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Columbia man gets 15 years in federal prison for bank robbery

May 21, 2024 10:50 AM Matthew Sanders

A federal judge in Jefferson City sentenced a Columbia man to 15 years in prison Monday for a Boonville bank robbery.

Former teacher charged with child sex crimes in Saline County

May 10, 2024 3:44 PM Ryan Shiner

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) A former school teacher has been charged in Saline County with multiple child sex crimes after court documents claim he abused two children. Justin Hendricks, 41, of Marshall, was charged on Tuesday with first-degree sexual abuse of a victim younger than 14 years old and second-degree child molestation of a child younger

Storm damage, power outages reported throughout Mid-Missouri

April 25, 2024 9:19 PM Ryan Shiner, Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri counties experienced damage as storms moved through Thursday night. Sedalia Fire Chief Matthew Irwin said the fire department started getting calls around 7 p.m. The department responded to 18 calls in 90 minutes. The calls included trees into homes, power lines down and lightning strikes. He said that there were

Iowa man accused of impersonating law enforcement at Saline County truck stop

April 11, 2024 11:21 AM Matthew Sanders, Ryan Shiner

A Clinton, Iowa, man was charged Wednesday after he was accused of impersonating a police officer and having an explosive at a truck stop.

Saline Animal League calls eviction ‘unlawful’

January 10, 2024 1:26 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

An animal rescue organization in Saline County said this week that its eviction from Marshall city facilities is “unlawful.”

Fire reported at Saline County Jail, inmates moved to other county jails

January 2, 2024 6:16 PM Ryan Shiner

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire was reported Tuesday morning at the Saline County Jail, according to a press release from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. The fire was discovered at 10:45 a.m., the release states. Inmates were evacuated and the fire was extinguished by the Marshall Fire Department. The release states that the cause of

Another $7.9 million of ARPA money awarded for Cell Towers Grant Program

December 29, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Another $7.9 million in ARPA funding was awarded on Friday, according to a press release from the Department of Economic Development. The release states grants will be awarded to 14 projects to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. This is the second round of funding.

Concordia woman dies in Saline County crash, 7-year-old boy seriously injured

December 29, 2023 7:56 PM Ryan Shiner

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Concordia woman died and a 7-year-old boy was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday in Saline County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in the northbound lane of Highway 65, north of Keokuk Avenue, the report states. Katherine Peroni-Searles was pronounced

Brunswick man accused of shooting into Saline County home

December 27, 2023 7:11 PM Ryan Shiner

MIAMI, Mo. (KMIZ) A Brunswick man was charged with a pair of felonies on Wednesday after he was accused of shooting into a Miami, Missouri, home on Tuesday. Jimmy Penry, 46, was charged with unlawful gun possession and tampering with evidence. He is being held at the Saline County Jail without bond. The Saline County

No injuries reported in Saline County after shots are fired into home

December 26, 2023 10:35 PM Ryan Shiner

MIAMI, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after shots were fired into a residence on Tuesday afternoon in Miami, Missouri, according to a press release from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. The release states that deputies were dispatched around 3 p.m. to the 100 block of East Mechanic Street for a report of a shooting.

Fulton, Southern Boone among area schools to receive $10,000 grants for teacher recruitment

October 23, 2023 10:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Monday announced its first “Grown Your Own” grants aimed at recruiting teachers to area schools, according to a DESE press release. There were 125 local education agencies awards were awarded one-time $10,000 grants, according to the release. DESE set around $2.5 million in its

Two people killed after motorcycle crash in Saline County

October 18, 2023 11:47 AM Dan Kite

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were killed after a motorcycle crash in Saline County Tuesday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 4:35 p.m. on Route 65 at Arbor Road near Grand Pass. Dylan Giffen, 29, of Malta Bend was driving southbound with Jamie Kelly, 41, of Waverly on

86-year-old woman dies in Saline County crash

September 29, 2023 9:01 PM Ryan Shiner

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An 86-year-old woman died Friday in a crash in Saline County on Highway 65, just north of Route UU, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica – driven by Connie Maeberry, 68, of Dawn – was heading northbound and went off

Governor Parson issues emergency operations following severe storms Friday night

August 5, 2023 8:30 PM Isabella Roberts

Saturday evening, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to activate the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding.

Marshall man faces several child porn charges

July 24, 2023 12:36 PM Ryan Shiner

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) A Marshall man has been charged after he was allegedly found possessing child pornography. Brett W. Scarborough, 37, is charged with first-degree promoting child pornography and three counts of possessing more than 20 files of child pornography. He is being held in the Saline County Jail without bond. A confined docket hearing

Three hurt in two crashes caused by traffic backups

June 30, 2023 9:31 AM Madison Stuerman

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to two crashes Thursday afternoon, both due to traffic.

Human remains found on Missouri River island

June 26, 2023 12:46 PM Matthew Sanders

A Mid-Missouri sheriff says human remains were found over the weekend on a Missouri River island in her county.

Richey announces state senate bid

June 21, 2023 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) announced Tuesday night on his social media that he will run for the 21st District seat in the Missouri Senate. Richey currently represents District 39 in the Missouri House, which is part of Clay County. He was first elected to that seat in 2018. District 21

Saline County man seriously hurt in Morgan County motorcycle crash

June 5, 2023 8:43 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sweet Springs man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday in Morgan County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2004 Harley Davidson – driven by Terry Zimmerschied, 55 — was heading southbound on Route W, south of Marvin Cutoff. Zimmerschied failed to

Gregory announces bid for Missouri Senate

May 31, 2023 5:08 PM Ryan Shiner

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Republican state Rep. Kurtis Gregory announced in a Wednesday press release that he is running for the District 21 seat in the Missouri Senate. District 21 includes Cooper, Howard, Lafayette, Ray and Saline counties, as well as part of Clay County. The seat is currently held by Sen. Denny Hoskins, who will