Murder suspect appears in court, opioid epidemic continues to grow in Missouri
A Columbia man was charged Thursday with felony second-degree murder for two October fentanyl overdoses.
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Boone County woman gets max sentence for sex trafficking daughter
A judge sentenced a Boone County woman Thursday to 64 years in prison after a jury convicted her in September of sex trafficking her own daughter.
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Columbia man charged with murder in fentanyl overdoses
A Columbia man was charged Thursday with felony second-degree murder for two October fentanyl overdoses.
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Ashland police chief to get $50,000 from city in settlement
The City of Ashland will pay its former police chief $50,000 to go away under the terms of a settlement agreed to this week.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should more employers provide workers with discounted childcare?
Boone County is planning something new — offering subsidized childcare for some of its workers.
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office to get new regional training center with childcare
Boone County plans to break ground early next year on a new regional law enforcement training center that will include a daycare to provide cheaper, around-the-clock childcare to first responders’ families.
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Columbia commission favors LGBTQ+ sanctuary city ordinance
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An LGBTQ+ advocate said that the Columbia Human Rights Commission supported a proposal on Tuesday to pass legislation that some say would give legal protection to LGBTQ+ people. The commission plans to send a report to the Columbia City Council soon backing the proposed “sanctuary city” ordinance, according to Paul Harper,
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Two apply so far for Boone Hospital Board of Trustees race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the two open Boone Hospital Trustee seats that will be on the ballot in the April 2024 municipal election. As of Tuesday, Gary Thompson and current Board member Judy Starr are the two people who have applied for the seats. Thompson currently serves as the CEO of
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Insurance group CEO announces intent to run for Boone Health Board of Trustees seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gary Thompson, the CEO of Columbia Insurance Group, announced an intent to run for one-of-two open Boone Hospital Trustee seats in a Monday press release. Thompson will retire from Columbia Insurance Group on Jan. 1, according to the release. He was the CEO for 12 years. He is currently one of six
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Fire burns shop in southern Boone County
The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District is investigating after a fire broke out in a southern Boone County garage early Monday.
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Russellville woman killed in Boone County crash Sunday evening
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old Russellville woman was killed in a crash in southern Boone County Sunday evening The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened on Route H westbound at Innovation Boulevard at 6:28 p.m. According to Troopers, Debra Bates was pronounced dead on scene after a Ford Transit driven by Raechel
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Council report outlines urgent issues facing Columbia’s recycling, solid waste management
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia took part in a comprehensive evaluation of its recycling and waste diversion programs in hopes of helping the city improve its collection operations. The final report contains recommendations by RRT Design & Construction to help achieve this goal. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to hear this report Monday. Currently, the
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Need for affordable housing grows in Mid-Missouri as state’s homeless population expands
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks national “Roof over your Head Day” which reminds people to be thankful for basic necessities such as a home. It also creates awareness for the current housing crisis in the United States. ABC 17 News obtained the latest Missouri Point in Time Count for region 5. Region 5 contains most
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Car crash shuts down Boone County road for half an hour Sunday afternoon
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a crash on North Highway 763 and East Brown School involving multiple cars. Sunday just after 12:46 p.m., firefighters arrived on scene and evaluated those involved for any injuries. Boone County Fire said no one was hurt. A crash report from the Missouri State
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Man accused in overdose death pleads guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 10 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of selling drugs that led to an overdose death in 2020 pleaded guilty on Friday. Mark Conn, 31, pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He was initially charged with second-degree murder and delivery of
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Homelessness affects hundreds in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Homelessness affects more than half a million people nationwide, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Mid-Missouri is no exception. According to the 2022 Point in Time Count, 1,571 individuals in Missouri were experiencing homelessness. One-third of those individuals are considered “unsheltered.” That means those individuals are living on the
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Turner announces bid for Boone County southern district commissioner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sam Turner announced his bid for Boone County southern district commissioner in a Tuesday press release. Turner is filing as a Republican, according to the release and the Missouri Ethics Commission. The seat is currently held by Democrat Justin Aldred, who announced his reelection bid in September. Turner — who owns Turner
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Walker picked as next Hallsville superintendent
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Tyler Walker has been picked by the Hallsville Board of Education to be the district’s next superintendent, according to a Friday press release. Walker’s first day will be July 1, the release states. Superintendent John Downs will retire on June 30. Walker has been the superintendent of the Higbee R-8 School District
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Columbia Public Library, union reach tentative agreement
The union representing Columbia Public Library workers reached a tentative agreement Wednesday with library management.
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Harrisburg woman seriously injured in Boone County crash
A Harrisburg woman suffered serious injuries in a Wednesday crash in the northbound lane of Route E, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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