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Maries County man arrested for domestic assault, accused of pointing gun at victims head
NEW BLOOMFIELD — A Maries County man was arrested on April 24 for alleged domestic assault, according to the Belle Police Department (BPD). Terry Lee Watson, of Belle, Mo., was arrested after a victim reported being harassed verbally and mentally by him over multiple months. The victim reported being...
Kan. man with no drivers license, caught transporting drugs
OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations. On April 22, an Osage County K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop at milepost on Interstate 35 in Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells. During the stop, deputies found illegal narcotics. Bret...
One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to close for several weeks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City will closed for the next several weeks as work on “pedestrian facilities” takes place, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Construction crews are improving curb ramps, replacing sidewalks and upgrading signals, the release states. The release did not state The post One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to close for several weeks appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Hearing on peace officer’s license of former Cooper County Jail staffer accused of manslaughter set for September
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cooper County Jail staff member who was accused of manslaughter will have an Administrative Hearing Commission hearing over the status of her peace officer’s license. A hearing for Rachel Atherton is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, according to AHC documents. Atherton...
New middle school principal announced for Southern Boone School District
NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Southern Boone School District R-1 announced on April 26 that Southern Boone Middle School has named Dr. Dawn Day as its new principal. Dr. Day will be coming to Southern Boone from the Jefferson City School District and will begin her duties on July 1.
Lincoln University’s poetry slam supports new RSVP Center, puts spotlight on students
JEFFERSON CITY — Soldiers Memorial Plaza was bursting with enthusiasm April 9. In honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Lincoln University’s newly instated RSVP Center hosted its first “Take A Stand” poetry slam, allowing students to position themselves against sexual violence through art. Filled with several participants, judges, onlookers and even a DJ, the event took the notice of many at the university.
Rural Prom Rendezvous: Owensville High School continues a classic American tradition
Driving through Owensville, Missouri, on a Saturday afternoon, one can’t help but notice historic buildings lining main street or pause to admire a classic car show happeningin the late April sunshine. Owensville’s inhabitants, especially those still in high school, keep the city young while still preserving its small-town sensibilities.
Former Cole County deputy’s discrimination case sent back to circuit court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Cole County Sheriff’s deputy’s discrimination lawsuit against the county has been sent back down to the Cole County Circuit Court. David Barrett filed a lawsuit in June 2022, alleging he was fired due to racial discrimination. According to previous reporting, Barrett believed he was fired in 2021 after coworkers learned The post Former Cole County deputy’s discrimination case sent back to circuit court appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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