New inclusive park to be built in Holts Summit
The City of Holts Summit and Callaway County Special Services announced on Wednesday a new partnership to build an inclusive park.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan on watching the Olympics?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2024 Olympics begin in a couple of weeks and there will be some Mid-Missouri representatives in Paris. Former University of Missouri distance runner Karissa Schweizer will be on the Olympic roster in the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter runs. Former MU wrestler J’den Cox was recently announced as a coach for USA wrestling.
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Darryl Maylee, Victor Pitman say backgrounds qualify them for Callaway County sheriff
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, residents of Callaway County will elect a new sheriff, in what is likely the biggest race of the county. The Republican primary race between current interim sheriff Darryl Maylee and Victor Pitman occurs on August 6. Former Sheriff Clay Chism is unable to serve after losing his peace officer’s license
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Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Victor Pitman
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Okay, so to start, I’m just gonna have you give me a little bit of background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself. Victor Pitman: Okay, well, my name is Victor Pittman, p-i-t-m-a-n. I’ve been a law enforcement officer for over 40 years. Most of that has
Continue Reading Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Darryl Maylee
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start, I’m just going to have you to give me a little bit of your background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself and your background in law enforcement training. Darryl Maylee: Okay my name is Darrell Maylee I’m acting interim Sheriff here at Callaway
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Several Heather Ridge Apartment tenants endure days without water, flood damage persists
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Management at the Heather Ridge Apartment Complex says the water is safe to use after ongoing issues. However, flooding issues remain. One tenant who wished to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation from Mills Property, told ABC 17 News that they woke up on the morning of June 30 without any
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MSHP: One dead in Moniteau County crash
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person died in a crash in Moniteau County on Tuesday night and another two people are injured, according to a social media post from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F. Two vehicles crashed and troopers are investigating. Troop F wrote that the crash is blocking Highway 50 at Route
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Fallen Boone County assistant fire chief escorted back to hometown; Task Force One members to come back to Mid-Missouri
“A small procession will escort Assistant Chief Matt Tobben back to his hometown of Union, Mo. will occur Tuesday, July 9, 2024,” the post read. “Tentative departure time from Columbia, Mo is 10:15 and the procession will travel Interstate 70 to Highway 47 toward Union. The procession will turn on Independence Drive then onto Church Street to Oltmann Funeral Home.”
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Parson signs omnibus law enforcement bill Tuesday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed multiple bills into law on Tuesday, including one that will create new law enforcement legislation. Senate Bill 754 is a larger crime bill that establishes several other laws, including Max’s Law, Blair’s Law and a law regarding juvenile parole eligibility. All legislation will take effect on Aug.
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Columbia man dies in Boone County crash on Interstate 70
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died in a crash that occurred Tuesday morning at mile marker 117 on Interstate 70, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states. The report states that a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailer – driven by Derson Jeanlouis, 36, of Brandon, Florida – was in the eastbound lane
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Redbud Lane in Ashland to become one-way street next month
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The 100-400 blocks of Redbud Lane in Ashland will become a one-way street next month, according to a Tuesday press release from the City of Ashland. The change is expected to occur Wednesday, Aug. 7, the release says. The Board of Aldermen will adopt an ordinance to change the street at its
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Camden County Sheriff’s Office looking for 7 ‘persons of interest’ after server dragged into water last month
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office wrote on its social media Tuesday that it is looking for seven “persons of interest” after related to a dine-and-dash last month where a server was assaulted. A server at Fish and Company Restaurant in Camdenton was pulled into a lake on June 28 during an attempted
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Boone County to receive nearly $2 million from class action lawsuit against Kroger
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted in favor of participating in an agreement with Kroger as a part of the company’s recent class action settlement. The Associated Press reported in September that Kroger agreed to pay up to $1.4 billion over 11 years to various state and local governments, Native
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Bonds reduced for corrections officers accused in Jefferson City inmate’s death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The bonds of four people accused in the death of an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center saw their bonds reduced after a Monday hearing. Justin Leggins, Jacob Case, Aaron Brown and Gregory Varner were all charged with second-degree accessory to assault and second-degree felony murder. Leggings, Brown and Varner
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Retired priest pleads guilty to stealing church funds
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A retired priest from the Diocese of Jefferson City on Tuesday pleaded guilty in federal court to sending his sister a $100,00 check stolen from a Wardsville church and admitted to writing himself a $200,000 check from the same account, a press release from the Department of Justice says. The Rev.
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‘No signs of foul play’ in death of man found on Locust Street in Columbia, police say
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No foul play is suspected after a man was found dead Monday morning in the 400 block of Locust Street, a Tuesday afternoon press release from the Columbia Police Department says. The release says police were called at 8:15 a.m. for a death investigation after someone found the man dead with no
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Mizzou bringing two offensive and one defensive representative to SEC Media Days
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2024 edition of SEC Media Days will be a star-studded affair for the Mizzou football team. On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced that, in addition to head coach Eli Drinkwitz, quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden and defensive tackle Kristian Williams will all be in attendance in Dallas. Mizzou’s appearance
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Boone County Fire Protection District responds to another water rescue Tuesday morning
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a water rescue Tuesday morning on Route Z. According to the Fire & Rescue Dispatch log, first responders were called to 11288 N Route Z at 4:46 a.m. Tuesday. An ABC 17 News report arrived at the scene just before 5:30 a.m. and
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Southwest Camden County firefighter shot during house fire
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One firefighter was shot after a loaded gun discharged during a house fire in Macks Creek on Monday night. According to a Facebook post, Southwest Camden County Fire Protection District responded to a house fire after an explosion occurred in the basement at 9:24 p.m. on Monday. The post states crews
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Man accused of drunken driving after Jefferson City crash
Two people were hurt after a suspected drunk driver caused a crash on Highway 50/63 in Jefferson City on Monday night.
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