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Three former prison officers plead not guilty to felony murder of Othel Moore. Three former prison officers charged in the death of Othel Moore, an inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center, pleaded not guilty at the Cole County Courthouse Monday. Defendants Justin Leggins, Jacob Case and Aaron Brown appeared...
Local fire official stresses importance of safely grilling ahead of the holiday weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fourth of July is expected to bring a fun and firework filled weekend to Mid Missouri. The holiday is also notorious for gatherings and grilling. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association reports the Fourth of July is the most popular grilling day of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, The post Local fire official stresses importance of safely grilling ahead of the holiday weekend appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia woman wanted for involuntary manslaughter for deadly March I-70 collision
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Columbia woman who allegedly was driving 104 miles per hour when she struck and killed a pedestrian who was trying to cross I-70 near the Lake of the Woods exit in March. Boone County prosecutors have charged 38-year-old Tyia Bush...
Boone County deputy injured while arresting suspected fentanyl dealer in Columbia
A Columbia man is arrested during a fentanyl drug raid. Terrance Williams, 38, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and resisting arrest. Williams is currently being held with no bond. It was late Wednesday morning...
Debate was a big screen event in Ashland
ASHLAND — From their folding chairs and lawn blankets, Boone County residents reacted to the 2024 presidential election debate shown on the big screen Thursday night at Lakeside Ashland. This summer Lakeside Ashland will be hosting screenings of The Wizard of Oz, The Lion King and Top Gun. But...
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