New Franklin Police Chief To Step Down The New Franklin Police Chief is announcing plans to step down. In a Facebook post yesterday Mike Wise said the city decided to cut his staff and only have 2 full time officers. He went on to say in April of 2019 they lost a full time officer…… Continue Reading
Pinnacle Regional Hospital In Boonville Closing Its Doors
Pinnacle Regional Hospital In Boonville Closing Its Doors The Pinnacle Regional Hospital in Boonville is closing its doors. According to a statement on the hospital’s Facebook page, staff will remain at the emergency department for 2 weeks to help with any walk-in patients. The hospital said that after speaking with the Missouri Department of Health…… Continue Reading
Pinnacle Hospital Employees In Boonville With Late Paychecks
Pinnacle Hospital Employees In Boonville With Late Paychecks Employees at the Pinnacle owned hospital in Boonville will not be paid as scheduled today. According to a report from KOMU 8, an internal email was sent out by Pinnacle Health Care Chief Financial Officer Dale Farrell, last night to employees saying the inflow of cash during…… Continue Reading
Moberly Corrections Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Prison
Moberly Corrections Officer Accused Of Bringing Drugs Into Prison A corrections officer at the Moberly Correctional Center is being charged with bringing synthetic marijuana and tobacco into a prison. 23 year old Timothy Davis was charged on Saturday with delivery of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. An investigation found 174 grams of synthetic…… Continue Reading
Miller County Fatal Crash
Miller County Fatal Crash One person is dead after a fatal crash involving a dump truck and passenger car in Miller County yesterday (Tuesday) morning. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Missouri 42 and Route BB. 45 year old Thomas L. Ciavarela was killed in the accident. 44 year old Brandon Whittle,…… Continue Reading
Missouri Military Academy Names New Vice President
Missouri Military Academy Names New Vice President A new vice president is being announced at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico. Bob Belknap was selected after a national search that generated more than 70 applicants. His appointment will begin on January 20th. Belknap comes to MMA from the American Printing House for the Blind in…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Accused Of Hitting Infant With Can Of Formula
Columbia Man Accused Of Hitting Infant With Can Of Formula A Columbia man is accused of hitting his infant child with a can of formula and hitting a woman across the face multiple times, in addition to the child being found with a burn mark on her leg that the man says was from a…… Continue Reading
Joseph Elledge Requests Change Of Venue
Joseph Elledge Requests Change Of Venue The man who is suspected of playing a role in his wife’s disappearance in Columbia is asking to have his upcoming trial to take place somewhere else. 24 year old Joseph Elledge is facing charges of child abuse and endangerment, on Friday Elledge’s attorneys filed a motion for a…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested On Drug Charges And Failure To Register As A Sex Offender In Callaway County
Mexico Man Arrested On Drug Charges And Failure To Register As A Sex Offender In Callaway County A Mexico man is in the Callaway County Jail after being arrested for drug charges and failure to register as a sex offender. Callaway County Sheriff’s Deputies report stopping 60 year old Samuel Tarrants for a traffic violation…… Continue Reading
Community R-6 Lady Trojans Champions Of The New Franklin Tournament
Community R-6 Lady Trojans Champions Of The New Franklin Tournament The Community R-6 girls with a 60-31 win over the New Franklin Bulldogs on Friday night to win the New Franklin Tournament. Dalaney Bowers poured in 17 points, followed by Natalie Thomas with 11 points and 2 steals. Brianna Beamer had 10 points and 6…… Continue Reading
