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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.
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.
Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029
The Missouri Board of Parole denied convicted Cole County killer Alyssa Bustamante an early release from prison. The post Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia man charged with First Degree Murder in Fulton fatal shooting
Prosecutors charged a Columbia man in connection to a fatal shooting in Fulton. They charged Mitchell Henderson, Jr., with First Degree Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The charges are connected to the fatal shooting of Jakiem Braggs, 19, of Fulton, on July 16 on Kathy Street. Henderson turned...
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.
Shots fired overnight in Columbia
Shots were fired early Sunday morning in Columbia on July 21. The Columbia Police Department (CPD) shared in a press release that shots were reported overnight near the 500 block of Texas Avenue. Officers responded to the call around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday. After speaking with witnesses it was determined...
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.
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.
Manslaughter trial of two Cooper County jail employees moved to Callaway County
The manslaughter case of two Cooper County jail employees is moved to another county. A Cooper County judge granted a change of venue last Friday. The cases will now be heard in Callaway County. Lieutenant Robyn Pfeiffer and Court Deputy Rachel Atherton are charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the...
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...
Largest trial court in the US closes after ransomware attack, California officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California officials say the largest trial court in the country is closed after a ransomware attack shut down its computer system late last week. Officials with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County say the court disabled its computer network upon discovery of the cybersecurity attack early Friday. The system remained down through the weekend. Officials said all 36 courthouse locations in the county were closed Monday. They say a preliminary investigation shows no evidence that users’ data was compromised. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified superior court in the United States.
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...
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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