Fifth Person Charged for Animal Abuse A fifth person has been charged in an animal abuse case out of Cole County. Cole County Prosecutors have charged Randy A. Morgan with 19 felony counts of Second Degree Animal Abuse early Monday. His charges are in relation to events on July 15th, when Cole County Deputies found…… Continue Reading
Double Fatality in Cole County Accident Early Saturday
Double Fatality in Cole County Accident Early Saturday Two Jefferson City women died early Saturday morning in a single vehicle accident in rural Cole County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2:20am on Route C west of Zion Road. Troopers said a 2008 Ford Focus was heading westbound when it…… Continue Reading
Swillum Pleads, Sentencing Hearing Set
Swillum Pleads, Sentencing Hearing Set A formal sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 22, for 25-year-old Ryan Swillum of Jefferson City. He faces a mandatory life sentence, after he pleaded guilty to first-degree statutory sodomy of a child under 12 on Friday. The only question is to whether Swillum will be eligible for parole. According to…… Continue Reading
Moore Appointed Cole County Auditor
Moore Appointed Cole County Auditor Friday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced ten appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county vacancies. Among those was the appointment of Jay Moore, of Jefferson City, as the Cole County Auditor. Moore is the director of finance for the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, with over 30 years…… Continue Reading
Cole County Sheriff Warns of Telephone Scam
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
