MILLER Co., Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Miller County on Wednesday night. According to the crash report, 20-year-old George Cook was standing in the westbound lane of Route 54 near East View Dr. Troopers say the driver of a Chevy Truck tried to avoid a
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The Mega Millions jackpot keeps on growing.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Chuck Basye said he plans to meet with a lawyer Thursday morning to discuss pursuing a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools. Basye, R-Rocheport, said he attempted to file for a position on the school board on Tuesday. Basye said he made the decision to file after speaking to a former
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was convicted of unlawful use of a weapon was sentenced on Tuesday. Rachel M. Linder received a suspended sentenced of 30 days in jail and two years of supervised probation. A Boone County jury convicted her on Nov. 29. Linder’s attorney filed an appeal on Wednesday. Deputies arrested Linder on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bond was set for a woman charged with assault in relation to a Dec. 19 shooting at a gas station in Columbia. Jasmine B. Bell, 26, is charged with first-degree assault. The Columbia Police Department said on Dec. 19 that it was looking for Terrance A. Johnson Jr., 27, on suspicion
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rescue crews from Boone County spent Wednesday afternoon near Cooper’s Landing working to remove a truck spotted in the Missouri River. Chuck Leak – assistant fire chief with the Boone County Fire Protection District — told ABC 17 News before 1 p.m. that rescue crews from several area fire and law enforcement
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol said in a press release earlier this month that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Catholic Charities of Central and Northeast Missouri had to close its office in north Columbia because of severe water damage, according to a press release. A pipe froze over the holiday break and flooded the building on East Brown School Road. Repairs could take several weeks, and it’s not safe to access right now. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation Central District tweeted on Wednesday that it will be closing one lane of North Stadium Drive at Cottle Drive to replace a culvert pipe. MoDOT Maintenance crews will close one lane of Route E in north Columbia on Thursday (Dec. 29) to replace a culvert pipe at
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The Missouri Department of Transportation is working on plans to improve safety and expand capacity on Highway 54 in north Jefferson City.
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CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Linn Creek man faces multiple DWI charges following a Monday crash that led to the death of a woman in Camden County. Steven Vonderschmidt, 51, was charged with DWI – causing the death of another and DWI – causing personal injury. A $150,000 bond was set, according to Casenet. A
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The Missouri River has reached its lowest level on record at Jefferson City thanks to an ice jam.
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Water pipes that burst over the weekend caused “significant damage” at Faurot Field, according to a University of Missouri spokesman.
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The Mizzou men’s basketball team is now 11-1 after last week’s upset victory over Illinois in the Braggin’ Rights game.
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PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James, Missouri, teenager was killed after her car was hit by a train in Phelps County on Tuesday at County Road 3640 and Route KK, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. Cadey Rogers, 18, died in the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body
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Two people died in crashes over the Christmas holiday counting period in Mid-Missouri and a man was arrested on suspicion of DWI in one of those crashes, according to the highway patrol.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The filing period for municipal elections in Missouri closed on Tuesday and non-charter cities saw their final candidates file for City Council and other positions. Jefferson City released its list of candidates for city positions, including mayor. Candidate filings opened on Dec. 6 for the April 4, 2023, municipal elections in Missouri.
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MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker wants answers about the future of hospitals in Mexico and Fulton. In a letter dated Dec. 20, the state health department says Platinum Healthcare had exhausted all of its options when it comes to the suspension of the temporary license. State Rep. Kent Haden, of Mexico, is left with more
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The City of Fulton is asking its residents to conserve energy amid massive demand for electricity and natural gas and memories of last year’s skyrocketing prices.
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MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) State officials say the cause of a deadly apartment fire last week in Mexico is still undetermined because of the extent of the damage. Ruth Ann Stuard, 60, died in the fire in the 1200 block of West Breckenridge Drive. Three MSPD personnel suffered minor weather-related injuries, and Ruth Ann Stuart is the only resident
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