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Boone County Fire Protection coping with loss two weeks after assistant chief’s death

July 22, 2024 11:48 AM Allison Weaver

Today marks two weeks after Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tobben died during a water rescue in northern Columbia.

Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues

July 22, 2024 8:11 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification,

Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded

July 22, 2024 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of killing a woman on Christmas Day had his murder charge upgraded after a grand jury indictment was filed on Friday. Jeffrey Edward Skaggs, 39, of Columbia, is now charged with first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was previously

Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign

July 21, 2024 7:17 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and

New safety precautions at the Boone County Fair receive positive feedback from vendors, attendees

July 20, 2024 9:56 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Following an altercation Wednesday night, the Boone County Fair implemented new safety precautions. Secretary of the Boone County Fair Board Jesica Kempf expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the measures. “It’s been amazing,” Kempf said. “The feedback from the crowds has been very thankful and appreciative. Everyone is willing to wait a

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Gregg Bush

July 19, 2024 4:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Jeff Basinger

July 19, 2024 4:06 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Man accused of murder in 2021 Ashland stabbing found guilty of manslaughter, will be sentenced Aug. 10

July 18, 2024 11:37 AM Reagan Phillips

A jury began deliberations Thursday in the trial of a man accused in a 2021 Boone County stabbing death.

Beal, Martin battle for Republican nomination for Missouri’s 44th District

July 18, 2024 10:41 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in eight years, someone other than Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) will represent Missouri’s 44th district. Bryce Beal and John Martin would each like to see the district remain red. but first must go head-to-head in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Democrat Dave Raithel, who is

Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’

July 18, 2024 2:58 PM Ryan Shiner, Allison Weaver, Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair announced in a Thursday press release and social media post that it would implement new security measures for the rest of the week. The fair began on Tuesday and will be open 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. The release says that

Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: Bryce Beal

July 18, 2024 4:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Dwayne Carey

July 18, 2024 12:37 AM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start I’ll just have you tell me a little bit more about yourself. Dwayne Carey: Uh I’m Dwayne Carey. Boone County Sheriff for the last 19 and a half years. Um I’ve been at the sheriff’s office for almost 35. I was born and raised in Boone

Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Charles Blair

July 17, 2024 11:38 PM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Alright, so to start I’ll have you just tell me a little bit more about yourself? Charles Blair: Yes. So my name is Charles Blair uh I’ve been in law enforcement for 36 years. I’ve worked for four different law enforcement agencies uh I have a mast, I’m sorry,

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey, Charles Blair run against each other in 2020 rematch

July 17, 2024 10:29 PM Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 6, Boone County residents will vote to either reelect Sheriff Dwayne Carey or elect his opponent Charles Blair. Carey and Blair both ran for sheriff in 2020, where Carey won with 67% of the vote. In 2020, Blair ran as a Republican. However, both candidates are running as Democrats

Boone County Fair rides pass safety inspections

July 17, 2024 8:12 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fair attractions as well as food vendors pass safety and health inspections this week. As the Boone County fair is in full swing, event attendees are assured their visit remains safe and secure. The fair takes place 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. According

Columbia man found guilty of federal drug crime

July 17, 2024 7:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was found guilty on Tuesday in federal court for a drug crime, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Michael Hunt, 43, was found guilty of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. The release says that Hunt was planning to bring fentanyl from Columbia to Springfield, Missouri.

Law enforcement testify during second day of murder trial for 2021 Ashland stabbing

July 17, 2024 3:17 PM Reagan Phillips

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of fatally stabbing another man in 2021 faced his second day of a jury trial Wednesday at the Boone County Courthouse. Robin Morales-Sanchez, 22, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and two counts of armed criminal action after he was accused of killing Moises Hernandez-Sanchez after stabbing him several

Man claims self-defense in first day of murder trial for 2021 Ashland stabbing

July 16, 2024 7:08 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Reagan Phillips

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been changed to say a fight referenced in the article happened at an apartment and not at Jose Jalepeno’s. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of stabbing another man to death in 2021 faced his first day of a jury trial Tuesday at the Boone County Courthouse. The first day

Ashland man pleads guilty to child sex crimes, sentencing set for Aug. 26

July 16, 2024 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ashland man pleaded guilty on Monday to a pair of child sex crimes. Justin Thomas Franks, 46, pleaded guilty to statutory sodomy and second-degree child molestation. He is being held at the Boone County Jail. His sentencing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. According to previous reporting, court documents

Man charged with murder of Hallsville man appears in court, denied bond

July 16, 2024 2:54 PM Allison Weaver

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of murdering a Hallsville man in Morgan County in June appeared in court on Tuesday morning for an arraignment. Chad Armstrong, 50, of Stover, was charged on Friday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond. Armstrong was