Man Shot in Columbia A man was shot and hurt in the 700 block of East Walnut Street in Columbia early Sunday morning. Columbia Police were dispatched to the area at around 1:48am for shots fired. The man’s injuries were not life-threatening, and he did not need to be transported to the hospital. Police have…… Continue Reading
City of Fulton Approves Chickens
City of Fulton Approves Chickens Let the Rhode Island Reds in. The Fulton City Council last week approved an Ordinance that allows residents to keep chickens for their personal use. Properties inside the city limits can have up to 6 hens, with a maximum of 10 hens per acre. Roosters are not allowed with the…… Continue Reading
Stacey’s Place Closes Temporarily
Stacey’s Place Closes Temporarily A popular Mexico eatery is closed this morning due to an accident over the weekend. Stacey’s Place will face a rebuild of part of its building after a driver crashed a vehicle through the front of it. According to a Facebook post from owner Stacey Conklin, “Due to an unforeseen accident,…… Continue Reading
Moberly Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation
Moberly Receives Missouri Blue Shield Designation The City of Moberly officially received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Mike Kehoe in January 2025…… Continue Reading
Storms Leave Damage Across Mid-Missouri
Storms Leave Damage Across Mid-Missouri Heavy thunderstorms moved through mid-Missouri yesterday evening, leaving downed trees and power lines across the listening area. Severe thunderstorm warnings were frequent throughout the evening with 1/4 inch hail scattered across the listening area. Power lines that started scattered fires were reported in Sedalia. A downed tree in Palmyra at…… Continue Reading
April Tornado Still Affecting Recycling
April Tornado Still Affecting Recycling The effects of the April 20th tornado that hit Columbia are still being felt, and likely will for several more years. The tornado destroyed the city’s recycling facility. So far, that has meant a 5% increase in trash by weight at the city landfill since the city closed the recycling…… Continue Reading
MDC Youth Camps at Mark Twain Lake
MDC Youth Camps at Mark Twain Lake Missouri Department of Conservation will host a daylong Hunter Education Youth Camp in early July for youth ages 11-15 at Mark Twain Lake this summer. Campers will actively participate in hands-on outdoor skills while also obtaining their Hunter Education Certification. Participants will have the opportunity to learn archery…… Continue Reading
Summer School Back in Columbia and Mexico
Summer School Back in Columbia and Mexico Summer may be here but for many kids, that means Summer School. Columbia Public Schools welcomed more than 9,800 students back yesterday for summer school. That number represents a little more than half of the district’s regular school year enrollment that is back for summer programming and courses.…… Continue Reading
Moberly Woman Arrested on Assault
Moberly Woman Arrested on Assault 55-year-old Shannon E. Hackett, of Moberly, was arrested Sunday night after a domestic dispute. The victim claimed she stabbed him after an argument. Hackett claimed she acted in self-defense. Police found no injuries on her neck but noted bruising on her wrist. A blood-stained knife was discovered near trash cans.…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Charged With Sexual Assault
Mexico Man Charged With Sexual Assault A Mexico man has been charged with sexually abusing a minor after a 14-year-old victim reported on May 12th that 37-year-old David E. Power had assaulted her. When deputies attempted to arrest Power on May 31st, he led law enforcement on a high speed chase on Highway 54 near…… Continue Reading
