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Hallsville man seriously injured in crash on I-70
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man was seriously injured in an early Monday crash on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County at mile marker 183, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, a 2008 Mack 600 was totaled after it went off the left side of the eastbound lane, The post Hallsville man seriously injured in crash on I-70 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia woman receives probation for nailing man in basement
A Columbia woman who nailed a man shut in a basement pleads down to one of the three charges filed against her. Alexis Fenton had been charged with third-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, and third-degree kidnapping. She pleaded guilty Monday to the domestic assault charge and was sentenced to five years supervised probation. If Fenton violates her probation, she faces four years in prison.
Man booked into Callaway County Jail charged with murder in Fulton shooting
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was booked into the Callaway County Jail on Monday has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Jakiem Braggs. Mitchell Henderson Jr., 44, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree murder and illegal gun possession. Fulton police wrote on social media on Monday that Henderson Jr. had turned The post Man booked into Callaway County Jail charged with murder in Fulton shooting appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of killing a woman on Christmas Day had his murder charge upgraded after a grand jury indictment was filed on Friday. Jeffrey Edward Skaggs, 39, of Columbia, is now charged with first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was previously The post Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Boone County Fire Protection coping with loss two weeks after assistant chief’s death
Today marks two weeks after Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tobben died during a water rescue in northern Columbia. The post Boone County Fire Protection coping with loss two weeks after assistant chief’s death appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Trial rescheduled for Hartsburg man accused of fatally stabbing father
A Boone County man charged with murdering his father two years ago will head to trial next spring. Collin Knight, 25, of Hartsburg, had been scheduled for a jury trial to begin next March. But because of unavailability of the Division 4 courtroom, his trial has been rescheduled for February 25, 2025, with a backup date of April 22.
No injuries reported after fire at Orr Street Studios in downtown Columbia Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire at Orr Street Studios in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. According to a press release from the department, crews were dispatched to a large outside fire at 106 Orr Street at 2:09 a.m. Firefighters found a small fire next to the building, but the The post No injuries reported after fire at Orr Street Studios in downtown Columbia Sunday morning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Bootheel man accused of Columbia shooting with injuries is scheduled for October trial
One of three people arrested for their part in a shooting in downtown Columbia is scheduled for trial. Kalvin Johnson, 20, of Sikeston, was scheduled Monday for a jury trial to begin October 1. Johnson is charged with first-degree assault resulting in serious physical injury, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Mexico Public Safety Department Report 7/23/2024
Mexico Public Safety reports the arrest of 18-year-old Jordan T. McCoy for Trespassing and a Violation of an Order of Protection on Monday, July 22, 2024. Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls for service on Monday, July 22, 2024:. Trespassing on West Monroe and at 1719 South Clark...
Missouri fire fighter dies during water rescue
Boone County Assistant Chief Matt Tobben was an IAFF Local 2665 retiree. The Missouri community is mourning the death of a Boone County fire fighter with ties to the St. Louis area who died July 8 during a water rescue in flash flooding here. Assistant Chief Matt Tobben was working...
Orr Street Studios establishes GoFundMe to help studio & artists recover from weekend fire
A GoFundMe page has been established to help local artists recover from a weekend fire in Columbia. The fire was reported early Sunday morning behind Orr Street Studios. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to the GoFundMe page, the fire displaced eight artists and damaged their artwork...
Here's what you need to know: Tuesday, July 23
Taeon Logan, 23, was released from custody on Friday after investigation proved Logan was in the area but not involved in the shooting. The release of Logan coincides with the Fulton police arresting Mitchell Eugene Henderson on Friday. Mitchell Henderson, 44, was booked into the Callaway County Jail Monday afternoon...
UPDATED: Sunday fire outside Columbia art studio under investigation
UPDATE: Orr Studios says seven artists who worked in the affected wing will not be able to use their studios for the next two months while repairs are underway. An outdoor fire is under investigation near Columbia’s downtown. The call came in around 2 a.m. Sunday about a large...
Fire crews investigate odor at Russell Boulevard Elementary
An odor at Russell Boulevard Elementary School gave students and staff headaches and caused them to feel lightheaded Monday morning. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the school for a potential hazmat call while the school was preparing for an event to teach children about firefighters. A hazmat call is...
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