QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Missouri State Fair?
The Missouri State Fair started Thursday — the first of 11 straight days of the annual showcase of agriculture.
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Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse given prison sentence
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse and child endangerment in May was sentenced on Thursday. Daniel and Christina Dubey were tried by the court and found guilty on May 30 of three counts of child abuse and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Daniel
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Missouri State Fair midway rides inspected last month, first responders discuss crowd control
The Missouri State Fair kicks off Thursday in Sedalia with organizers hoping they can top the 340,000-plus visits people made to the event last year.
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Pretrial conference for woman accused of killing toddler set for next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of killing a toddler had a court appearance this week and “the matter of competency was taken under advisement,” according to the Cole County prosecutor. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child, and abandonment of a corpse in
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MoDOT reopens Route F at Perche Creek, closed at Coon Creek
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers can access Route F over Perche Creek but will need to use an alternative route over Coon Creek after work on the bridge was completed Wednesday, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The Perche Creek Bridge closed for a rehabilitation project on June 5, restricting travel along Route F between
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‘Personnel services’ makes up bulk of Jefferson City 2024 budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council held its 2024 fiscal year budget meeting on Thursday. The total budget is $79,285,619.11. The General Fund Budget Expenditures is the largest expense at $39,129,487.14 because it covers different personnel services such as police, fire, city administrator and human resources. “I’d like to point out that the personnel
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Boone Health given all clear, lockdown ends
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health was placed on a lockdown Thursday evening. A Boone Health spokesman told ABC 17 News in an email that the hospital was locked down at 5:52 p.m. after Boone County Joint Communications informed them that it received a call about someone possibly threatening the hospital. Spokesman Ben Cornelius said in
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Columbia Parks and Recreation seeks budget increase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is looking for increased funding in the 2024 fiscal year. The department is asking for a total 19.4 percent increase from last year’s budget with a total proposal of $19,831,225. However, their anticipated budget is $18,877,923. Highlights/significant changes• Personnel – Addition of three FTE positions;
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Three hurt in Randolph County crash
RENICK, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt, one seriously, in a Thursday crash in the southbound lane of Highway 63 near Route NN in Renick, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2021 Hyundai Sonata – driven by Carl Moser, 85, of St. Charles – pulled in front
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Jury trial date set for former Callaway County sheriff
HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The jury trial date has been scheduled for a former sheriff’s DWI case. Clay Chism was charged in last fall with a pair of misdemeanors: Driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. A pretrial conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18. A jury trial is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4.
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Missouri Task Force One members heading to Hawaii for search-and-rescue efforts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of Missouri Task Force One are heading to Hawaii to assist with search-and-rescue efforts following a deadly wildfire that has swept through Maui. According to the Associated Press, at least 53 people have died from the wildfires and much of the historic Town of Lahaina has been destroyed. A state
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Saline County woman charged after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from employer
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Saline County woman was charged Thursday in Cooper County after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from her employer. Patricia Michelle Frye, 44, of Sweet Springs, is charged with five counts of fraudulent use of a debit card, four of which are felonies. She is not listed on a jail roster for
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Charges filed on man accused in central Columbia shooting in June
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors filed felony charges on Thursday for a Columbia man accused of shooting another man on June 21 the 900 block of Jewell Avenue. Latreon S. Fulton, 20, is charged with second-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is not listed on the Boone County Jail roster. A warrant was ordered Thursday and
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Man accused of setting fire to garage, shooting into home and leading law enforcement on 16-hour manhunt in June faces more charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was arrested in June following a 16-hour manhunt is facing more charges. Brandt Feutz, 34, is facing several felony charges following a grandy jury indictment on Friday. He is now charged with second-degree arson, first-degree harassment, two counts of resisting arrest, unlawful gun possession, unlawful use of a
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MU Health Care doctor says there are no new health risks for children as school year approaches
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the new school year approaches, an MU Health Care doctor has assured the health risks children face should be familiar to parents. “There is no new risk to their children. The risk has always been there when we bring a lot of children together who get into a similar classroom, and
Continue ReadingPhelps County deputy arrested, accused of possession of child pornography
Phelps County Deputy Justin B. Durham, 40, was arrested on Wednesday and is accused of possessing child pornography.
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Death toll from Hawaii wildfires rises to 36
As of Thursday morning, the death toll of the Maui wildfires has risen to 36 people, CNN reports. The fires have destroyed hundreds of structures in Maui, including homes and businesses with thousands of people being displaced. More than 11,000 people visiting the island were flown out of Maui Wednesday, with more expected to leave early Thursday morning. Over 600
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you shop at the Columbia Mall?
The Columbia Mall continues to draw crowds when malls in other areas are shutting their doors.
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Stephens describes interim police chief duties at CPRB meeting, permanent chief expected to be hired in November
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss the Police Department’s hiring process for a new Police Chief according to the agenda. The search for a new chief comes after former Chief Geoff Jones retired. Stephens began serving as the Interim Chief of Police at the end
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‘Not in our neighborhood’: Possible recycling center on Oakland Gravel Road met with skepticism by residents at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Solid Waste hosted a meeting on Wednesday night about a possible new recycling drop-off center on Oakland Gravel Road. More than a dozen residents showed up to voice their opinions. The proposed recycling drop-off center would be placed on City-owned property on Oakland Gravel Road, north of the intersection
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