Centralia Archives

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Congressional map approved by Missouri Senate splits Boone County in two

March 24, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Senate was split for months trying to find a compromise on the new maps for U.S. House of Representatives districts. Now that a compromise has been reached, it’s Boone County that finds itself split.

Centralia man charged after police investigated storage units break-ins

March 11, 2022 9:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Centralia man is facing multiple charges after police investigated storage unit break-ins in Columbia.

Columbia man charged after June 2021 police chase

March 8, 2022 8:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office was trying to locate a wanted person in Centralia for previous offenses during the early morning hours of June 2021.

Boil water advisory issued for all Centralia water customers

January 4, 2022 1:51 PM Zachary Farwell

The advisory will remain in effect until noon Thursday, the city said in a news release.

Boone County uses social media to find stolen property owners

December 16, 2021 11:59 AM Joushua Blount

The sheriff’s office Facebook page posted 11 photos that showed a range of hardware tools and a trailer. Various people were in the comment section of the post thanking the office for its work.

City of Centralia appoints new police chief Monday night

November 22, 2021 2:57 PM Zach Boetto

The Centralia city government appointed Harlan Hatton as the new police chief during its board of aldermen meeting Monday night.

Boone County Office Of Emergency Management seeks comment on proposed 2022-2024 strategic plan

November 22, 2021 3:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is seeking public input on the strategic plan for the years of 2022 to 2024.

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

Centralia city government narrows police chief search

November 17, 2021 12:03 PM Joushua Blount

The Centralia Board of Aldermen will have a closed-door meeting at 6 pm. Wednesday to discuss details regarding personnel.

Crews put out house fire off North Highway 124

November 4, 2021 5:21 PM ABC 17 News Team

Firefighters put out a house fire in Boone county.

Centralia Mayor Chris Cox sits in the council chambers ahead of a Monday night Board of Aldermen meeting.

City of Centralia appoints interim police chief

October 11, 2021 4:11 PM Zach Boetto

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Centralia Board of Alderman appointed a new interim police chief and approved a law firm to serve as a special legal counsel. The board appointed Corporal Nat Stoebe to take over as interim police chief until the city finds a more long term solution. “My whole objective, moving forward from here

Centralia enlists law firm to investigate ‘impropriety’ in city government

October 8, 2021 12:23 PM Zach Boetto

Three Centralia police officers resigned Thursday after Chief Bob Bias took early retirement effective this Sunday. One officer mentioned a lack of transparency from the city as a reason why he resigned.

Three officers resign from Centralia police

October 7, 2021 4:43 PM Leila Mitchell

Three more Centralia police officers resigned Thursday after the Chief of Police Bob Bias resigned on Sept. 29 and took early retirement effective on Oct. 10.

Centralia residents want more transparency after police chief resigns.

Centralia mayor’s son ticketed for alleged misdemeanor assault against grocery store employee

October 7, 2021 5:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Lt. Brian Leer said deputies issued a summons to Chad Cox, son of Mayor Chris Cox, for fourth-degree assault after a person said Cox confronted the Prenger Foods employee. The confrontation was allegedly over comments the person made to local media about turnover in the police department. The sheriff’s department was called to investigate to avoid any conflicts of interest, Leer said.

Centralia residents say they want former police chief back

October 4, 2021 7:14 PM Joushua Blount

After not getting much information from the city on the matter, residents want answers to his unexpected leave.

Former Centralia police officer speaks out amid fallout between city and police department

September 30, 2021 12:00 PM Zach Boetto

A petition to reinstate a fired officer to the Centralia Police Department has gained more than 300 signatures amid fallout from the resignation of two other members of the small department.

Centralia residents want more transparency after police chief resigns

September 29, 2021 6:57 PM Zach Boetto

Centralia residents are asking the city for more transparency after the police chief on Friday submitted his letter of resignation.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is on high alert as traffic increases across mid-Missouri roadways throughout Labor Day Weekend.

Troopers on high alert for Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2021 5:05 PM Zach Boetto

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

Centralia mother battles COVID-19 during pregnancy

August 23, 2021 3:58 PM Zach Boetto

At 31 weeks pregnant, 24-year-old Madeline Sweezer of Centralia tested positive for COVID-19.

Troopers identify woman killed in crash near Centralia

August 11, 2021 12:07 PM Josie Anglin

A ruptured tire caused a fatal crash Tuesday on Highway 22 near Angell School Road in Boone County, authorities say.