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SEMA to host applicant briefings for governments, nonprofits included in April federal disaster declaration

July 9, 2026 8:29 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State Emergency Management Agency will hold applicant briefings next week for local governments and nonprofits that were affected by storms during April 23-28. The meetings will be held for those in counties included in federal disaster declaration, including Carroll, Chariton, Greene, Holt, Howard, Monroe, Randolph, Ripley, Saline and St. Francois counties. The briefs are not for the general public. According

Man found guilty of Monroe County murder has appeal hearing scheduled

July 7, 2026 6:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was found guilty of murder last year in Monroe County has appealed the case. Lyle Miller, 68, of Madison, Missouri, was found guilty by a jury on March 21, 2025, of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the December 2021 death of Betty Hayes, 88. Miller was arrested in July 2023.

68-year-old man seriously injured in Monroe County UTV crash

June 17, 2026 8:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 68-year-old man from Paris, Missouri, was flown to University Hospital on Wednesday after his UTV crashed in Monroe County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man drove the Kawasaki Mule 3000 on private property when he crashed into a tree and was

Missouri congressional delegation lobbies Trump to approve disaster request

June 3, 2026 5:21 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s members of Congress on Tuesday wrote to President Donald Trump, urging him to approve a disaster declaration request signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last month. The letter was signed by each member of Missouri’s delegation, Democrat and Republican. The letter states that officials have documented more than $36 million in damage

Damage assessments being conducted in Mid-Missouri counties for April storms

May 13, 2026 8:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Public damage assessments began Tuesday in several Missouri counties, according to a spokesperson from the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. SEMA spokesperson Caty Luebbert told ABC 17 News in a message that assessments were approved Tuesday for Carroll, Green, Holt and Saline counties and will continue through this week. Assessments in Randolph

Gov. Kehoe seeks disaster declaration for April storms

May 7, 2026 10:25 AM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe is asking for federal assistance to help the state recover from storms that hit in late April, including several Mid-Missouri counties. Kehoe is asking FEMA to take part in damage assessments of public infrastructure for 11 counties, including Chariton, Howard, Monroe, Randolph and Saline, his office said Thursday

National Weather Service confirms Monroe County tornado

April 30, 2026 9:23 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A weak tornado touched down Monday in Monroe County during a severe weather outbreak. An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of about 90 mph touched down near Route M and Highway 151, the National Weather Service reported Thursday. Most of the damage was on a farm, where tree limbs were broken and

Tornado confirmed in Randolph, Monroe counties on Monday

April 28, 2026 4:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least one tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service to have touched down in Randolph and Monroe counties on Monday. Information on Tuesday from the NWS shows that the speeds varied from an EF-0 to an EF-1. Damage was reported in both counties on Monday morning after severe storms went

No injuries reported after storms cause damage in Randolph, Monroe counties

April 27, 2026 7:55 PM Marie Moyer

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fallen trees and other damage was seen across Randolph and Monroe counties after severe storms swept through the area Monday morning. Randolph County Emergency Management Director David Gaines said the first warning of tornadoes out came out of Chariton County around 6 a.m. “A lot of damage related to the wind and

Mid-Missouri roads closed due to flooding after days of rain

April 3, 2026 6:24 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Road closures have been reported throughout Mid-Missouri after multiple days of rainfall. Boone County Joint Communication sent a notification at 3:24 a.m. Friday morning, stating that West Gillespie Bridge Road was flooded at Perche Creek, creating a traffic hazard. The road was reopened by 9 a.m. Friday. Route CC near Centrailia

Madison man killed in crash involving horse-drawn buggy in Randolph County

March 22, 2026 10:31 PM Olivia Hayes

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 26-year-old Madison man is dead and two women are hurt after a crash involving a horse-drawn buggy in Randolph County just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 75-year-old Moberly woman driving a Ford Escape was heading west on Route M about

Moberly woman seriously injured in Monroe County crash Saturday

February 28, 2026 9:57 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly woman was hospitalized following a crash in Monroe county on Saturday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred on Missouri 154– about two miles south of Paris– around 5:45 p.m. The report says the 53-year-old was driving a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, when she pulled

Kehoe recognizes officers involved in shooting of Ralls County murder suspect

January 13, 2026 3:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe during his State of the State address on Tuesday recognized the law enforcement officers who exchanged gunfire and killed a Ralls County homicide suspect last year. Kehoe recognized Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Nathan West, Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Dustin Harrison and Sgt. Derrick Powell while promoting

Woman accused of trying to get child to lie to protect spouse accused of molestation

December 12, 2025 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman has been charged in Monroe County after she allegedly tried to make a child lie to authorities in order to protect her spouse who was accused of child molestation. Jennifer Navarro, 34, of Paris, Missouri, was charged on Thursday with tampering with a victim in a felony prosecution. She is

Judge moves forward with case against two women charged in connection with officer-involved shooting

December 5, 2025 2:03 PM Olivia Hayes, Matthew Sanders

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge has ordered the prosecution to move forward against two women accused of harboring a man who got into a deadly shootout with law enforcement. The state presented parts of its case against Patty and Lois Armour on Friday in a preliminary hearing in front of a Monroe County judge. Judge

State requests more time in case against women charged in connection with officer-involved shooting

November 19, 2025 2:07 PM Olivia Hayes

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The state has requested more time for evidence discovery in its case against Patty and Lois Armour. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, are charged with second-degree murder and hindering a felony prosecution. The state was expected to present its case against Lois Armour on Wednesday in a

2 women charged with murder in connection with officer-involved shooting incident

November 7, 2025 4:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women who were previously charged with hindering a felony prosecution that ended with deputies exchanging gunfire with a homicide suspect have been charged with murder. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, Missouri, were both charged in Monroe County on Friday with second-degree felony murder. They are both

2 women accused of lying to police in Ralls County homicide case appear in court

October 15, 2025 5:46 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women made their first appearance in court on Wednesday in connection with a deadly officer-involved shooting in Paris, Missouri, last weekend. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, Missouri, were charged with hindering a felony prosecution and are currently booked in the Randolph County Jail. They are being

2 women charged in connection with Ralls County homicide investigation that led to shooting with law enforcement

October 14, 2025 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women who were jailed on Sunday in connection with a homicide case that led to a deputy being shot were charged Tuesday in Monroe County. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, Missouri, were charged with hindering a felony prosecution. Both are being held at the Randolph County

Two arrested in connection with homicide case that led to shooting of ‘person of interest’

October 13, 2025 5:38 PM Matthew Sanders

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women were jailed in Randolph County on suspicion of hindering prosecution in a homicide investigation that ended with a man shot dead by law enforcement officers. Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, Missouri, were arrested Sunday night and booked into the Randolph County Jail without bond, according