Ashland settles lawsuit with former police chief
An insurance company for the city of Ashland paid the town’s former police chief $137,500 to settle an employment-related lawsuit.
Continue ReadingAn insurance company for the city of Ashland paid the town’s former police chief $137,500 to settle an employment-related lawsuit.
Continue ReadingMany smaller communities in Boone County like Ashland and Centralia have seen rising numbers of COVID-19 cases.
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Continue ReadingWoolford was a longtime police chief in Ashland before he was removed from office and suspended in February by the city’s former mayor.
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Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said CPS will still have snow days for students and staff even if students are learning virtually.
Continue ReadingSeveral 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.
Continue ReadingASHLAND, 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
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingOne man was taken to the Boone County Jail after allegedly leading officers on a high speed chase early Saturday morning.
Continue ReadingASHLAND, 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
Continue ReadingASHLAND, 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
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Continue ReadingAshland, 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
Continue ReadingThe Southern Boone School District analyzed traffic congestion data with help from the Ashland Police Department on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingWednesday is the first of seven community vaccination events being held by the Columbia/Boone County Health Department.
Continue ReadingAccording 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.
Continue ReadingAntony Paul surrendered to police on Sept. 25 in Ashland after hiding from office inside a home.
Continue ReadingSeveral school districts in Boone County have had to students and staff quarantine.
Continue ReadingSchool-related traffic has increased in Ashland due to drop off and pick up procedures.
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