Education Secretary Betsy Devos Keynote Speaker At Federalist Society Meeting At Missouri Capitol Education Secretary Betsy Devos the keynote speaker at a Federalist Society meeting at the Missouri Capitol yesterday. Devos spoke about the Trump administration’s work to reduce the federal government’s role in education. Another topic of the speech was the administration’s Education Freedom…… Continue Reading

Columbia Police Investigating Two Separate Incidents Columbia Police are investigating 2 separate incidents from yesterday (Sunday). Officers were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza at 1500 Drive Southwest around 12:20 yesterday afternoon. A preliminary investigation found that 3 suspects entered the store and displayed handguns while demanding money. The suspects…… Continue Reading

One Dead After Jefferson City House Fire One person is dead from injuries in a Jefferson City House fire last night. Fire crews went to the fire in the 1000 Block of Laurel Drive around 6:12. The Jefferson City Fire Department says crews quickly located a victim, who was taken to the hospital and later…… Continue Reading

Hearing Set for Joseph Elledge A hearing is now set for a Columbia man accused of child abuse and is considered the prime suspect in the disappearance of his wife. Joseph Elledge is scheduled for a hearing on February 3rd at the Boone County Circuit Court on charges of child abuse or neglect and endangering…… Continue Reading

Mexico Will Have At Least One Medical Marijuana Dispensary The cities of Mexico, Columbia and Moberly will have at least one medical marijuana dispensary. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services began sending notices yesterday morning to the 1,163 companies that applied for the 192 licenses available. According to the Mexico Ledger, GRD Columbia…… Continue Reading