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Jazsmin Halliburton

Editor’s note: The vehicles involved in the crash have been corrected.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 35-year-old Columbia man was charged with a felony after authorities claim he was in a vehicle that cause a crash on Friday morning on Interstate 70 that involved two law enforcement officers.

Deangelo Jones was charged on Friday afternoon with aggravated fleeing. He is being held at the Cooper County Jail without bond. A court date has not been scheduled.

All lanes are back open on Interstate 70 eastbound in Columbia near the Stadium Boulevard exit after a car crash involving police on Friday morning.

According to a social media post from the Boonville Police Department, around 3:34 a.m. Friday, a Cooper County deputy pursued a vehicle in Boonville that continued on I-70 eastbound. According to BPD, officers requested Boone County deputies to deploy tire spikes at the 124-mile marker on I-70. However, the Jones’ vehicle avoided the spikes.

The probable cause statement says two law enforcement vehicles collided. As a result, the BPD vehicle spun out of control and hit the concrete median barrier.

The BPD officer suffered minor scratches and burns from the airbag that deployed. The Cooper County deputy was not seriously injured.

Boone County Sheriff’s spokesperson Brian Leer wrote in an email that a Boone County deputy set up the spikes but was unable to stop the suspect.

Around 4 a.m., ABC 17 News crews on scene saw four Boone County Sheriff’s vehicles, along with two vehicles from the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office.

Crews on scene reported one damaged vehicle along with a damaged Cooper County Sheriff vehicle that temporarily blocked one lane of traffic near mile marker 124 and the West Boulevard exit on I-70.

The probable cause statement says the chase began when an officer tried to pull over the vehicle for having dark-tinted windows. Jones allegedly admitted to being in the vehicle, but denied driving it, the statement says.

Key FOB information determined the FOB matched the vehicle law enforcement chased.

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Matthew Sanders

Indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program ended Thursday without a deal.

Iran has been firm that any deal must include its ability to keep a nuclear program for energy purposes. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has sent signals that he’s ready to go to war, with a large military buildup in the Middle East.

Do you think we should reach a deal with Iran and accept a nuclear energy program? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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Mitchell Kaminski

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two horses rescued from a muddy lagoon near Harrisburg on Wednesday night are recovering after being treated by veterinarians.

A friend of the horses’ owners said the animals were at the vet until about 3 a.m. to ensure they made it through the night. They are being treated with antibiotics to clear up any potential infections after getting stuck in a lagoon that was being drained.

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to the 8400 block of Gray Road around 7:17 p.m. after the owners discovered the horses trapped in mud earlier in the day.

“This stuff here was like soup, so it was very, very sloppy,” Boone County Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Clint Walker said. “We got dispatched at 7:17, arrived shortly after, and found two horses buried in mud up over their back, the only thing sticking out was their heads.”

Eighteen firefighters responded to the scene, with about half trained in large animal rescue through an optional 40-hour course offered by the department. Rescuing two animals at once added to the challenge.

“The multiple animals and being trapped at the same time, that added a different layer of complexity,” Lt. Joey Rimel said. “More often than not for the large animals, it’s often they’re stuck in mud or high water or ice or something like that. So that’s kind of our bread and butter rescue and that we deal with.”

Assistant Chief Norm Hinkle said large animal rescues fluctuate throughout the year, but tend to increase when weather conditions change.

“It definitely does fluctuate. We get at least a couple a year, it seems like; especially when the weather changes things like this, when it’s starting to thaw out,” he said. “We have those issues with the ice we had a couple of weeks ago, the cattle that fell through the ice.”

So far this year, the district has responded to three large animal incidents, two involving cattle and Wednesday night’s rescue involving the horses.

“There’s always some complexity to it when you’re dealing with agricultural and farm animals as far as getting to them, accessibility, you know, the mud, the muck, getting through fences, cows and horses get into places. Sometimes it’s hard for us to get into, especially access or with equipment and that type of thing,” Hinkle said.

The department offers a 40-hour large animal rescue course to its members each year.

“That course is something we’ve been doing for quite a long time, and it’s a bridge course that brings in fire personnel and it’s mainly the optional pieces for our members. Specifically, they have the option to sign up. We usually get ten or 15 a year that go to that class, which is pretty good. But then we fill the other half of that with the veterinarian school,” Rimel said.

Hinkle told ABC 17 News that only rescuers who have completed the large animal rescue course are allowed to make contact with the animals because they are trained to respond appropriately and properly apply straps and harnesses. Other responders without the specialized training assist with what Hinkle described as “mostly muscle,” using the basic rope techniques they received during standard firefighter training.

The district partners with the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine for large animal rescues. Veterinarians were on scene Wednesday night to sedate the horses before crews pulled them from the mud.

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Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Missouri State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Cass County) in a Thursday press release announced his intent to run for the newly drawn 5th District for the U.S. House.

Brattin was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 2020. Brattin refers to himself as a conservative and looks to support President Donald Trump.

“I am running because I believe in America — in her founding principles, her constitutional freedoms, and the opportunity she provides for every family willing to work hard and live responsibly. I will not stand by while Washington Democrats continue to obstruct, divide, and erode the values and liberties that have made our nation exceptional.  President Trump needs strong conservatives in Congress — not career politicians who seek compromise for its own sake, but leaders who will stand firm and advance the America First agenda,” Brattin said in the release. 

He grew up in Greenwood, graduated from Lee’s Summit High School and served in the Marine Corps, the release says. He served in the Missouri House for four terms from 2010-18 and was the Deputy Majority Whip. He also was a co-founder of the Conservative Caucus, the release says. He also served as the Cass County auditor.

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Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia Regional Airport in 2025 had its biggest year in the airport’s history for passengers traveled, according to a Thursday press release from the airport.

The release says the airport had 242,167 passengers in 2025, a 17% from the year prior. Since 2024, the airport has announced more flights to Chicago and Dallas, as well as new flights to Charlotte and Florida. It will also get 600 new parking spaces soon.

“2025 was a defining year for Columbia Regional Airport,” airport manager Michael Parks said in the release. “The community’s support has fueled this growth, and we’re proud to offer more choices, stronger connectivity and an even better travel experience for Mid-Missouri to destinations around the world.”

The release says 300,000 total seats are scheduled to depart from the airport in 2026.

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Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A former Moniteau County commissioner who was charged with three felonies earlier this month will see his case moved to Morgan County.

Former Northern District Commissioner Doug Naros was charged on Feb. 13 in Moniteau County with forgery and two counts of stealing.  He resigned days before being charged.

The case was moved to Morgan County on Thursday, according to court filings.

Previous reporting shows the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office requested on Jan. 28 for the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate stealing allegations made against an elected official.

Court documents in previous reporting claim Naros allegedly submitted multiple invoices to the county for his personal vehicle and his residence.

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Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Callaway County Public Library in Fulton will close for about 90 days beginning on March 30 as repairs are made to the building, Daniel Boone Regional Library announced in a Thursday press release.

Contractors will be replacing the building’s HVAC system. A temporary location will open at 1855 North Bluff St. near Walmart, the release says.

The release says the opening date of the temporary location is dependent on how soon library materials can be moved.

Seating will be limited, public access computers will not be set up and passports cannot be processed at the temporary location, the release says. Classes and other events will be scheduled at other locations in Fulton, the release says.

The hours at the temporary location will remain the same as the current location.

Part of the cost of the project will be covered by a monetary gift from the Helen Forsee estate and the Keckeley Endowment.

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Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Firefighters were seen in a Boone County neighborhood east of Columbia on Thursday after a fire was reported.

At least a dozen Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters were seen on South Sonora Drive.

Smoke was seen coming from the back yard of a residence when an ABC 17 News reporter arrived. Firefighters pointed a hose at the siding of a home as smoke was seen.

BCFPD Assistant Chief Norman Hinke confirmed the shed was the source of the fire, however no injuries were reported. The homeowner wet the grass with a hose to help prevent it from spreading. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Police shot a man in Jefferson City on Thursday afternoon.

Details about the person’s condition were not available, but Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed an officer-involved shooting had occurred in the 800 block of Broadway Street.

MSHP Sgt. Bradley Germann told ABC 17 News that the Division of Drug and Crime Control is on scene to investigate. The Jefferson City Police Department had requested the highway patrol to investigate because the incident involved one of JCPD’s officers, Germann said.

Jefferson City police later wrote in a press release that a 40-year-old man was shot.

The release says officers were patrolling the area when someone ran from police at 4:16 p.m. Police shot a man two minutes later, the release says.

“A 40-year-old male suspect was struck by gunfire, and officers immediately rendered aid. The suspect was transported from the scene for medical treatment,” the release says. “The primary investigation into this incident has been turned over to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Jefferson City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division.”

A neighbor shared a video recorded moments after the shooting with ABC 17 News. In the footage, a man is seen bleeding from his leg as first responders provide aid behind a nearby beauty salon.

Several neighbors told ABC 17 News they heard four to five gunshots. When they stepped outside to see what had happened, they said they saw a heavy police presence and numerous patrol vehicles lining the street.

The release does not list how many officers were involved in the shooting. The name of the man shot was not released.

Police cleared the scene and removed crime scene tape from the 800 block of Broadway Street around 9 p.m. Thursday, nearly five hours after the area was first shut down.

Just before officers removed the tape, an unmarked police SUV was towed from the scene. The vehicle’s driver-side window was shattered and covered in cracks, with what appeared to be a bullet hole near the lower corner of the glass. The SUV also had a flat tire.

ABC 17 News has asked spokespeople for the police department and city government for more details.

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Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man has been charged with multiple felonies after authorities claim he stole several e-bikes and scooters from the outside of several dorms on the University of Missouri’s campus.

Christopher Eubanks, 36, was charged with four counts of felony stealing.  He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An arraignment was held on Thursday, where a confined docket hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday and a preliminary hearing was set for 9 a.m. Thursday, March 26. A notice to a public defender was also filed on Thursday.

The probable cause statement claims Eubanks stole multiple e-bikes and scooters during a period from Feb. 6-9 at Defoe-Graham, Mark Twain, Bluford and Galena halls. The stolen items ranged from $200-$3,000.

Eubanks was allegedly seen on camera taking bikes with a woman multiple times, MUPD wrote in the statement. A vehicle seen during one of the thefts was pulled over on Feb. 9 and the owner of the vehicle claimed Eubanks and a woman had told them they needed to pick up a bike on Feb. 6, the statement says.

The driver was on probation and had an ankle monitor that showed police they were at Defoe-Graham Hall when that theft occurred, the statement says.

The driver dropped the couple off at a residence on Woodlawn Avenue, the statement says. A person who lived inside the home told police they kicked out the couple because they brought several stolen items to the residence, the statement says.

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