Charges Filed In Deadly Jail Assault A Mexico man is charged with first degree murder after a jail assault that led to the death of a 42 year old Centralia man. According to a probable cause statement, 27 year old Ryan Wade Blair admitted during an interview with investigators he had been planning on killing…… Continue Reading

Jefferson City Planning and Zoning to Address Medical Marijuana Facilities Jefferson City is looking at regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries. The planning and zoning commission will address the regulations during a meeting tonight (Thursday). In Jefferson City the facilities will be regulated similarly to factories with the manufacturing facilities to be located more than one…… Continue Reading

Six Displaced In Jefferson City House Fire Five adults and one child are currently without home after a fire in Jefferson City this (Wednesday) morning. It happened just after 6:30, at house in the 800 block of Washington Street. Jefferson City Firefighters found the blaze in a corner bedroom. All of the residents were able…… Continue Reading

Pettis County Death Investigation A death investigation is underway in Pettis County after a Pilot Grove man was found unresponsive on Tuesday. According to the Pettis County Sheriff’s Department they went to a possible assault in the 200 block of East Henry Street in Green Ridge on Tuesday night. Deputies say they found people outside…… Continue Reading

Hearing Set For Ashcroft’s Referendum Denial On Abortion Law A Cole Count Judge will listen to arguments this (Tuesday) afternoon for 2 requests to block Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft from denying petitions related to Missouri’s new abortion law. Ashcroft announced last week his decision to reject 2 petitions to have the people vote on…… Continue Reading