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
