Mexico Public Safety Officer With Minor Injuries After Traffic Stop A Mexico Public safety officer is recovering from minor injuries after a man tried to drive during a traffic stop. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened this (Monday) morning around 12:14 in the 400 block of West Promenade. The driver was found to be…… Continue Reading
Holts Summit Sets Date For Special Election
Holts Summit Sets Date For Special Election A date is now set for a special election for the Holts Summit Ward 2 alderman seat. During the April 2nd municipal election both candidates Lisa Buhr and Chris Redel tied with 35 votes each. By statute, the city was going to do a coin-flip to select a…… Continue Reading
Missouri State FFA Convention Awards
Missouri State FFA Convention Awards Many organizations are being recognized for top awards at the Missouri State FFA Convention that started yesterday (Thursday) in Columbia. The Mexico FFA chapter placed 19th out of 347 in the state earning a Top Chapter Award. Other Schools receiving Top Chapters Awards are Community R-6 placing 27th, Bowling Green…… Continue Reading
Employee Sues Isle of Capri Over Timekeeping System
Employee Sues Isle of Capri Over Timekeeping System A lawsuit is being brought against the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville by one of its employees. The lawsuit was filed yesterday (Thursday) over the business’s timekeeping system. According to the lawsuit, the casino has a time clock rounding policy, where they require staff to clock…… Continue Reading
Man Accused Of Killing Columbia Sports Editor Wants Freedom
Man Accused Of Killing Columbia Sports Editor Wants Freedom A man currently in prison for the 2001 killing of a Columbia Daily Tribune sports editor is asking for his freedom. Charles Erickson pleaded guilty in 2004 in the death of Kent Heitholt. He told police he had memories that were dream like of helping Ryan…… Continue Reading
Former MU Coach Gary Pinkel Launches Foundation
Former MU Coach Gary Pinkel Launches Foundation Former Mizzou head football coach Gary Pinkel is launching a foundation called G.P. M.A.D.E. Coach Pinkel announced the launch last (Wednesday) night and said the foundation will provide support and research with lymphoma and leukemia and help youth with physical, social, and economic challenges through mentoring and scholarships.…… Continue Reading
Callaway County Fire Agencies To Start Carrying Narcan
Callaway County Fire Agencies To Start Carrying Narcan Fire departments and agencies in Callaway County will begin carrying Narcan during calls. The medication is used to prevent opioid overdoses from heroin, morphine and oxycodone. The Fulton City Council approved the fire department partnering with the Callaway County Ambulance District to bring Narcan to the city.…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Appeals Death Penalty In Front of Missouri Supreme Court
Jefferson City Man Appeals Death Penalty In Front of Missouri Supreme Court The Missouri Supreme court is deciding on how to rule on an appeal by a Jefferson City man convicted of murdering his ex-lover and facing the death penalty. David Hosier appealed his case yesterday (Tuesday). He was convicted in 2013 for shooting Angela…… Continue Reading
Columbia Teachers Union Suing Columbia Public Schools
Columbia Teachers Union Suing Columbia Public Schools A Columbia teachers union is filing a lawsuit in Boone County against Columbia Public Schools accusing the district of violating teachers’ constitutional rights during contract negotiations. The Columbia Missouri National Education Association is a public union representing over 1000 public education workers that work in Columbia. The lawsuit…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Man Arrested In Audrain County Over Four Hundred Grams of Methamphetamine Found
Vandalia Man Arrested In Audrain County Over Four Hundred Grams of Methamphetamine Found A Vandalia man is in the Audrain County Jail facing drug charges after a traffic stop yesterday (Tuesday). According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office a deputy observed a pick up truck pull out in front of another motorist, nearly causing a…… Continue Reading
