Search Of Lamine River For Missing Columbia Woman Resumes A search of the Lamine River in Cooper County for missing Columbia woman Mengqi Ji Elledge will resume today. Authorities spent most of yesterday (Tuesday) searching the river however it is unknown if progress was made. The Columbia Police Department is in charge of the investigation,…… Continue Reading
Missouri Lawmakers Pre-Filing Bills For 2020 General Assembly Session
Missouri Lawmakers Pre-Filing Bills For 2020 General Assembly Session Over 300 Missouri House bills are now pre-filed for the General Assembly’s 2020 session. Yesterday (Monday) marked the first day lawmakers could start pre-filing the bills. Representative Kip Kendrick a Columbia Democrat filed bills that include a fuel tax increase that would go toward fixing Missouri’s…… Continue Reading
Two Injured In Ralls County Car Accident
Two Injured In Ralls County Car Accident Two people are recovering from moderate injuries after a 2 car accident in Ralls County last (Monday) night. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened just after 7 on MO 79, 6 miles south of Hannibal. A vehicle was going to fast to negotiate a turn and…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Looking For Man In Weapons Disturbance
Columbia Police Looking For Man In Weapons Disturbance Columbia Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect of a disturbance with a weapon at We B Smokin, at 2716 Paris Road, yesterday (Monday) afternoon at 1. The person reportedly entered the store yelling at the employee while damaging a countertop coin-operated machine…… Continue Reading
Fulton Police Investigating Shooting Death
Fulton Police Investigating Shooting Death A death investigation is continuing in Fulton after a person was shot early Saturday morning. According to Fulton police the person was shot at a house in the 600 block of Jefferson Street around 3 am. The person shot was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The names of…… Continue Reading
Missouri Attorney General Provides Tips On How To Avoid Cyber Monday Scams
Missouri Attorney General Provides Tips On How To Avoid Cyber Monday Scams One of the biggest online shopping days is taking place today (Monday) and the Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is offering some tips on how to avoid scams. Schmitt says to avoid websites with odd or incorrect spelling of legitimate companies. Domain names…… Continue Reading
Fulton Teen With Moderate Injuries In Callaway County Accident
Fulton Teen With Moderate Injuries In Callaway County Accident A Fulton teen is recovering from moderate injuries after a 2 car accident in Callaway County on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol it happened on Route E, 1 mile east of Hatton when a 16 year old male swerved to avoid an…… Continue Reading
Wanted Fugitive Arrested In Fulton
Wanted Fugitive Arrested In Fulton A wanted fugitive is now in the Callaway County Jail after being arrested in Fulton yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Fulton Police say they went to 545 Amerihost Drive around 4:30, and while arresting William Deon Gallbreath Jr., he attempted to run. Officers say they eventually arrested the man who was wanted…… Continue Reading
Cole County Inmate With Alleged Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound
Cole County Inmate With Alleged Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound An investigation into a Cole County inmate being shot is finding that it was self-inflicted. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler says Brandon McNeese suffered the gunshot wound Monday night while inside the holding area of the jail. Wheeler says they have not figured out how the…… Continue Reading
Search Continues For Missing Columbia Woman
Search Continues For Missing Columbia Woman A search for a missing Columbia woman is continuing. Multiple agencies including the Mid-Missouri Sheriff’s Dive Team, searched a section of the Lamine River yesterday (Tuesday) in mid-Missouri for Mengqi Ji Elledge. The search did not lead to finding Mengqi. She was reported missing by her husband Joseph Elledge…… Continue Reading
