New Bloomfield loses money for water, sewer project in governor’s line-item budget vetoes
New Bloomfield came out of Gov. Mike Parson’s budget deliberations a loser of millions meant to improve sewer and water systems.
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Mid-Missouri cities cancel fireworks displays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of municipalities in the Mid-Missouri area are canceling or postponing their Independence Day fireworks displays as intense heat and drought conditions continue to hammer the area. The City of Centralia said Thursday that it is canceling its July 1 fireworks display because of dry conditions. It will be rescheduled, the
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Moniteau County man charged after allegedly threatening to kill judge, prosecutor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man who was recently released from jail was arrested again on Wednesday after a witness told law enforcement that the man planned to kill a judge and prosecutor. Kody Sidebottom, 27, is charged with two counts of tampering with a judicial officer. He is being held without bond
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Pavement maintenance scheduled for Columbia streets; road work also announced in Boone and Cole counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Road work will begin Friday in Columbia on several streets, according to a press release from the City. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, June 30. Capital Paving — contractors for the City of Columbia Public Works — are scheduled to perform mill and overlay pavement maintenance on: Lea Verde
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Lohman woman charged with arson after allegedly setting multiple fires
LOHMAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County woman has been charged with three counts of second-degree arson after she was accused of setting fire to a residence, two barns and a yard on Saturday. A warrant was issued Tuesday for Diana Anne Beasley, 50, of Lohman, and no bond is set. She is not in custody,
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Abortion access initiative one step closer to ballot after Cole County ruling
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri voters could decide whether to restore access to abortion after a Cole County ruling pushed an initiative petition one step closer to getting on the ballot. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beteem ruled the attorney general must approve the fiscal note on a proposed initiative petition within 24 hours, allowing
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OSHA settles workplace death case with Moniteau County construction company
A Moniteau County construction company will pay thousands of dollars to a federal agency over a worker’s death last year.
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Former Cole County deputy’s discrimination case dismissed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cole County Sheriff’s deputy’s discrimination lawsuit against the county has been dismissed without prejudice. Cole County filed a motion to dismiss on June 9, and it was granted Thursday. David Barrett filed a lawsuit in June 2022, alleging he was fired due to racial discrimination. According to previous reporting,
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Jury trial dates set for man accused of killing classmate in 1991
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial is scheduled to being in December for a Fulton man accused of killing his Russellville classmate in 1991. William “Chris” Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones, in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14 at the time. Niemet was charged in
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Silver advisory canceled after missing Russellville man found safe
The Cole County Sheriff’s Office issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing Russellville man who was traveling to southeastern Tennessee.
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Cole County man arrested after collision with Osage Beach police officer
A Cole County man was suspected of DWI after his vehicle collided head-on with an Osage Beach police cruiser early Friday near the Grand Glaize Bridge on Highway 54.
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Water, hay assistance available to Mid-Missouri farmers
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some farmers may need help after a drought last summer and now one to start this summer. Mid-Missouri farms continue to feel the strain because of the lack of water. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions. John George — wildlife regional supervisor with the
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Russellville man injured after truck crashes in Cole County
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville man suffered moderate injuries Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash in Cole County on Missouri 179 just north of Route N, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2011 International semi-truck – driven by Colby Gilpin, 31 – was heading
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Jefferson City man charged after allegedly hitting woman with tequila bottle
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man has been charged with domestic assault and other felonies after allegedly hitting a woman in the head with a tequila bottle and shoving another. Marcus-Aaron Kopp, 31, is charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of armed-criminal action and
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State to give farmers access to emergency hay, water
Governor Mike Parson announced a plan Tuesday to provide farmers with emergency hay and water as drought conditions continue in Missouri.
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More than half of Jefferson City school buses ‘defective’ or ‘out-of-service,’ MSHP data shows
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Friday revealed the results of its annual school bus inspections. About 57% of Jefferson City School District buses were fell under either the “defected” or “out of service” categories. Buses with identified defective components require repair within 10 days. Buses placed out-of-service require correct components, a
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Lack of spring rain concerning to farmers, DNR committee to discuss drought response
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order creating a “drought alert” in the state. The executive order was signed after the director of the Department of Natural Resources advised Parson that parts of the state are experiencing “rapidly escalating drought conditions.” The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 60 Missouri counties are
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Trial date postponed for Fulton man accused of killing classmate in 1991
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man who is accused of killing his Russellville classmate more than 30 years ago will have to wait longer for his jury trial to start. Chris Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14
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Woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in relation baby who died from meth overdose
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree involuntary manslaughter at the Cole County Circuit Court. Kayla Brewer, 23, was sentenced on Tuesday to five years of supervised probation. She received a 10-year suspended sentence. She will also spend 10 days in the Missouri Department of Corrections, according to Casenet.
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Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse, child endangerment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple was found guilty of child abuse and child endangerment Tuesday. Daniel and Christina Dubey were tried by the court and found guilty of three counts of child abuse and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A sentencing hearing is set for 3 p.m.
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