Woman Accused In Death Of Young Boy Released From Jail A woman facing charges in the death of a young boy in Jefferson City is now out of jail. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office, Quatavia Givens bonded out of jail yesterday (Wednesday) morning. A judge lowered her original bond of one hundred thousand…… Continue Reading
Preparation Work For Rocheport Bridge Causing Delays For Motorists
Preparation Work For Rocheport Bridge Causing Delays For Motorists Motorists can expect more delays on I-70 in Rocheport today (Wednesday) as crews continue to work in preparation for the new bridge. One westbound lane of I-70 will be closed from 9 am until 5pm as crews continue to survey. Officials are asking motorists to slow…… Continue Reading
Two Fulton Women Facing Charges of Rape and Sodomy Involving Sixteen Year Old Boy
Two Fulton Women Facing Charges of Rape and Sodomy Involving Sixteen Year Old Boy Two Fulton woman are now charged with Second Degree Rape and Second Degree Sodomy in a case involving a 16 year old boy. According to court records 24 year old Hayleigh Mertell admitted to having sexual relations with the boy, who…… Continue Reading
Centralia Police Officer Charged In Pursuing Sex With Minor Case
Centralia Police Officer Charged In Pursuing Sex With Minor Case A Centralia police officer is now charged of pursuing sex with a minor. According to court documents 41 year old Clint Baer was charged in federal court yesterday (Tuesday) after contacting someone he thought was the mother of a 14 year old girl through a…… Continue Reading
Cole County Libertarian Running For Missouri Governor
Cole County Libertarian Running For Missouri Governor A Cole County man is announcing a run for Governor in Missouri on the Libertarian ticket. Ric Combs made the announcement yesterday (Monday) and according to his website his platform will include cutting spending, slashing taxes and protecting private property. Combs is retired from the U.S. Air Force…… Continue Reading
Columbia City Council Bans Conversion Therapy With Minors
Columbia City Council Bans Conversion Therapy With Minors Conversion therapy on children is now banned by the Columbia City Council. The conversion therapy is the practice of trying to change a person’s sexual orientation. An ordinance was passed last (Monday) night by the council that prohibits licensed professionals from practicing the therapy on people under…… Continue Reading
Missouri Man Arraigned In Missing Wisconsin Brother Case
Missouri Man Arraigned In Missing Wisconsin Brother Case A Missouri man is pleading not guilty to charges of tampering with a vehicle rented by two missing Wisconsin brothers. Garland Nelson was in court yesterday (Monday) for an arraignment. He is accused of abandoning a rental truck used by Justin and Nick Diemel of Wisconsin. The…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Reports Hundred Thousand And Fifty Thousand Dollars In Savings
Mexico School District Reports Hundred Thousand And Fifty Thousand Dollars In Savings The Mexico School District says they are taking advantage of an Ameren Missouri incentive that allows them to save money. The district made the decision to invest in Energy Star LED light bulbs last year. According to the district the incentives provided almost…… Continue Reading
Pulaski County Deputy Injured
Pulaski County Deputy Injured A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy is recovering from injuries following an altercation with a man yesterday (Sunday). According to a Facebook post from the department, a deputy found a disabled vehicle near the 21000 block of North Highway 133. When the deputy made contact with 3 people and tried to identify…… Continue Reading
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Columbia
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Columbia A Moberly man is dead after colliding with a car while riding his motorcycle in Columbia over the weekend. According to the Columbia Police Department it happened Saturday morning around 11:40 when 44 year old Michael Bousquet, was traveling North on Seventh Street, crossing the Business Loop and a motorcycle…… Continue Reading
