Cole County Sheriff Warns of Telephone Scam The Cole County Sheriff’s Department sent out a press release warning of a telephone scam involving people missing court or missing jury duty. Suspects identify themselves as deputies from the Cole County Sheriff’s Department, saying victims missed jury duty or a court date and now have to pay…… Continue Reading
Three Arrested in SWAT Raid on Jefferson City Motel
Three Arrested in SWAT Raid on Jefferson City Motel Ashley Allen, Mindy Hees and Edger Walters are under arrest and being held at the Cole County Jail without bond for possession of a stolen firearm and several drug charges, including processing and packaging materials. Allen had possession of the weapon. They were arrested by Cole…… Continue Reading
Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Cole County
Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Cole County A Dixon man, Thomas Buttner, 35, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Cole County Saturday afternoon. Buttner was on Old Bass Road and crested a hill while passing in a no-passing zone on a curve, left the road, and struck a fence. Buttner was…… Continue Reading
Columbia, Blair Oaks, and Cole County R-V Share Preparedness
Columbia, Blair Oaks, and Cole County R-V Share Preparedness Columbia Public Schools report security changes made since 2018 include active shooter training for students and staff, keycard access for all Columbia Police Department officers, and seven armed security coordinators. Classroom doors should be locked and are randomly tested. Blair Oaks and Cole County R-V state…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Ramp Work Could Affect Commute Time
Jefferson City Ramp Work Could Affect Commute Time MoDOT is Reminding motorists today of the planned closure of the southbound U.S. Route 63 exit ramp to westbound U.S. Route 54 next week. Work will begin Monday night, August 15th, last about two weeks, and will be weather-dependent. Motorists will be detoured around the closure via…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Seriously Wounded After Shooting During Domestic Dispute
Jefferson City Man Seriously Wounded After Shooting During Domestic Dispute Yesterday afternoon, the Jefferson City Police Department responded to reports of someone being shot at 125 N Ventura Avenue, Apt C. Upon arrival, officers found a 46-year-old male had been shot during a domestic dispute. Officers secured the scene, the victim was transported first to…… Continue Reading
Deadly Weekend for Motorcyclists in Cole and Moniteau Counties
Deadly Weekend for Motorcyclists in Cole and Moniteau Counties Two separate motorcycle accidents over the weekend claimed the lives of Chantelle Gianino, 24, of Jefferson City and Charles Gagnon, 59, of Tipton. Also hurt in the incidents were Zion Grimes, 24, of Jefferson City and David Burnett, 45, of Tipton. Grimes suffered minor injuries and…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Sustains Serious Injuries After Motorcycle Crash in Jefferson City
Columbia Man Sustains Serious Injuries After Motorcycle Crash in Jefferson City A Columbia man has serious injuries after crashing his motorcycle Saturday night in Jefferson City on US Hwy 54 near the Jefferson Street overpass. Erich Butler, 20, failed to make the curve and went off the right side of the roadway striking the guardrail…… Continue Reading
Four People Arrested in Jefferson City After Calling 911 by Mistake
Four People Arrested in Jefferson City After Calling 911 by Mistake Four people were arrested in Jefferson City after one of the suspects mistakenly called 911 and hung up. On Wednesday, Cole County Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate a burglary and car thefts near Eugene. Later in the day, deputies investigated a second theft…… Continue Reading
Cole County Experiencing Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
Cole County Experiencing Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Cole County is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases resulting in the Cole County Commission voting Tuesday to reinstate a COVID-19 sick leave policy for county employees such as EMS personnel. Most Recent News… Continue Reading
