NEWS – Boone County

A 45-year-old Centralia man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in Boone County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report says the crash happened at 8:32 p.m. on MO 124… Read more: Centralia man in serious condition after accident

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… Read more: Missouri Task Force 1 Opens 2027 Recruit Applications

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… Read more: Arrest Made in Vandiver Drive Shots-Fired Case

A Columbia teen has been certified to be tried as an adult yesterday in Boone County Court in connection to a shooting near the Columbia Mall in January. Darius Lamb is being jailed without… Read more: Columbia Teen Certified as Adult in Mall Shooting Case

Major traffic changes begin in Columbia this weekend as the Providence Road bridge over I-70 closes at 9am this morning for demolition and reconstruction. The closure is expected to last about five months as… Read more: Providence Road Bridge Closure Begins in Columbia

A Mexico man has been sentenced in federal court after being a felon in possession of a firearm. 27-year-old Frank Gray IV pleaded guilty in June of 2025 to possessing a glock handgun in… Read more: Mexico Man Sentenced for Illegal Gun Possession

Two separate Columbia men were sentenced today for incidents of illegal gun possession. 30-year-old Gerrell Lawrence pleaded guilty in February after being arrested with a handgun in October of 2025, although he was a… Read more: Two Separate Columbia Men Sentenced for Illegal Gun Possession

A new youth volleyball league in Columbia is working to make the sport more affordable and accessible for kids. Elevate COMO Volleyball, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation, will launch the league June… Read more: Columbia Launches Affordable Youth Volleyball League

Drivers in Boone County should expect major delays as construction begins Monday at the I-70 interchange with Routes O and J. The Missouri Department of Transportation says ramps to and from westbound I-70 will… Read more: I-70 Ramps at Routes O & J Closing for Construction

The husband of a Boone County Jail inmate who died last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court. Grant Davis alleges jail medical staff and healthcare provider Turn Key Health Clinics… Read more: Boone County Jail Death Sparks $20M Lawsuit

The Columbia Farmers Market is gearing up to open its 46th season on April 4 at Columbia’s Agriculture Park on West Ash Street. Opening day festivities will feature live music from Harmony Creek and… Read more: Columbia Farmers Market Opens 46th Season April 4

Improperly discarded smoking materials are being blamed for an apartment fire in Columbia Tuesday night. The Columbia Fire Department responded around 7:13 p.m. to a two-story apartment complex in the 1600 block of Amelia… Read more: Smoking Materials Blamed for Columbia Apartment Fire