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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.
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.
“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 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 murder suspect claims self-defense; day two of trial is today in Columbia
A Boone County jury is hearing from additional prosecution witnesses this morning in an Ashland murder trial. 22-year-old Robin Morales-Sanchez is charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action for the July 2021 stabbing death of 47-year-old Moises Hernandez-Sanchez. The victim was stabbed to death in a yard. Both...
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...
Missouri man drowns after canoe overturns on private pond
BOONE COUNTY —A Missouri man drowned just before 4:30p.m.. Saturday in Boone County. On Monday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported troopers responded to a private pond at 7575 W. Sweringen for an individual missing in the water. Shamsullah Omar Zai, 32, Columbia, was in a canoe on the...
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...
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...
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