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Man charged in attempted murder-for-hire plot in Cole County
Deputies arrested an 80-year-old man in Cole County on Sunday for allegedly trying to hire a hitman.
Continue ReadingDeputies arrested an 80-year-old man in Cole County on Sunday for allegedly trying to hire a hitman.
Continue ReadingBright and early Monday morning, Columbia began collecting trash in a brand new way.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested on Saturday after she was found living in a shed that was located in the backyard of a Columbia residence. Kimberly Campise, 45, was charged on Monday with second-degree burglary and is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $50,000 bond. An initial court appearance was
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of several felonies for a fatal crash in August is now charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter after a Friday grand jury indictment. Elizabeth Lopez, of Columbia, is now charged with leaving the scene of a crash that caused a death, two counts of leaving the scene of
Continue ReadingCHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 3-year-old boy died after he was hit by a truck on Sunday on private property on Route C in Chariton County, about 10 miles southwest of Marceline, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The name of the boy was not released in the report. The report states the
Continue ReadingMEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico, Missouri, man was charged with first-degree rape on Friday for alleged sexual assaults that occurred between 2008-09, according to court documents. A warrant was issued for Roger Allen Curtis, 64, on Friday and no court date was set. No bond was set for the warrant. Court documents say the Mexico
Continue ReadingThe fire department says the fire was accidental and started after a charcoal fire spread to other combustible materials.
Continue ReadingMORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Morgan County. According to the online crash report, Rickey Webb, 59, was traveling on Route T south of Coon Club Rd. at 9:38 p.m. when his 2005 Harley-Davidson crossed the center half of the road. The motorcycle then
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A police presence was seen in east Columbia early Monday morning. ABC 17 News crews arrived to the area of St. Charles Rd. just before 4:30 a.m. Our crews on scene saw officers searching the area and at least six Columbia Police Department vehicles. It is not known why police were called
Continue ReadingWow, that was a warm February.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marked the last day of the True False Film Festival in Columbia, which was expected to bring in 10,000-15,000 people to the downtown area. With an influx of people flocking to the area, downtown businesses said they noticed an increase in business. Owner of Ninth Street Public House Jamez Kanne said
Continue ReadingAfter a record setting Sunday, we’re tracking another warm start to the week, but also our first chance for a few strong storms of 2024. A cold front to our northwest will approach the region tomorrow, with warm temperatures and instability increasing through the day. Isolated to scattered storms could develop along the front by
Continue ReadingJOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stover woman is seriously hurt after a crash in Johnson County late Saturday night. The crash happened on Marr Dr. near N. Maguire St. at 11:41 p.m. Melissa Alston, 48, was driving his 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer north with passenger Haley Hopper, 23, when it ran off the road and hit
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will begin its residential curbside refuse collection service with roll carts on Monday for all residential routes, and there are some rules for how residents may use them. According to the city’s website, roll carts should be placed at the curb no earlier than 4 p.m. the day
Continue ReadingCENTERTOWN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County deputy is recovering after he was attacked by a dog while on call Friday afternoon. At 6 p.m. Friday, two deputies responded to a domestic and property destruction call in the 11900 block of Main St. in Centertown, according to a press release from the Cole County Sheriff. When
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 15-year-old is in custody in relation to the death of a Macon man who was found dead in Boone County on Feb. 7. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post that a teenager was arrested on Tuesday. “On 02/27/2024, a 15-year-old juvenile suspect was taken into custody
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the Missouri Republican Party will conduct in-person caucuses for the presidential election for the first time since 2012. Boone County’s Republican GOP caucus will be held at the Family Worship Center at 4925 E. Bonne Femme Church Road. Doors will open at 9 a.m. You must show up in person
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) New changes Jefferson City’s and Cole County’s outdoor weather warning siren system, according to a Friday press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. The acquisition of the Rapid Warn software, has allowed officials to divide the county into seven activation zones. The outdoor warning sirens will activate for two severe weather
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old Columbia man who was accused of murdering a man at a gas station had additional charges filed in a grand jury indictment filed on Friday. Seth Andrew Brinegar, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. The indictment also charged him with unlawful use of a weapon
Continue ReadingCourt papers in Boone County are served by sheriff’s deputies, not civilian employees such as the court worker killed serving an eviction notice Thursday in Independence, Missouri.
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