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Boone County Commission approves detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County

May 2, 2023 6:13 PM Marina Diaz

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission unanimously approved a detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County during its Tuesday night meeting. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office asked the Commission to formalize an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department to provide and maintain available bed space capacity for Boone County detainees. The agreement

Maries County Sheriff says he’ll form a posse

May 2, 2023 11:51 AM Ethan Heinz

Heitman posted on Facebook that the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 and Missouri law allow the sheriff, during civil unrest or times of emergency need to protect the life or property of county citizens, to create a posse.

Appeals court overrules dismissal of Boone County open records lawsuit

May 2, 2023 5:00 PM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lower court should reconsider an open records case against the Boone County Sheriff’s Department and the prosecutor’s office.

Couple charged with child-sex crimes

May 2, 2023 4:44 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A couple has been charged with child sex crimes in Jefferson City. Jerad Miller, of Jefferson City, and Shellie Miller, of Columbia, are each charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy, first-degree accessory to endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree accessory to child molestation, accessory to the delivery of a

Part of Oak Street in Columbia to close Thursday

May 2, 2023 3:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility will close a part of Oak Street on Thursday between West Sexton Drive and Lynn Street to replace a box culvert, according to a press release from the City. The work is scheduled to be completed by Monday.

LU wins $800,000 grant to train diverse STEM workforce

May 2, 2023 3:30 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University in Jefferson City was awarded an $800,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a more diverse STEM workforce over the next four years, according to a Tuesday press release. Sean Zeiger — an assistant professor of forest hydrology and watershed management at Lincoln — leads the

House and Senate lawmakers cancel joint committee meeting on budget differences

May 2, 2023 5:46 AM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The committee has canceled its Tuesday hearing. The deadline to pass a budget is 6 p.m. Friday. ORIGINAL: On Tuesday, lawmakers from the House and Senate will hold a joint committee meeting to discuss their budget differences. This meeting comes less than a week after the Senate passed a much

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your child’s school secure and safe?

May 2, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s state government just gave out a round of grants to mostly small school districts to enhance their security measures.

Columbia City Council votes against adding speed humps to Russell Boulevard

May 1, 2023 7:16 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An effort to add five-speed humps along Russell Boulevard failed at the Monday night Columbia City Council meeting. The council voted 4-3 against the installation of five speed-humps on the busy road between Broadway Street and Rollins Road. About 10 residents voiced their comments during the meeting tonight with the majority opposing

Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Highway 50

May 1, 2023 10:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is in critical condition after he crashed his motorcycle Monday on Highway 50 in Jefferson City, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Shane Steck, 43, was injured in the crash. He was not wearing a helmet, according to police. He was brought

West Ash Street to close between Hirth and Sanford Avenues May 10 for tree removal

May 1, 2023 10:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) West Ash Street will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, between Hirth and Sanford avenues as a tree will be removed by private companies, according to a press release from the city. The closure will affect both lanes and the sidewalk. Barricades will be placed on West Ash Street between

Columbia City Council approves plan to build Whitegate Park

May 1, 2023 12:05 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Columbia City Council is set to hear from the public on creating a park in east Columbia with a vote possible afterward.

Two arrested, charged after Saturday chases

May 1, 2023 8:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested from a pair of chases on Saturday in Columbia, according to a pair of probable cause statements. In one chase, Rashard Lee Bigham, was charged with resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while revoked. He is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $20,000 bond. A

Columbia man accused of stealing check from mailbox; writing check to himself

May 1, 2023 7:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is accused of stealing a check from a mailbox and trying to steal money on Feb. 22. Reggie Dale McBride, 46, is charged with forgery and stealing more than $750. He was arrested Saturday and is being held in the Boone County jail on a $15,000 bond. An initial

169 Missouri school districts and charter schools awarded grants from School Safety Grant Program

May 1, 2023 1:24 PM Erika McGuire

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday that 169 school districts and charter schools have been awarded grants from the School Safety Grant Program.

Judge delays attorney general’s transgender rule for two weeks

May 1, 2023 11:44 AM Matthew Sanders

The rule will be put on hold until May 15, according to the order issued Monday. Another hearing will be held May 11.

Man accused in crash that killed Randolph County pregnant mother due back in court May 11

May 1, 2023 11:29 AM Ethan Heinz

Steven Garrett will be arraigned Monday afternoon in Huntsville on charges related to an April crash east of Moberly.

Missouri Army National Guard vet prepares run for Jefferson City House seat

May 1, 2023 5:21 PM Lucas Geisler

A National Guard veteran and former law enforcement officer announced his run Monday for a state House of Representatives district in Jefferson City.

One person injured in four-vehicle crash in Jefferson City

May 1, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was injured Monday in a four-vehicle crash that closed down the Highway 63 ramp at Highway 54 in Jefferson City for about an hour, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. The crash occurred as a 2014 Ford Fusion – driven by Keagan Rothermel, of

Moniteau County man pleads guilty to murder

May 1, 2023 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in relation to a 2022 shooting death. Ethan Bondurant, 20, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault. A sentencing hearing is set for 2 p.m. Monday,