Three hurt in two crashes caused by traffic backups
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to two crashes Thursday afternoon, both due to traffic.
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Human remains found on Missouri River island
A Mid-Missouri sheriff says human remains were found over the weekend on a Missouri River island in her county.
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Richey announces state senate bid
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
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Saline County man seriously hurt in Morgan County motorcycle crash
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
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Gregory announces bid for Missouri Senate
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
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Kansas City-area road rage suspect arrested in Mid-Missouri
A teenager wanted for allegedly shooting and killing another man Wednesday in a Kansas City-area road rage shooting was arrested Thursday in Saline County.
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Area county sheriff’s offices awarded money for jail improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Public Safety on Monday approved more than $9.9 million in grants to 43 sheriff’s offices across the state for security and other improvements to local jails, according to a press release from the governor’s office. A number of sheriff’s offices in Mid-Missouri are benefitting from it, with
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Marshall police warn about fake movie money being used in area
MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) The Marshall Police Department made a Facebook post Tuesday warning merchants and residents of movie prop money that is being passed as real currency. The department said it received reports of movie prop money being passed as real money. Marshall police have identified movie prop money representing $10 bills in cases filed.
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Parson extends drought alert until March 1
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Monday issued an executive order to extend Missouri’s drought alert until March 1, 2023, to address issues outlined by the state’s Drought Assessment Committee. Currently, 87% of Missouri face abnormally dry conditions, with many counties — including Boone, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, Pettis and Saline — still experiencing
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Saline County teen girl safely located
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol safely located a missing 14-year-old girl on Tuesday, Nov. 22, two days after she was reported missing. An endangered person advisory was issued for Jamiah Brooks on Sunday, Nov. 22, after she was reported to have left her grandparents’ home with an unknown Black man. The endangered
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Girl goes missing from Saline County
Saline County authorities are asking for help finding a missing teen girl.
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Former Saline County deputy sentenced to probation
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Saline County Deputy Braiden Christy received two years of supervised probation after pleading guilty to fourth-degree assault on Monday. Christy, 33, was sentenced to one year in jail. The sentence was suspended. Christy was accused of touching an inmate’s breasts and watching her shower while he was working for the
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No injuries reported after crews destroy live grenade in Saline County field
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies reported no injuries Monday afternoon after a live grenade was destroyed in a Saline County field. The explosive device was discovered in the 100 block of Stinson Street in Blackburn, Missouri, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. ABC 17 News is told the grenade was found while someone was
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Minor injuries reported in Saline County helicopter crash
A helicopter pilot walked away with only minor injuries after a crash Sunday in Saline County.
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FRIDAY UPDATES: 29 COVID patients in Boone County hospitals; 58 new cases
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sweet Springs man seriously injured in Saline County wreck
A Sweet Springs man was seriously injured after a crash on Highway 20 at 2:30 p.m. west of Marshall in Saline county.
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Police send Marshall rape investigation findings to courts
The Marshall Police Department has referred two of the alleged attackers to court officials in connection with an alleged rape that took place at a party after prom in May.
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Former deputy charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an inmate in Saline County
A former Saline County Sheriff’s deputy has waived his right to a preliminary hearing after he is accused of a sex crime against an inmate.
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Natural gas rates going up for Ameren Missouri customers
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.
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Missouri Department of Corrections reports offender death at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center
An inmate with the Missouri Department of Correction was reported dead on Tuesday afternoon.
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