New Bloomfield loses money for water, sewer project in governor’s line-item budget vetoes
New Bloomfield came out of Gov. Mike Parson’s budget deliberations a loser of millions meant to improve sewer and water systems.
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Terrell named temporary Boone County Circuit Clerk
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sherry Terrell was appointed Friday to become the temporary Boone County Circuit Clerk. The appointment was made by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Brouck Jacobs. Terrell takes over duties on Saturday. She replaces Christy Blakemore, who announced her retirement from the position in early June. Blakemore was first elected to the position in
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Dry weather conditions raise concerns for firework use over the 4th of July weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri continues to experience dry conditions across the state and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety is urging everyone to use caution if planning to shoot off fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. On Thursday, the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire which it believes was started by fireworks.
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Mid-Missouri cities cancel fireworks displays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of municipalities in the Mid-Missouri area are canceling or postponing their Independence Day fireworks displays as intense heat and drought conditions continue to hammer the area. The City of Centralia said Thursday that it is canceling its July 1 fireworks display because of dry conditions. It will be rescheduled, the
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Two men charged in deadly north Columbia drive-by shooting
Prosecutors charged two Columbia men Wednesday with murder in the shooting death of a local man in a residential neighborhood.
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Three Callaway teens suffer serious injuries in Boone County crash
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Callaway County teenagers suffered serious injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon on southbound Highway 63 at East Crofton Hall Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2012 Toyota Highlander – driven by Brenda Birdsong, 60, of Huntsville — began to slow down
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Boone County Joint Communications director, deputy director resign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County counselor has confirmed that the Boone County Joint Communications director and deputy director have resigned. Counselor CJ Dykhouse told ABC 17 News in an email that Director Chad Martin and Deputy Director Joe Piper tendered their resignations on June 20. Maj. Gary German, of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office,
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Columbia man, 33, killed in Dove Drive homicide
A 33-year-old Columbia man was killed in a homicide Monday in a residential area of north Columbia.
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No injuries reported in semi-truck fire off of I-70
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries have been reported after a semi-truck caught fire at the Route J off-ramp of westbound Interstate 70 on Monday, according to Boone County Fire officials. The ramp is currently closed, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gayle Blomenkamp. The estimated time for the closure was
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Columbia man charged after allegedly stabbing another
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged after allegedly stabbing another man Saturday. Tyrone Seals, 51, is charged with first-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. An initial court appearance was held Monday, where Seals appeared by video from the jail. A confined docket hearing
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Woman charged with child abuse, allegedly left children at pool
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman faces several child-abuse charges after allegedly leaving four children at a pool in Columbia. Ebony Myers, 30, is charged with five counts of child abuse. Her address is listed as Jefferson City on Casenet, but is said to be an Indiana resident who was visiting Missouri in the probable cause
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Woman accused in University of Missouri student death to undergo mental evaluation
The woman accused of killing a University of Missouri student and trying to burn his body has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation to see if she is fit to stand trial.
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Columbia City Council spends $17,000 on work retreat
City spokesperson Sydney Olsen said 34 people attended the retreat at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Independence, including consultants with Raftelis, which provides management advice to local governments and utilities.
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Cass County man arrested at traffic stop; explosives, drugs found in storage unit
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Peculiar, Missouri, man faces multiple felony charges after his arrest during a Wednesday traffic stop led to explosives being removed from a storage unit, according to a press release from the Osage Beach Police Department. Travis Goff, 43, is charged with second-degree drug trafficking and unlawful gun possession. He is
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Pavement maintenance scheduled for Columbia streets; road work also announced in Boone and Cole counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Road work will begin Friday in Columbia on several streets, according to a press release from the City. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, June 30. Capital Paving — contractors for the City of Columbia Public Works — are scheduled to perform mill and overlay pavement maintenance on: Lea Verde
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Firework stands open around the state ahead of July 4
More than 1,500 firework stands are now open for business in Missouri until July 10, according to the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
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Westbound Interstate 70 closed after call of van on fire
Both lanes of westbound Interstate 70 in the area of the new Missouri River bridge were shut down Tuesday afternoon after firefighters got a call of a van on fire.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can your budget withstand utility rate increases?
Many households across Mid-Missouri this summer will pay more to stay cool.
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Utility rates on the rise across Central Missouri
Mid-Missourians are seeing electric rate increases from three major utility providers this summer.
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Juneteenth events continue Monday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will continue to hold Juneteenth events Monday and throughout the week to honor the holiday. Monday at Douglass Park, there will be a Community Fun and Fellowship event from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday. Fast forward
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