Disturbance At Mexico High School Involving A Gun and Knife A disturbance involving a gun and a knife at the Mexico High School parking lot yesterday (Wednesday) morning is being reported. Mexico Public Safety says the disturbance took place around 11:40 as some summer school students were leaving campus and involved both students and parents.…… Continue Reading
Fire and Explosion Destroys Columbia Home on Southwood Drive
Fire and Explosion Destroys Columbia Home on Southwood Drive A home on Southwood Drive off Old 63 in Columbia is completely destroyed after a fire and a large explosion this (Wednesday) morning. According to reports from the Columbia Fire Department it is not clear if the explosion caused the blaze, and no one is believed…… Continue Reading
Residents of Brunswick Encouraged To Evacuate With Possibility Of Flooding
Residents of Brunswick Encouraged To Evacuate With Possibility Of Flooding Residents of Brunswick are being encouraged to evacuate their homes with the possibility of historic flooding today (Wednesday). The announcement was made by the Chariton County Emergency Management Director Eric McKenzie. Although residents are not required to leave, the request has been sent out to…… Continue Reading
Body Found In Missouri River in Callaway County Near Tebbetts
Body Found In Missouri River in Callaway County Near Tebbetts Authorities in Callaway County are working to identify a body found in the Missouri River near Tebbetts yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. The body was found around 4:58pm yesterday (Tuesday), and was taken to the Boone-Callaway Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy that is scheduled for today…… Continue Reading
Missouri Could Be First State Completely Without Abortion Clinic
Missouri Could Be First State Completely Without Abortion Clinic Missouri may be the first state in the nation to go completely without a health center that provides abortions according to Planned Parenthood. A news conference took place this (Tuesday) morning to discuss the situation. Planned Parenthood is accusing the Missouri Department of Health and Senior…… Continue Reading
Body Of Missing Swimmer At Lake of the Ozarks Found and Identified
Body Of Missing Swimmer At Lake of the Ozarks Found and Identified The body of a swimmer who went missing yesterday (Monday) at the Lake of the Ozark is now found. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol the man is 27 year old William Gordon-Price from Overland Park, Kansas. The troopers found Prices body at…… Continue Reading
Drug Arrest In Columbia
Drug Arrest In Columbia A man in Columbia is facing multiple charges after an arrest for guns and drugs. According to the Columbia Police Department 33 year old Lucas Martin was arrested on Wednesday after he was pulled over and a search of his car turned up an AR-15 pistol, a large amount of cash…… Continue Reading
Better Business Bureau Warns To Do Research When Hiring Contractors To Repair Storm Damage
Better Business Bureau Warns To Do Research When Hiring Contractors To Repair Storm Damage In the wake of heavy damage done to vehicles, homes, businesses, and other property, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for unscrupulous storm-chasing contractors seeking to cash in on the destruction. The following tips are…… Continue Reading
Teen On Bicycle Hit By Vehicle in Mexico
Teen On Bicycle Hit By Vehicle in Mexico Only minor injuries reported to a teen after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in Mexico yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Mexico Public Safety says they went to the 700 block of Johnson around 12:03. Officers say 54 year old Robert Hagan of Mexico was driving…… Continue Reading
University of Missouri Offers Housing Assistance For Tornado Victims
University of Missouri Offers Housing Assistance For Tornado Victims The University of Missouri is offering housing assistance for those displaced by last (Wednesday) night’s tornadoes. University leaders have been reaching out to state and local officials, and leaders from the Lincoln University, to offer assistance. Vice Chancellor of Operations Gary Ward says temporary housing would…… Continue Reading
