Howard Archives

New Bloomfield loses money for water, sewer project in governor’s line-item budget vetoes

June 30, 2023 9:21 PM Matthew Sanders

New Bloomfield came out of Gov. Mike Parson’s budget deliberations a loser of millions meant to improve sewer and water systems.

Richey announces state senate bid

June 21, 2023 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) announced Tuesday night on his social media that he will run for the 21st District seat in the Missouri Senate. Richey currently represents District 39 in the Missouri House, which is part of Clay County. He was first elected to that seat in 2018. District 21

Gregory announces bid for Missouri Senate

May 31, 2023 5:08 PM Ryan Shiner

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Republican state Rep. Kurtis Gregory announced in a Wednesday press release that he is running for the District 21 seat in the Missouri Senate. District 21 includes Cooper, Howard, Lafayette, Ray and Saline counties, as well as part of Clay County. The seat is currently held by Sen. Denny Hoskins, who will

Highway 40 at Bonne Femme Creek Bridge reopens

May 26, 2023 4:53 PM Ryan Shiner

NEW FRANKLIN, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Friday press release that travelers are now able to use the Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Highway 40 in Howard County, southeast of New Franklin. After closing earlier this year for a bridge deck replacement project, MoDOT was able to reopen the bridge

Jefferson City man suffers serious injuries in Howard County crash

May 12, 2023 7:52 PM Ryan Shiner

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Friday in Howard County on Route P east of Route DD. Carl Baker, 40, was a passenger on a 1993 Harley Davidson and was injured in the crash. The driver’s name was not revealed. The crash occurred after the Harley

Howard County manslaughter case moved to Cooper County

April 13, 2023 3:56 PM Matthew Sanders

The trial of a man accused of killing a Central Methodist University football player last summer has moved from Howard County to Cooper County.

Fayette man charged in spring 2022 shooting in Columbia

March 15, 2023 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

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.

Boil water order lifted for residents in Fayette

March 4, 2023 7:31 AM Erika McGuire

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

Fayette still under boil water order

March 3, 2023 5:09 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Charges updated for man accused in shooting death of Torrance Evans

January 6, 2023 9:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Thousands of students set to graduate from Mid-Missouri colleges

December 16, 2022 6:21 AM Kennedy Miller

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

Parson extends drought alert until March 1

November 28, 2022 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Salt Creek bridge in Howard County reopens

November 15, 2022 9:54 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Howard County bridge to stay closed for more than a month

November 2, 2022 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

A bridge that was closed last week will remain closed for more than a month, the Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

Bridge over Salt Creek on Highway 240 in Howard County closed due to structural issues

October 27, 2022 9:03 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Marshall man hurt in motorcycle crash in Howard County

October 23, 2022 10:37 AM Erika McGuire

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

St. Louis woman killed in Howard County crash

September 29, 2022 10:17 AM Matthew Sanders

A St. Louis woman died early Thursday in a Howard County crash, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.

Fayette man killed in Boone County crash

September 19, 2022 10:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

He was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Report: Speed, drugs likely factors in deadly Howard County crash

September 7, 2022 1:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Speeding and drugs are listed as probable contributing factors in a July crash that killed two people on Highway 124 in Howard County.

Suspect in deadly Fayette shooting pleads not guilty; lawyer claims self-defense

August 30, 2022 6:07 AM Matthew Sanders

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.