The search for a driver involved in a car crash in Columbia early this (Tuesday) morning is ongoing. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Columbia Police, along with K-9 units were dispatched to a single car accident on Grindstone Plaza Drive and Grindstone Parkway just before 2 this (Tuesday) morning. Police say the driver of…… Continue Reading
Over Sixty Five Hundred Pounds of Food Collected in Mexico Letter Carriers Drive
A record amount of food collected in Audrain County over the weekend for the National Letter Carriers Food Drive. 6,528 pounds of non-perishable food items was collected on Saturday, last year 5300 pounds was collected. Phillip Iman Executive of the Laura Miller George Help Center in Mexico says its hard to explain just how important…… Continue Reading
Meta Man and Woman Facing Drug Charges
Two Meta residents are facing drug charges after a search warrant by the Mid Missouri Drug Task Force leads to an arrest. According to the drug task force a warrant was served yesterday (Sunday) and deputies say they found a methamphetamine-like substance, marijuana, other drugs and some scales. 31 year old Johnathon Woodall and 46…… Continue Reading
Day Three of Jury Selection in Criminal Trial of Governor Greitens
It is day three for jury selection in the criminal trial of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens. Opening arguments were expected to begin today (Monday). Attorneys began screening one hundred sixty prospective jurors last week. The process is expected to last into tomorrow (Tuesday). Greitens is charged with felony invasion of privacy for allegedly taking and…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested For DWI After Hitting Parked Car
A Mexico man is facing several charges after an arrest yesterday (Sunday) involving hitting a parked car. According to Mexico Public Safety 41 year old Luke K. Picton was turning onto Vine Street from the 1200 Block of North Jefferson and hit a parked vehicle. The accident report from Mexico Public Safety states that Picton…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Moderate Injuries One Car Accident Callaway County
A Fulton man is recovering from moderate injuries after a one car accident yesterday (Sunday) morning. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports the accident happened on Route F, 100 feet east of County Road 323 when 24 year old Willem D. Campbell went off the road, hit a culvert and overturned. Campbell was taken to the…… Continue Reading
Three Injured In Callaway Crash
Three people were injured in a Callaway County crash last night. [Friday] According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened when a vehicle, driven by 32 year old Christy Cook swerved to avoid another vehicle and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn in the median. Cook, and the passengers, 45 year old Bynum…… Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Spending In The Billions
A recent survey from the National Retail Federation is predicting Mother’s Day spending in the United States will top 23 billion dollars. According to the survey, Americans between the ages of 35 and 44 will be the biggest spenders averaging $224. The most popular gift purchases for this year will likely be jewelry, a special…… Continue Reading
Law Enforcement responds To Potential Threat In Moberly
A suspicious package at the Moberly Post Office has been deemed not a threat. The FBI, ATF, Highway Patrol and police were dispatched after a minor found the package in the lobby around 4:00 yesterday [Friday] afternoon and placed it on the counter. Due to the apparent suspicious appearance, bomb units were brought in, and…… Continue Reading
National Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive Saturday
The 26th annual National Letter Carriers Food Drive will be taking place tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Paul Gray mail carrier with the Mexico Post Office says they will start collecting items tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9 am. In Mexico over five thousands pounds of food was collected last year. This years goal is six thousand. Anyone…… Continue Reading
