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MoDOT warns of standstill traffic on I-70 near Boonville

December 21, 2021 1:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

Both westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Tuesday afternoon near Boonville in Cooper County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Mid-Missouri schools try to assuage parent fears over non-specific TikTok rumors

December 17, 2021 11:47 AM Kennedy Miller

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.

Cooper County asks to intervene in health order case

December 15, 2021 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

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.

Two charged with involuntary manslaughter after drug overdose death in Cooper County

December 9, 2021 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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.

Lane closures expected as work continues on Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport

December 3, 2021 1:18 PM Kennedy Miller

Brandi Baldwin, MoDOT project director, said Friday that the closure of one eastbound lane on the bridge will continue as work progresses. She said crews plan to only close one lane each way at a time during this phase of work.

Christmas tree suppliers encourage buying trees early because tight supply

November 30, 2021 8:59 PM Leila Mitchell

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

Crews begin construction preparations for Missouri River Bridge project near Rocheport

November 30, 2021 8:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of eastbound Interstate 70 will be closed just west of the Missouri River Bridge in Rocheport. This is due to roadside work in advance of the bridge replacement project. Groundbreaking on the new construction began on Oct. 12 with state officials in attendance for the new bridge. Officials say to

Prosecutor reaches agreement in Boonville football star Wesolak’s case

November 23, 2021 11:14 AM Matthew Sanders

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.

Colorado man charged after random attack on Interstate 70 in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 8:39 AM Zachary Farwell

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cooper County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Colorado man on Friday with attempted murder and other crimes. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton, Colorado, was arrested on Thursday at 12 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton,

One person charged after dog fight ends with shooting in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 2:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cooper County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Wooldridge residence on a dog fight and a shooting Wednesday.

Two vehicles totaled after crash in Cooper County

October 25, 2021 8:53 AM Josie Anglin

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were treated for serious injuries after a car crash in Cooper County on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 179 at Cedar Lane at 5:02 p.m. Troopers said a 2017 Toyota Highlander and a 2003 Ford Taurus were both totaled after the

Teenager sent to hospital following UTV crash in Cooper County

October 24, 2021 3:37 AM Ben Fein

One minor has been sent to the hospital with serious injuries following a UTV crash Saturday evening in Cooper County.

Officials break ground on new I-70 bridge over Missouri River

October 12, 2021 5:25 AM Meghan Drakas

Watch the groundbreaking in the player below. ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation marked the start of construction on the new Missouri River bridge near Rocheport with a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday. The ceremony took place at the Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro terrace, which overlooks the Missouri River and the current bridge. Speakers included:

Man flown to University Hospital after motorcycle crash in Cooper County

October 10, 2021 7:25 AM Meghan Drakas

COOPER, Co. (KMIZ) One man was flown to University Hospital after being involved in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night in Cooper County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 69-year-old Ronald Mock was turning left in his motorcycle along MO 5 near Route E, when another driver on a motorcycle was following too

One man seriously injured in Cooper County crash

October 9, 2021 7:26 AM Meghan Drakas

COOPER Co. (KMIZ) One man was seriously injured in a crash in Cooper County on Friday night. 23-year-old Lane Mize was driving a Silverado along Highway 135 near Cheyenne Drive, when it went off the right side of the road. Mize then overcorrected and the truck overturned in a ditch. Mize was taken by ambulance

Boonville’s DJ Wesolak charged after March incident

October 7, 2021 8:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged DJ Wesolak of first-degree harassment and four-degree assault.

Boonville police seek missing man

October 7, 2021 1:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

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.

Kawasaki to create manufacturing plant at former Nordyne site in Boonville

October 6, 2021 12:57 PM Matthew Sanders

Boonville and Cooper County officials are expected to make an economic development announcement at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

One man seriously injured in crash after hitting concrete culvert

October 2, 2021 10:04 AM Meghan Drakas

COOPER, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was seriously injured in a Cooper County crash Saturday morning, after hitting a concrete culvert. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 35-year-old Rickey Thornton was driving a 2005 Honda CBR along Morgan County Drive near South Morgan Street, when he went off the left side of the

Boonville police catch four businesses selling alcohol to minors during compliance check

September 27, 2021 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boonville Police Department conducted an alcohol sale compliance check at area businesses Saturday and found four businesses that sold alcohol to minors.