Steelville Man Arrested and Facing Burglary Charges After Being Shot in a Centralia Residence A Steelville man is recovering from non-life threatening injuries after breaking into a home near Centralia early yesterday morning (Sunday). Boone County deputies went to the 23000 block of Schunemeyer Road near Centralia, after the resident reported someone was walking around…… Continue Reading

Mexico Landmark Reaches Milestone A Mexico landmark is reaching a landmark birthday. Construction of Mexico High School began with the laying of the cornerstone in 1926, 95 years ago. Prior to MHS, high school students attended McMillan High School at 209 East Monroe from 1906 until 1927. McMillan High School was the first school in…… Continue Reading

Some Campgrounds and Recreation Areas Set to Re-Open at Mark Twain Lake Some campgrounds at Mark Twain Lake will re-open Monday. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ray Behrens and Frank Russell campgrounds will open at 5:00 Monday evening with reservations being accepted for those two and Indian Creek starting Monday as well.…… Continue Reading

Fulton Woman Pleads Guilty in Shooting Death of Boyfriend Kalesha Marie Peterson, 40, of Fulton, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the first degree. Peterson admitted that she recklessly caused the death of her boyfriend, David Dalton, in March 2019 by shooting him. Peterson called 911 immediately after shooting Dalton. Officers quickly responded to the…… Continue Reading

Missouri Supreme Court Rules Medicaid Expansion is Constitutional The Missouri Supreme Court rules in favor of Medicaid expansion. In the ruling issued today (Thursday), the court vacated Cole County Judge Jon Beetem’s ruling that the Medicaid expansion amendment was unconstitutional. The court ruled that the amendment is constitutional because it neither appropriates money for a…… Continue Reading