Truman State University Professor Arrested For Patronizing Prostitution A Truman State University professor in Kirksville is suspended after being arrested for a misdemeanor count of patronizing prostitution. According to court records university police received a tip that 57 year old, Barry Cole Poyner had been harassing male Truman students for sexual contact as well as…… Continue Reading
Suspect On The Loose After Firing Shots At Ashland Police Officer
Suspect On The Loose After Firing Shots At Ashland Police Officer The search is on for a suspect who investigators say fired three shots at an Ashland Police officer last (Tuesday) night. It happened just after 11pm, and according to the Ashland Police Department the officer was in his vehicle and tried to stop a…… Continue Reading
Candidate Filing Opens For April General Election
Candidate Filing Opens For April General Election Candidate filing opens this (Tuesday) morning for seats open on the board of education and city council during the April 7th, general election. In Mexico on the city council 2 seats are open, with Mayor Dr. Ayanna Shivers and council member Steve Nichols terms expiring. The Mexico Board…… Continue Reading
Former University Of Missouri Athletic Director Working With Humanitarian Efforts In Southeast Asia
Former University Of Missouri Athletic Director Working With Humanitarian Efforts In Southeast Asia Former University of Missouri Athletic Director Mike Alden is working to make people’s lives better in southeast Asia. Since retiring as MU Athletic Director in 2011, Alden says he has been building a micro-financing program in Vietnam. Along with his humanitarian efforts…… Continue Reading
Armed Robbery At Columbia Steak ‘n Shake
Armed Robbery At Columbia Steak ‘n Shake An armed robbery at a Steak ‘n Shake in Columbia last (Sunday) night is under investigation. According to police 2 people entered the store, sat down and ate a meal. After finishing the meal, a man displayed a handgun at the register while demanding money, and then both…… Continue Reading
Winter Weather Cause Of Fatality In Callaway County
Winter Weather Cause Of Fatality In Callaway County The first major snow storm this winter is the cause of one fatality, and multiple accidents on Missouri roads. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol the fatal accident happened on Highway 94 and Route C in Callaway County yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. A vehicle slid off the road…… Continue Reading
Mexico Woman Drives Into Creek
Mexico Woman Drives Into Creek A Mexico woman is recovering from injuries after driving her vehicle into a creek yesterday (Tuesday) morning. According to Mexico Public Safety an alert citizen noticed a vehicle in a creek with the driver still inside in the area of Huntingfield Road and Teal Lake Road around 11:55. 85 year…… Continue Reading
Columbia Schools Release Report On Investigation Into Battle Football Game
Columbia Schools Release Report On Investigation Into Battle Football Game An investigation summary is being released by the Columbia Public Schools into a Battle High School varsity football game against Jackson on September 27th. According to the report released yesterday (Tuesday) based on evidence collected Columbia Public Schools were not able to prove allegations made…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Identify Victim Of Fatal Gunshot At Welcome Inn
Columbia Police Identify Victim Of Fatal Gunshot At Welcome Inn Columbia Police have identified the victim of a fatal gunshot wound last (Monday) night at the Welcome Inn. The victim has been identified as 36-year old Marceino Carlous Moore of Columbia. Moore was found inside a running vehicle just before midnight last (Monday) night on…… Continue Reading
First Flu Associated Deaths Being Reported In Missouri
First Flu Associated Deaths Being Reported In Missouri The first flu associated deaths are being reported to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Three flu related deaths are being reported as the peak flu season begins this month and runs through February. The total number of cases in the state, has surpassed one…… Continue Reading
