Prosecutors file murder charges in Jefferson City shooting case

KMIZ on October 14, 2025

Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson said Tuesday two victims in a Jefferson City shooting have died.

Thompson said in a news release that charges against Michael A. Davis, 40, of Jefferson City, will be upgraded from assault and domestic assault to first-degree murder.

“The number of shots or stab wounds or something like that could be indicative of maybe some reflection, or the ability to reflect, and therefore first-degree versus second-degree,” Thompson said in an interview with ABC 17 News.

Davis is accused of shooting and killing Shawna Davis, 39, and Sofie Mulcahey, 31, both of Jefferson City. A vigil was held Friday for Mulcahey.

The probable cause statement says Jefferson City police were investigating a crash in the 1800 block of Highway 50/63 East when they heard multiple shots being fired. Shawna Davis and Mulcahey were found in the 1100 Block of Cordell st. with life-threatening injuries in a vehicle in a wooded area.

Thompson said in a release that both were taken to University Hospital, where they died.

A first-degree murder conviction could result in either the death penalty or life in prison for Davis.

In a statement to ABC 17 News, Tanya Bohlkin, Mulcahey’s aunt, said her family is grateful the prosecutor’s office upgraded the charges to allow for the most serious conviction available.

Megan Stone, Mulcahey’s best friend, told ABC 17 News she hopes the state pursues the death penalty.

“He’s a coward and I hope he’s reminded of every single day,” Stone said of Michael Davis. “She went to go save her friend and he shot 30 rounds into her car.”

Police found roughly 30 shell casings following the shooting in the 900 block of Harding Street, and Davis was detained shortly after, the statement says. Stone said she grew up with Mulcahey in Harrisburg and that they met in kindergarten.

“Twenty-six years together,” Stone said. “She was my very, very, very best friend and I hope everybody gets a best friend like her.”

She said Mulcahey was trying to help Davis get away from a domestic violence situation.

“I urge everybody, every woman in that situation, to just leave because no man who loves you would ever, it’s just not worth it,” Stone said. “Sofie just went to go get her friend and didn’t come home.”

Thompson said the state has not officially decided whether it will pursue the death penalty. He explained what could make a case qualify.

“Whether it was multiple victims, whether others were placed in danger of being killed,” Thompson said. “Things like if the person had a history of violent offenses or a prior murder conviction.”

Michael Davis is also charged with one count of felony unlawful use of a weapon and three counts of armed criminal action.

Michael Davis has an arraignment for the new charges scheduled for Friday.

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A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church

KIFI on October 14, 2025

Seth Ratliff

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI) — Former Utah Supreme Court Justice and longtime LDS apostle Dallin H. Oaks, 93, has been formally set apart as the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“I accept with humility the responsibility that God has placed upon me and commit my whole heart and soul to the service to which I’ve been called,” said the newly called President Oaks.

The announcement comes more than two weeks after the passing of the faith’s 17th President, Russel M. Nelson. He was 101 years old.

In a news release, the Church explained the transition of leadership:

“In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the prophet is chosen through a divinely inspired process. When the president of the Church passes away, the First Presidency is dissolved. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles—led by the longest-serving apostle—assumes leadership and, through revelation and priesthood authority, confirms the next president of the Church.”

Reflecting on his predecessor, President Oaks said, “Most recently, we’ve been led by a magnificent Prophet of the Lord, President Russell M. Nelson. We have much work to do to fulfill the challenges he has given us. And there is more yet to come, of which I testify in all humility – The lord still speaks through his service. There is much to be done, for our ministry is a ministry of all the children of God upon the face of the earth.”

The announcement was made by Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, one of the Church’s leading governing bodies. President Oaks has reorganized the First Presidency—the highest leadership council in the Church—calling Elder Henry B. Eyring, 92, to serve as First Counselor and Elder D. Todd Christofferson, 80, as Second Counselor.

“I am deeply honored by this calling, and trust that it carries. At the same time, I recognize I’m not called to be honored but I’m called to serve,” shared Christoferson.

After a period of fasting and prayer, President Oaks expressed confidence in the new leadership. In addition, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, 84, has been appointed president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI) — Today at 1 PM, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to host a live broadcast, announcing the reorganization of a new First Presidency – the governing body of the faith made up of the President and two Apostles of the faith who serve as counselors. The announcement comes more than two weeks after the passing of the faith’s 17th President, Russel M. Nelson. He was 101 years old.

Church leadership is expected to make the announcement live from Temple Square in Salt Lake City, in more than 10 languages, including Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

To view the broadcast live, click HERE.

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Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in

KIFI on October 14, 2025

CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 14 OCT 25 13:17 ET

By Kennedy Camarena

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    SALT LAKE CITY (KSL, KSL TV) — Search and rescue crews traveled through a snowstorm in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday to find a lost hypothermic hiker, and get them back home to safety.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team said the four hour rescue mission began on Saturday at 7 p.m. when a hiker called for help on the south ridge of Mt. Superior.

“The hiker had set out earlier in the day, attempting to summit the mountain, and went off-trail when a snowstorm rolled in,” the search and rescue said.

Temperatures quickly dropped to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit and snow began blowing around the hiker, leading to limited visibility.

Once the hiker called for help, the search and rescue said teams met at the base of Alta Ski Resort to travel up the mountain and start looking for the hiker.

“The rescuers broke trail through several inches of snow on a technical, steep ascent for about 1.5 hours before making contact with the hiker,” reported search and rescue. “As rescue teams assessed a cliff-edge traverse through a waterfall to the subject, a break in the storm occurred.”

A Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter then took the hiker via “hoist rescue” to an ambulance, which then took the hiker to a nearby hospital for treatment.

According to the search and rescue, the hiker was hypothermic but in stable condition when brought to the hospital.

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WATCH: Tigers take questions as they prepare for Auburn

KMIZ on October 14, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The No. 16 Missouri Tigers are heading out on the road for the first time this season.

The Tigers will continue their SEC schedule Saturday with a trip to Auburn. Mizzou fell from No. 14 after losing a close one last weekend in Columbia to Alabama, 27-24.

Now they’ll attempt to get back in the win column against unranked Auburn.

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Yuma teenager dies from gunshot wound; suspect taken into custody

KYMA on October 14, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A teenager from Yuma died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

At about 9:26 p.m. on September 12, 2025, YPD were called about gunfire at a home in the area of S. 17th Avenue near the East Main Canal.

Officers found a 14-year-old boy inside the living room with a gunshot wound to the head.

The teenager was taken to Onvida Health, then airlifted to a Phoenix hospital. The teenager later died from his injuries on September 19.

A 21-year-old man was arrested and taken into custody on October 9 after probable cause was established by YPD.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 373-4700 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous.

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Medical Minutes: Preparing for flu season

KYMA on October 14, 2025

Andrea Turisk

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Some may be wondering how to keep kids and parents healthy and how to know when symptoms may be more than just a passing bug.

Leala Martinez, nurse practitioner at Exceptional Community Hospital, says the flu is highly contagious.

“It spreads through coughing, sneezing, or even touching shared surfaces. Once one child or coworker is sick, it can spread rapidly, especially if crowded classrooms or offices,” Martinez shared.

Martinez adds symptoms you should watch out for.

“A cold is usually mild with a stuffy nose or cough, but the flu comes on suddenly and often includes high fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting. It can make both children and adults very sick very quickly,” Martinez explained.

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YCSO launches “Versaterm Community Connect” notification program

KYMA on October 14, 2025

Paul Vozzella

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has introduced a new system aimed at improving communication with residents.

Called Versaterm Community Connect, the system is designed to keep citizens informed after they request assistance from the sheriff’s office.

Once a call for help is made, the caller will receive a text or email update about 15 minutes later if there is a delay in a deputy’s response.

“They get a notification letting them know that the deputy is on their way, that their call is being addressed, and if there are any delays, they are also notified of that,” said Tania Pavlak, Public Affairs Specialist for YCSO.

Although YCSO did not face significant communication issues before, it believes the new system will greatly enhance their ability to stay connected with the community.

“We do believe that this will enhance communication with the community,” Pavlak said. “There is also an option to get the case incident numbers for those wanting to do follow-ups on certain cases that they report.”

Versaterm Community Connect is available in both English and Spanish. After being tested since July, the automated notification system is now fully active.

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Imperial Valley residents prepare as flood watch takes effect

KYMA on October 14, 2025

Adrik Vargas

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – A flood watch is in effect across the Imperial Valley Thursday, and local officials are reminding residents to stay alert and take precautions ahead of possible heavy rain.

The Imperial County Fire Department is providing free sand and sandbags at all of its fire stations. Residents can stop by and fill their own to help protect their homes from flooding.

Some locals are already taking steps to get ready.

“Just check the roofing, make sure you know everything is good before anything. You know, maybe make sure there’s no patches or things,” said Eulalio Antonio, an Imperial Valley resident. “We did get wood buckets, just in case that we do have a leak,” Antonio added.

While some are getting ahead of the rain, others say they’re waiting to see how severe the weather gets before taking action.

“People have been telling me that there’s going to be some heavy weather, but I haven’t seen it, so I haven’t started getting ready,” said Edward Swanegan.

Swanegan says his home sits on a slight slope, so he’s not too worried yet, but he’s still keeping an eye on the forecast.

The flood watch remains in effect through Saturday morning, and officials are urging residents to prepare early and avoid driving through flooded areas once the rain begins.

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Brawley gets new fire marshal

KYMA on October 14, 2025

Karina Bazarte

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Brawley Fire Department has appointed a new fire marshal and she is the only one in Imperial County.

Nikkie Chamberland was born and raised in San Diego and has worked with other fire agencies for about 12 years.

Chamberland says she will be in charge of fire prevention, fire investigations and school education.

“I definitely want to get the community risk reduction program up and going, giving the community the empowerment to educate and put it back into their hands so if a house fire happens, we are going to be there to help them and we are going to show them ways to prevent it from happening again,” said Nikkie Chamberland.

Chamberland is the only female fire marshal in the Imperial Valley.

She says she is ready to help the community of Brawley.

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Imperial Valley residents remain on alert as rain continues

KYMA on October 14, 2025

Adrik Vargas

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – After rain began moving through the Imperial Valley Thursday, officials are once again reminding residents to stay alert and take precautions as more wet weather moves in.

The Imperial County Fire Department (ICFD) say the showers are expected to get heavier, and residents are being urged to take steps to protect themselves and their property.

The biggest danger, fire officials say, is on the roads. Even a few inches of moving water can sweep a car downstream, making driving in flooded areas extremely risky. Their advice is simple: Turn around, don’t drown.

Deputy Chief Cedric Ceseña stressed the importance of having a preparedness kit at home in case of power outages or other emergencies. Such a kit should include food, water, flashlights, and batteries, enough for everyone in the household, including pets and anyone with special dietary needs.

“I think one of the things that’s important to keep in mind is that, although it might not look like the rain will amount to much right now, the forecast can always change,” Deputy Chief Ceseña said.

The flood watch remains in effect through Saturday morning, and ICFD notes that sand and sandbags are available at all nine county fire stations for anyone who needs them.

Residents are encouraged to monitor weather reports, stay off flooded roads, and prepare early to ensure safety as the storms continue.

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