Applications for REDI’s 2024 Minority Business Enterprise grant now open
Applications are open this week for phase one of Regional Economic Development Inc.’s Minority Business Enterprise grant program.
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Wreaths laid at Boone County Fire headquarters in honor of Matt Tobben
The United States Exercise Tiger Foundation will be placing two wreaths at the Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters on Wednesday in honor of Assistant Chief Matt Tobben.
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Police: Man arrested after stabbing woman on West Broadway in Columbia
A man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman on Wednesday morning in Columbia, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department.
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Man arrested, charged after one person shot on Lincoln Drive early Wednesday morning
Columbia police confirmed one person has been arrested after a shooting in central Columbia early Wednesday morning.
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Part of Business Loop 70 closed for railroad track removal
A portion of Business Loop 70 will be closed from Wednesday, July 10 at 6 a.m. to Thursday, July 11 at 5 p.m.
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Eldon man sentenced two consecutive life sentences for child sex crimes
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man was sentenced on Wednesday to two consecutive life sentences for child sex crimes. Joshua Shackley, 45, was found guilty earlier this year of two counts of statutory sodomy and one count of second-degree child molestation. He is currently being held at the Miller County Jail. The jury took
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Residents call for action as safety concerns grow for Gillespie Bridge Road
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some residents who live near Gillespie Bridge Road are expressing concerns for their safety and are calling on Boone County for more preventative measures to be put into place during severe weather. Last week, Iveta Thayer and her husband were swept away by floodwaters covering Gillepsie Bridge road in their car.
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Moberly man found guilty of federal gun charge
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man who was in a nearly day-long standoff with law enforcement in Moberly in 2022 was convicted Wednesday of a federal gun charge, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Stephen Thorp, 62, was found guilty by a jury for being a felon in possession of a
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Wisconsin man killed in Moniteau County crash
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Wisconsin man died in a crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Moniteau County at the intersection of Highway 50 and Route E, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash occurred as a 2011 Dodge Caravan was heading north and a 2014 Ford
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Man charged with several child sex crimes in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Gravois Mills man was charged with several child sex crimes on Wednesday. Alex Alter was charged with two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and one count of first-degree sexual misconduct, a misdemeanor. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday and no bond was set. He was not listed
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Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Jontay Porter admitted Wednesday that he schemed to take himself out of games for gambling’s sake, pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy crime in the scandal that already got him banned from the league. “I know what I did was wrong, unlawful, and I am deeply
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Funeral announced for assistant fire chief who drowned while saving two people
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Funeral services have been announced for Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben. The Boone County Fire Protection District wrote on its social media Wednesday that a visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Friday at Oltmann Funeral Home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at East Central College in
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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
Continue Reading 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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