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Morgan County, Mo., authorities investigate deadly shooting
VERSAILLES, Mo. (KY3) - Morgan County authorities are investigating the death of a man on Sunday. Deputies found the body of Beuford Wilson, 71, of Hallsville, Mo. Deputies say the home was off of Beechnut Road south of Stover. Investigators say he was shot several times. The sheriff’s office asks...
Death of Hallsville man found in Morgan County ruled ‘intentional homicide’
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The death of a Hallsville man whose body was found over the weekend in Morgan County was ruled an “intentional homicide,” according to a social media post from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Beauford Wilson, 71, was found dead Sunday against a tree near Beechnut Road, south of Stover, the post The post Death of Hallsville man found in Morgan County ruled ‘intentional homicide’ appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia woman accused in death of man found on I-70 booked into the Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of hitting and killing a man on Interstate 70 back in March was booked into the Boone County Jail Monday night. Tyia Bush, 38, was charged last week with second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanors: Reckless driving and speeding. According to online jail records, her bond is set The post Columbia woman accused in death of man found on I-70 booked into the Boone County Jail appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Two arrested after manhunt involving stolen car near Millersburg
Callaway County, Mo — The Callaway County Sheriff's Office deputies, along with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers and Boone County Sheriff's Office, have arrested two suspects related to a manhunt around State Road J and County Road 362, south of Millersburg and north of New Bloomfield. According to...
Here's what you need to know: Wednesday, July 3
Missouri house speaker announces special committee to investigate migrant crime. House Speaker Dean Plocher announced the creation of a new "House Special Committee on Illegal Immigrant Crimes" at a news conference Tuesday morning. The committee's stated goal is to work with law enforcement to evaluate criminal activity involving alleged illegal...
Audrain County man now charged with murder in shooting death of his brother
Charges are filed against an Audrain County man who was accused of shooting and killing his brother earlier this year. Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announced Friday that Stephen Welch, 30, of Mexico, had been charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. The...
Jefferson City man charged after shooting seriously injures one, police say
A suspect is in custody after an apparent shooting in Jefferson City over the weekend, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Adonius Miguel Boykin, 19, was arrested in Columbia and booked into the Cole County Jail after 4 p.m. Sunday after officers responded to the 400 block of Ewing Drive in Jefferson City just before 2 a.m. Sunday for a reported weapons offense, according to the police department.
Dodson Attorney Files Motion Preventing Refiling of Charges
Some more court filings in the case of a woman's death in Boone County more than two years ago. It was on March 6, 2022 that Rocky Dodson called 9-1-1 to tell emergency personnel that he had found his wife Amanda dead on the floor of their residence in Omaha. Early conclusions in the investigation led to Rocky Dodson being charged with murdering his wife.
Elite Status: Fire Department Retains Recognition
Columbia Fire Department maintains lofty international accreditation. Thousands, if not millions, of data points. Hundreds, if not thousands, of pages of documents, reports, and analysis. More than 100,000 staff hours and nearly 70,000 calls for service. How is any of that related to firefighting? According to the Commission on Fire...
Columbia council meeting to focus on police, solar energy, high temps
Police officers, solar energy and high temps will be a prime focus Monday for the Columbia City Council. This will all come from scheduled public comments Monday. Donald Weaver, general counsel for the Columbia Police Officers Association, is requesting the council by Sept. 30 commits to a five-year plan to rescue police pension, ensure it is removed from the Missouri governor's watch list and achieve a funding ratio of at least 80%.
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