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MSHP report: Boone County assistant fire chief drowned after boat ‘swamped with water’ tipped over

July 8, 2024 9:56 AM Morgan Buresh, Erika McGuire, Nia Hinson, Ryan Shiner

A Boone County Firefighter died Monday morning while conducting a water rescue in Columbia.

Columbia Housing Authority receives $835,000 for renovations to Bear Creek apartments

July 8, 2024 7:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority announced in a Monday press release that it is receiving an $835,000 award in American Rescue Plan Act money from Boone County to renovate its Bear Creek development. Funds will be used for renovations for apartment units, the community facility and upgrades for its security cameras, the release

Injury crashes, fatalities on Missouri roads this Fourth of July weekend

July 7, 2024 7:46 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday counting period is coming to an end Sunday evening. Nearly 71 million people across the country were expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Travel has increased by 5% compared to 2023 and by 8% since 2019. AAA’s Senior

No injuries reported after early morning fire in Boone County Saturday

July 7, 2024 7:46 AM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after an early morning fire in Boone County Saturday. The fire happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning at a duplex in the 4000 block of West Bethany Drive, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp. Blomenkamp said no injuries were reported, but the

Two injured after motorcycle crash in Boone County Saturday

July 7, 2024 7:28 AM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Boone County Saturday afternoon. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Dennis Lincoln, 71, of St. Joseph, was riding Eastbound along Route O, 1100 feet east of Hancock Hill Road at 4 p.m. The crash occurred when the motorcycle

Missouri Task Force One deploying to Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl

July 6, 2024 10:28 AM Nia Hinson, Euphenie Andre

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One is heading to Texas Saturday morning, ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District. The Federal Emergency Management Agency activated the task force to deploy as a type three team, consisting of 37 members, plus 10 ground

Columbia woman injured after crash in Boone County Saturday afternoon

July 6, 2024 7:28 PM Camryn Payne

A Columbia woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in Boone County Saturday afternoon.

Missouri River closed from St. Charles to Kansas City due to dangerous conditions

July 5, 2024 8:03 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Missouri River between St. Charles and Kansas City due to dangerous conditions. According to a notice from the Coast Guard, the river from mile marker 27 to mile marker 366 is closed due to “high water and threat of any boat wake to damage sandbag

Woman’s body recovered Friday morning after vehicle swept up in floodwaters

July 5, 2024 10:47 AM Madison Stuerman, Olivia Hayes

A woman’s body has been recovered after she was presumed dead after her vehicle was swept up by floodwaters in Perche Creek in Boone County on Wednesday.

Rescuers called to Three Creeks Conservation Area for swift-water rescue

July 4, 2024 3:31 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

Two people clinging to tree branches were pulled from floodwater at Three Creeks Conservation Area on Thursday afternoon.

Recent flooding affects area parks, trails, roads

July 4, 2024 6:24 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Heavy rain and flash floods in Columbia have local parks under several inches underwater Thursday. The MKT Trail, Bear Creek and sections of Twin Lakes Park are still recovering from flash floods. The Scott Boulevard entrances to the MKT Trail was blocked off on Thursday, Bear Creek’s entrance obstructed by water, and

Flooding remains a concern in Mid-Missouri after Thursday morning rain

July 4, 2024 8:05 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding remained a concern in Mid-Missouri Thursday morning after rain fell, causing flooding in several areas. According to the MoDOT traveler map, Route ZZ, Route E are closed in Boone County due to flooding. Route A near Moniteau Creek was reported closed due to flooding along with Route P in Cooper County,

Boone County outdoor warning sirens tested, determined to be ‘functioning as intended’

July 3, 2024 6:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All outdoor warning sirens in Boone County were determined to be “fully operational and functioning as intended,” after they were tested by Boone County Joint Communications on Wednesday, a press release from the Boone County Office of Emergency Management says. The test comes after programming issues last month kept sirens in northern

Woman presumed dead after vehicle swept up in floodwaters west of Columbia

July 3, 2024 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

A woman is presumed dead after her vehicle was swept up in Perche Creek floodwaters west of Columbia on Wednesday.

Columbia man faces child porn charges

July 3, 2024 2:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Tuesday with charges relating to child pornography. Christopher Oliver, 45, was charged with first-degree promoting child pornography and possessing child pornography. An initial court appearance was held on Wednesday. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. According to the probable cause statement,

Flooding, power outages and downed trees reported in Mid-Missouri after Wednesday morning storms

July 3, 2024 8:08 AM Erika McGuire

Storms hit Mid-Missouri early Wednesday morning, causing widespread flooding, power outages and knocking trees onto roads.

Death of Hallsville man found in Morgan County ruled ‘intentional homicide’

July 2, 2024 4:45 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The death of a Hallsville man whose body was found over the weekend in Morgan County was ruled an “intentional homicide,” according to a social media post from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Beauford Wilson, 71, was found dead Sunday against a tree near Beechnut Road, south of Stover, the post

Columbia woman accused in death of man found on I-70 booked into the Boone County Jail

July 2, 2024 8:00 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of hitting and killing a man on Interstate 70 back in March was booked into the Boone County Jail Monday night. Tyia Bush, 38, was charged last week with second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanors: Reckless driving and speeding. According to online jail records, her bond is set

Applications open for Boone County senior property tax exemption

July 1, 2024 3:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Applications are open for Boone County’s property tax exemption for seniors. Applications are available on Boone County’s website. Applications can also be picked up in person at the Boone County Collector of Revenue’s Office on the first floor of the Boone County Government Center. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors

Local fire official stresses importance of safely grilling ahead of the holiday weekend

June 30, 2024 6:07 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fourth of July is expected to bring a fun and firework filled weekend to Mid Missouri. The holiday is also notorious for gatherings and grilling. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association reports the Fourth of July is the most popular grilling day of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association,