Columbia Police are confirming a death investigation is underway in the area of Woodrow Street. According to reports from KMIZ ABC Channel 17 investigators put a body into a body bag around 12:30 this (Friday) morning. Police reportedly told neighbors in the area there was an overdose and they were searching for another person who…… Continue Reading
SEVEN AREA SCHOOLS REPRESENTED JELLYBEAN SPEECH FESTIVAL AT MEXICO HIGH SCHOOL
The Mexico High School will be hosting the annual Jellybean Speech Festival tomorrow (Saturday) in Emmons Hall. Sara Given founder of the Jelly Bean Speech Festival says the event is a celebration of kindness. Given says it is a wonderful opportunity for students with special needs to be able to share the gift they have…… Continue Reading
MEXICO ARBOR DAY OBSERVANCE PROCLAMATION
The city of Mexico will be holding their annual Arbor Day observance and proclamation today (Friday). Chad Shoemaker Director of the Mexico Parks and Recs Department says the celebration will be held at the R.S. Green Park behind the Audrain County Historical Society. The event will run from 11:30 this (Friday) morning until 12:30 this…… Continue Reading
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST COOPER COUNTY COMMISSION
A lawsuit is being filed by a group of people opposing a hog operation in Cooper County. The lawsuit is being filed by Opponents of Cooper County against the Cooper County Commission for allegedly violating the Sunshine Law with meeting and records concerning a large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation being proposed near Clark, Missouri. The…… Continue Reading
PERSON WITH MINOR INJURIES AFTER SHOTS FIRED ON I-70 IN COLUMBIA
One person is recovering from minor injuries from broken glass after an early morning shots fired incident on I-70 west of Stadium Boulevard early this (Friday) morning in Columbia. According to police it happened around 2:22 this (Friday) morning and involved a female traveling on I-700 when a motorcycle began slowing at the Stadium Boulevard…… Continue Reading
CONGRESSWOMAN VICKY HARTZLER STOPS IN BOONVILLE ON DRUG FREE CAMPAIGN
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler is continuing her drug free campaign throughout Missouri. Hartzler made a stop at the Boonville High School yesterday afternoon for a discussion on the effects of alcohol and illegal drugs with students. According to the Congresswoman 1 in 66 deaths in our state is due to a drug overdose.… Continue Reading
MEXICO DR. NAMED PRESIDENT OF MISSOURI STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
A Mexico, Missouri Dr. is the new president of the Missouri State Medical Association. Dr. Joseph Corrado was recently named to the position and says this is the third time in 168 years that president is from Mexico, Missouri. The past presidents from Mexico included Dr. Jay Frank Harris in 1932 and in 1988 Dr.…… Continue Reading
MAN SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA TO MURDER
A Jefferson City man is asking to withdraw a guilty plea entered in connection with the 2014 murder of a six year old boy. A hearing will be held today (Thursday) where 30 year old Scottie Willet’s public defender will argue that his client be allowed to take back his guilty plea due to his…… Continue Reading
HIGH SPEED CHASE INVOLVING STOLEN CAR LEADS TO ARREST OF JUVENILE
A high speed chase in Callaway County involving a stolen car has lead to the arrest of a juvenile. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism says the chase started around 10:30 last (Thursday) night when deputies located a stolen vehicle out of St. Louis. Sheriff Chism says the 15 year old suspect was referred to the…… Continue Reading
ELECTION RESULTS FOR TUESDAY
Centralia voters chose Harvey Million Jr. and Russell Dutton to serve on the school board for a three year term. Erle Bennett won a 2 year term on the school board. The Centralia water and sewer bond passed with 87 percent of yes votes. Landon Magley defeated Art Dollens for Centralia Alderman in Ward 3.…… Continue Reading
