Howard County manslaughter case moved to Cooper County
The trial of a man accused of killing a Central Methodist University football player last summer has moved from Howard County to Cooper County.
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Fayette man charged in spring 2022 shooting in Columbia
A Fayette man was in the Boone County Jail on Wednesday on accusations that he was among the suspects who shot into three homes last year.
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Boil water order lifted for residents in Fayette
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources lifted the boil water order for Fayette on Friday. The Department issued the order on February 24, 2023 after feathers were found in the Park Tower overflow pipe screen. After the order was issued, officials with the department isolated the Park Tower. The Givens Tower was
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Fayette still under boil water order
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Fayette was placed under a boil water order on Feb. 24 and as of Friday, March 3, it has not been lifted. The city posted on Facebook on Feb. 27 that it conducted a monthly BACT sample and it came back clean. During an inspection with the Department of
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Charges updated for man accused in shooting death of Torrance Evans
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) Howard County prosecutors have reduced the charges of a Fayette murder suspect from August. Kundarrius Taylor is now charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter after he is accused of shooting Torrance Evans. Court documents say Taylor “recklessly caused the death of Torrance Evans Junior by shooting him.” The range of time served is
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Thousands of students set to graduate from Mid-Missouri colleges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 2,500 students are set to graduate this weekend from colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri. Schools holding ceremonies: Columbia College Lincoln University Stephens College University of Missouri Central Methodist University University of Missouri The University of Missouri expects more than 1,900 students to graduate with more than 2,000 degrees. That includes
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Parson extends drought alert until March 1
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Monday issued an executive order to extend Missouri’s drought alert until March 1, 2023, to address issues outlined by the state’s Drought Assessment Committee. Currently, 87% of Missouri face abnormally dry conditions, with many counties — including Boone, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, Pettis and Saline — still experiencing
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Salt Creek bridge in Howard County reopens
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge that was abruptly closed last month has officially reopened, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation social media post. “There may be some brief single-lane closures as crews finalize work, so watch for crews/signs and give them plenty of room,” the tweet stated. 🎉BRIDGE OPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!! 🎉The Howard
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Howard County bridge to stay closed for more than a month
A bridge that was closed last week will remain closed for more than a month, the Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday.
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Bridge over Salt Creek on Highway 240 in Howard County closed due to structural issues
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge on Highway 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County closed due to structural issues Thursday night. It is unknown how long the closure will be in place, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation spokesman. MoDOT crews were doing routine maintenance on the bridge when they noticed irregularities, according
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Marshall man hurt in motorcycle crash in Howard County
Howard County, Mo. (KMIZ) A Marshall man was seriously hurt following a motorcycle crash in Howard County. The crash happened on Highway 87 north of Boonville early Saturday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, 40-year-old Jeffery Pond was driving his motorcycle northbound on Highway 87 when it traveled off the left side of the
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St. Louis woman killed in Howard County crash
A St. Louis woman died early Thursday in a Howard County crash, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
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Fayette man killed in Boone County crash
He was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Report: Speed, drugs likely factors in deadly Howard County crash
Speeding and drugs are listed as probable contributing factors in a July crash that killed two people on Highway 124 in Howard County.
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Suspect in deadly Fayette shooting pleads not guilty; lawyer claims self-defense
Kundarrius Taylor, 23, is set to appear in the Howard County Court Tuesday after being charged with first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of Torrance Evans.
Continue Reading Fayette shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder in CMU student death
Central Methodist University is grieving the shooting death of a student and football player at the hands of a former student.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County COVID-19 hospitalizations up again
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: 29 COVID patients in Boone County hospitals; 58 new cases
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One person arrested after chase from Callaway County ends near the Katy Trail Bridge
Multiple law agencies were involved in a chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Rocheport Bridge as the suspect was arrested.
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Two men charged after thefts reported at Missouri River Bridge construction site
Two men are facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing over $70,000 worth of tools and other items from the Rocheport Bridge construction site on June 1.
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