Centralia Archives

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.

Governor appoints new Boone County treasurer

April 12, 2022 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson has appointed a Republican to take over the county treasurer seat that had been held by a Democrat.

Some Missouri sewer districts are opting out of COVID-19 testing as state enters ‘endemic’ phase

March 31, 2022 11:55 AM Marina Diaz

Sewer districts across Missouri are opting out of the state’s Sewershed Surveillance COVID-19 tracking program.

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 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.