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Former Boone County business owner indicted for allegedly defrauding clients; pleads not guilty

January 5, 2023 10:35 AM Matthew Sanders

A grand jury indictment alleging $1.5 million in fraud and embezzlement was unsealed Thursday against a Boone County business owner.

Two charged after shots fired during December party at Bur Oak Brewery

January 5, 2023 3:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men have been charged in relation to a shots-fired call on Dec. 4 at a fraternity party at Bur Oak Brewery. James Allen, 22, of Jefferson City, and his twin brother Jerald Allen, of Warrensburg, were each charged Thursday with unlawful use of a weapon. A $10,000 bond is set for

Centralia man faces multiple gun charges after allegedly threatening to shoot man

January 4, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sent to the 7400 block of North Brown Station Road in Columbia on Saturday after a Centralia man allegedly pointed a gun at someone’s chest. Johnnie Creason Jr., 50, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. He is being held at

Ashland police working on-call during nighttime hours

December 30, 2022 7:12 PM Lucas Geisler

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) – A lack of staff means Ashland police will begin working on-call during the evening. Officers will work 12-hour shifts in the daytime, then work on-call at night. Chief Gabe Edwards said officers will still respond to calls at night, but people may see delayed response to non-emergency calls at that time.

Missouri personal property tax payments due Saturday

December 29, 2022 6:32 PM Chris Bryant

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Time is running out for Missourians to get their personal property taxes paid before the Dec. 31 deadline. Whether you choose to drop off your property taxes in person, drop box, by phone or online, you have until 11:59 pm Saturday night to avoid any extra penalties. Friday is the last day to

Columbia man charged with several felonies following chase through city

December 29, 2022 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was accused of several crimes on Thursday morning after leading a Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy on a chase. Brian D. Murphy, 58, was charged with resisting arrest, driving while revoked and possession of a controlled substance. He is being held on a $25,000 bond at the Boone County Jail.

Hearing for man charged in Clark Lane shooting

December 29, 2022 5:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to online court records, Columbia resident Noah Solbrekken has a court hearing on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for a preliminary hearing at Boone County Court House. Solbrekken is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. According to Columbia Police, Solbrekken is charged in connection with the Nov. 2 shooting

Woman convicted of pointing crossbow at children sentenced, files appeal

December 28, 2022 10:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was convicted of unlawful use of a weapon was sentenced on Tuesday. Rachel M. Linder received a suspended sentenced of 30 days in jail and two years of supervised probation. A Boone County jury convicted her on Nov. 29. Linder’s attorney filed an appeal on Wednesday. Deputies arrested Linder on

Emergency crews pull out truck from river near Cooper’s Landing

December 28, 2022 7:28 PM Chris Bryant

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rescue crews from Boone County spent Wednesday afternoon near Cooper’s Landing working to remove a truck spotted in the Missouri River. Chuck Leak – assistant fire chief with the Boone County Fire Protection District — told ABC 17 News before 1 p.m. that rescue crews from several area fire and law enforcement

Culvert pipe replacement to close one lane on North Stadium Drive on Thursday

December 28, 2022 4:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation Central District tweeted on Wednesday that it will be closing one lane of North Stadium Drive at Cottle Drive to replace a culvert pipe. MoDOT Maintenance crews will close one lane of Route E in north Columbia on Thursday (Dec. 29) to replace a culvert pipe at

David Shorr, Boone County Fire board chair and former DNR director, dies

December 28, 2022 7:33 AM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The chairman of the Boone County Fire Protection District’s board and a former head of the state’s natural resources department passed away on Monday. The county fire district posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday that David Shorr died at Boone Hospital on Dec. 26. Shorr was in the hospital for

DNR awards $50,000 grant to Sturgeon for city to evaluate wastewater system improvements

December 23, 2022 10:59 AM Ryan Shiner

STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the City of Sturgeon, according to a Friday press release. The city will use the funding to cover the costs of evaluating improvements to its wastewater system. The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help

Boone County government offices will be closed Friday, Courthouse will be open

December 22, 2022 4:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County government offices and departments will be closed Friday due to the inclement weather, the county announced in a press release. All non-essential meetings previously scheduled will be canceled. The Boone County Courthouse will remain open, and all court activity will occur as scheduled. All offices and departments are expected

Columbia apartment complex had history of smoke detector problems

December 21, 2022 5:19 PM Lucas Geisler

The Columbia apartment complex where two children died in a fire last week had a history of problems with smoke detectors.

Several Mid-Missouri centers, offices and schools close Thursday for winter weather

December 21, 2022 3:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Snow and extreme cold are headed to Mid-Missouri on Thursday. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking subzero temperatures for the rest of the week. Several Mid-Missouri entities are announcing closures for Thursday to stay ahead of the storm. All local closings and delays can be found here, ABC 17 will

Suspect in 1984 Columbia assault and rape seeks public defender

December 21, 2022 12:05 PM Zachary Farwell

A man accused in a 1984 assault and rape in northeast Columbia told a judge Wednesday that hopes to get a public defender.

Missouri Supreme Court suspends former Boone County prosecutor

December 20, 2022 9:20 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to suspend the law license of a former Boone County prosecuting attorney for three years. The Court found that Harry Swingle violated several of the Rules of Professional Conduct – including multiple accusations of conflict of interest, using a lawyer as a witness and

Hallsville man charged with rape, next hearing to be held Wednesday

December 20, 2022 6:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man has been charged with first-degree rape and appeared in court this week. Thomas Hayes, 48, appeared by video from the Boone County Jail for an arraignment hearing on Monday at the Boone County Courthouse. A docket hearing is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, while a preliminary hearing is scheduled

Prepare yourself and your pets ahead of potential winter weather across Mid-Missouri this week

December 20, 2022 6:21 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The snow and dangerously cold temperatures are expected to return to Mid-Missouri this week. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Thursday over the conditions. There are a few things to keep in mind ahead of the potential winter storm. One thing many people won’t want to

Columbia man pleads guilty in deadly DWI crash

December 20, 2022 10:43 AM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man pleaded guilty Monday to two felony charges in connection with a deadly November 2021 DWI crash.