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Prosecutor files first-degree murder charge in Monroe County death

September 25, 2023 12:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have enhanced a murder charge and added another charge against a Monroe County man accused in a 2021 killing.

Man accused of murder in Monroe County appeals for public defender

August 9, 2023 5:04 PM Ryan Shiner

PARIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A Monroe County man charged with second-degree murder filed an appeal to be represented by a public defender. Lyle Miller, 65, of Madison, is accused of murdering Betty Hayes in 2021. He is being held at the Monroe County Jail without bond. Miller appeared in court without counsel Wednesday and chose to

Investigators say witness interview led to discovery of Betty Hayes remains, arrest of her suspected killer

July 31, 2023 1:11 PM Hannah Falcon

An interview with a witness led to investigators finding the remains of a Monroe County woman who disappeared more than a year ago, according to court documents.

Betty Hayes family speaks out after arrest was made in her death

July 30, 2023 8:10 PM Isabella Roberts

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) After more than a year of searching, investigators have arrested 65-year-old Lyle Miller on suspicion of 88-year-old Betty Hayes’ murder. Around 8 Friday evening, investigators arrested 65-year-old Madison man Lyle W. Miller and the Monroe County Prosecutor formally charged Miller with second-degree murder. Miller is being held without bond. Nearly a year and

Arrest made in death of missing Monroe County woman

July 28, 2023 10:12 PM Katie Greathouse

Investigators arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the death of a Monroe County woman who has been missing since 2021.

Two babies hurt in Monroe County crash

July 7, 2023 6:20 PM Ryan Shiner

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two babies and two adults suffered injuries in a Friday crash in Monroe County on Highway 15 about five miles north of Paris, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu – driven by Jason Rieger, 25, of Paris, Missouri

Columbia man killed in Monroe County crash

July 7, 2023 12:40 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died Thursday after running off the road in Monroe County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says. David Davidson, 43, was driving his pickup truck on Route AA about 2.5 miles from Paris, Missouri, when the truck went off the road, hit the ground and overturned, according to a patrol

Dry weather conditions raise concerns for firework use over the 4th of July weekend

June 30, 2023 5:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri continues to experience dry conditions across the state and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety is urging everyone to use caution if planning to shoot off fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. On Thursday, the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire which it believes was started by fireworks.

Trooper accused of sexual abuse has peace officer license suspended

June 15, 2023 5:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who has been accused of sexual abuse has had his peace officer license suspended, according to a Missouri Department of Safety spokesman. Jeffery Gilmore Durbin, 30, of Madison, Missouri, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and third-degree kidnapping, a misdemeanor. An arraignment is set for

Highway 24 in Monroe County to close for railroad work

May 25, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A part of Highway 24 where in Monroe County a semi-truck driver died Sunday will be closed for railroad work for a couple of days next month, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Highway 24 will close between 2,000 feet east of Route AA and 3,000

Highway 24 reopens after closure from truck crash with train

May 24, 2023 10:27 AM Matthew Sanders

A northeast Missouri highway that closed over the weekend has reopened.

Highway could be closed for days after Monroe County train crash

May 22, 2023 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

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.

Semi-truck driver dead after train derailment in Monroe County

May 21, 2023 4:32 PM Abby Landwehr

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.

MPUA continues to endorse Grain Belt Project

March 9, 2023 8:27 PM Ryan Shiner

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

MoDOT announces upcoming road construction for Mid-Missouri counties

January 27, 2023 7:04 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Online fundraiser made for wife of cement truck driver who died in Boone County crash

January 20, 2023 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Search continues for missing Monroe County woman one year later

December 17, 2022 7:15 AM Joushua Blount

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

Freight train hits oversize load on tracks in Monroe County

November 17, 2022 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

A freight train hit a truck pulling an oversize load on a track in Paris, Missouri, on Thursday.

Iowa man charged in officer-involved shooting in Monroe County

September 3, 2022 2:54 PM Hannah Falcon

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

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday ends Sunday

August 7, 2022 5:21 AM Joushua Blount

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