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Boone County Fair announces increased security measures
Boone County Fair officials announced that increased security measures would be put in place. The policies will start Thursday, July 18, and go to the end of the fair. - Fairgoers will not be allowed to bring backpacks or large bags. They can bring clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags...
Boone County Commission will take some meetings on the road. What to know
The Boone County Commission is taking its select meetings on the road. The purpose of the traveling meeting schedule is to increase visibility the work of county government across the entire county. Several of the meetings will include American Rescue Plan Act award presentations. The summer and fall tour kicked...
“Art of Observation” photo book project to feature pictures from local photographers of all levels
COLUMBIA -- Photos of a local farmer with watermelons on his shoulders, families picking out produce at the farmers market, cute pet photos and various “slices of life” were among the photos submitted on Saturday for a local photography book project, “The Art of Observation.”. Two longtime...
Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Dwayne Carey
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start I'll just have you tell me a little bit more about yourself. Dwayne Carey: Uh I'm Dwayne Carey. Boone County Sheriff for the last 19 and a half years. Um I've been at the sheriff's office for almost 35. I was born and raised in Boone The post Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Dwayne Carey appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Man is convicted in fatal Ashland stabbing
A Boone County jury convicted an Ashland man Thursday afternoon of manslaughter in the stabbing death of his co-worker. 22-year-old Robin Morales-Sanchez was found guilty in the death of 47-year-old Moises Hernandez-Sanchez at an Ashland home in 2021. Both were employees at Jose Jalapeno’s restaurant in Ashland. Defense attorney’s argued self defense. Sentencing was set for Aug. 10.
Photo book project will document 24 hours in mid-Missouri. Here's how you can help
How many clouds does one day in Columbia contain? And how many unbroken stretches of light blue sky? How many strange angles — observed as light slanting through trees or bricks uniting to form a building? How many scenes of simple grace? How many proofs of life?. A pair...
Residents come together at Boone County Fair
Performers, musicians and even a circus made their way to Columbia to celebrate the 2024 Boone County Fair. According to the fair's secretary, Jessica Kempf, this marks the fair's 189th year. She said the fair has added a number of new entertainment options this year, including a dog diving show, Wild West stunt show and live music.
Taxes, charter schools, community policing at heart of League of Women Voters forum
With a little less than three weeks to go before the Aug. 6 primary, the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County wants an informed electorate. So, a candidate forum was held for the three contested Boone County races: Missouri House District 44, Missouri House District 50 and Boone County Sheriff.
New Boone County fair queen is crowned; ham breakfast is Saturday
A Harrisburg student is the 2024 Boone County fair queen. Vivian Eaton was crowned Tuesday night at the Boone County fair pageant. This year’s teen queen is Battle high school student Addyson Aldridge, and the princess is Ava Chavin of Columbia. Our Zimmer colleague Scotty Cox from Clear-99 served at your emcee last night.
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