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Former Ashland police chief now working at Missouri Capitol

November 19, 2020 3:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

Woolford was a longtime police chief in Ashland before he was removed from office and suspended in February by the city’s former mayor.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death

November 12, 2020 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mid-Missouri schools plan for snow days amid COVID-19 pandemic

November 11, 2020 3:10 PM Zola Crowder

Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning virtually.

Authorities recover stolen vehicle in Ashland

November 8, 2020 2:11 PM Sydney Olsen

Several law enforcement agencies assisted during a traffic stop Sunday around 10 a.m. after Ashland police became aware of a stolen vehicle on Highway 63.

Joint investigation leads to drug arrest in Ashland

October 30, 2020 10:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested after a drug raid in Ashland, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies and Ashland police officers searched a home in the 200 block of Ash Street as part of a drug investigation, the department said. According to the release, several ounces of cocaine and meth as

Southern Boone school board to get information about online learning plan

October 28, 2020 10:57 AM Ben Fein

The Southern Boone Board of Education will get details about what the district will do if COVID-19 cases force classes online when it meets Wednesday.

Ashland police stop vehicle in high speed chase

October 24, 2020 2:50 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was taken to the Boone County Jail after allegedly leading officers on a high speed chase early Saturday morning.

Ashland Police Department to participate in fall prescription drug take-back program

October 15, 2020 6:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies and participating in the fall’s prescription drug take-back program. The event is on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Ashland Police Department located at 601 E. Broadway. APD will accept expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications during

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest in Ashland

October 15, 2020 6:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, Ashland Police arrested a man after a traffic stop led to a drug seizure. Officials say the driver admitted to having drug paraphernalia and injecting himself with meth earlier that day. During a search of the vehicle, the officers discovered syringes containing a liquid that field-tested positive for meth. Officers

FRIDAY UPDATES: Randolph County reports new COVID-19 death; Boone County reports 53 new cases

October 9, 2020 9:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Speed Limit Change on S Main St. in Ashland

October 8, 2020 4:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Ashland, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, Ashland Public Works crews will be changing the speed limit signs on S Main St. from 20 MPH to 25 MPH. The change was approved by the City of Ashland Board of Aldermen. This speed limit increase will be effective immediately once the signs are changed over and include

Southern Boone analyzes traffic congestion around school buildings

September 30, 2020 12:00 PM Riane Cleveland

The Southern Boone School District analyzed traffic congestion data with help from the Ashland Police Department on Tuesday.

Community flu vaccination events begin in Boone County

September 30, 2020 5:09 AM Ben Fein

Wednesday is the first of seven community vaccination events being held by the Columbia/Boone County Health Department.

Southern Boone High School closed Tuesday for a deep clean after student tests positive for COVID-19.

Southern Boone High School temporarily closes after COVID-19 exposure

September 29, 2020 11:54 AM Zach Boetto

According to a letter sent to parents Monday, Southern Boone School District closed the high school for cleaning after a student tested positive for COVID-19.

Man surrenders after barricading himself inside Ashland home

September 27, 2020 7:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Antony Paul surrendered to police on Sept. 25 in Ashland after hiding from office inside a home.

Dozens of students and staff quarantined in Southern Boone, Hallsville schools

September 24, 2020 5:26 PM Riane Cleveland

Several school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.

School drop-off and pick-up causes traffic trouble in Ashland

September 15, 2020 11:58 AM Riane Cleveland

School-related traffic has increased in Ashland due to drop off and pick up procedures.

Southern Boone School District returns to in-person classes despite COVID-19 quarantines

September 8, 2020 6:24 PM Riane Cleveland

The Southern Boone School District began in-person classes Tuesday despite having a number of staff members quarantined because of exposure to coronavirus.

Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order

September 1, 2020 6:16 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.

WATCH: Southern Boone School District superintendent talks return plans

August 10, 2020 2:42 AM Brittany Wiley

Southern Boone School District’s superintendent says the district plans to have students back in the classroom when the school year starts in September.