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Columbia man, 32, drowns after canoe accident on pond
A 32-year-old man from Columbia, Missouri, drowned after his canoe overturned on a private pond in Boone County. The incident occurred at 4:18 p.m. on July 13, 2024, near 7575 West Sweringen. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the canoe, of an unknown make, overturned, ejecting the occupant, Omar...
Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey, Charles Blair run against each other in 2020 rematch
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 6, Boone County residents will vote to either reelect Sheriff Dwayne Carey or elect his opponent Charles Blair. Carey and Blair both ran for sheriff in 2020, where Carey won with 67% of the vote. In 2020, Blair ran as a Republican. However, both candidates are running as Democrats The post Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey, Charles Blair run against each other in 2020 rematch appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
UPDATED: One now arrested for murder of Fulton teen, three others still sought
SECOND UPDATE: Emmanuel Brown, 20, is also in custody. According to court records, Brown was booked into the Callaway County Jail at 2:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024. UPDATE: The Fulton Police Department says Quiara Walton, 19, and the juvenile suspect were located and taken into custody in Boone County.
Columbia Housing Authority plans upgrades, renovations at Bear Creek townhomes
Columbia Housing Authority is planning more renovations at its Bear Creek Family Townhomes thanks to an American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the Boone County Commission. CHA was awarded $835,000 toward the planned renovations to apartments, the community facility and to upgrade security cameras. The last time Bear Creek had renovations was in 2017, according to the CHA website.
Ashland man convicted of manslaughter in 2021 homicide
A jury convicted an Ashland man of voluntary manslaughter in his trial for a 2021 homicide in Boone County. Robin Morales-Sanchez was charged with second-degree murder, assault and two counts of armed criminal action in connection with the death of Moises Hernandez-Sanchez. The Boone County prosecutor's office told KOMU 8...
Here's what you need to know: Friday, July 19
Boone County Fair increases security with metal detectors and bag checks. The Boone County Fair began implementing increased security measures Thursday, which will continue until the fair ends Saturday. Guests will be screened using metal detectors and bag checks before entering the fair. According to a news release, weapons, face...
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