Danny Jimenez

Columbia

Digital Producer and Reporter at KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO)

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Macon County resurfacing project to begin Tuesday

Apr 21, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

Beginning Tuesday, contractor crews and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will start work on a resurfacing project on Missouri Route 129 in Macon County from U.S. Route 36, near New Cambria, to the Chariton County line. One lane will remain open during resurfacing, according to MoDOT, with a 10-foot width restriction in place where crews are actively working. Flaggers and a pilot car will also be used to direct traffic through the work zone.
Columbia Public Works to hold meeting on East Walnut Street traffic calming project

Apr 21, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

Columbia Public Works will hold an informal open house meeting Monday concerning traffic calming on East Walnut Street east of Old Highway 63. Traffic in the area has been identified as operating at speeds higher than desirable, according to a news release from Public Works. The meeting, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in Conference Room 1A of city hall, 701 E. Broadway, will allow residents to review design proposals, speak with staff and fill out a public comment card.
Eldon man fatally struck by truck on Highway 52

Apr 16, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

An Eldon man was killed early Tuesday morning after he was struck by a truck in Miller County. Tyler Tompkins, 37, was hit by a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck on Highway 52 near South Pine Street in Eldon, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report did not say why Tompkins was in the road.
Parson orders flags to be half-staff in honor of Lake Lafayette police chief

Apr 16, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Lafayette County and all police stations Wednesday in honor of Lake Lafayette Police Department Chief Steven Singer. Singer, 48, was a 20-year law enforcement veteran who had served as a deputy, chief and deputy sheriff with the Lake Lafayette Police Department as chief, according to a news release.
MDC seeks feedback on future antlerless-elk hunting season

Apr 15, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

The Missouri Department of Conservation announced Monday that it is considering adding a limited antlerless-elk hunting season as early as 2025 and is seeking feedback on the matter. It comes after several years of successful antlered-elk hunting seasons, which was first reintroduced in the Missouri Ozarks about a decade ago, according to a news release. “Since the elk reintroduction was completed, we’ve watched elk numbers steadily increase,” MDC biologist Aaron Hildreth said.
Columbia postpones Monday's City Council meeting to Tuesday

Apr 15, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

The Columbia City Council has announced that Monday's City Council meeting has been postponed to Tuesday because the agenda was not posted inside city hall prior to Monday's meeting. Section 2-25 of the Columbia city code states that agendas must either be posted at least 24 hours in advance of a meeting on the bulletin board in the first floor hallway of the city hall building or on a bulletin board or other prominent place that's easily accessible to the public.
Eldon man killed in single-vehicle crash in Morgan County

Apr 14, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

An Eldon man was killed Saturday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in Morgan County. The driver, Jimmy Burrus, 51, was driving a 2020 Honda Talon on a private road near 23545 Seals Road around 4:15 p.m. when the vehicle overturned multiple times as it was trying to climb a hill, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Within the process, the Honda struck multiple trees before striking one of them and coming to a stop.
Columbia City Council to hold public hearing on Forum Boulevard improvement Project

Apr 13, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

COLUMBIA — The Columbia City Council is set to hold a public hearing on the Forum Boulevard improvement project during Monday's city council meeting. According to Ward 5 Councilman Donald Waterman, Columbia Public Works will present their $12 million construction project that aims to improve the Chapel Hill Road and Woodrail Avenue areas of Forum Boulevard.
Columbia City Council to hold public hearing on Forum Boulevard project

Apr 13, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

The Columbia City Council is set to hold a public hearing on the Forum Boulevard improvement project during Monday's city council meeting. According to Ward 5 Councilman Donald Waterman, Columbia Public Works will present their $12 million construction project that aims to improve the Chapel Hill Road and Woodrail Avenue areas of Forum Boulevard.
Moberly man charged in connection to overdose death investigation

Apr 11, 2024 | komu.com | Danny Jimenez

A Moberly man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a July 2023 overdose death. Michael Graves was charged Thursday with murder in the second degree and delivery of a controlled substance. Graves' arrest comes after an investigation into the death of a Moberly resident back in July, according to a news release from the Moberly Police Department. The Moberly Police Department said it learned that the male victim died from a drug overdose of fentanyl, which was allegedly provided by Graves.