Three charged after truck fire ruled arson in Boonville
A Cooper County prosecutor has charged three people after a truck fire was ruled arson.
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MoDOT warns of standstill traffic on I-70 near Boonville
Both westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Tuesday afternoon near Boonville in Cooper County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
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Mid-Missouri schools try to assuage parent fears over non-specific TikTok rumors
Reports of a TikTok video that challenges kids to send threats to their school on Friday emerged this week and quickly spread nationwide. Some schools have closed, including Gasconade County R-II, while others are reminding parents that there is no credible threat and telling them police are on the lookout.
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Cooper County asks to intervene in health order case
The health center says in its motion to intervene filed Tuesday that it is seeking clarity regarding what powers it retains to enact public health regulations.
Continue Reading Two charged with involuntary manslaughter after drug overdose death in Cooper County
A Cooper County prosecutor has charged two people with involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance after a man dies from a drug overdose in May 2021.
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Christmas tree suppliers encourage buying trees early because tight supply
BOONEVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The global Christmas tree shortage could affects some Missourian’s this year as they go out to buy a Christmas tree. One Booneville tree farm, Starr Pines said now is the time to get your Christmas tree as some places across Mid-Missouri are in tight supply. But when you get your tree it
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Prosecutor reaches agreement in Boonville football star Wesolak’s case
Wesolak was charged earlier this year, though details of the charges were not reported. According to court records, the incident happened on March 21 and a warrant for Wesolak’s arrest was issued on May 21. The warrant was recalled and a summons was issued on Aug. 18.Â
Continue Reading Boonville’s DJ Wesolak charged after March incident
A Cooper County prosecutor has charged DJ Wesolak of first-degree harassment and four-degree assault.
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Boonville police seek missing man
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Boonville police say they’re looking for a 27-year-old man last seen Wednesday and who might be in danger. James C. Green was last seen “after being transported for medical treatment,” the Boonville Police Department said in a Facebook post. Green left the medical facility and has not been seen or heard from.
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Kawasaki to create manufacturing plant at former Nordyne site in Boonville
Boonville and Cooper County officials are expected to make an economic development announcement at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Continue Reading Boonville police catch four businesses selling alcohol to minors during compliance check
The Boonville Police Department conducted an alcohol sale compliance check at area businesses Saturday and found four businesses that sold alcohol to minors.
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MU Health Care breaks ground on new facility in Boonville
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care broke ground Friday on a multi-specialty clinic in Boonville. The clinic will improve access to medical care in Cooper County. The clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers and physical therapy services, among other things. The Pinnacle Regional Hospital closed in February 2020. Shortly
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The new clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers, specialty services, imaging, a lab and physical therapy services.
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Troopers on high alert for Labor Day Weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers are out on high alert as the organization expects more traffic on highways and waterways for the Labor Day weekend. “I think over the next several days there’s gonna be a significant increase in traffic on all the major highways and interstates throughout the state and throughout
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Last day for Jefferson City students to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday is the last day for students who attend the Jefferson City School District to start the vaccination process and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their first day of the 2021-2022 school year. The Jefferson City School District along with Booneville R-I, Blair Oaks R-II and Father Tolton Catholic are
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Boonville police looking for bank robber
A man got away with a undisclosed amount of money after robbing a Boonville bank, police said Friday.
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Driver charged after Boonville hit-and-run involving child
Treyvon D. Korte, 20, of Boonville is charged with one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident that caused an injury.
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New details revealed after Boonville man charged in drug case
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man is charged with several crimes after several law enforcement agencies searched a home in the 500 block of Poertner Street in Boonville. When law enforcement arrived they took John Baldwin and two others into custody. Baldwin was carrying a concealed pistol on him. According to court documents, the Cooper
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Two injured after Boonville crash on I-70
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are recovering from moderate injuries after a crash on I-70 in Boonville. It happened around 10 a.m. Saturday morning near the West Ashley Road exit. Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports say 36-year-old Andrain Wiley of Kansas City was traveling at a high rate of speed in a Chevy Trailblazer
Continue Reading Boonville man charged after drug seizure Friday
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a home on Poertner Street in Boonville leading to an arrest and seizure of drugs, weapons and cash. According to a Facebook post by the Cooper County Sheriff’s department, the investigation led to the seizure of large quantities of marijuana, THC
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