Two residents of Moniteau County retirement community test positive for COVID-19
A California retirement community has quarantined its 24 residents after two tested positive this week for COVID-19.
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SSM to close some clinics, pharmacies in Mid-Missouri
SSM Health will close several clinics and pharmacies in Mid-Missouri in what it calls “an effort to ensure the viability of our medical ministry in Mid-Missouri.”
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Burgers’ Smokehouse suspends production after more employees test positive for COVID-19
Burgers’ Smokehouse in California announced on Wednesday that it suspended operations until next week after more employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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COVID-19 contact investigations consume Mid-Missouri health departments’ resources
Health departments across Mid-Missouri are working around the clock to track down people who may have come into contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19.
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Tree-killing insect found in more Mid-Missouri counties
An invasive insect species known for killing ash trees has been found in two more Mid-Missouri counties.
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Moniteau County reports first COVID-19 case
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health officials in Moniteau County said a resident tested positive for COVID-19. A news release from the county health department on Saturday said a resident tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The release gave few details about the patient, such as their age, sex or when they
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MoDOT: ‘Potholes are blooming’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews will be focusing on repairing potholes through April. “There is a lot more than we’ve seen in previous years,” said Adam Pulley the Central District communications manager for MoDOT. According to a report from MoDOT, in 2019, the department patched roughly 730,000 potholes worth an
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Fire destroys home in California, Missouri
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A house in California, Missouri, is destroyed after a fire. Sheriff Tony Wheatley with the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department said deputies responded alongside California Police Department Friday shortly after 1 p.m. A house on E. South Street, near the fairgrounds, was ruled a complete loss after the fire, Wheatley said. The sheriff
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Contractors break ground on Moniteau Creek Bridge demolition
Demolition started Tuesday on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Cole County. Eric Landwehr, a Cole County Public Works engineer said the bridge, which is located just off of Highway 179, had been out of commission since 2016. “It’s about time because it was getting in bad shape,” Landwehr said. In February 2016, MoDOT gave the
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Former Moniteau County assessor’s husband charged
Prosecutors have filed misdemeanor charges against the husband of a former Moniteau County official suspected of misusing public money.
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Moniteau County officials making changes to spending methods
A former Moniteau County assessor is facing charges for misusing public funds and now her former office is making changes. ABC 17 News first reported about these accusations when the former Moniteau County assessor, Amanda Trimble submitted her resignation at the end of last month. The prosecutor has now filed charges been against her. Mac Finley,
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Sheriff: Whistleblower complaint launched Moniteau County assessor investigation
Prosecutors on Thursday charged the former Moniteau County assessor with three felonies and a misdemeanor on allegations that she misappropriated public funds.
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Boone, Howard co-ops restore power across service area
Nearly 4,000 Boone Electric Cooperative members were without power across the county Friday morning as snow continued to fall.
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Authorities make arrests in Moniteau County gas station burglary
Moniteau County authorities arrested two people and identified a third person in connection with a robbery at a gas station from last month.
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More than 200 plows ready for weekend winter storm
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT officials said the state’s department of transportation has 222 plows across the central district ready to go for the expected rain and snow coming this weekend. “The next couple of days is a very high variable weather event,” said Adam Pulley, the MoDOT Central District communication manager. Pulley said rain
Continue Reading Moniteau deputies looking for multiple burglary suspects
The Moniteau County Sheriff released an image of three people suspected of stealing items from a Highpoint gas station early on New Year’s Eve.
Continue Reading Moniteau County Commission appoints interim assessor
The Moniteau County Commission approved Bill Figgins to run the assessor’s office after the previous assessor resigned.
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Advisory group urges better flood protection in Missouri
An advisory group appointed by Missouri’s governor says the state’s levees need to be strengthened and repaired, especially in rural areas hit hard by prolonged flooding in 2019.
Continue Reading Deputies: Three men suspected of Moniteau County gas station burglary
Deputies said the men took cartons of cigarettes, vape pens, and alcohol.
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Moniteau County assessor announces resignation amid multiple investigations
The Moniteau County Assessor confirmed Thursday she is stepping down effective New Year’s Day.
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