Category: NEWS – Boone County
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Jeff City Man Who Ran Into Side of House in Columbia Gets DWI
The suspect who allegedly crashed into the side of a building while intoxicated early Thursday morning on W. Ash St. in Columbia has been named. 20-year-old Max Henry Hope of Jefferson City is being jailed without bond after he reportedly missed a garage at about 2 a.m. Thursday and damaged the building he was trying…
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Columbia Man Seriously Injured in Motorbike Crash
A Columbia man was seriously injured after a motorbike crash yesterday. Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash reports say that the crash happened around 2:50 p.m. when the 30-year-old rider of a Yamaha YZF-RI was riding southbound on Route M. He reportedly lost control of the vehicle at which point the bike overturned and ejected him.…
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Cold Case Defendant Appears in Court
A man charged in a nearly 26-year-old Columbia cold case is expected in Boone County court at 1pm Today. Forty-five-year-old Sentrell Wilson faces a first-degree murder charge in the 2000 death of University of Missouri student Candace Richie. Wilson was arrested in South Carolina in February and extradited to Missouri in April following a joint…
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Produce-Linked Illness Under Investigation
Health officials are reporting a rise in cyclosporiasis cases in Boone County, with 13 confirmed infections this week. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says more than 80 cases have been identified statewide over the past week as officials investigate whether they’re linked to a national outbreak tied to fresh produce. Symptoms include…
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Presiding Commissioner Candidates for Mid-Missouri Counties
As the August 4 Primary Election arrives, be sure to tune in to KXEO and Country 96 to know all your local candidates before heading to the polls. AUDRAIN COUNTY Presiding Commissioner – Alan Winders (R) BOONE COUNTY Presiding Commissioner – Kip Kendrick (D) CALLAWAY COUNTY Presiding Commissioner – Larry Robinson (R) – Rob Barnes…
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Columbia Man Arrested on Suspected DWI After Crashing into Building
One Columbia man has been taken to the Boone County Jail after reportedly crashing into the corner of a building early this morning. The crash occurred at the 100 block of W. Ash St. just before 2 a.m. Reports say Columbia police noted the driver appeared to be arriving home and missed the garage, crashing…
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Community Weighs In on Columbia Safety Tax Proposal
About 20 Columbia residents attended a community meeting Wednesday to discuss the proposed 1% public safety sales tax ahead of the Aug. 4 election. Proposition 1 would fund additional police and fire personnel, along with facility, equipment and operational improvements. Police Chief Jill Schlude became emotional as she described staffing shortages and the overtime officers…
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Columbia Considers Higher Downtown Parking Rates
Downtown Columbia drivers could soon pay more to park in city garages. During a budget work session Wednesday, city leaders discussed raising garage rates from 50 cents to one dollar per hour after the first 30 minutes, down from the current one hour of free parking. The proposal would also add Saturday parking enforcement at…
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Columbia Power Outage Affects Nearly 400 Customers
Nearly 400 Columbia Utilities customers lost power Wednesday night after an outage affected an area near Interstate 70 Drive Southwest and West Worley Street. According to the city’s outage map, the outage began just after 10 p.m. and impacted 397 customers. Crews restored service by about 12:25 This morning, resolving the outage in a little…
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70 Downtown Groups Urge Urban Camping Ordinance
Dozens of downtown Columbia businesses are urging city leaders to adopt a clear urban camping ordinance. In a letter co-signed by 70 businesses and organizations, The District asked the city council to create publicly accessible and enforceable rules addressing issues like sidewalk obstructions, public encampments and sanitation concerns. The group says the proposal is not…
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Energy Emergency Alert Issued for Columbia
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator or MISO has issued a Level 2 Energy Emergency Alert for the Columbia area from 4 to 8 p.m. According to a press release, the system is facing great demand for energy but reserves are thin. They said that all power generating sources are being utilized by the City, but…
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Eight Cases of a Cyclosporiasis Found in Boone County
The Boone County Health Department has announced that there have been eight reported cases of cyclosporiasis this week. Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite known as cyclospora, and symptoms can include frequent diarrhea, weight loss, bloating, nausea and fatigue, and start about a week after exposure. The Health Department says that a…
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Columbia Man Charged After Stolen Gun Found in Apartment
A Columbia man was charged with multiple felonies Tuesday after being found with gun that was reported stolen. 33-year-old William Haynes Jr. reportedly called police about a shooting that occurred on June 24th where two people were injured. However, while investigating, officers found a Glock 27 pistol, which Haynes said was not his, and they…
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Upcoming I-70 Ramp Closure
Drivers in Columbia should prepare for another major Interstate 70 closure. Starting July 27, the westbound on-ramp from Providence Road to I-70 will close for several months as crews continue bridge improvements. During the closure, drivers heading west will need to use alternate routes, including the Range Line Street on-ramp. The westbound off-ramp at Providence…
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Columbia City Counselor Announces Retirement
Columbia City Counselor Nancy Thompson will retire October 14 after more than 40 years representing Missouri municipalities, including 13 years leading Columbia’s Law Department. Thompson has served as city counselor since 2013, overseeing a legal team of 21 employees and helping guide the city through the pandemic, major litigation and a $17 million business license…