Missouri Homeless Count On Wednesday A Point in Time Count will be taking place tomorrow in Missouri. The statewide effort will be to get an idea of how many homeless people are living in Missouri’s rural counties. The count records sheltered and unsheltered homeless people, including couch surfers who move from house-to-house living with friends…… Continue Reading
Education Secretary Betsy Devos Keynote Speaker At Federalist Society Meeting At Missouri Capitol
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
Several Flights Delayed at Columbia Regional Airport
Several Flights Delayed at Columbia Regional Airport Fog and reports of a smoke odor the cause for 2 United Airlines flights to be delayed yesterday at the Columbia Regional Airport. According to airport officials, a ground-stop happened due to fog at the airport delaying an American Airlines plane. United Airlines Flight 4642 to Denver reported…… Continue Reading
Columbia Police Investigating Two Separate Incidents
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
Fulton Man Sentenced to Prison For Child Sex Crimes
Fulton Man Sentenced to Prison For Child Sex Crimes A Fulton man now sentenced to 17 years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a minor. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department, 43 year old Christopher Gregory Feltner was found guilty in the circuit court of Callaway County last week of statutory sodomy in…… Continue Reading
One Dead After Jefferson City House Fire
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
List of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Licensed in Missouri Released
List of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Licensed in Missouri Released The long-awaited list of medical marijuana dispensaries licensed in Missouri has been released by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. According to the list published on their website, there will be 7 licensed dispensaries in Columbia, 3 in Moberly, 2 in Jefferson City, and…… Continue Reading
Hearing Set for Joseph Elledge
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
Murder Investigation in Callaway County
Murder Investigation in Callaway County A murder investigation is under way in Callaway County after a person was found dead at a residence yesterday in Guthrie. The deceased person was found around 12:40 yesterday afternoon in the 8000 block of Broadway Street. Deputies say foul play was evident, and there is no known threat to…… Continue Reading
Mexico Will Have At Least One Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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
