Former Hallsville mayor dies in Sunday crash
The former mayor of Hallsville died Sunday after a crash on Highway 124.
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Man sentenced to four years in prison for resisting arrest; other charges dropped in Nov. downtown Columbia shooting
A man charged in a downtown Columbia shooting is sentenced to four years in prison for resisting arrest in connection with the Nov. 14 shooting near Vibez Lounge.
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Prosecutor’s office charges Sedalia man after accidental shooting of boy
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Pettis County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Sedalia man accused of accidentally shooting a boy. Byron A. Guider Jr. is charged in Pettis County with felony counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child that resulted in serious injury and unlawful use of a firearm. Police officers responded to a
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Jefferson City firefighters respond to overnight fire at commuter parking lot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight fire at a Jefferson City commuter parking lot. The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to the 900 block of 4th Street around 2:10 a.m. Firefighters said crews found smoke and fire coming from a pavilion in the parking lot. The pavilion suffered heavy
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Judge sentences Columbia man in deadly 2017 shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge sentenced a Columbia man last week for his role in a deadly 2017 shooting. Darold Pruitt pleaded guilty to felony counts of voluntary manslaughter, unlawful use of a weapon, second-degree assault, and armed criminal action at a court hearing on Monday. The judge sentenced Pruitt to 12 years in the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the recent uptick in COVID cases across Mid-Missouri and the state?
On Friday, the state of Missouri reported 13,180 new coronavirus cases for the week of July 14 through July 20, with over 1,000 patients hospitalized. Across the state, there are 47 communities, including Boone, Callaway, Pettis, Morgan and Saline County, that are considered to have a high COVID community level. Are you concerned about the recent uptick
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Health experts talk opioid and fentanyl crisis in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The opioid epidemic continues to spread across the state of Missouri, and experts say fentanyl use is becoming more widespread. The Columbia Police Department said it has found trace amounts of fentanyl in nearly all illicit drugs, including cocaine, fake pills, and marijuana products. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department and CPD reported
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Three people hurt after Saturday morning crash in Northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt Saturday morning after a vehicle hit a parked car before hitting a tree, according to Columbia Police. The crash happened on Hanover Blvd near Olympic Blvd. in Northeast Columbia just before 4 a.m. The Columbia Fire Department says, three people were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening
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Kingdom City man charged after chase from Callaway County ends in Boone County
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested following a police chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Katy Trail Bridge. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Nathaniel Quick with resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, operating a vehicle in a careless and
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Inmate charged after attacking corrections officer at Western Missouri Correctional Center
An inmate has been charged in Randolph County with attacking a correction officer at the Western Missouri Correctional Center.
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Lawn care companies facing strain from excessive heat and drought
Some small business owners in Mid-Missouri feel like they are going from a problem that is out of their control to another.
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Drought causes concern for agriculture
Over half of Missouri is in a drought, and one the state’s biggest industries, agriculture, is suffering the most.
Continue Reading Sedalia man arrested after 5-year-old injured during shooting
The Sedalia police arrested a man after a 5-year-old was shot on the 1600 block of West 9th in Sedalia on Friday afternoon.
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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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Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick now charged as an Adult in deadly Columbia shooting in Mckee Street area
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 16 -year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, the third teenager accused of being involved in a deadly Columbia shooting was charged as an adult Friday morning. An adult certification hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse. Police believe the Williams Patrick was involved in the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Aubry
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Missouri governor issues drought emergency aid for farmers, ranchers
Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action.
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Troopers arrest two men after marijuana bust on Interstate 70 in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face possible drug charges in Boone County following a marijuana bust on Interstate 70. Troopers pulled the men over Thursday around 4:20 p.m. near the 124 mile-marker for following another vehicle too closely, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers stopped a Honda Pilot for following too closely
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Waverly man killed after falling out of pickup truck bed
JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Waverly man was killed Thursday morning after he fell out of a pickup truck bed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the incident on southbound Highway 13 near SE 650 Road around 7:50 a.m. Troopers said 54-year-old Burnie G. Jordan hit the pavement after he fell out of the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the drought emergency worry you?
Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action. Parson said farmers and ranchers are the most impacted, but every Missourian may see the impact. “I think as far as for the individuals thinking about running out of water, I don’t think we’re at that stage to be able to
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Active Shooter Training is happening across Mid-Missouri
Two active shooter training exercises took place Thursday in Mid-Missouri.
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