COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man charged last year with child sexual abuse was booked into the Boone County Jail early Monday. Xavier Washington, 34, was charged in December with first-degree sexual abuse of a victim younger than 14 years old and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A warrant was issued for his
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The crash report states that John Reinkemeyer, 60, was seriously hurt after he lost control before he went through the median and overturned on the other side of the highway.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The lawyer representing a man seen on video getting hit in the face while Columbia police officers arrested him say he’s still investigating the situation. Bharat Varadachari told ABC 17 News on Monday that he is still exploring different “remedies” in civil court for Lee Martin. “I have great respect for police
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of deceptive business practices is currently in jail after a warrant was filed July 6 after it was determined he failed to abide a judge’s order, according to court records. Mark Doninelli, 47, is charged with five counts of forgery, four counts of second-degree odometer fraud, deceptive business
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Saturday morning the 77 annual Ham breakfast kicked off the Boone County Fair as they wrapped up their week long festivities. This year, Just Jeff’s of Columbia cooked and served the breakfast to attendees. There was a presentation recapping this week’s festivities. The fair board also awarded two volunteers at todays breakfast.
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The annual Show-Me State Games kick off Friday night at Mizzou Arena with a torch-lighting ceremony.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy after he and three juveniles allegedly sexually assaulting another person. Darien Deray Allen, 18, is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. Jail records indicate a court appearance is set for 1 p.m. Monday. Columbia police responded to a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With temperatures expected to rise up to 95 degrees on Wednesday, those planning on attending activities at the fair should be prepared to face the heat. According to the CDC, to avoid heat exhaustion you should: Wear appropriate clothing: choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothingRemember to wear sunscreen: sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and
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The Boone County Sheriff’s Office took control Thursday of police operations in Ashland after Chief Gabe Edwards was suspended.Â
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The Boone County Fair is open and runs through Saturday this week.
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The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will take over command of police operations in Ashland starting Thursday morning.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged Thursday after allegedly leading Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Wednesday on Highway 63. Sydney Myian Smith, 21, is charged with resisting arrest, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and speeding. She is being held in the Boone County Jail on
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Inspections were performed in April for this year’s fair amusement operator, Sonshine Amusements, and all rides were approved with satisfactory remarks.
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Southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois were pounded by heavy rains early Wednesday that led to dangerous flash flooding.
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service says Boone County saw almost two inches of rain Wednesday morning and issued a flash flood warning for Boone County. That warning expired at 5:45 a.m. The morning storms also brought hail into the Boone County area. Marble size hail in Columbia at ABC 17 News Station The
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Ashland’s mayor said Tuesday that he doesn’t know whether the board of aldermen will appoint an interim police chief when it meets.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair hopes to increase its revenue this year after it saw a nearly $15,000 decrease from 2021 to 2022. According to tax records, the Boone County Fair made $225,851 last year, down from $241,359 in 2021. “It probably is due to the entertainment we brought in,” Boone County Fair
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hartsburg woman was arrested and charged after she allegedly flashed a gun at another driver Saturday on Highway 63. Keri Lynn Stathem, 38, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. She was booked into the Boone County Jail on Saturday evening and was held on a $10,000
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A crash that apparently involved a tractor-trailer caused traffic issues for eastbound Interstate 70 travelers late Tuesday morning.
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Editor’s note: This article was updated with the latest trial information. ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) An Ashland man was arrested federally charged Monday after he is accused of creating child pornography. Scott Alan Barker, 31, is accused of creating and featuring himself in a video showing child pornography. The case was file in the Western District
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