Missouri Senate Passes Governor Parson Backed Business Incentive Bill A business incentive bill backed by Governor Mike Parson is now passed in the Missouri Senate after an over twenty seven hour filibuster. The voted passed 25-8 yesterday (Tuesday) and will now be sent to Governor Parson’s desk. It would authorize up to fifty million dollars…… Continue Reading
Fifth Arrest Made In Columbia Shooting Near Fifth Street
Fifth Arrest Made In Columbia Shooting Near Fifth Street A fifth arrest is now made in the shooting near Fifth Street and Broadway in Columbia on May 11th. Police arrested 25 year old Toiyonte Damiel Hunt today (Wednesday). Charges include First Degree Assault and Unlawful Use of Weapon. Columbia Police investigated shots fired near Fifth…… Continue Reading
Man With Multiple Prior DWI and Driving On Revoked Convictions Arrested In Moberly
Man With Multiple Prior DWI and Driving On Revoked Convictions Arrested In Moberly A man with ten prior convictions for driving on a suspended and revoked license and 2 prior convictions for DWI is facing more charges after an arrest by Moberly Police last (Tuesday) night. According to a Moberly Police Officer around 7:35 last…… Continue Reading
Women’s Hearing In Death Case of Four Year Old Jefferson City Boy Postponed
Women’s Hearing In Death Case of Four Year Old Jefferson City Boy Postponed The hearing for the woman accused of killing four year Darnell Gray is being postponed. Quatavia Givens was scheduled to appear at the hearing by video call yesterday (Tuesday), and she refused to show up, so the judge is postponing it until…… Continue Reading
Roundabout Meeting At Community R-6 School In Laddonia
Roundabout Meeting At Community R-6 School In Laddonia A meeting about the construction of a rural roundabout at Scott’s Corner will be held at the Community R-6 School in Laddonia tomorrow (Wednesday) night from 5-7. Two roundabouts are planned to help slow drivers on U.S. 54 in Audrain County. Construction has already started for the…… Continue Reading
Tuition Increase To Be Considered At University of Missouri Board of Curators Meeting
Tuition Increase To Be Considered At University of Missouri Board of Curators Meeting A five percent tuition increase at the University Of Missouri will be considered at a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) by the board of curators. According to recent agenda documents undergraduate resident tuition rates have increased by 1.2 percent per year on average over…… Continue Reading
Man In Moberly Arrested After Taking Police On A Chase
Man In Moberly Arrested After Taking Police On A Chase A man in Moberly wanted for active warrants is in the Randolph County Justice Center after taking police on a chase last (Monday) night. According to the Moberly Police Department an officer tried to make contact with Tony Howell who was riding a bike in…… Continue Reading
City Of Mexico Approves Medical Marijuana Ordinance
City Of Mexico Approves Medical Marijuana Ordinance The city of Mexico is the latest to approve an ordinance recognizing the Medical Marijuana industry and specify districts for dispensaries, cultivation, infused products and testing facilities in the city. Mexico City Councilman Vicki Briggs says towns can not prohibit the facilities, however can regulate them to a…… Continue Reading
Three Charged in Callaway County Sex Crimes Investigation
Three Charged in Callaway County Sex Crimes Investigation Three people are facing felony charges for child sex offenses after a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Department reports 34 year old Tommy Smith Jr., 48 year old Marvin Ridgel and 37 year old Jarrad Vandergrift were arrested and charged with various sexual…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Sheriff Responds To Criticism Over Viral Facebook Post
Audrain County Sheriff Responds To Criticism Over Viral Facebook Post Audrain County Sheriff Matt Oller is responding to criticism over a Facebook post he made in relation to an arrest last week that went viral. The initial post made on Wednesday last week was about Amanda Smith who drove to the jail on a revoked…… Continue Reading
