Centralia Archives

Columbia/Boone County health department to host flu shot clinics in October

October 4, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to offer the flu vaccine for free, to those between the ages of six months to 18 years old at multiple clinics.

Two people hurt in Audrain County crash

September 1, 2022 9:37 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Audrain County on Thursday night.

Centralia woman accused of driving wrong way on Highway 63, crashing into deputy’s cruiser

August 26, 2022 6:33 AM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia woman was arrested on suspicion of DWI, resisting arrest and careless driving after her vehicle hit a deputy’s cruiser Wednesday night on Highway 63.

Centralia man charged with more child porn-related crimes

August 24, 2022 3:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia man charged last week with trying to get explicit photos of a girl was charged Tuesday with possessing and promoting child pornography.

A look at state, federal gun laws after mid-Missouri man charged in Washington, D.C.

August 4, 2022 8:42 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities arrested a Centralia man Wednesday for his suspected role in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Prosecutors charged Jerod Bargar for bringing a gun into the District of Columbia with out a permit and on restricted grounds at the U.S Capitol. Bargar claimed he did not know that it was illegal to

Centralia man charged in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol breach

August 3, 2022 3:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Centralia man was arrested in Osage Beach and charged in federal court on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Motorcycle crash kills Centralia man in Cole County

July 16, 2022 7:13 PM Hannah Falcon

A Centralia man died Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Cole County, according to the crash report from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.

House fire early Saturday morning in Northern Boone County causes $1.6 million worth of damages

July 16, 2022 5:35 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A house fire in Northern Boone County early Saturday morning caused $1.6 million in damages. according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. The fire happened on the 10,000 block of East Greenfield Rd. in Northern Boone County around 1:20 a.m. The Boone County Fire Protection District says, 15 firefighters were on

Fire at business near Centralia causes an estimated $1.5 million dollars in damage

July 13, 2022 11:23 PM Lucas Geisler

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Firefighters in Boone County responded to a fire at JBS Live Pork just outside of Centralia on Wednesday night. Crews report the damages in the fire are estimated to be around $1.5 million dollars. The Boone County Fire Protection District told ABC 17 News Crews it responded around 11 p.m.

Man hurt in crash near Centralia after falling asleep while driving

July 13, 2022 8:03 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was hurt late Monday morning after a crash near Centralia. The crash happened on Highway 22 near Sappington Road around 11:45 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by Terry L. Reno, 44, of Columbia, crossed the center line of the highway after

Local store held a firework safety course for the Fourth of July

July 2, 2022 5:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July weekend begins firework shows will be taking place but if you plan to host your own, officials want you to do it safely. To help with those efforts, Spirit of ’76 Fireworks store is holding a free firework safety class Saturday. The safety class started at 11 a.m.

Boone Health cuts ribbon on remodeled Centralia location

May 31, 2022 9:24 AM Joushua Blount

Hospital officials will hold the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boone Health Medical Group – Centralia, located off of Highway 22.

Centralia man hurt in motorcycle crash on Highway 54

May 11, 2022 6:21 AM Zachary Farwell

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man was hurt Tuesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on Highway 54. The crash happened around 5:10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near Audrain County Road 844, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a motorcycle driven by Gabriel C. Pettit, 40, flipped over after he went

Columbia man charged after morning robbery of Centralia convenience store, using dump truck to drive off

May 4, 2022 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Centralia convenience store.

Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies to host prescription drug take back events

April 29, 2022 8:44 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies will join a nationwide effort to collect expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will partner with police departments from Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, the University of Missouri, and Truman VA Hospital for events at several locations. Collection Site Locator On Friday, law

Centralia Police Department is expecting to have a new chief Monday night.

City of Centralia appoints two new police officers Monday

April 25, 2022 4:44 PM Leila Mitchell

The Centralia Board of Alderman is holding a special meeting Monday night to bring on two new police officers.

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against truck owner in deadly 2021 crash near Centralia

April 19, 2022 12:00 PM Zachary Farwell

Nathanial Simmerman is suing Johnny Peery, of Mexico, Missouri, for negligence in the death of his wife, Cassandra Simmerman, 30, of Clarence, Missouri, and unborn child, according to court documents.