Missouri River Bridge Reopened In Boonville The Missouri River Bridge in Boonville is now reopened as flood waters continue to recede. The Missouri Department of Transportation made the announcement yesterday (Tuesday). The bridge was closed due to flooding on June 3rd. Route 87 north of Boonville has also been reopened. Routes 5 and 40 north…… Continue Reading
Higbee Senior Center Closing
Higbee Senior Center Closing The Higbee Senior Center will be closing in ten days. According to the board of directors the closure is due to not having enough money to run the center. The center provides meals to seniors and people with disabilities for five dollars, and delivers one hundred seventy five meals to home-bound…… Continue Reading
Governor Mike Parson Releases Statement On President Trump’s Re-Election Announcement
Governor Mike Parson Releases Statement On President Trump’s Re-Election Announcement Missouri Governor Mike Parson is releasing an official statement about President Donald Trump announcing that he will seek a second term. Parson says “in a little over two years, President Trump has sparked an economic boom across our entire nation, including historic job growth, higher…… Continue Reading
New Ward Two Alderman in Holts Summit Special Election
New Ward Two Alderman in Holts Summit Special Election Chris Redel is the new Ward 2 Alderman for Holts Summit after defeating Lisa Buhr in a special election last (Tuesday) night. The initial election ended in a tie at the beginning of April. Holts Summit city law states, when a tie happens, it comes down…… Continue Reading
Scott’s Corner Roundabout Nearing Completion
Scott’s Corner Roundabout Nearing Completion Audrain County’s first rural roundabout located at U.S. Highway 54 and Missouri Highway 19 also known as Scott’s Corner is nearing completion. Brian Untiedt Area Engineer with the Missouri Department of Transportation says they are hoping to have the work done before schools starts back up. Completion of the roundabout…… Continue Reading
New Miss Missouri Crowned
New Miss Missouri Crowned Simone Esters is the new Miss Missouri. Esters is a journalism student at the University of Missouri and was announced as the winner of the pageant that was held in Mexico on Saturday night. Esters platform focuses on mentorship of youth. This marked the 50th year that the Miss Missouri Pageant…… Continue Reading
St. Charles Woman Dies After Golf Car Accident
St. Charles Woman Dies After Golf Car Accident A St. Charles woman has lost her life after a golf cart accident in Eldon on Saturday. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 47 year old Tisha Vanbarneveld was ejected from the golf cart after it crashed and overturned on Unicorn Road. She was flown to the University…… Continue Reading
Hundreds Without Power In Ashland Monday Morning
Hundreds Without Power In Ashland Monday Morning Almost four hundred people without power in the Ashland area this (Monday) morning after a possible transformer fire. The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District crews went to the call around 9 in the area of Rangeline Road and Route Y close to the Columbia Regional Airport just…… Continue Reading
Preliminary Winners Announced In Second Night Of Miss Missouri
Preliminary Winners Announced In Second Night Of Miss Missouri The Thursday preliminary competition at the Missouri Missouri and Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Pageants were dominated by St. Charles and Metro St. Louis. The judges chose St. Charles Outstanding Teen Faith Moise as the Rookie Evening Gown and onstage question winner. The overall winner was Metro…… Continue Reading
Undocumented Immigrant Arrested In Callaway County After Traffic Stop
Undocumented Immigrant Arrested In Callaway County After Traffic Stop An undocumented immigrant is in the Callaway County Jail after an arrest by deputies yesterday (Thursday). The Callaway County Sheriff Office says a deputy was patrolling County Road 269 in the Stephens area when a traffic stop was made. The driver was identified as 42 year…… Continue Reading
