Ashland Archives

WATCH: State education commissioner discusses return to learn

August 10, 2021 3:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch live interviews with Commissioner Vandeven on ABC 17 News This Morning at 6 a.m.

Ashland Board of Aldermen roll back decisions on entertainment complex

August 9, 2021 8:32 PM Lucas Geisler

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Aldermen reversed decisions it made for an outdoor entertainment complex. The board voted to rescind two variances given to the Lakeside Ashland development that’s been met with a lawsuit. That takes away variances from the city’s code allowed to the project, such as a gravel parking lot and

Hazardous materials incident temporarily shuts down Ashland pool

August 7, 2021 5:14 PM Chanel Porter

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday, Southern Boone Fire responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Ashland pool. When crews arrived, they found a strong smell of Chlorine in the air. The pool and surrounding area were evacuated and the Columbia fire department hazardous materials team was asked to respond. It was

Lawsuit filed to put Lakeside Ashland project on hold

August 5, 2021 5:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have filed a lawsuit against the City of Ashland, the city administrator and the board of adjustment to stop an entertainment development. The residents say the city’s board of aldermen approved a permit for Lakeside Ashland despite their request to put it on hold. The duo wants the board to

Ashland homicide suspect and accomplice arrested

August 4, 2021 9:50 PM Chanel Porter

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland Police have arrested Robin Morales-Sanchez Wednesday and an accomplice after a fatal stabbing in Ashland last Friday. According to court documents, Robin Morales-Sanchez allegedly assaulted Moises Hernandez-Sanchez and then stabbed him in the torso 10 times and the neck once on the morning of July 30. During this investigation, Ashland officers obtained

Ashland Board of Aldermen voted in favor of moving forward with a new outdoor music amphitheater

August 3, 2021 4:48 PM Chanel Porter

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Board of Alderman voted in favor Tuesday to move forward on a new outdoor music amphitheater. If the board votes to approve a conditional use permit, the site will then move on to a vote by the Ashland Planning and Zoning Commission on Aug. 10. The site of the amphitheater

Man charged with second-degree murder after Friday morning stabbing in Ashland

August 2, 2021 1:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is facing multiple charges after a Friday morning fatal stabbing. According to court documents, Robin Morales-Sanchez allegedly assaulted Moises Hernandez-Sanchez and then stabbed him in the torso 10 times and the neck once on the morning of July 30. Morales-Sanchez is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal

Arrest warrant issued for murder suspect in Ashland homicide

August 1, 2021 10:04 AM Meghan Drakas

ASHLAND Mo. (KMIZ) An arrest warrant has been issued for the murder suspect in an Ashland homicide. According to Ashland Police, 19-year-old Robin Morales-Sanchez is wanted for the Friday morning murder of Moises Hernandez-Sanchez. Morales-Sanchez also assaulted another individual according to police. Morales-Sanchez is being charged with murder in the second degree, assault in the

More than 2,000 customers without power in Ashland

July 30, 2021 12:55 PM Lucas Geisler

Ameren Missouri’s outage map showed that 2,050 customers did not have power as of 12:45 p.m. The map said “supply interruption” caused the outage first reported at 12:12 p.m.

Ashland police identify victim of early morning homicide

July 30, 2021 3:38 AM Molly Stawinoga

Ashland police said in a release Friday afternoon that 47-year-old Moises Hernandez-Sanchez was killed in an assault in the 100 block of East Liberty Lane.

Kitchen fire causes smoke damage at Ashland home

July 15, 2021 10:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone Fire Department reported a residential kitchen fire at 6:44 p.m. on the 100 block of Renee drive. According to reports, firefighters got on the scene and got the fire under control within 10 minutes. Officials report the house suffered moderate smoke damage. There were no injuries and one dog

Rural Boone County fire districts report few fireworks-related problems

July 5, 2021 11:15 AM Leila Mitchell

Spokesmen for two Boone County rural fire districts said the Fourth of July weekend was relatively quiet, with few calls for injuries or other fireworks-related issues.

Two women extricated from Highway 63 crash near Broadway in Ashland

June 16, 2021 6:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women were extricated from a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 63 in Ashland Wednesday afternoon. Boone County Joint Communications reported a crash on Highway 63 northbound near Broadway in Ashland at 5:35 p.m. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, the two-vehicle crash has closed Highway 63 northbound due to

Ashland encounter adds to list of Mid-Missouri bear sightings

June 10, 2021 3:41 PM Leila Mitchell

Multiple residents reported seeing the bear passing through their neighborhood at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday. Robert Hemmelgarn with the Missouri Department of Conservation said it’s the latest of several bear sightings in Mid-Missouri in the past three weeks.

WATCH: State Rep. Walsh praises Rush Limbaugh Day on House floor

May 7, 2021 2:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

State Rep. Sara Walsh, R-Ashland, took to the House floor Thursday to praise Rush Limbaugh as the chamber voted on creating a day in his honor.

Ranken Technical Institute groundbreaking in Ashland

Construction of Ashland’s new technical college expected to create 163 jobs

April 30, 2021 2:32 PM Leila Mitchell

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Work to build the new Ashland campus of Ranken Technical College is expected to create 163 jobs and generate $9 million in private investment, according to local economic development groups. Officials gathered Friday to break ground on the project. The campus is set to open in 2023. St. Louis-based Ranken offers bachelor’s

Groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for new technical college in Ashland

April 30, 2021 5:44 AM Ben Fein

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ashland campus of Ranken Technical College is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County near top in the state for beginning and completing coronavirus vaccine

April 26, 2021 9:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five collection sites across Mid-Missouri Saturday for prescription drug take-back event

April 23, 2021 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A prescription drug take-back event is being hosted by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Youth Community Coalition and law enforcement agencies throughout Boone County including Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, University of Missouri, and VA Hospital Police Departments at multiple locations on Saturday. This effort is undertaken to provide

Southern Boone High School closed Tuesday for a deep clean after student tests positive for COVID-19.

Southern Boone School District held virtual classes today due to teacher vaccinations

April 15, 2021 9:09 PM Victoria Bragg

ASHLAND, MO (KMIZ) The Southern Boone School District announced Tuesday evening it would hold all classes virtually on Thursday, due to staff vaccinations. Southern Boone School District’s Superintendent, Chris Felmlee, says it was a collaborative effort to make the decision to hold classes online after staff members received their second dose of the Moderna vaccine.