Mexico, Missouri Makes History In Appointing New Mayor The Mexico City Council is making history after electing its first black female mayor last (Monday) night. The Council voted to unanimously select Dr. Ayanna Shivers as its next Mayor during last (Monday) night’s meeting. Mayor Shivers says she was speechless when she found out. Shivers will…… Continue Reading
Explosive Device Found in Cole County
Explosive Device Found in Cole County A man is facing several felony charges of manufacturing and use of a dangerous weapon after an arrest by Cole County Deputies yesterday (Monday). Deputies say they were called to a house in the 800 block of the AC Exit yesterday (Monday) morning just after 8 for a report…… Continue Reading
Man Accused Of Killing Five People Found Dead In Jail Cell
Man Accused Of Killing Five People Found Dead In Jail Cell The man accused of a killing spree in 2016 and captured in Montgomery City was found dead in his cell in the St. Louis Justice Center, this (Tuesday) morning. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Pablo Serrano-Viterino was found alone in his cell…… Continue Reading
Pipeline Testing Today in Mexico
Pipeline Testing Today in Mexico More pipeline testing is underway in Mexico, Missouri this (Monday) morning. According to Energy Transfer high pressure water will be ran through the pipes that is known as hydro testing to identify problems. The testing started at 6 this (Monday) morning along Panhandle’s Centralia Compressor Station near Highway Z and…… Continue Reading
Three County High Speed Police Chase
Three County High Speed Police Chase A three county high speed police chase in Missouri ends with the arrest of a 32 year old Indiana man. The Maries County Sheriff’s Office says the pursuit started when 32 year old Jeremy Krugg ran from St. James Police last (Sunday) night. The chase continued through Maries and…… Continue Reading
Columbia Interim City Manager Holds Conference Call on Airport Cancellations
Columbia Interim City Manager Holds Conference Call on Airport Cancellations The Columbia Regional Airport is hosting a conference call today (Monday) addressing concerns that led to cancellations of flights over the weekend by some airlines. Columbia Interim Manager John Glascock released a statement yesterday (Sunday) apologizing for the flight cancellations. Airlines have indicated they are…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Public Schools Investigating Child Left On Bus Incident
Jefferson City Public Schools Investigating Child Left On Bus Incident The Jefferson City Public Schools are investigating a incident where a student was left on a bus. The school released a statement yesterday (Thursday) and said it was made aware on Wednesday that a student had not arrived at school and later found the student…… Continue Reading
Gasconade County Man Gets Twenty Five Years in Prison
Gasconade County Man Gets Twenty Five Years in Prison A Gasconade County man is now sentenced to 25 years in prison for taking nude pictures of a 6 year old boy. 28 year old Michael Foster of Owensville was sentenced on Wednesday for taking the nude pictures of the boy and sharing them with an…… Continue Reading
Columbia Searching For Burglary Suspect
Columbia Searching For Burglary Suspect A search is on after a person broke into a Columbia home this (Friday) morning and demanded money from the residents. Officers went to the 2000 block of Holly Avenue around 5:15. According to the residents of the house a person broke in, holding a gun and demanded money. The…… Continue Reading
Brief Lock Down At Mexico Middle School
Brief Lock Down At Mexico Middle School An upset student at the Mexico Middle School was the cause for a brief lock-down this (Thursday) morning. According to a post from the Mexico Middle School it happened around 9:25, and a school resource officer went to the school and with the help of administrators and teachers,…… Continue Reading
