Montgomery Archives

Lynlee Renick plans appeal of murder conviction

November 2, 2022 5:35 PM Lucas Geisler

A Montgomery County woman convicted in the murder of her husband plans to appeal her case.

Kingdom Telephone receives $23 million grant

October 31, 2022 6:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Some residents in Audrain, Boone, Callaway and Montgomery counties could soon be getting faster internet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Friday that more than $58 million are to be used to bring high-speed internet to rural parts of Missouri. Kingdom Telephone will get a $23 million grant to install a fiber network. The

Callaway County man charged with seven felonies following multi-county chase

October 31, 2022 3:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man faces several felony charges after allegedly being involved in a chase last week with the Montgomery County, Callaway County and Audrain County sheriff’s departments. Michael Brooks, 48, is charged with: Two counts of first-degree assault.Two counts of armed criminal action.Resisting arrest.First-degree property damage.Possession of 35 grams or less

Deputies searching for man accused of hitting patrol vehicles during overnight chase across Mid-Missouri

October 28, 2022 9:06 AM Zachary Farwell

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies are searching for a man following an overnight chase across Mid-Missouri. Michael J. Brooks, formerly of Mexico, Missouri, is accused of leading law enforcement officers on a chase across parts of Montgomery, Callaway and Audrain counties. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Brooks drove off after Montgomery City police

Highway patrol investigates deadly Montgomery County motorcycle crash

October 13, 2022 1:17 PM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is dead following a rollover motorcycle crash in Montgomery County on Monday night. The crash happened on Route J near Short Road around 11 p.m., according to the crash report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said 22-year-old Caleb T. Berkaw, of Big Spring, Missouri, was thrown from

Police: Tractors, other equipment stolen in Montgomery County

October 5, 2022 7:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several vehicles and items were stolen Tuesday off of Route N near Mineola, Missouri, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. A witness observed a white male wearing a ball cap driving a blue and white Ford tractor around the property. The witness observed the tractor leaving the property, driving west on

Three people hurt following rollover crash in Montgomery County

September 23, 2022 8:43 AM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt early Thursday morning after a rollover crash in Montgomery County. The crash happened on westbound Interstate 70 at the 185-mile marker around 3:20 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by 20-year-old Jorge M. Asher, of Clark, Missouri, rolled over after

Truck driver hurt in Montgomery County crash

August 22, 2022 1:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A truck driver from Kentucky was hurt Monday when his tractor-trailer’s tire blew out, causing him to lose control on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County.

Judge keeps Lynlee Renick from collecting husband’s inheritance

August 18, 2022 5:42 PM Lucas Geisler

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Montgomery County judge agreed to bar a woman convicted of killing her husband from collecting any part of his inheritance. Judge Richard Scheibe ruled Thursday that Lynlee Renick cannot earn any money or property from Ben Renick’s remaining estate. A court-appointed guardian of Ben’s assets asked the judge on

Attorney wants murdered man’s wife barred from inheritance payouts

August 16, 2022 6:31 PM Lucas Geisler

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – An attorney handling the estate of snake breeder Ben Renick wants his wife barred from collecting anything from his inheritance. Carla Wood Tanzey, the court-appointed administrator of Renick’s belongings, asked a judge to stop Lynlee Renick from getting any part of Ben’s estate. Tanzey wrote that their daughter should be

Large power outage hits Ameren customers in Montgomery County

August 16, 2022 4:22 PM Matthew Sanders

More than 1,500 Ameren Missouri customers in Montgomery County were without power Tuesday afternoon.

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

Indiana man charged after drugs seized during traffic stop in Montgomery County

July 7, 2022 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Muncie, Ind. man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested on the morning of June 28 after a traffic stop.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Dept. looking for stolen trailer and excavator

July 5, 2022 7:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Thursday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Gouldman Road in Buell for a report of a stolen trailer and excavator.

Lane restrictions on Interstate 70 at High Hill in Montgomery County will be down to one lane Wednesday

July 5, 2022 6:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MoDOT contractors will work from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. as they close a lane in each direction on Interstate 70 at mile marker 180 to continue work on the overpass that was hit by a tractor-trailer on June 23.

MoDOT to do emergency repairs on I-70 at High Hill in Montgomery County after crash

June 30, 2022 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Emergency Repairs on Route F overpass at mile marker 180

MoDOT to close I-70 at mile marker 180 Saturday after truck crashes into overpass

June 24, 2022 5:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HANNIBAL, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday morning, the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the passing lanes in both the east and westbound lanes on Interstate 70 at the High Hill overpass at mile marker 180 to replace traffic barriers in the area. “The overpass column in the median was hit Thursday night, and in order

Interstate 70 reopens at 180 mile marker in Montgomery County after crash

June 23, 2022 6:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Watch as crews remove the 18-wheeler in the player below. HIGH HILL, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash at mile marker 180 on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. In an email at 7:01 p.m. MoDOT is reporting the overpass at I-70 and High Hill is closed due to the wreck.

Natural gas rates going up for Ameren Missouri customers

June 23, 2022 6:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Public Service Commission is reporting Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will see natural gas rates going up due to the estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas on July 1.

Wanted Illinois man arrested in Bellflower

June 17, 2022 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BELLFLOWER, Mo. (KMIZ) An Illinois man was arrested on Thursday after a standoff with deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received information that Charles Story, 40, of Beardstown, Ill. was at a residence off of Elm Street in Bellflower. Story is wanted for questioning for his possible