Hannibal Elementary Student Arrested
Hannibal Elementary Student Arrested A Hannibal Elementary Student is in a juvenile detention facility after an arrest for a suspected burglary. According to Hannibal Police a surveillance was set up at the Oakwood Elementary school over the last couple of weeks due to a series of break-ins. After the arrest on Friday, officers searched the…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Identify Thirteen Year Old Killed in Shooting
Columbia Police Identify Thirteen Year Old Killed in Shooting Columbia Police are identifying a 13 year old who was shot and killed Saturday night. Police say the victim is Dajion Harris. Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 4400 block of Rice Road at around 11:52 PM. Nineteen year old Cameron White…… Continue Reading
Missing Children Out Of Saline County Found In Texas
Missing Children Out Of Saline County Found In Texas Three Saline County children abducted in 2017, are now in protective services after being found in Arlington, Texas. According to the U.S. Marshals Service the children were found on Thursday last week. In August of 2017, a warrant of parental kidnapping was issued for the arrest…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Shot In Torso
Jefferson City Man Shot In Torso Jefferson City Police are investigating an incident where a 21 year old man was shot early yesterday (Sunday) morning. Officers say it happened inside 712 Madison Street around 3 am. The victim was hit with gun fire several times in the lower torso, and was taken to a Columbia…… Continue Reading
Thirteen Year Old Boy Fatally Shot In Columbia
Thirteen Year Old Boy Fatally Shot In Columbia A 19 year old Columbia man is facing charges of First Degree Murder after a fatal shooting of a 13 year old boy in the 4400 block of Rice Road on Saturday night. According to Columbia Police it happened just before midnight, and 19 year old Cameron…… Continue Reading
SSM Audrain Nurse Recognized With Life Time Achievement Award
SSM Audrain Nurse Recognized With Life Time Achievement Award Tami Trabue, RN at SSM Audrain is being recognized with a lifetime achievement award. The DAISY Foundation is recognizing Trabue as the first nurse ever to receive the award. She began her career at the hospital in Mexico in 1978 in the medical surgery unit. And…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested For Drugs After Traffic Stop In Columbia
Mexico Man Arrested For Drugs After Traffic Stop In Columbia A Mexico, Missouri man is facing several felony charges after a traffic stop in Columbia last (Thursday) night. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says they stopped a vehicle around 5pm in the 1400 block of Range Line. The driver was identified as 46 year old…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Public Forums On November Ballot Propositions
Callaway County Public Forums On November Ballot Propositions Two public forums are being planned for tonight (Thursday) by Callaway County officials to answer questions and educate residents about several propositions being put on the November ballot. Prop 1 would provide funding to increase the number of deputies on patrol, along with extra staff including correction…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Searching For Driver Who Wrecked Vehicle On East Broadway
Columbia Police Searching For Driver Who Wrecked Vehicle On East Broadway Columbia Police continue to look for a person who took off on foot after wrecking a vehicle on East Broadway last (Wednesday) night. According to officers they tried to stop a vehicle that had the license plate obstructed a little after 7 in the…… Continue Reading
Missouri Ranks Third In Highest Murder Rates In US
Missouri Ranks Third In Highest Murder Rates In US A new report is listing Missouri 3rd in the nation for murder rates. A study by Safewise looked at five years of FBI statistics from 2013 through 2017 and found the US averaged 4.9 homicides per every one hundred thousand people. States with the highest murder…… Continue Reading
Two Arrests Made And Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Pike County
Two Arrests Made And Stolen Vehicle Recovered In Pike County Two men are facing charges after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Pike County. According to the Hannibal Police Department a citizen reported seeing the vehicle in the 1400 block of Market Street on Monday. Officers say they stopped 48 year old Patrick Niffen, of…… Continue Reading
Fulton Medical Center Trying To Pay Off Millions Owed To The IRS
Fulton Medical Center Trying To Pay Off Millions Owed To The IRS The Fulton Medical Center is continuing to raise money to try to pay off a debt of over 3 million dollars to the IRS. According to a report from KRCG 13, Fulton Medical Center CEO Mike Reece says that half of the debt…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign
Governor Parson Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign Missouri Governor Mike Parson is announcing the launching of an anti-vaping campaign. Parson announced the new Clear the Air, executive order this (Tuesday) morning at a press conference in Jefferson City. The campaign will be coordinated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Department of Public Safety…… Continue Reading
Small Earthquake In Southeast Missouri
Small Earthquake In Southeast Missouri A small earthquake in southeastern Missouri on Saturday is being reported. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the magnitude 3.0 earthquake happened just before 8 am and was centered at 2.7 miles southwest of Lilbourn. The New Madrid County Sheriff’s Office says there were no reports of injuries or damage.…… Continue Reading
Centralia City Leaders Holding Public Safety Meeting
Centralia City Leaders Holding Public Safety Meeting Centralia city council will be holding a meeting tonight (Monday) to discuss public safety. The meeting comes after former Centralia Police Officer, Clint Baer is accused of communicating with an FBI agent trying to have sex with a minor over the internet. Baer was fired from the department…… Continue Reading
Man Charged With Drunk Driving In Maries County Fatal Car Crash
Man Charged With Drunk Driving In Maries County Fatal Car Crash Multiple charges are being brought against a man accused of drunk driving in a one car accident that killed one and injured another in Maries County over the weekend. According to the crash report Austin Bradley Edwards, was driving a 2003 Ford Mustang on…… Continue Reading
Judy Baker Running For State Representative
Judy Baker Running For State Representative A former Democratic State Representative is announcing her candidacy for a seat in the State Senate. Judy Baker of Columbia said yesterday (Thursday) she is running in District 19, which represents Boone and Cooper counties. Baker served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005 to 2009. If Baker…… Continue Reading
Two Men Charged In Jefferson City Shots Fired Incident
Two Men Charged In Jefferson City Shots Fired Incident Two people are now charged after a shooting incident in Jefferson City on Wednesday morning. According to Jefferson City Police 27 year old Najee Jones was on foot in the 200 block of West Dunklin when he reportedly shot a gun at a vehicle driving through…… Continue Reading
Auxvasse Residents Charged In Burglary And Assault
Auxvasse Residents Charged In Burglary And Assault Formal charges are now being brought against 2 Auvasse residents in connection with a burglary and an assault. The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney charged 32 year old John Metheny, and 26 year old Ciera Conatser yesterday (Thursday) with First Degree Burglary and Misdemeanor Assault, Conatser also charged with…… Continue Reading
Columbia House Hit With Gunfire
Columbia House Hit With Gunfire A shooting incident in Columbia early this (Thursday) morning is under investigation. According to reports from ABC 17, police blocked off Dove Drive at Elk Drive around 3:30 this (Thursday) morning. Multiple were detained for questioning, however no one was injured in the incident. The investigation is continuing.… Continue Reading
Director Of Jefferson City Youth Wrestling Club Charged With Stealing Funds
Director Of Jefferson City Youth Wrestling Club Charged With Stealing Funds The director of a youth wrestling club in Jefferson City is being accused of stealing from the group during the past 3 years. Ryan McKee of Jefferson City was charged on Tuesday in court of a class C felony in Cole County of stealing…… Continue Reading
Woman Accused In Death Of Young Boy Released From Jail
Woman Accused In Death Of Young Boy Released From Jail A woman facing charges in the death of a young boy in Jefferson City is now out of jail. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office, Quatavia Givens bonded out of jail yesterday (Wednesday) morning. A judge lowered her original bond of one hundred thousand…… Continue Reading
Preparation Work For Rocheport Bridge Causing Delays For Motorists
Preparation Work For Rocheport Bridge Causing Delays For Motorists Motorists can expect more delays on I-70 in Rocheport today (Wednesday) as crews continue to work in preparation for the new bridge. One westbound lane of I-70 will be closed from 9 am until 5pm as crews continue to survey. Officials are asking motorists to slow…… Continue Reading
Two Fulton Women Facing Charges of Rape and Sodomy Involving Sixteen Year Old Boy
Two Fulton Women Facing Charges of Rape and Sodomy Involving Sixteen Year Old Boy Two Fulton woman are now charged with Second Degree Rape and Second Degree Sodomy in a case involving a 16 year old boy. According to court records 24 year old Hayleigh Mertell admitted to having sexual relations with the boy, who…… Continue Reading
Centralia Police Officer Charged In Pursuing Sex With Minor Case
Centralia Police Officer Charged In Pursuing Sex With Minor Case A Centralia police officer is now charged of pursuing sex with a minor. According to court documents 41 year old Clint Baer was charged in federal court yesterday (Tuesday) after contacting someone he thought was the mother of a 14 year old girl through a…… Continue Reading
Cole County Libertarian Running For Missouri Governor
Cole County Libertarian Running For Missouri Governor A Cole County man is announcing a run for Governor in Missouri on the Libertarian ticket. Ric Combs made the announcement yesterday (Monday) and according to his website his platform will include cutting spending, slashing taxes and protecting private property. Combs is retired from the U.S. Air Force…… Continue Reading
Columbia City Council Bans Conversion Therapy With Minors
Columbia City Council Bans Conversion Therapy With Minors Conversion therapy on children is now banned by the Columbia City Council. The conversion therapy is the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation. An ordinance was passed last (Monday) night by the council that prohibits licensed professionals from practicing the therapy on people under…… Continue Reading
Missouri Man Arraigned In Missing Wisconsin Brother Case
Missouri Man Arraigned In Missing Wisconsin Brother Case A Missouri man is pleading not guilty to charges of tampering with a vehicle rented by two missing Wisconsin brothers. Garland Nelson was in court yesterday (Monday) for an arraignment. He is accused of abandoning a rental truck used by Justin and Nick Diemel of Wisconsin. The…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Reports Hundred Thousand And Fifty Thousand Dollars In Savings
Mexico School District Reports Hundred Thousand And Fifty Thousand Dollars In Savings The Mexico School District says they are taking advantage of an Ameren Missouri incentive that allows them to save money. The district made the decision to invest in Energy Star LED light bulbs last year. According to the district the incentives provided almost…… Continue Reading
Pulaski County Deputy Injured
Pulaski County Deputy Injured A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy is recovering from injuries following an altercation with a man yesterday (Sunday). According to a Facebook post from the department, a deputy found a disabled vehicle near the 21000 block of North Highway 133. When the deputy made contact with 3 people and tried to identify…… Continue Reading
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Columbia
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Columbia A Moberly man is dead after colliding with a car while riding his motorcycle in Columbia over the weekend. According to the Columbia Police Department it happened Saturday morning around 11:40 when 44 year old Michael Bousquet, was traveling North on Seventh Street, crossing the Business Loop and a motorcycle…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Disaster Recovery Spending Over Four Million Dollars
Jefferson City Disaster Recovery Spending Over Four Million Dollars Jefferson City is estimating they have spent over 4.2 million dollars in disaster recovery efforts after the tornado and flooding this past summer. A cost summary report was discussed at the Jefferson City Council meeting last (Monday) night. The tornado recovery spending is around 1.5 million…… Continue Reading
Missouri Set For First Execution In Over Two and Half Years
Missouri Set For First Execution In Over Two and Half Years The first execution in Missouri in over 2/12 years is set to take place tonight(Tuesday). 51 year old Russell Bucklew was convicted of a 1996 murder and rape and in April the U.S. Supreme court gave the go-ahead for him to be executed. Bucklew…… Continue Reading
Tyronn Lue Community Day Of Service
Tyronn Lue Community Day Of Service The annual Tyronn Lue Community Day of Service is taking play in Mexico today (Friday). The event honors the former NBA player and championship winning coach Lue in his hometown with community acts of service from local school children, business’s, churches, and civic organizations. This year marks the fourth…… Continue Reading
Man In Federal Custody In Connection With Columbia Shooting Death
Man In Federal Custody In Connection With Columbia Shooting Death A man is now in custody, in connection with a shooting death in Columbia earlier this month. St. Louis County Police arrested 30 year old Javion Wallace-Lawhorn last (Thursday) night according to a Columbia Police Department news release. He is charged with Second-Degree Murder, Unlawful…… Continue Reading
Holts Summit Shooting
Holts Summit Shooting A shooting in Holts Summit last (Thursday) night is under investigation. According to ABC 17 police told them they got a call of a man with a gunshot wound on North Summit Drive and Westar Drive. One person was taken into custody, however no other details are being released at this time.…… Continue Reading
Mike Kehoe Seeking To Keep Lieutenant Governor’s Seat
Mike Kehoe Seeking To Keep Lieutenant Governor’s Seat Missouri’s Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will run to keep his office in 2020. Kehoe made the announcement yesterday (Monday). He was appointed to the position by Governor Mike Parson. The Missouri Democratic Party, argued that the move violated the state constitution, who said voters should decide who…… Continue Reading
Fulton Woman Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charges
Fulton Woman Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charges A Fulton woman is now indicted on first-degree murder charges. According to court documents Kalesha Peterson who was charged in March with second-degree murder, told police that she shot her boyfriend. Peterson and her boyfriend David Dalton were drinking and were apparently playing out the scene of a…… Continue Reading
More Shots Fired In Columbia At Rice Road And McKee Street
More Shots Fired In Columbia At Rice Road And McKee Street More shots fired being reported in Columbia last (Monday) night in the area of Rice Road and McKee Street. It was near the scene of Sunday’s double homicide, however police are saying it is unclear if the 2 incidents are connected. Officers found evidence…… Continue Reading
Woman Dies From Injuries Suffered After Falling From Ladder In Columbia
Woman Dies From Injuries Suffered After Falling From Ladder In Columbia A Festus woman is dead after falling from a ladder early Saturday morning in Columbia. Police say the fall happened in the 400 block of Hitt Street around 2 am. The Columbia Police Department identify the woman as 21 year old Shelby Lee Meyer.…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Hit By Truck Has Serious Injuries
Jefferson City Man Hit By Truck Has Serious Injuries A Jefferson City man is recovering from serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle Saturday night. According to the Jefferson City Police Department it happened just before 10 in the 1800 block of Southwest Boulevard. 29 year old Jordan Pfenenger walked out into traffic and…… Continue Reading
Columbia Double Homicide Investigation
Columbia Double Homicide Investigation A double homicide from yesterday (Sunday) morning in Columbia is continuing to be investigated by police. Officers were dispatched to a report of a shots heard call around 3:10 yesterday (Sunday) morning in the area of McKee Street and Rice Road. Two people were found with gunshot wounds in the lawn…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Sending State Troopers To Help Fight Violent Crime In St. Louis
Governor Parson Sending State Troopers To Help Fight Violent Crime In St. Louis Missouri Governor Mike Parson will be sending highway patrol troopers and other state workers to St. Louis in order to fight the surge of violent crime. The announcement was made yesterday (Thursday) as part of an action plan that will go into…… Continue Reading
Shots Fired Incident In Columbia’s Apple Tree Court
Shots Fired Incident In Columbia’s Apple Tree Court No injuries or property damage reported in a shots fired incident in Columbia last (Thursday) night. Police say it happened around 11:40 in the 250 block of Apple Tree Court. Officers found seven shell casings in the area. The investigation is continuing.… Continue Reading
First Vaping Related Death Reported In Missouri
First Vaping Related Death Reported In Missouri The first confirmed vaping related death in Missouri is being reported by the Department of Health and Senior Services. In a news release yesterday (Thursday) the department says a Missouri man in his mid-40s died this week at Mercy Hospital St. Louis due to an illness associated with…… Continue Reading
Lincoln University Campus Lock Down
Lincoln University Campus Lock Down Gunfire the cause of a lock down near the campus of the Lincoln University in Jefferson City yesterday (Wednesday). It happened just after noon, and Jefferson City Police say the shots were fired on Dunklin Street near campus, and some shell casings were found and the gunfire also damaged some…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Investigate Shooting Death
Columbia Police Investigate Shooting Death A man is dead after being shot multiple times in an apartment in Columbia yesterday (Wednesday). According to police it happened in the 3400 block of James Dale Road around 4 yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. No one else was injured in the shootings. One person was detained at the scene, and…… Continue Reading
Human Remains Found In Columbia Landfill
Human Remains Found In Columbia Landfill It is now being confirmed that human remains were found during a landfill search in Columbia yesterday (Wednesday) by police that are consistent with a woman who has been missing since 2006. Columbia Police held a press conference last (Wednesday) night and said during a continued dig at the…… Continue Reading
Columbia Gas Station Robbery
Columbia Gas Station Robbery A robbery at the Columbia Midwest Petroleum on Nifong Boulevard early this (Wednesday) is being investigated. It happened around 4 this morning, and police say a person or persons got away with an undisclosed amount of money. Authorities are now going through security footage to see if a weapon was used…… Continue Reading
Montgomery County Man Killed At St. Louis Construction Site
Montgomery County Man Killed At St. Louis Construction Site A Montgomery County man is dead after an accident at a construction site in suburban St. Louis yesterday (Tuesday) morning. According to reports from the St. Louis Post Distpatch a crane struck 35 year old Shawn Pritchett in Shrewbury as crews were working on a nearly…… Continue Reading