Highway 24 reopens after closure from truck crash with train
A northeast Missouri highway that closed over the weekend has reopened.
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Highway could be closed for days after Monroe County train crash
A state highway that was closed after a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and train Sunday in Monroe County will be closed until midweek, the local sheriff said Monday.
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Semi-truck driver dead after train derailment in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The 65-year-old driver semi-truck driver who crashed into a train in Monroe County died, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. A train and tractor-trailer crashed Sunday afternoon in Monroe County, Monroe County Joint Communications confirmed. According to the crash report, Russell Minnis of Higbee was confirmed dead around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
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MPUA continues to endorse Grain Belt Project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Public Utility Assistance announced Thursday on its social media and website that it is continuing its support for the Grain Belt Express transmission project. A resolution announcing MPUA’s continued support was passed Thursday, according to the press release. Missouri’s hometown electric utilities have reaffirmed their support of the Grain Belt Express
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MoDOT announces upcoming road construction for Mid-Missouri counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation in a Friday press release revealed roadwork projects taking place in Mid-Missouri counties in the coming weeks. Route K in Audrain County will be closed Feb. 6-9 from County Road 649 to County Road 553 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily for core drilling operations. Route V in
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Online fundraiser made for wife of cement truck driver who died in Boone County crash
PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A fundraiser has been created to help the wife of a cement truck driver who died in a crash earlier this week. Troy Boshears, 22, of Paris, Missouri, was pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle crash Monday on Route Z in Boone County. A GoFundMe was posted online Thursday. It
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Search continues for missing Monroe County woman one year later
MONROE COUNTY, Mo (KMIZ) Saturday marks one year since Monroe County woman 88-year-old Betty L. Hayes went missing. The family along with Monroe County Sheriff’s Office are still actively looking for any leads that can help to find Hayes. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says they have worked with several other agencies, including the Missouri State
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Freight train hits oversize load on tracks in Monroe County
A freight train hit a truck pulling an oversize load on a track in Paris, Missouri, on Thursday.
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Iowa man charged in officer-involved shooting in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified Austin Leigh, 41, of Iowa as the suspect shot by a Monroe County deputy Saturday morning. The patrol’s Troop B information officer Justin Dunn said the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office asked the patrol to investigate the shooting. Dunn said it happened in a residential area
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Back to School Sales Tax Holiday ends Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day for families to take advantage of the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday here in Missouri. The holiday for the state takes place every year, allowing families to save on school related items purchased during the first weekend of August. Items included in the School Tax Free
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Prosecutors push back on tire track ID challenge in Addie appeal
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Attorney General’s Office defended the testimony a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigator gave that matched tire treads found at a murder scene to the suspect’s car. Assistant Attorney General Evan Buchheim wrote that the identification Trooper Jason Crafton made in James Addie’s case properly backed up his work for
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Monroe City man sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Monroe City man is sentenced to 30 years in prison and must serve at least 25 and a half years before being eligible for parole. Jerry Asbell, Jr., 31, entered a guilty plea to the charge of murder in the second degree for the shooting death of Amanda Johnston, 32,
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The North East Community Action Corporation offering summer utility assistance
The North East Community Action Corporation is looking to help income-qualifying residents in 12 Missouri counties with their summer utility bills.
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Probable cause statement sent to Monroe County prosecutors alleging county clerk allowed candidates to file after the deadline
PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Secretary of State says his office found evidence of misconduct involving the Monroe County clerk after receiving complaints about election laws being violated. In a statement, Jay Ashcroft said his office has sent a probable cause statement to Monroe County prosecutors alleging La Jeana Peterson allowed candidates to file after the deadline. Ashcroft said, “We
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no patients in ICU or on a ventilator for the second straight day
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Continue Reading WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no COVID patients in ICU or ventilators
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Continue Reading FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate at 2.5%, cases down over 36% compared to last week
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Monroe family speaks about 88-year-old disappearance
The search continues for 88-year-old Betty Hayes who was reported missing back in December.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports COVID cases down over 28% compared to last week
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Two men accused of burglarizing missing Monroe County woman’s home
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face multiple charges after allegedly breaking into the home of a missing Monroe County woman. Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Bross filed charges against John Conde and Joshua McNabb earlier this month. Conde and McNabb are each charged with first-degree burglary, six counts of unlawful possession of a firearm,
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