President Trump and Acting Attorney General In Missouri This Week President Trump and his Acting Attorney general Matthew Whitaker are slated to speak at a conference on crime in Kansas City this week. According to the White House Trump and Whitaker will speak Friday at the 2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference. Hundreds of law…… Continue Reading
Warren County R-III School Board Sets Policy On Nepotism
Warren County R-III School Board Sets Policy On Nepotism The Warren County R-III School Board now has a policy in place related to nepotism and favoritism in connection with hiring and management within the school district. According to recent comments made by School Board President John Clinger it’s always been a criticism in the community…… Continue Reading
Former Columbia Church Pastor and Youth Director Sentenced On Assault Charges
Former Columbia Church Pastor and Youth Director Sentenced On Assault Charges A former church pastor and youth director in Columbia is being sentenced to 5 years in prison for assault. A judge sentenced Lorenzo Lawson yesterday (Monday) after a guilty plea was entered by Lawson on October 5th to one count of Second-Degree assault. Lawson…… Continue Reading
Mexico’s Little Dixie Fire Chief Ken Hoover To Retire
Mexico’s Little Dixie Fire Chief Ken Hoover To Retire Long time Little Dixie Fire Chief Kenneth Hoover is announcing his retirement. Chief Hoover made his announcement on Saturday night during the 42nd Annual Christmas Award Banquet for Little Dixie Firefighters. He says he started with Little Dixie on June 1st, 1974 and was appointed fire…… Continue Reading
Public Forum On Sell of Mexico SSM-Audrain To MU Healthcare
Public Forum On Sell of Mexico SSM-Audrain To MU Healthcare MU Health Officials will be in Mexico on December 12th to answer questions of the potential sell of the SSM Audrain Hospital. Mexico Mayor Chris Miller says the forum is for anyone who wants to know about the sell. The event is being sponsored by…… Continue Reading
Holts Summit Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes
Holts Summit Man Arrested For Child Sex Crimes A Holts Summit man is now facing child sex crimes after an extensive criminal investigation at a Holts Summit area residence. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office 36 year old Ryan White is charged with First Degree, Second Degree and Fourth Degree Child Molestation, along with…… Continue Reading
Columbia Arrested In Connection With Shots Fired At Funeral
Columbia Arrested In Connection With Shots Fired At Funeral A Columbia man is facing charges after an arrest where shots were fired at a funeral. Columbia Police arrested 18 year old John Kenneth Cosey Jr. for Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Armed Criminal Action. Police went to the Christian Fellowship Church on Saturday shortly…… Continue Reading
Drug Overdose Death Rate Higher In Missouri Than U.S. According to New Report
Drug Overdose Death Rate Higher In Missouri Than U.S. According to New Report A new report is showing that drug overdose death rates in Missouri are higher than the national rate. The report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Missouri is one of twenty states with a higher rate than the…… Continue Reading
Benton City Woman Sentenced To Four Years in Prison
Benton City Woman Sentenced To Four Years in Prison A Benton City woman gets a four year prison sentence after having her probation revoked by a Callaway County Judge. According to court documents 36 year old Renea Nicole Hill was sentenced on charges of Second Degree Burglary, and Possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Deputy Recovering From Injuries After Patrol Car is Rear Ended
Audrain County Deputy Recovering From Injuries After Patrol Car is Rear Ended An Audrain County deputy is recovering after being rear ended in his patrol vehicle yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department it happened on eastbound Highway 54 in Vandalia around 4:50 yesterday (Thursday) evening. Deputy Justin Landis had stopped to…… Continue Reading
