Judge orders adult certification investigation for juvenile charged in deadly southwest Columbia shooting

KMIZ on January 21, 2026

Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A minor charged in connection with a southwest Columbia robbery-turned-shooting could be certified as an adult.

The minor, whose name ABC 17 News is not releasing unless charges are filed in adult court, appeared at a hearing in juvenile court Wednesday. He was one of four people arrested Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting that took place in the 1400 block of Ridgemont Court on Sunday.

Alexis Baumann, of Hallsville; Kobe Aust and Joseph Crane, both of Columbia; were charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and first-degree robbery. All three are 18 years old. They each have a hearing set for Wednesday afternoon but it was rescheduled to Thursday afternoon.

The male juvenile is facing the same charges along with felony theft.

Court documents filed in the case say that Baumann and the group arranged to buy a phone from the victim, Michael R. Burke. The group had already met with and stolen from at least two other victims in the two days before the confrontation that led to Burke’s death, documents say. Those incidents took place on Claudell Lane and on Northampton Drive.

Baumann told police the juvenile would set up a meeting with someone through Facebook Marketplace to buy a phone, the group would steal the phone and then sell it for cash at a local ecoATM

Officers were sent to the 1400 block of Ridgemont Court at about 8:15 p.m. Sunday and found Burke shot. Baumann allegedly told officers that the juvenile and Crane went into Burke’s home and minutes later she heard three gunshots. They then took his iPhone and sold it at an ecoATM at the Walmart on Conley Road.

Baumann also said when Crane and the juvenile returned to the car following the shooting, the minor allegedly admitted to shooting Burke.

All three adults admitted to police that the group was at Ridgemont Court on the night of the shooting, according to court documents.

The boy appeared before a Boone County judge on Wednesday for a detention hearing. The state requested that he be kept at the juvenile detention center until an adult certification investigation can be completed. The defense requested in-home detention.

The judge ordered the boy to stay in juvenile detention until his next court hearing on Tuesday. She also granted the defense’s request for an in-home detention investigation and the state’s request for an adult certification investigation.

Columbia Police Department recommends people use its Online Exchange Zone located inside the downtown Columbia department as a safe alternative to your home for an online sale meet up. The Boone County’s Sheriff’s Office also offers its 24-hour lobby and parking lot for safe exchanges. For student, the University of Missouri Police Department says its lobby is also open 24-hours and a safe place to meet complete online sales.

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Yuma Territorial Prison celebrates 150 years with new exhibit

KYMA on January 21, 2026

Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma Territorial Prison is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a new exhibit: “Killer Cuts: The Prison Barbershop.”

Locals are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

The event will be held inside the prison’s historic cell block, where inmates once wielded razors as both barbers and dentists, and will feature live performances by the Yuma Barbershop Harmony Chorus, delivering classic harmonies in the historic setting.

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Pedestrian injuried in Clay County crash

News-Press NOW on January 21, 2026

Leah Rainwater

KEARNEY, Mo. (KQTV) — An 81-year-old man was injured after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in Kearney, Missouri.

The crash occurred just before 5 p.m., according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash report.

The 39-year-old female driver of a 2022 Ford Expedition Max was traveling south on the 17000 block of Endicott Road.

The 81-year-old pedestrian was standing near the edge of the roadway, according to the report, when the vehicle struck him.

The man was transported to Liberty Hospital by EMS.

The driver of the Ford was wearing a seatbelt and the car received minor damage.

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The School Buzz: Harrison D2 assistant principal honored with national award

KRDO on January 21, 2026

Josh Helmuth

A Harrison D2 assistant principal is being honored with a national award for her leadership in turning around the academic program.

Renee Dahl just won the 2026 National Outstanding Assistant Principal Award for her work at Monterey Elementary School. According to the Colorado Association of School Executives, Dahl has done a tremendous job improving the school’s status since she started in 2020, when the school was in turnaround status.

Dahl is credited with implementing a math instructional shift that has led to a 50 percent increase in the average number of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations in the classroom. 

“We were giving students the opportunity to not just do a problem, but to explain their thinking. And it slowly just grew into this momentum and it’s just really exciting to hear,” said Dahl.

“Because I love math. It’s just really exciting to hear students talk about math and how they’re learning,” she said.

Under her leadership, Monterey Elementary is now one of the top performing schools in D2.

Is there someone remarkable at your school? Email us! SchoolBuzz@KRDO.com. 

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Rebecca Haro appears in court for case tied to disappearance and death of her 7-month-old son

KESQ on January 21, 2026

Garrett Hottle

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Rebecca Haro appeared for a scheduled hearing in Riverside on Wednesday morning. The case related to the death of her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel.

Haro, 41, is still in custody at the Robert Presley Detention Center. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges related to Emmanuel’s death, which was caused by prolonged abuse, according to the investigation.

A felony settlement conference is a pretrial proceeding where the prosecution and defense counsel meet to determine if a case can be settled without a trial. A prelim date has not been set but the judge has ordered all parties to return to court on March 26th.

Her husband and co-defendant, Jake Mitchell Haro, pleaded guilty in October 2025. He received a sentence of 25 years to life in state prison and is currently incarcerated at California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo.

Despite the conviction, officials have said Emmanuel’s body has not been discovered.

Rebecca Haro was arrested in August 2025 and charged after the investigation into Emmanuel’s disappearance and death.

Neither the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office nor Haro’s attorney had any comment prior to the court appearance.

News Channel 3 will continue to keep you updated on this case.

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Yuma Anti-Drug Coalition to distribute free Narcan

KYMA on January 21, 2026

Skylar Heisey

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Free Narcan will be distributed by the Yuma Anti-Drug Coalition in partnership with the Yuma County Public Health Services District.

Starting Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., their office, off of W. First Street and N. Second Avenue, will be one of five free Naloxone distribution centers for communities across Yuma County.

The other four distribution centers are the following:

Campesino Sin Fronteras: 720 Main Street, Building B, in San Luis, Arizona.

Community Bridges, Inc.: 3250 E. 40th Street, Building C, in Yuma.

Community Medical Services: 201 S. First Street in Yuma.

HOPE Incorporated: 791 Fourth Avenue, Suite B, in Yuma.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

No appointment or phone call is necessary. For more information, click here.

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Texas girl reunited with mother after police track her to Mexico

CNN Newsource on January 21, 2026

By Suzanne Stevens

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    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — Portland police say a 12-year-old girl has been reunited with her mother in Houston after being taken to Mexico by her father, ending a years long investigation that began as a welfare concern.

Investigators said the case started in 2021 when authorities began looking into the child’s well-being. At the time, police said the father, Neftaly Garcia, had physical custody of the girl because her mother was in the United States on a visa. That custody arrangement, however, came with restrictions.“There was custody paperwork between the two, and after reviewing that paperwork, I found that one of the restrictions was that no party could ever leave the country,” said Lt. Joe Tamez of the Portland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division during a news conference Tuesday.

Despite that restriction, investigators later learned the child had been taken to Mexico. Police said a tip from the girl’s babysitter helped confirm her location.

Authorities said they contacted the U.S. Marshals Service early in the investigation and continued working with agencies across borders to locate the child and bring her home.“The healing process now begins for them,” said District Attorney Margie Silva Flores. “But we celebrate the fact that she has been rescued and that a mother and her daughter are reunited.”

Police did not release additional information about Garcia, saying only that kidnapping charges have been filed and that federal charges could be added.

The 12-year-old is currently undergoing assessments, authorities said.

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Calexico murder case ends after questions about weapon

KYMA on January 21, 2026

Adrik Vargas

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – 48-year-old Agustine Baca III was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison after pleading to second-degree murder in the death of his 29-year-old girlfriend.

Baca’s attorney, Veronica Henderson, says problems with the firearm influenced the outcome of the case.

“The gun was not in good working condition. It may have had the potential to misfire or go off on its own,” Henderson said.

She added that those issues factored into the plea deal.

“Rather than taking that risk, the District Attorney’s Office decided to make this offer,” Henderson said, noting the case could have gone to trial.

Henderson says Baca accepted the sentence and will be taken to the state prison system.

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Blind Woman Advocates for Change in Blackfoot

KIFI on January 21, 2026

Megan Lavin

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Angelina Quilimaco became completely blind as an infant and can only sense slight shadows. That reality makes everyday tasks more complicated — especially something like crossing a busy road.

For Quilimaco, crossing Highway 91 wasn’t just intimidating; it was dangerous.

Asking for Safer Crossings

Quilimaco often needed to cross the highway near her home. Her friend April Mills, who works with the Commission for the Blind, encouraged her to reach out to the city and ask for help.

Mills recommended requesting HAWK signals — adaptive crosswalk signals that use audio cues to let pedestrians know when it’s safe to cross, helping people navigate intersections more safely.

Two Years of Work Pay Off

After two years of patience and persistence, the signals are now up and running, thanks in part to Scott Murphy, Blackfoot’s Street and Sanitation Superintendent.

“It’s nice to do something to help people. I mean, other than potholes and regular maintenance, it’s nice to get a positive thing going,” says Murphy.

Gratitude for a Hometown Helper

Quilimaco was excited to finally meet the man who helped make her request a reality.

“It means the world to me. I was going to make them cookies, but I ran out of time, and so I just made them all thank you cards,” she said.

A Moment Years in the Making

Mills, who has worked with Quilimaco for more than a decade, says this moment reflects years of determination.

“It’s been a long need, but Angelina just had the courage to be vulnerable and ask for help. And then she had the tenacity to follow through,” Mills said.

Benefits for the Entire Community

According to Mills, this particular crossing is also heavily used by students walking to school. That means the improvements will benefit people of all ages for years to come — not just those who are blind, but also older adults, children, and anyone navigating the busy roadway.

Encouraging Others to Speak Up

When asked what advice she would give to others hoping to create positive change, Quilimaco keeps it simple.

“I would tell them keep pushing until it happened, because it will. If you advocate for yourself enough and you speak out and say what you need.”

One Request, Lasting Impact

Quilimaco’s request didn’t stop at just one intersection. As Blackfoot began installing HAWK signals, the Idaho Transportation Department decided they’d also add two more — turning one voice into four safer crossings.

Those signals are now active at Meridian and Bergner, as well as Parkway and Bergner — proof that when someone speaks up, the impact can reach far beyond a single crosswalk.

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Jammie January: learning to swim in clothing to prepare for for emergencies

KRDO on January 21, 2026

Bradley Davis

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A swim school in Colorado Springs is having its students swim in their pajamas all month long to learn how to stay afloat when you least expect to meet the water.

According to the National Library of Medicine, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury and death for children four and under. That’s why the Little Fins Swim School is training its young children to swim to safety with a little extra weight.

There’s a reason we take off our clothes and shoes when taking a dip. Clothing is heavy and awkward in the water, and a study suggests it substantially hinders swimming ability.

“It’s really heavy, it’s hard to swim in clothes, and oftentimes, kids will drown just on the side of the pool because they just don’t know what to do,” said Little Fins Swim School owner Lauri Armstrong.

Little Fins said it wants its students to become comfortable with the extra weight and drag, so it doesn’t come as a shock when accidents happen.

Accidental falls are unpredictable, a point “Jammie January” tries to hammer home. You would never purposely go for a dip right out of bed in your pajamas!

If you want to give it a try, do it under safe, controlled conditions. Don’t do it outside in the Winter, and have someone with you! You will likely notice quite a difference in your efficiency in the water

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