COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man entered a guilty plea last week for a June 2019 shooting and a judge sentenced him to 12 years in a Missouri prison. Derrick Petty pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action on Oct. 23. Petty will serve 12 years for the crime. Judge Brouck Jacobs
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FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A toddler is recovering from gunshot wounds after a shooting in the St. Louis County town of Ferguson that was apparently spurred by road rage. KSDK-TV reports that police are still searching for the gunman following the shooting that happened Friday. The girl was shot in an arm and a leg.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City, Missouri, police say a would-be robber is in custody after picking the wrong guy to victimize — a Judo champion. WDAF-TV reports that 36-year-old Josh Henges was in the  Midtown area Monday night when someone came up from behind, grabbed his shoulder and tried to rob him. Henges
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis couple facing felony charges for waving guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home will be in court Wednesday asking a judge to remove the city’s top prosecutor from the case. A grand jury earlier this month indicted Mark McCloskey and his wife, Patricia, on charges
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a woman after a Saturday morning chase reaching speeds over 80 mph going in and out of traffic. According to court documents, the Cole County deputy attempted to stop Dorothy Hernandez after the deputy witnessed the vehicle make several lane violations according to court documents. During
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SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday afternoon, Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a hit and run involving two pedestrians at the intersection of 32nd and Skyline Drive in Sedalia. According to the probable cause statement, a witness got a photo of the vehicle and gave it to law enforcement. During the investigation, the driver was
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LINN CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Camden County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in Linn Creek reference a large party. When deputies arrived, they found multiple minors intoxicated and utilizing controlled substances. As a result, the adult hosting the party was arrested. Danielle M Rountree, 35, of Linn Creek, was charged with Felony Endangering
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday morning, a Boone County Sheriff’s Department deputy attempted a traffic stop on Elleta Boulevard near Rangeline Street and a chase ensued. According to officials, the chase ended when the vehicle traveled off Interstate 70 and crashed into a fence at Columbia Pool and Spa, located at 1200 Business Loop 70
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CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Camden County deputies attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle drove off leading to a chase. According to officials, deputies were eventually able to get the vehicle stopped and placed both the driver and passenger under arrest for active warrants. Camden County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Codie Dudley and Melissa
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CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Camdenton Police continue to investigate a Friday evening shooting at Whisker’s Bar and Grill. Officials say the shooting occurred during a fight between motorcycle clubs. According to the release, everyone involved in the fight got away before police arrived. No one was reportedly shot according to police. The investigation is ongoing.
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Police are investigating after a man reported an intruder firing a gun during an early Saturday home invasion.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to shots heard in the 300 block of West Brookside Lane around 1 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found a man with life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The man was identified as 17-year-old Bryant R. Wilks II of Columbia. Officers, investigators and detectives
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Columbia police responded to McKee Street in northeast Columbia Saturday night shortly before 11 p.m.
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The Leavenworth Kansas Sheriff’s Office received a report from a residence in the 14900 block of Hillside Road.
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One man was taken to the Boone County Jail after allegedly leading officers on a high speed chase early Saturday morning.
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Police are investigating after a home invasion led to a shooting Saturday morning in south Columbia.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement reveals why prosecutors charged a 63-year-old Columbia man with manslaughter and other charges after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Sunday night. Court documents reveal after the hit and run, Columbia Police began looking for a 2019-2020 white Volkswagen Jetta. Three days later
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UPDATE 5:59 P.M.: Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department is reporting Christopher Winter is in custody. CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department and California, Mo. Police are looking for a fugitive after the California Police responded to an attempted kidnapping at the Eagles Club in California. During the investigation, officials identified the suspect as Christopher Winter
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury convicted a Jefferson City man of second-degree murder linked to a 2017 killing on Thursday. The Cole County Prosecutor said a sentencing date has not yet been decided. Jeffery Millens was found guilty of murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm, Locke Thompson said. Millens is
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Dept. of Conservation agents are investigating a poaching case after someone shot a large buck Monday in broad daylight near the Fulton YMCA and Fulton High School. Witnesses told investigator hearing the shot. If you have any information about this incident, please contact Callaway Conservation Agent Steve Kistner at (573) 239-8129,
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