Category: NEWS-Mid-Missouri
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JCCC Inmate Receives New Murder Charge
A prisoner is now facing a murder charge for allegedly killing another inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center. 38-year-old Zachariah J. Peterson, of Columbia, was indicted by grand jury today for second degree murder. He was originally sentenced to prison for murder in 2011. Court documents say he is to continue being held at Jeff…
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Holts Summit Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Sex Abuse
A Holts Summit man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse. Yesterday, Memphis Dils pleaded guilty to three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of possession of child pornography, and one count of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Dils reportedly enticed a 14 year old girl…
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Judge Rules in Favor of Governor Kehoe’s Proposal
A Cole County Judge has ruled in favor of the state following a lawsuit regarding Governor Mike Kehoe’s proposal to eliminate income tax and replace it with a new sales tax. The plaintiff, Jill Owens, has said that the decision will be appealed immediately. The issue will now be on the August 4 primary ballot…
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State ballot ruling expected today
A Cole County judge is expected to issue a ruling today on whether voters will look at Governor Mike Kehoe’s proposal to replace the state income tax with a sales tax — and what the ballot language will look like, if they should. Judge Christopher Limbaugh ruled Friday that the issue must be decided by…
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Lake Ozark woman seriously injured in Saturday morning accident
A 66-year-old Lake of the Ozarks woman was seriously injured Saturday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Morgan County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred just before noon on U.S. Highway 50 near Missouri Highway 5. The report states the woman was driving a 2022 Ford Expedition southbound when…
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Columbia Regional adds shuttle service today
Columbia Regional Airport’s new shuttle service starts today as the airport continues to work to accommodate a growing travel demand out of the facility. Travelers parking in the new south parking lot will now be able to take a shuttle directly to the terminal. The addition comes after the airport added about 250 new parking…
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Providence Road Bridge demolished over the weekend
If you ventured west of Columbia this weekend you saw the latest Missouri Department of Transportation Improve I-70 Project up close and personal. The bridge at Providence and Ineterstate-70 was dismantled beginning Friday night as crews quickly cleared the debris. Traffic was diverted over the on-ramps during the closure. I- 70 was reopened to normal…
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Jefferson City man killed in Sunday accident
A 46-year-old Jefferson City man died in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, it happened on Rt CC south of South Moor Court. The man, who was driving a 2015 Jeep Wrangler northbound, traveled off the road, overcorrected, and then overturned and was ejected from the…
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Missouri Task Force 1 Opens 2027 Recruit Applications
Missouri Task Force 1 is now accepting applications for its 2027 recruit class. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District, interested applicants must submit their applications and certifications by July 31st. Officials say candidates should begin gathering certifications, updating resumes and training records, and securing letters of recommendation ahead of the deadline. Applicants must…
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Arrest Made in Vandiver Drive Shots-Fired Case
Columbia police have made an arrest in connection to a shots-fired call from April 26th on Vandiver Drive. Authorities say 19-year-old D’Monte Lee of Jefferson City was arrested Thursday and faces charges of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. The incident happened in the 900 block of Vandiver Drive, but police say…
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Knox County Mother Reported Missing in Edina
Authorities in Knox County are searching for 35-year-old Lindsey Watts, who was last seen at her home in Edina on May 19. Watts’ family reported her missing after she failed to show up for work, and her car, keys, and wallet were found at her home. Her cellphone was discovered in a nearby ditch. Investigators…
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Linn Woman Killed in Osage County Crash
A 73-year-old Linn woman was killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash on Missouri 100 in Osage County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the woman suffered a medical emergency while driving, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway, strike several trees and a fence, and overturn in a field. She was pronounced dead at…
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Amish Retreat Leader Seeks New Trial Location
A Cooper County man accused of abusing people at an Amish retreat he led is asking for his criminal case to be moved to another county. Forty-two-year-old Sam Shetler faces multiple charges, including forced labor trafficking, kidnapping, sexual abuse and involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors allege Shetler held people against their will and misled the community into…
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Lake of the Ozarks Drowning
An 82-year-old Roach, Missouri, man has died after drowning at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to the Little Niangua Arm after reports of a man who was last seen fishing from a dock. Investigators say the man fell into the water for unknown reasons and drowned. The Mid-County Fire…
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Major Roadworks to Start on US 54 on June 1
A major roadworks project on Highway 54 is set to begin next week between US 63 and the Missouri River. MoDOT has reported that starting on June 1, the work will include narrowed lanes, changes in traffic patterns, ramp closures, and reduced speeds during the 11-month expected work period. The projected finishing date for the…