Report Shows Seven Hundred Million Dollars in MU Facility Needs A new report is showing the University of Missouri has over seven hundred million dollars in facilities needs. The report from the Missouri Department of Higher Education also says more than 40 percent of education and general building on the University’s campus has not been…… Continue Reading
Fired Ruled Accidental At Fulton Duplex
Fired Ruled Accidental At Fulton Duplex No injuries in a Fulton Duplex fire last (Wednesday) night. It happened just after 11:30 at 212/214 East 6th Street. Crews located an active fire in the attic of the structure and were able to bring the fire under control in approximately one hour. One person was at the…… Continue Reading
Boone County Commissioner Suggests Merger Between Sheriff’s Office and County Police Departments
Boone County Commissioner Suggests Merger Between Sheriff’s Office and County Police Departments A possible merger of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department with police departments in the county, including the city of Columbia is being suggested. Boone County’s presiding commissioner Dan Atwill suggested the merger yesterday (Wednesday) at a Chamber of Commerce breakfast event that focused…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Homeless Shelter To Open Early This Year
Audrain County Homeless Shelter To Open Early This Year The Emergency winter shelter for Audrain County known as Room at the Inn will be opening early this year. Due to cold temperatures earlier than expected the decision has been made to open the Shelter this Saturday, December 1st at Refuge Ministries, located at 1004 West…… Continue Reading
Three Injured in Callaway County Accident
Three Injured in Callaway County Accident Three people have injuries after an accident in Callaway County yesterday (Tuesday). According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol it happened on U.S. 63 Southbound just north of Nichols Road. The driver 28 year old Chelsea N. Steele of Jefferson City went off the road and overcorrected, sliding sideways…… Continue Reading
Wentzville Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating FBI Special Agent In Federal Court
Wentzville Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating FBI Special Agent In Federal Court Sentencing is now set for a Wentzville man who is pleading guilty to impersonating an FBI special agent. According to court documents 45 year old Mark Van Ronzelen pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday (Tuesday). Van Ronzelen is accused of falsely representing that…… Continue Reading
Missouri Attorney General Requests Records From Catholic Dioceses
Missouri Attorney General Requests Records From Catholic Dioceses The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is asking for court orders for the Catholic dioceses to turn over records in connection with an investigation into possible clergy abuse. In a statement from the Attorney General’s Office yesterday (Tuesday) they want personnel records, and records relating to allegations of…… Continue Reading
Missouri Governor Mike Parson Calls For Audit of the Department of Public Safety
Missouri Governor Mike Parson Calls For Audit of the Department of Public Safety Missouri Governor Mike Parson is calling for an individual audit of the Department of Public Safety. The new director Sandra Karsten, raised concerns after an internal investigation into a possible misuse of taxpayer dollars by the former director’s office. Drew Juden served…… Continue Reading
Three Trials In Carl DeBrodie Case Delayed
Three Trials In Carl DeBrodie Case Delayed Three trials in connection with the Carl Debrodie case are being pushed back. DeBrodie is the developmentally disabled man who went missing from a group home in Fulton and was found encased in concrete in April of 2017. According to Missouri Casenet, Anthony R. Flores who had a…… Continue Reading
Columbia City Council Holding Special Meeting on Matthes’ Resignation
Columbia City Council Holding Special Meeting on Matthes’ Resignation The Columbia City Council will hold a special meeting today (Monday) to discuss former city manager Mike Matthes’ resignation. The meeting will start at noon, with the first part closed to the public. The council will talk about Matthes’ performance as city manager. The council will…… Continue Reading
