Columbia man turns himself in for possession of child porn
A Boone County prosecutor has charged Robert Dale Wooldridge with one count of possession of child porn.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should criminal charges be filed for an MU freshman’s alcohol poisoning?
The University of Missouri said Thursday that a criminal investigation into a fraternity event that left a freshman with severe alcohol poisoning is ongoing.
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13 University of Missouri students sanctioned in fraternity alcohol poisoning; more settlements reached
Thirteen students in a now-defunct University of Missouri fraternity under scrutiny after a freshman pledge’s alcohol poisoning are being sanctioned, MU said in a news release Thursday.
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Columbia man charged after running naked inside business
A Columbia man is charged with several crimes after police say he ran inside a business naked on Bernadette Dr. on Wednesday.
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Judge says Greitens can view ex-wife’s phone records
Former Missouri governor Eric Greitens can have access to his ex-wife’s cellphone records in a child custody case, a judge ruled last week.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the largest increase in COVID cases since Feb. 16
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Columbia man charged after morning robbery of Centralia convenience store, using dump truck to drive off
A Columbia man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Centralia convenience store.
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Ashland police to stop directing traffic outside schools
Traffic control at the intersection of South Henry Clay Boulevard and East Liberty Lane in Ashland has been put to a stop after an officer was struck by a car while directing traffic on Tuesday.
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Free store hopes to help Ashland’s needy
A free store has opened in Ashland, offering basic goods to people in need.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 13 new COVID cases; one new coronavirus-related death
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Continue Reading Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements
The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.
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Group protests at the Boone County Courthouse over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft
Multiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.
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Prosecutor clears Columbia police in deadly shooting outside night club
Columbia officers will not face criminal prosecution related to a deadly November shooting during what police described as a “mass casualty event.”
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Kansas City man wanted in the death of a Boone County firefighter has died in a hospital
A Kansas City man accused of the death of a Boone County firefighter had a warrant issued for his arrest on Monday after he miss a court date has died in a hospital.
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Home prices rise along with inflation
Inflation rates are among the highest since 1981, with prices rising 8.5% over the last 12 months — 7% higher than price growth in 2020.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports eight COVID patients in hospitals
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Continue Reading Ashland police officer hit by vehicle while directing traffic
An Ashland officer was injured Tuesday morning while he was directing traffic at South Henry Clay Blvd. and East Liberty Lane.
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Hallsville School District names new high school principal
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville School District has announced that Matthew Cooley has been named the new principal of the Hallsville High School for the 2022-2023 school year. He will officially begin work as the new principal on July 1. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue having a positive impact on the
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Boone Indicators Dashboard releases new community data and equity analyses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone Indicators Dashboard (BID) partners are announcing important updates to the community’s dashboard that a variety of health, education, social, economic, and housing data for issues relevant to Boone County. The BID project helps to make information readily available to diverse community stakeholders who require data to more effectively inform and
Continue Reading Suspect in Boone County firefighter’s death skips court appearance
A Kansas City man accused in the death of a Boone County firefighter has a warrant out for his arrest after missing a court date.
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