Hallsville Archives

Columbia man arrested after chase with Hallsville police

December 30, 2020 11:29 AM Matt Ragsdale

Hallsville police say a Columbia man was arrested after a Tuesday night chase ended in a crash just north of city limits.

Hallsville School Resource Officer to be reassigned

December 17, 2020 11:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hallsville school resource officer is going to be reassigned beginning next semester. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department recently told all Boone County school districts that School Resource Officers will be reassigned to other departmental duties outside the schools. Hallsville’s Kari Yeagy said, “Officer Burkholder, our Hallsville SRO, has been an incredible resource

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 161 COVID-19 to state dashboard

November 23, 2020 9:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Mid-Missouri Democrats can’t capture Republican-held House seats

November 3, 2020 6:22 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite several tightly contested races, the majority of Republicans kept their seats in the Missouri House following Tuesday’s election. You can find all the local seats that were up for election: 6th district: Republican Ed Lewis and Democrat Terrence Fiala 43rd district: Republican Kent Haden 44th district: Republican Cheri Toalson Reisch and

Hallsville School District faces technology concerns for students if learning from home

September 30, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

The Hallsville School District is working through ways to continue teaching students after reporting four positive COVID-19 and around 115 potential close contacts.

Community flu vaccination events begin in Boone County

September 30, 2020 5:09 AM Ben Fein

Wednesday is the first of seven community vaccination events being held by the Columbia/Boone County Health Department.

Sheriff’s dept.: Four arrested after stolen vehicles recovered in northern Boone County

September 23, 2020 10:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested four people during a stolen vehicle investigation in northern Boone County Monday morning. Officials say deputies responded to a “wanted vehicle” call at a residence near Hallsville. Deputies found three reported stolen vehicles at the residence according to BCSD Sgt. Brian Leer. A deputy on scene

FRIDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reporting four new cases in district

September 11, 2020 9:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Hallsville School District set to return to learn amid COVID-19

August 27, 2020 6:15 PM Amber Tabeling

Hallsville Schools are set to return to in-person classes on Tuesday with virtual options available for students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hallsville School District to have in-person summer school

May 22, 2020 1:20 PM Matthew Sanders

The Hallsville School District will have in-person summer school classes for children as young as kindergarten in July as COVID-19 regulations continue to loosen.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Hallsville School District adapts to remote learning

April 14, 2020 4:18 PM Amber Tabeling

Hallsville School District is focusing on flexible learning opportunities, authentic experiences at home and sustaining high-quality teacher-student relationships while schools are closed because of COVID-19.

Hallsville teacher stamps hands to teach hygiene

March 11, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Local teachers are trying to be creative in teaching their students good hygiene practices.

Sonic boom heard, felt in Boone County

March 6, 2020 1:57 PM Matthew Sanders

A military aircraft caused a sonic boom heard around Boone County on Friday, a fire official said.

Hallsville Primary School names new principal

February 26, 2020 10:08 PM Matt Ragsdale

Chelsea Jackson will serve as the next principal starting with the 2020-2021 school year.

Firefighters respond to house fire on Frink Rd. Courtesy: BCFPD

No injuries after attic fire near Hallsville

February 16, 2020 6:55 PM Barry Mangold

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency responders put out a fire inside of an empty home near Hallsville Sunday afternoon. Crews with the Boone County Fire Protection District to the home on Frink Rd. to find flames in the attic. Firefighters entered the home through the second floor and put out the fire within minutes, according to

Hallsville man accused of drunken crash with Boone County deputy

February 7, 2020 10:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

The deputy said he failed to stop at a stop sign and drove on the wrong side of the road on North Route B before the crash.

Hallsville school board votes down 4-day school week proposal

February 6, 2020 10:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

The vote to reject the shortened school week proposal comes after two other Mid-Missouri school districts recently approved similar measures.

Family, friends remember teenager killed in Columbia police chase

December 6, 2019 5:37 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mother of a Hallsville teenager killed in a crash early Friday called him a “loving young man who made a stupid mistake.” Hayden Holt, 17, died when his vehicle crashed into a utility pole during a chance involving police. Holt’s mother, Kari Hallowell, described her son as loving. “I will say

Hallville residents vote to sell city’s sewer system

November 5, 2019 3:04 PM Sydney Olsen

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Hallsville residents voted Tuesday to sell the city’s sewer system. Voters cast 133 ballots in favor of the sale and 63 against it, according to unofficial election results posted on the Boone County clerk’s website. City Administrator Kenyetta Ridgway-Sample said the city’s current rates are not high enough to keep up with