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Three adults charged with first-degree murder in Kathy Street shooting in Fulton; two adults, one juvenile in custody
Editor's Note: Charging information was updated after speaking with Callaway County Prosecutor Benjamin Miller. A charge was initially seen as accessory to murder on Casenet. FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Three adults were charged with first-degree murder in Tuesday’s shooting on Kathy Street in Fulton. Quiara Walton, Emmanuel Brown and Taeon Logan, 23, of Fulton, were charged The post Three adults charged with first-degree murder in Kathy Street shooting in Fulton; two adults, one juvenile in custody appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County. According to the online crash report, Russel Jones, 36, was driving on Route W north of the Marvin Cutoff when he tried to pass another vehicle and traveled off the right The post Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Arkansas man accused of stealing truck in Benton County arrested during large manhunt
An Arkansas man is behind bars for allegedly trying to steal a truck in Benton County, sparking a large manhunt. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to a disturbance in the 34000 block of Highway 65, in rural Warsaw, Tuesday afternoon. The property owner and an employee said they were returning to the area after work, when they spotted a man trying to drive away in the employee’s truck. The man abandoned the stolen truck and fled into the woods.
Patrick Mahomes: “No easing” Xavier Worthy into the offense
The Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl at the end of the 2023 season, but they entered the playoffs as the third seed in the AFC because of how their offense performed in the regular season. In a press conference on Tuesday, quarterback Patrick Mahomes said the team “felt...
Eight Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s decision to forgo a third term in order to run for governor set off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to replace him. Early entrants included online personality Valentina Gomez, Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller and state Rep. Adam Schwadron. They were eventually joined by longtime GOP strategist Jamie […] The post Eight Republicans face off in primary to be Missouri’s top election official appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Fresh ink for National Tattoo Day
The whir of tattoo guns filled the air as artists tended to their customers inside the many tattoo shops located around Columbia on Wednesday. National Tattoo Day, which takes place every year July 17, promoted the permanent etching of ink on human skin. “A tattoo itself is just a nice...
Chiefs Rookie Deals With Injury Scare in First Camp Practice
Chiefs rookie WR Xavier Worthy didn't make it through one practice without an injury scare, though he seems to be okay and returned to the field. Worthy, who missed mandatory minicamp with a hamstring issue, missed a few plays due to an injured hand. However, he came back to make the play of the day, seemingly putting concerns to rest.
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Local animal shelters waive adoption fees as they experience influx of dogs and cats
Animal shelters in the St. Louis area are experiencing an overflow of dogs and cats being brought into their facilities. The Animal Protective Association of Missouri currently has almost 700 animals in its care, and both of its shelters have reached capacity. APA President and CEO Sarah Javier said most of the animals being brought in are large dogs, making it especially challenging for the organization to find space to care for them.
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