Moniteau Archives

OSHA settles workplace death case with Moniteau County construction company

June 20, 2023 5:25 PM Lucas Geisler

A Moniteau County construction company will pay thousands of dollars to a federal agency over a worker’s death last year.

California, Missouri man dies in Motorcycle crash Saturday morning

June 3, 2023 7:29 PM abc17news-Newsroom

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man died in motorcycle crash Sunday morning in Moniteau County. The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. John Lucas, 41, was driving a Harley Davidson south on Missouri Highway 5, when he drove off the side of the road. Lucas was taken to Windmill Ridge Funeral Home after the crash.

Lack of spring rain concerning to farmers, DNR committee to discuss drought response

June 1, 2023 7:51 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order creating a “drought alert” in the state. The executive order was signed after the director of the Department of Natural Resources advised Parson that parts of the state are experiencing “rapidly escalating drought conditions.” The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 60 Missouri counties are

Parson declares ‘drought alert’ for state

May 31, 2023 5:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed an executive order creating a “drought alert” in the state, according to a news release.

Former California city clerk charged, accused of stealing money from city

May 26, 2023 7:24 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former city clerk for the City of California was charged Friday after allegedly stealing money from the city in 2022. Jessica Farmer, 42, of California, has been charged with stealing $750 or more, a felony. A criminal summons was issued. An arraignment hearing is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.

Moniteau County man hurt in ATV crash

May 11, 2023 12:16 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 76-year-old California, Missouri, man suffered serious injuries in an ATV crash on private property in the 27700 block of Grayson Drive in California, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2015 Cadet ATV – driven by Donald Bolin – rolled backwards down a hill

Moniteau County man pleads guilty to murder

May 1, 2023 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in relation to a 2022 shooting death. Ethan Bondurant, 20, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault. A sentencing hearing is set for 2 p.m. Monday,

Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Moniteau County Sunday

May 1, 2023 7:53 AM Joushua Blount

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 63-year-old Rickey L. Reed of Centertown, Missouri died after being involved in a crash on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened on Little Moniteau Rd., two miles east of Highway 87 in Moniteau County around 9:00 a.m.

California man arrested, charged after high-speed chase

April 21, 2023 9:07 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man was arrested and charged after allegedly leading deputies on a chase Wednesday where speeds exceeded 100 mph. Kineth Lowe, 48, is charged with unlawful possession of a gun and resisting arrest by fleeing. He is being held in the Montieau County Jail without bond. An arraignment hearing is

Moniteau County man faces child-porn charges

March 9, 2023 6:35 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man is facing several charges related to child pornography. Bryan Donley, 45, is charged with two counts of first-degree promoting child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography. An initial arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Donley was arrested Thursday. He

Man convicted in funeral home shooting sentenced to 34 years

January 17, 2023 2:56 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chesterfield man who was convicted in relation to an attempted shooting at a funeral home was sentenced Friday at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Bradley E. Duncan, 57, was sentenced to a total of 34 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He received 15 years for first-degree domestic assault, another 15

Macon County man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge, receives probation

January 13, 2023 9:46 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Atlanta, Missouri, man pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter Friday at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Joseph Harrington, 34, was given a suspended sentence of four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, with five years of supervised probation. Harrington was initially charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in relation to a fatal

Moniteau County Sheriff’s investigating potential threat against California School

January 12, 2023 8:09 AM Meghan Drakas

MONITEAU Co., Mo. (KMIZ) According to a social media post by the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement is investigating a potential threat against the California R-1 School District. On Wednesday night, law enforcement said they received information from the public of a possible threat and are investigating the situation. Sheriff’s said they identified and

Two women accused of stealing catalytic converter arrested in Moniteau County

December 15, 2022 2:49 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women were arrested Wednesday after they were accused of stealing a catalytic converter in Moniteau County. Lisa Owens, 39, and Hayli Breig, 19 – both of Chamois – were charged with felony stealing. No court dates have been set yet, according to Casenet. They are both held on a $25,000 bond,

Two people accused of rape in Lake of the Ozarks area sentenced for drug charges; due back in court in January for rape charges

December 13, 2022 4:17 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who are accused of rape pleaded guilty to drug charges on Tuesday at the Miller County Courthouse. Carl Mort — 44, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas — and Cassandra Wedeking — 40, of Overland Park, Kansas — were sentenced to five years of supervised probation with a suspended sentence up to

Parson extends drought alert until March 1

November 28, 2022 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Monday issued an executive order to extend Missouri’s drought alert until March 1, 2023, to address issues outlined by the state’s Drought Assessment Committee. Currently, 87% of Missouri face abnormally dry conditions, with many counties — including Boone, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, Pettis and Saline — still experiencing

Burger Haus owner sues Small Business Administration for discrimination of ARPA funds

November 22, 2022 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of several businesses in Missouri is suing the United States Small Business Administration for allegations that he was denied funds from the American Rescue Plan Act because he is a white man. Drew Robertson filed a lawsuit Monday in the Western District Court against the Small Business Administration and

Three people charged in relation to Moniteau County theft

November 7, 2022 9:41 PM Ryan Shiner

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people are facing charges in relation to a reported theft in Moniteau County from last week. Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a possible theft on Nov. 1. According to a press release, a landowner and neighbors saw two vehicles on a property on Hays Road just outside of

Two dead after crash in Moniteau County

October 30, 2022 11:03 AM Erika McGuire

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were killed in a crash in Moniteau County Saturday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 6:58 p.m. Troopers said a grain truck was making a left turn onto Cross Lane Road from Route 50 when it was hit from behind by a minivan

Investigation underway after Mid-Missouri man dies during bridge construction

October 27, 2022 1:36 PM Matthew Sanders

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating how a California, Missouri, man died while working on a northwest Missouri bridge construction project.