Wanted Fugitive From Jefferson County Arrested in Columbia A wanted fugitive considered to be armed and dangerous is now in police custody after running from authorities in Columbia and crashing his vehicle last (Wednesday) night. Columbia Police say they were contacted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office asking for help in apprehending Ted Nathan Treece…… Continue Reading
Warren County Dr. Pleads Guilty To Medicare Fraud in Federal Court
Warren County Dr. Pleads Guilty To Medicare Fraud in Federal Court A Warren County Dr. is pleading guilty in federal court to two felony charges. According to court documents 62 year old Dr. Philip Dean made a plea agreement yesterday (Wednesday) of distributing opiate medications and making a false statement to the Medicare program. Dean…… Continue Reading
Paris Man Flees From Highway Patrol in Audrain County After Crashing Vehicle
Paris Man Flees From Highway Patrol in Audrain County After Crashing Vehicle A search is on for a Paris, Missouri man who fled from the Missouri Highway Patrol last (Wednesday) night in Audrain County. The Missouri Highway Patrol says they attempted a traffic stop of Tanner Spurlock around 9:30 and he fled in his vehicle…… Continue Reading
Man With Life Threatening Injuries After Being Shot in Columbia
Man With Life Threatening Injuries After Being Shot in Columbia A man in Columbia has life threatening injuries after being shot in the 2900 block of Leeway Drive last (Wednesday) night. The victim was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital. An investigation is ongoing surrounding the circumstances of the incident. Latest News (adsbygoogle…… Continue Reading
Nothing Dangerous Found In Columbia Hotel
Nothing Dangerous Found In Columbia Hotel The Columbia Police Department have not found anything dangerous after being called for suspicious items at the Best Western Hotel in Columbia. Hotel management called officers when the items were found in a room. A bomb squad was sent in to the hotel on Clark Lane as a precaution,…… Continue Reading
New Website Promotes Missouri Spending Transparency
New Website Promotes Missouri Spending Transparency Missouri Treasurer Eric Schmitt announced a new website that will promote transparency in state spending. Schmitt held a press conference today [Tuesday] announcing showmecheckbook.mo.gov. The website is a single location to get information about expenditures, revenue, payroll. liabilities and cash flow. The website draws information from 20 million data…… Continue Reading
Man Exposes Himself In Columbia Library
Man Exposes Himself In Columbia Library A Columbia man was arraigned today [Tuesday] after allegedly exposing himself while recording a woman inside the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Sixty one year old James Tharp is a registered sex offender after being convicted of voyeurism in 2000. Police were called to the facility for suspicious activity. Staff…… Continue Reading
Coast Guard Refers Duck Boat Case To Prosecutor
Coast Guard Refers Duck Boat Case To Prosecutor The U.S. Coast Guard has referred the investigation into a deadly sinking of a Duck Boat on Table Rock Lake on July 19 to federal prosecutors for possible criminal charges. The accident happened when a strong storm caused the boat to capsize. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Continuing To Work On Budget
Jefferson City Continuing To Work On Budget The Jefferson City council is continuing to work on their budget. A public hearing was held last (Monday) night by the city’s budget committee. The committee would like to provide their police department with fourteen new vehicles, however the Mayor’s budget only has funding for two police cars.…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Opening Up Resources To Farmers During Drought
Governor Parson Opening Up Resources To Farmers During Drought Missouri Governor Mike Parson is making resources available to family farms and state parks due to the worsening drought conditions. Parson announced at a press conference yesterday (Monday) that farmers will have the chance to take part in a hay lottery starting today (Tuesday) at no…… Continue Reading
