Columbia man pleads guilty to drug charges in 2023 overdose death case

KMIZ on November 14, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man has pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges in relation with an overdose death from 2023.

Derek Miltimore, 33, pleaded guilty on Friday to second-degree drug trafficking, two counts of drug possession and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. He was sentenced to 120 days of shock jail time and was ordered to complete a drug program. He faces a 20-year suspended sentence with credit for time served.

He was previously charged with second-degree felony murder, delivery of a controlled substance, second-degree drug trafficking, two counts of drug possession, one count of unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.

Miltimore is one of two people accused in the May 2, 2023, death caused by a fentanyl overdose.

Chase Rieves, 34, of Columbia, was also charged in the case with second-degree felony murder, delivery of a controlled substance and drug possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. He has a jury trial scheduled for June 2026. A hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday.

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Storm Set to Soak Coachella Valley Through Saturday

KESQ on November 14, 2025

Katie Boer

Happy Friday! We’re about to experience “weather whiplash” as we transition from 90s and sunshine to a very wet and active stretch over the Coachella Valley, with the pace picking up noticeably tonight.We’re under a First Alert Weather Alert for rain leading to possible flooding across the region today and all day tomorrow.

Light, spotty showers we’ve been seeing today (especially this morning) will increase late as a stronger surge of moisture moves inland, all associated with a powerful low-pressure system moving across Southern California.

By late tonight and especially Saturday morning, rainfall becomes more widespread and much heavier, with some bursts of quick and constant rain possible when one of these bands pops up. There is an elevated amount of CAPE or instability moving through our region with this push overnight and Saturday so I’m not ruling out an chance of thunderstorms.

For the Valley, storm totals are expected to land near an inch, though models have ranged anywhere from about 0.75″-1.50″. Even on the lowest end, this would be significant rainfall for us. Obviously pockets under those heavier bands of rain could see much higher accumulation in a short period of time.

A Flood Watch remains in effect because of the potential for excessive runoff, reduced visibility, and brief, intense downpours. This will be especially problematic near recent burn scars and there are a number of evacuation orders around some of these spots.

Winds are also expected to pick up as the front pushes through, gusts 30-40 mph in desert slopes and breezier conditions into the lower Valley, but this remains of lesser concern than the impact the rain will have.

It’s possible we’ll still see some lingering showers into Saturday evening before gradually tapering off. Sunday looks better with some dry breaks–but a slight chance of rain still remains.

Brace yourself, we’re not out of the woods on this after this weekend. Another storm system is lining up for Monday and Tuesday, along with dramatically cooler temperatures–highs dropping into the upper 60s! Showers may linger into Saturday evening before gradually tapering late. Sunday should offer some breaks, but we’re not done yet—another storm is lining up for Monday into Tuesday, with cooler temperatures and additional rain chances returning. If this were a boxing match, we’re looking at going several rounds here… with a third system possibly arriving toward the end of next week. So we’re locked into a pretty active pattern here for a few days.

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“This is a Nightmare”: Goncalves Family/Moscow community denounces Lifetime movie based on Idaho Murders

KIFI on November 14, 2025

Seth Ratliff

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) —  A planned Lifetime movie based on the murders of four University of Idaho college students by Bryan Kohberger has been met with a wave of online backlash. The Idaho community and the victims’ families have strongly denounced the film, arguing it exploits their trauma for commercial gain.

In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, Bryan Kohberger entered an off-campus King Road home near the University of Idaho in Moscow. He brutally stabbed and murdered four students: Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Earlier this year, Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders in a deal to avoid the death penalty, and he was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Lifetime Announces “The Idaho Murders”

As originally reported by Deadline, the Lifetime network is adding a new film to its controversial “Ripped From the Headlines” series, with the working title The Idaho Murders. According to IMDb, Miles Merry (Untamed) has been cast in the role of Bryan Kohberger, with a slate of other actors set to portray the victims.

The film’s synopsis, provided by IMDb, states: “After four University of Idaho students are brutally murdered in their off-campus home, detectives race against time to identify the killer, uncovering chilling clues that lead to Bryan Kohberger, a quiet criminology PhD student.”

Victims’ Families Condemn the Film

The announcement of the project was met with immediate and fierce public condemnation. The family of victim Kaylee Goncalves publicly expressed their grief and anger in a deeply emotional post on Facebook.

“With everything that our family has been through, it’s hard to fathom that people are now making a movie,” wrote the Goncalves family. “This is a nightmare for us. We do not want Kaylee being portrayed in a slasher film. They are not characters, they are REAL people. It’s heartbreaking. It’s embarrassing, and Kaylee would not want this. I wish people would just stop.

“Please, we just want it all to stop. I don’t think people realize how hard this is for our family. It’s November 4th. The days are tightening around us. It gets harder and harder to breathe. There’s no relief from the pain, that radiates through your entire body. We are doing our best just to try to get through these days.”

Community Organizes Online Petition to Stop the Film

Shortly after the film was announced, members of the greater Idaho community initiated an online petition to stop the production, accusing Lifetime of exploiting trauma for commercial gain.

Emily Leontiy, the petition’s organizer, argues that creating a film about this tragic event not only disrespects the memory of the victims but also causes immense pain to their families and friends who are still grappling with their loss.

“Turning their harrowing story into a movie risks sensationalizing their deaths and undermines the gravity of the loss experienced by their loved ones and communities,” wrote Leontiy. While Leontiy did not know the victims personally, she writes that the announcement has stirred deep emotions within her community and countless others.

As of Friday, November 14, just one day after the third anniversary of the horrific crime, the petition has already garnered over 14,000 signatures urging Lifetime to cease production immediately. The Goncalves family shared the petition in a separate post, encouraging people to sign.

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Heart of Oregon Corps to light up a big heart at topping-off ceremony for its new Redmond campus

KTVZ on November 14, 2025

KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heart of Oregon Corps will hold a topping-off ceremony Monday evening at its new $7.3 million, 3.4-acre site in Redmond to celebrate the completion of the steel frame construction of the new main building at Central Oregon’s first workforce development campus.  

During the brief ceremony, a large five-foot-tall heart atop the structure will be illuminated “as a symbol of the bright light the campus represents for youth on the workforce track and for our regional economic development,” the organization said in a news release Friday:

The new central campus will be a generational resource for young people seeking thriving careers and will serve as a foundational building block of a strong economy as Heart of Oregon trains young people to solve our region’s greatest challenges including affordable housing, the childcare shortage, wildfire fuels reduction and conservation.  

“The construction of this campus has been years in the making, beginning with the initial $2 million grant that COBA helped Heart of Oregon secure from the state of Oregon,” said Tim Knopp, executive vice president of the Central Oregon Builders Association.

“For 25 years, Heart of Oregon youth and young adults have strengthened our region — building not only their futures, but also the economic and environmental vitality of Central Oregon. This topping off ceremony honors their contributions and underscores the significance of this campus to our community’s success.” 

The topping off and heart lighting will be livestreamed on Heart of Oregon’s Facebook page, with the video remaining up for all to see after the event. The heart will remain illuminated throughout the holiday season and can be seen from the intersection of SE 9th Street and East Highway 126, near the new roundabout. 

With construction underway on the new centralized campus, Heart of Oregon’s Legacy 25 campaign has already raised $5.67 million and is working hard to secure the final $1.63 million to ensure the campus opens on time in September 2026. Donors can visit www.hoccampus.org to make a contribution by Dec. 31 to help secure the remaiining needed funding for the project. 

For 25 years, Heart of Oregon has prepared more than 5,000 young people for careers. Since 2000, the organization has relied on leased and aging facilities that no longer meet the growing demand for its programs.

The campus will serve as the cornerstone of Heart of Oregon’s operations, complemented by satellite locations in Madras and Prineville. Together, these sites form a connected network that allows rural youth to build skills close to home while also engaging with peers from across Central Oregon through shared training and collaborative learning opportunities. 

“The lighting of this heart atop the frame of our new campus building celebrates our hard-working youth and their dedication to serving our region,” said Laura Handy, executive director of Heart of Oregon Corps. “This event marks not just the rise of a building, but the creation of a place where young adults will continue to gain skills, confidence and purpose as they build brighter futures for themselves and for Central Oregon.” 

Designed with youth at its heart, the campus incorporates trauma-informed principles and cultural elements that foster belonging, connection and pride. The 6,600-square-foot campus center will house classrooms, offices and gathering spaces, while the adjacent 14,000-square-foot warehouse will become a hands-on training hub for emerging workers across Central Oregon. Six large equipment bays will offer storage for Heart of Oregon Corps fleet of equipment including wood chippers, trailers, and vehicles. 

Heart of Oregon is grateful to the major donors to the project including Deschutes County, Crevier Family Foundation, First Interstate Bank, Hayden Homes, Les Schwab, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, MJ Murdock Charitable Trust, PGE Foundation, R & H Construction, The Autzen Foundation, The Bend Foundation, The Clark Family Legacy Foundation, The Collins Foundation, The Healy Foundation, The Joseph and Elizabeth Hoffart Charitable Foundation, The Max and Marie Anna Richter Family Fund of OCF, The Rosendin Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, The State of Oregon, and Tykeson Family Foundation.  

Learn more and make a donation to this visionary campus campaign on the Legacy 25 website.

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Columbia looks at banning camping near waterways as DNR deadline approaches

KMIZ on November 14, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Columbia is looking at proposing an ordinance that would ban camping near streams.

A proposal shared to ABC 17 News by a city utilities spokesperson says the ordinace aims to reduce the amount of pollutants in waterways. The city was told by the state’s Department of Natural Resources earlier this month that the DNR was not satisfied with a previous storm water management plan.

The department set a Nov. 15 deadline for the city to draft new ordinance language after concerns of human waste from homeless encampments entering streams. The new ordinance has not yet appeared on a City Council agenda.

Previous reporting says the DNR has stated Hinkson Creek, Grindstone Creek and Hominy Branch contain E. coli from human waste from homeless encampments near the streams, posing significant risks to Columbia’s water quality and public health.

The proposed ordinance says no one can be arrested for violating it unless that person has received prior warnings. It states that it will be illegal to camp or store personal property within 50 feet of any stream, creek, lake or watery on public or personal property.

It states owners of property near a stream may not camp or store property near the waterway “unless such owner ensures secure receptacles for the disposal of trash, waste and debris are maintained and utilized to prevent pollutants from entering any such adjacent stream, creek, lake, or waterway.” It also states sheds are allowed.

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Camarillo Crews Sandbag Dirt-Piled Lots in Mountain Fire Zone Ahead of Rainstorm

KEYT on November 14, 2025

Patricia Martellotti

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews are stacking sandbags around empty lots in Camarillo’s Mountain Fire burn zones ahead of tonight’s storm.

They are prioritizing vacant lots to curb runoff and mudflow during the downpour.

Neighbors are hunkering down indoors to ride out the heavy rain.

Some families are weighing whether to evacuate.

“I’m happy that they’re keeping an eye on it. I don’t wanna have a sense of false safety because a couple people have chosen to leave … evacuation warnings makes me think … should I do that,” said resident Shawn Simon of Camarillo.

The rainstorm is expected to hit Southern California for the next several days.

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Chihuahua State Police fire dozens of state prison employees for alleged illicit activities

KVIA on November 14, 2025

Heriberto Perez Lara

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua State Police Chief Gilberto Loya Chávez confirmed to ABC-7 that they laid off 50 state police employees for alleged illegal activity inside state prisons in Chihuahua.

The Chihuahua State Police Department (SSPE) has been overseeing the control of all the CERESOS (state prisons) in the state for the past 34 months since a riot occurred inside CERESO 3 in Juárez in January 2023.

“We’ve been arresting people, some of whom are prison staff, including guards, workers, and technical personnel, as well as doctors we’ve detained for trying to smuggle prohibited items,” said Chihuahua Police Chief Loya.

“We’ve found things as absurd as lighters and vape pens, and even items that constitute crimes, like drugs and cell phones, or even attempts to bring in cash,” added Chihuahua Police Chief Loya.

This year, Chihuahua state and federal authorities have seized and discovered about 3,000 prohibited items inside CERESOS across the state, compared to more than 30,000 objects seized during the first inspections when this administration took over in 2023.

More updates will be provided in later newscasts.

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Jury trial scheduled for Savannah man facing sodomy, rape charges

News-Press NOW on November 14, 2025

Leah Rainwater

SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Savannah, Missouri, man who is charged with three counts of sodomy and one count of rape.

Nathan Clark Hershley is charged with three counts of statutory sodomy in the 1st Degree for deviating sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 14.

The fourth charge is statutory rape in the 2nd Degree.

The trial is set for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5 at the Andrew County Courthouse with Judge Dan Kellogg.

According to a press release on the Platte County Courthouse’s website, Hershely was sentenced to 75 years in prison in November 2023 for sexually abusing a girl while living in Weston, Missouri.

The abuse was reported by the victim’s mother in 2018 after discovering incriminating letters.

Hershley entered an Alford plea, acknowledging the evidence against him, without admitting guilt and was convicted on the aforementioned counts.

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USPS gears up for ‘Operation Santa’

News-Press NOW on November 14, 2025

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By: Noel Hardin

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Operation Santa program continues its 113-year tradition of helping families in need receive Christmas gifts. 

The program allows families to either request assistance or adopt others to provide gifts, operating entirely online through the USPS website.

Tara Jarrett, the strategic communications specialist for USPS, noted that while electronics remain popular requests, traditional toys and basic necessities are equally needed. 

“We still have kids wanting Matchbox cars, baby dolls, and things like that,” Jarrett said. “We also have adults requesting tennis shoes, clothes, coats, or hats for their kids or themselves. There’s a vast array of needs and many options for people to help.”

The postal service emphasizes that, despite running the program for more than a century, thousands of families still require assistance each holiday season, with an equal number of families eager to provide support. 

Letter adoptions begin Monday, Nov. 17, through the USPS Operation Santa website, where participants can register to either request help or fulfill holiday wishes for families across the United States.

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All hands on deck as MDC prepares for start of firearms deer season, CWD testing

News-Press NOW on November 14, 2025

Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will have nearly all staff on hand this weekend to assist hunters with Chronic Wasting Disease testing for harvested deer.

Hunters across the state of Missouri are expected to be out in force this weekend for the start of firearms deer season, which begins Nov. 15 and lasts through Nov. 25.

Every deer killed this weekend in certain counties in the CWD Management Zone must go to the nearest testing site, where a lymph node will be removed to check for evidence of the disease. 

Buchanan County does not fall within the CWD management zone. However, multiple surrounding counties in Northwest Missouri require CWD testing.

A spokesperson for MDC said virtually all staff will be working this weekend to facilitate the process in counties throughout the state. CWD sampling only takes a few minutes to complete.

Counties with 2025 Mandatory Sampling include:Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carroll, Chariton, Clark, Cole, Daviess, Dent, Douglas, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Howard, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Ralls, Randolph, Saline, Scotland, Shannon, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Louis, Texas, Webster.

For questions about CWD sampling stations in:

Northwest Region — (816) 271-3100 — Carroll, Chariton, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, pr Livingston counties.

Central Region — (573) 815-7900 — Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Howard, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, or Saline counties.

Kansas City — (816) 622-0900 — Henry or St. Clair Counties.

Tips for Visiting a Mandatory Sampling Station:

Field dress and Telecheck your deer before arrival.

You can bring the carcass or just the head with at least 6 inches of the neck attached. (It is OK to remove the cape before you get to the sampling station.)

The person who harvested the deer must be present.

Be prepared to provide your Conservation Number and point out the location of harvest on a map.

If using a paper permit, have it detached from the deer for easy access. If using the MO Hunting app, have your permit and Telecheck information readily available.

Position the deer in your vehicle with the head and neck accessible.

Freezer Drop locations are closed during opening weekend of the November firearms portion of deer season.

A full list of CWD testing locations in each county can be found on MDC’s website at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/chronic-wasting-disease/mandatory-cwd-sampling.

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