missouri baseball student-athletes are competing in summer leagues across the country to prepare for the 2025 season, with players spread out in various leagues. Tyler Macon leads the MINK League in steals with 38 and a .350 batting average. Josh McDevitt has a 3.27 ERA with 23 strikeouts in the...
Missouri Highway Patrol: Illinois man drowns in Jefferson County, Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A 33-year-old Illinois man drowned at Rockford Park on Big River in Jefferson County, Missouri. Guadalupe L. Lopez drowned around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the Missouri Highway Patrol says. Lopez entered the water and went under and was pronounced dead by paramedics.
Trial date set for suspect in 2022 University of Missouri Homecoming shooting
The trial has been set for the man accused of a shooting that hurt three people during Homecoming 2022 at the University of Missouri. Prosecutors charged Donye Jackson with Assault, Attempted Armed Criminal Action, and Attempted Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The charges were filed after three people were shot...
Tolton hires former Battle standout Tre Morris as new head baseball coach
Tre Morris will become Tolton’s new baseball coach this upcoming season. The school announced the decision in a statement via Tolton’s Athletics account on X, formerly known as Twitter. More: Why it’s the right time for coach Ehrich Chick to return to Hickman baseball More: Educational conference helps empowers Boone County athletes for future success ...
New era, old memories: Coach Eric Thomas leads Jefferson City into the season.
Jefferson City — In brand new uniforms, the Jefferson City Jays Football team held its media day at Adkins Stadium Tuesday morning. The occasion brought back old memories for new head coach Eric Thomas, who was a part of Jefferson City's 1990 and 1991 state title teams as a player.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.