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Opioid overdoses continue to grow in Missouri

February 1, 2023 11:30 AM Ethan Heinz

Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise in Missouri since 2018, according to data on the Missouri Health and Senior Service website.

Two Mid-Mo men sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking charges

February 1, 2023 6:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man and a Callaway County man were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for their roles to distribute methamphetamine in Boone and Callaway counties, according to a press release. Jeremiah Foley, 41, of Columbia, Bradley Hensley, 40, of Callaway County, were sentenced in separate appearances. Foley was sentenced to 17

Fiji member charged with hazing to have jury from Warren County

January 31, 2023 8:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury will be pooled from Warren County for one of the men charged with hazing in relation to the night that left Danny Santulli disabled. Benjamin Karl, 21, is charged with hazing–life endangerment. A motion for a change of venue was filed in November. It was decided that the jury will

Trailer fire response shuts down highway near Hallsville

January 31, 2023 10:14 AM Matthew Sanders

A trailer fire led authorities to shut down part of a highway in northern Boone County on Tuesday morning.

Columbia Solid Waste to hold public meeting on residential curbside trash collection

January 31, 2023 12:24 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Columbia Solid Waste will be holding its last scheduled customer input meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future of residential curbside trash collection. The city says there is no change to the recycling program currently planned. The meeting is scheduled to take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Activities and Recreation Center

Hallsville animal rescue looks to raise funds after weekend fire kills more than two dozen dogs

January 30, 2023 11:58 AM Ethan Heinz

A fundraiser has started after a fire killed more than two dozen dogs at the Little Rays of Sunshine Animal rescue in Hallsville early Sunday morning.

Boone County Commission to host public meetings throughout county to discuss ARPA funding

January 30, 2023 3:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission will host public meetings at various locations throughout the county regarding the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act funding, according to a Monday press release. The sessions will offer community members the opportunity to share their comments and priorities for disbursement of ARPA funding with the Commissioners. The

Nearly 30 dogs lost in Little Rays of Sunshine Animal Rescue fire

January 29, 2023 5:26 AM Erika McGuire

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than two dozen dogs were killed in a fire that started in a kennel at a private animal rescue early Sunday morning, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. Wayne Cummins, with the Boone County Fire Protection District Captain, said crews were dispatched to a structure fire on the

Columbia rape suspect’s bond set at $1 million during Friday hearing

January 27, 2023 3:22 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge gave a Columbia rape suspect a $1 million cash-only bond at a hearing on Friday. Judge Kevin Crane gave Travis Birkhead, 37, the chance to post a bond to get out of the Boone County Jail. Birkhead, of Columbia, previously had no bond while he faces charges

Woman injured in crash on Highway WW

January 26, 2023 9:10 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person had to be pulled from a vehicle after they were pinned, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. The crash involved two vehicles on Highway WW east of Purdy Lane. Highway WW was closed for 45 minutes. The crash occurred as Melody Kosmatka, 47, of Fulton, crossed the

State awards $261 million through Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program; Socket to receive more than $2.5 million

January 23, 2023 3:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced in a Monday press release that the Department of Economic Development awarded $261 million through the American Rescue Plan Act Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program to 60 recipients for projects. It is expected to help expand and improve internet access statewide. Socket Telecom, LLC, in Columbia received $2,557,930. The

Thousands of Missourians see marijuana charges dropped; none expunged in Boone County

January 20, 2023 7:09 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 3,500 Missourians have seen marijuana charges disappear this year following the implementation of Amendment 3, but no one in Boone County or Callaway County is among them. Missouri voters approved Amendment 3 during the Nov. 8 election with more than 53% of votes in favor. The legislation went into action Thursday

PHHS launches Health on Wheels Outreach Van

January 20, 2023 8:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Serviceslaunched its new Health on Wheels Outreach Van that will expand services outside of Columbia. The Health on Wheels Outreach Van will visit communities and events throughout Boone County. As part of a new program, the van will be staffed by community health workers who

Boone County Fire pulls one person from crash on Highway 63

January 20, 2023 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash is blocking Highway 63 in Northern Boone County. It happened around 6 p.m. Friday in the northbound lanes near Highway 124. Boone County Firefighters told ABC 17 news that three vehicles were involved and they had to get one person out of a vehicle. Boone County Joint Communications tweeted

Indictment filed on man accused of November shooting on Clark Lane, hearing set for Monday

January 20, 2023 6:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A grand jury indictment was filed Friday for a man accused of a Nov. 2 shooting on Clark Lane. in Columbia. Noah Solbrekken, 23, of Columbia, is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. He is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. A hearing is

Boone County clerk asks to intervene in Basye-CPS case

January 20, 2023 4:39 PM Ryan Shiner

Boone County’s top election official is asking the court to let her join a former state representative’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools.

Online fundraiser made for wife of cement truck driver who died in Boone County crash

January 20, 2023 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A fundraiser has been created to help the wife of a cement truck driver who died in a crash earlier this week. Troy Boshears, 22, of Paris, Missouri, was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle crash Monday on Route Z in Boone County. A GoFundMe was posted online Thursday. It

Boone County Commission approves marijuana sales tax question for April ballot

January 19, 2023 6:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission on Thursday approved its own sales tax question involving recreational marijuana. Boone County joins other area counties and cities – including the City of Columbia, Jefferson City and Cole County – that will have a sales tax question on the April 4 ballot. Like those other entities, the

Man accused in Paris Road gas station shooting is in Boone County Jail, has court hearing

January 19, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was allegedly involved in a Dec. 19 shooting at a gas station on Paris Road in Columbia is now in the Boone County Jail. Terrance A. Johnson Jr., 27, is charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action and shooting a gun at a motor vehicle/person. Johnson was arrested in St. Louis last week.

Pre-trial conference scheduled for man who confessed to killing his wife in 2006

January 19, 2023 5:47 AM Kennedy Miller

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, a pre-trial conference is scheduled for a Columbia man who admitted to killing his wife back in 2006. Comfort first reported his wife as missing after he allegedly killed her in 2006. After 13 years, Comfort finally confessed to killing his wife, Megan Shultz after she allegedly told him she was