Husband Lights Fire with Children in the House Court documents reveal that 42-year-old Clarence Aaron Moore of Columbia, called police Tuesday afternoon and told them he had “lit his wife’s bed on fire” and that he had been “playing with gas.” Moore’s estranged wife told investigators that while he was packing to move out, she…… Continue Reading
Report of Shots Fired in Columbia Yesterday Evening Columbia Police investigated a report of shots fired last night after neighbors said someone fired a gun in the 1700 block of McKee street before 6pm. At least four patrol cars responded to the scene and took photos in the area. Officers spoke to witnesses who said…… Continue Reading
Threats Made at US Bank in Parkade Plaza in Columbia A man threatened patrons at the US Bank located in the parking lot of Parkade Plaza in Columbia, threatening to shoot people at about 11am Friday morning. Police arrived, the man fled, leading officers on a car pursuit. Out of caution, Moberly Area Community College,…… Continue Reading
Large Animal Rescue Training Seems to be a Necessity Recent large animal rescue training for the Boone County Fire Protection District and the MU College of Veterinary Medicine is paying off big time. Yesterday, on Highway 63 and Discovery Parkway, a seriously injured cow needed help after the floor of the cattle trailer failed leaving…… Continue Reading
Homicide South of Ashland The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 23-year-old Collin Q. Knight of Hartsburg for first-degree-murder and armed criminal action. The homicide happened Friday evening just south of Ashland in the 18000 block of S. Old Route A. Emergency crews responding to a 911 call located a 52-year-old man deceased in the…… Continue Reading
Police Still Seeking Suspect in Shooting on Old US 63 in Columbia Yesterday A 34-year-old man was shot multiple times while driving down Old U.S. Highway 63 Wednesday morning around 11:30. He was taken to University Hospital in critical condition. By 10pm Columbia Police had identified a suspect and surrounded an apartment at The Links…… Continue Reading
Two Columbia Middle School Students Assaulted on Bus Yesterday Two Columbia middle school students were assaulted on bus No. 228 servicing Lange Middle School yesterday morning (Tuesday). The district said a juvenile, not a bus rider, forced his way onto the bus at the scheduled stop near Brown Station Road and Sherwood Drive and assaulted…… Continue Reading
Monkeypox Shows Up in Boone County as Cases Increase Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Boone County yesterday (Tuesday). The health department is working closely with the individual to identify any close contacts to offer them education and vaccination. It’s true that overall risk of monkeypox…… Continue Reading
Shots Fired on Columbia Streets Last Night At least two home were hit by gunfire last night in Columbia. Columbia Police state that an officer was nearby and heard the shots. Shell casings were found at the scene and while police say no injuries were reported, a house on King Ave. and a house on…… Continue Reading
Moberly Man Charged for Exposing Himself to Multiple Minors in Columbia A Moberly man, James Weaver, 23, reportedly exposed himself to underage victims in Columbia Thursday. Weaver was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree harassment, two counts of first-degree sexual misconduct, one count of sexual misconduct against a child under 15 and enticement…… Continue Reading
