Columbia man accused of shooting at neighbors in mobile home park

KMIZ on July 7, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 64-year-old Columbia man was in the Boone County Jail on Monday, facing six felonies for allegedly shooting at his mobile home park neighbors over fireworks.

Nevada Henderson was charged Monday with three counts of first-degree assault, being a felon with a gun, armed criminal action and child endangerment. His initial court appearance was set for Monday afternoon.

One of Henderson’s neighbors at the Blue Acres mobile home park told deputies that Henderson came out of his mobile home yelling at them over fireworks early Saturday, according to a probable cause statement. Henderson then walked toward them and began firing as they ran to their home for cover, according to the statement.

Deputies say they found several 9mm shell casings next to Henderson’s vehicle. Police found a .22-caliber pistol in Henderson’s home, but he denied having a 9mm handgun.

Henderson is being held without bond.

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Billy Currington brings chart-topping country hits to Pocatello this Saturday!

KIFI on July 7, 2025

News Release

The following is a news release from the Portneuf Healthtrust Amphitheatre:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Port (Portneuf Healthtrust Amphitheatre) is ramping up the summer concert season as Country Music star Billy Currington makes his way to Pocatello this Saturday, July 12.

Billy Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the country charts, parlaying his rich, emotion-laden tenor and unerring song sense into some of the format’s most memorable hits. Across multiple Platinum-certified albums, the Georgia native has tallied 12 No. 1 singles, including 4X Platinum hit “People Are Crazy,” 4X Platinum “Good Directions,” 4X Platinum “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” plus Double-Platinum “Do I Make You Wanna,” Platinum “We Are Tonight,” and more. Equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems as well as exploring the complexities of life and love with a poignant ballad, Currington has recently released new songs “Everything Is Changing,” “City Don’t” and “Anchor Man.”

Tickets are available on Etix.

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Hiker resembling fugitive Travis Decker found in Sawtooth National Forest, Search in the area called off

KIFI on July 7, 2025

Seth Ratliff

UPDATE:

The following is a press release from the U.S. Marshals Service:

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — This afternoon, the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force located the man multiple witnesses saw at the Sawtooth National Forest who was believed to be Travis Decker.  The hiker who is the same height and roughly the same weight as Decker, also has dark features, a beard and tattoos on his arm and calf.  Investigators interviewed the cooperative man and confirmed he was hiking in the Bear Creek area this past weekend.

At this time, law enforcement has stopped searching for Decker at the Sawtooth National Forest and has begun to demobilize their resources.

United States Marshal Brent Bunn is grateful for the public’s assistance with this fugitive investigation.  Marshal Bunn also thanks the many law enforcement agencies who provided critical assistance over the past five days to include the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Nampa Police Department, Caldwell Police Department, Bureau of Land Management, Camas County Sheriff’s Office, Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Idaho Department of Correction, Coeur d’Alene Police Department and FBI.

UPDATE:

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Monday morning, the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force initiated a joint search operation within the Sawtooth National Forest. The focus of the search is on areas deemed accessible to a person with Decker’s known condition.

Authorities have confirmed receiving multiple public tips regarding Decker’s whereabouts and are actively evaluating each one.

“We are canvassing local residents/campers, and people in the area recreating,” stated Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Eric Toms in a recent media update. Toms further cautioned the public, “Decker has a history of hitchhiking – we strongly encourage everyone not to pick up any hitchhikers. Additionally, we urge the public to refrain from flying drones in the search area, as such activity will inhibit our ability to conduct aerial searches and poses a safety risk to aircrews.”

ORIGINAL:

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating Travis Decker, a murder suspect who authorities now believe may be hiding in the Sawtooth National Forest.

Decker is wanted in Washington State on three counts of murder and three counts of kidnapping related to the deaths of his three children in May of this year.

On July 5, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service received a tip from a family recreating in the Bear Creek area of the Sawtooth National Forest. The individual sighted matched Decker’s description.

Suspect Description

Witnesses describe the person believed to be Decker as:

Height: 5’8″ – 5’10”

Headwear: Black mesh cap

Earrings: Black gauged earrings

Shirt: Cream-colored t-shirt

Shorts: Black shorts

Hair: Long ponytail, overgrown beard and mustache

Watch: Black Garmin-style watch

Backpack: Black JanSport backpack

Shoes: Converse or Vans low-top shoes

How to Report Information

Anyone with information on Decker is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshal Service Communication Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips HERE.

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Pedestrian killed in Harrison County crash

News-Press NOW on July 7, 2025

News-Press NOW

HARRISON COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One person was pronounced dead on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in Harrison County.

The 61-year-old male driver of a 2019 Lincoln MKT was driving in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 136 when a 71-year-old female pedestrian walked into his path.

The front of the driver’s vehicle struck the pedestrian and came to rest in the eastbound lanes, facing east, on its wheels.

The pedestrian, from Santee, California, was pronounced dead on the scene by the Harrison County Coroner at 11:45 p.m. and was transported by the Harrison County Coroner to Roberson Funeral Home in Bethany, Missouri.

The driver did not suffer any injuries; however, his car had minor damage and was towed by Southside Auto and Towing.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrived on the scene at 11:28 p.m. and was assisted by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and the Bethany Police Department.

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Road closure planned on Main Street in El Centro

KYMA on July 7, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The City of El Centro says Main Street between 11th and 12th Street will be closed Monday night.

According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the closure, which starts at 9:00 p.m., is to allow crews to perform construction activities related to the city’s new Police Station project.

Courtesy: Google Maps

The street will reopen Tuesday at 5:00 a.m.

For more information about the closure, call the City of El Centro Engineering Division at (760) 337-5182.

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Both directions of Highway 50 closed near Highway 69 due to semi-truck rollover

KRDO on July 7, 2025

Celeste Springer

FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Highway 50 is closed near milepost 247 after a semi-truck rollover crash, according to Colorado State Patrol (CSP).

CSP says the crash is near Highway 69, and maps show the closure runs between Sand Gulch and North Road.

Both directions of Highway 50 are closed, and CSP says the closure is expected to last for roughly 4 to 5 hours.

Officials say there is a detour onto Fremont County Road 1A. Drivers should expect delays.

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Fayette woman charged in 2021 infant’s death back in Boone County Jail

KMIZ on July 7, 2025

Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Fayette woman charged with murder for the death of an 8-month-old girl in 2021 is back in the Boone County Jail after she was released by mistake.

According to jail records, Jennifer Johnson, 49, of Columbia, was booked into the Boone County Jail around 5 p.m. on Saturday. She was arrested and jailed in Pulaski County, Arkansas, on June 26.

She was extradited to Boone County after an arrest warrant was issued for Johnson in June, following her release on parole from a Missouri prison.

Online records show she was sent to the Arkansas Department of Corrections. A spokesperson for the Arkansas DOC said in an email there was not anyone by her name in their custody.

Johnson is charged with second-degree murder and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child for the death of Hannah Kent in 2021.

Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson told ABC 17 News in June that this is the first time he has seen something like this happen and is working with the Department of Corrections to address the issue.

Columbia police arrested Jennifer Johnson in April 2021, after being called to a home in the 1000 block of Elleta Boulevard in Columbia. 

According to court documents, police were dispatched to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Columbia on the morning of April 18, 2021, where they were informed that an 8-month-old, Hannah Kent, who was under her care, had died.

Jennifer Johnson allegedly told police that she last saw the infant alive at 2:15 a.m. after giving her a bottle, the probable cause statement says.

A court hearing is set for July 14 at the Boone County Courthouse.

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CCFD reflects on LA Fires 6 months later

KESQ on July 7, 2025

Allie Anthony

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Six months ago, firefighters from the Cathedral City Fire Department were called in for mutual aid during the Los Angeles fires.

Cathedral City firefighters responded swiftly, joining crews from across the state in a coordinated mutual aid program to battle the fire.

News Channel 3 is speaking with those firefighters as they reflect on their experiences and the lessons learned from the front lines.

For resources for those still recovering from the LA Wildfires, head to this link.

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Tips on reducing your summer electricity bill

KVIA on July 7, 2025

Nicole Ardila

As temperatures increase, so does your electricity bill. ABC-7 spoke with El Paso Electric for tips on how you can reduce energy costs this summer.

The more you use air conditioner — especially refrigerated air — the more energy customers use.

The lower you set the temperature, the more it could cost you.

Here are some things El Paso Electric says you can do to cut costs on electricity in the summer:

Set the thermostat to 78°F — The higher, the better.

Keep curtains and blinds closed to keep rooms cooler.

Reduce AC usage and use fans instead.

“Customers typically will set the temperature of their thermostat and kind of leave it there,” says Robert Heimer from El Paso Electric. “So maybe they’ll say, ‘I didn’t change anything. I’m doing the same thing I always do.’ But because it’s hotter outside, your air conditioner system has to run longer to maintain that temperature, and that’s really where most of the high bills are coming from.”

El Paso Electric has certain programs that can help customers track their electricity usage before the bill comes.

July, August and September are the months with the highest rates, Heimer says.

The following are Paso Electric’s Smart Energy Tools that can help customers reduce their electricity costs:

Budget Billing: Pay the 12-month average every month instead of paying much higher bills in the summer.

Smart Meter: Helps track your energy usage before the bill comes to monitor and prevent a higher bill from coming in.

All the tools can be found on their website, here.

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First full week of July brings six new road-related projects starting in El Paso County

KRDO on July 7, 2025

Scott Harrison

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — It seems like nowadays, there’s no true off-season for projects that can affect traffic and pedestrians.

And now, the post-holiday period brings six new projects to the area — some of which start Monday — so residents in affected areas should be aware of them.

Three of the six projects are in Manitou Springs, where traffic has already been disrupted this year by two emergency utility line repairs and a scheduled utility line replacement.

Those three projects also involve fiber optic cable installations that require closures of streets, sidewalks, and shoulders.

One project is centered around the intersection of Beckers Lane and El Paso Boulevard; it will reduce available parking spaces at Colorado Ski Furniture and affect four residential streets.

The second project is near the intersection of Manitou Avenue and Old Mans Trail, just east of downtown.

The third project is in the heart of downtown, at the intersection of Canon Avenue and Lovers Lane.

Likely the biggest project is in Colorado Springs at the intersection of Hopeful Drive and South Blissful Circle, east of the major intersection of Academy Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway.

The Hopeful/Blissful intersection will close for a month so that crews can replace a storm sewer line; the project requires a 24-hour crew to pump drainage around the project and ensure that the pumps aren’t too loud for surrounding neighbors.

The project is part of the major drainage improvements underway in the Park Vista South area, where flash flooding from the Templeton Gap Floodway often posed a flash flooding risk and required closing Siferd Boulevard for safety reasons.

Two projects are happening in El Paso County; one is a water line installation that requires a weeklong closure of the north entrance to the new Falcon Marketplace, at the intersection of Meridian and Eastonville roads.

The water line will serve future development north of that shopping area; customers can still access the Marketplace from the west and south.

Finally, the extension of an existing water line will close the south end of Fontaine Boulevard at the Powers Boulevard and Marksheffel Road intersections for two days; the water line will serve a new development north of Fontaine.

All six projects will be spread out between Monday and the end of July, with work happening during daylight hours.

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