Criminal charges are being brought against the former California, Missouri police chief today (Wednesday). The Moniteau County Prosecutor filed two counts of stealing and one county of forgery against 47 year old Michael Ward following an investigation by the Missouri Highway Patrol. According to court records,it was determined a handgun, an AR-15, and two holographic…… Continue Reading
Identity of Man Found Accused of Having Pipe Bombs Released
The FBI and ATF are currently investigating in Cole County after pipe bombs were found in a vehicle during a traffic stop last (Tuesday) night. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s Department they arrested 39 year old Charles McBrearety after they stopped him in the 7200 block of Heritage Highway and deputies report finding drug…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Sentenced For Felony Offense of Child Molestation
A Fulton man is sentenced to multiple years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony offense of child molestation. According to court documents 38 year old Jonathan Branch plead guilty in a Callway County Court on Monday to having a victim who was 9 and 10 years old touch his genitals in 2015, and…… Continue Reading
Newly Constructed Wright City Library Now Open
A newly constructed public library in Wright City is now open. The Scenic Regional Library on Wildcat Drive is a 7800 square foot location, which offers sixteen thousand books, internet access, and space for activities and study sessions. The library also offers a coffee bar, shaded outdoor patios with seating, and video games for teens.…… Continue Reading
Active Shooter Training with MU Police
A training for an active shooter situation is complete. Dozens of people on the University of Missouri Campus along with the MU Police Department took part in the training. It took a classroom approach to deal with violent intruder and active shooters incidents. Participants learned about how to react to the situation while taking an…… Continue Reading
Lt. Governor Parson Tours Columbia
Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Parson put a focus on the need for more skilled workers, plus how to pay for improved roads and infrastructure during a tour of Columbia yesterday (Tuesday). Parson said one fix would be to provide more funding for kindergarten through high school education, allowing students to become more skilled in a…… Continue Reading
La Grange Fire Destroys Home and Two Vehicles
The cause of a fire in La Grange that destroyed a home and two cars is still unknown. Crews from the La Grange, Ewing, and the Canton R-V Fire Department responded to the blaze Monday night off of 327th Avenue. The roof of the home collapsed. The couple living in the house were able to…… Continue Reading
Benton City Teen With Moderate Injuries In Audrain County Crash
A Benton City teen is recovering from moderate injuries after a one car accident in Audrain County last (Tuesday) night. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports it happened around 7:40 on Route A, 1 mile north of Rush Hill. The crash happened when 18 year old Lexus M. Lagesse went off the road hitting a field…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man With Serious Injuries in Motorcycle Accident
A Fulton man is recovering from serious injuries after wrecking his motorcycle in Callaway County last (Monday) night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol 47 year old William Harris went off of Route F at County Road 323 and overturned. He was taken to the University Hospital for treatment.… Continue Reading
Missing Columbia Teen Found
A Columbia teen reported missing last (Monday) night is found safe this (Tuesday) morning. Columbia say they found 17 year old Brice Key who is autistic and considered at risk around 1 this (Tuesday) morning. Key disappeared last (Monday) night around 9 from the 3700 block of Weymeyer Drive.… Continue Reading
