Fiery Crash On I-70 Eastbound in Cooper County Several people are recovering from injuries in a fiery crash that blocked traffic heading eastbound on I-70 in Cooper County last (Thursday) night. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports the accident happened at the 111 mile marker around 10:50 when a when a stranded vehicle was blocking the…… Continue Reading
Priest Guilty Of First Degree Murder
Priest Guilty Of First Degree Murder After approximately one and a half hours of deliberation, a Laclede County jury has found Martin Priest guilty of First Degree Murder today. [Thursday] Priest is convicted of the murder of 15 year old Tammy Sue Rothganger in Eldon on May 16, 1984. The trial began on Tuesday with…… Continue Reading
Three Injured In Cole County Crash
Three Injured In Cole County Crash Three people were injured in a Cole County Crash at 7:13 this morning [Thursday] in the area of Route C at South Country Club. The Highway Patrol reports the crash happened when 26 year old Haylee Rethmann of Columbia failed to yield to 29 year old Kayla Witt of…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Arrested in Burglary In Fulton
Fulton Man Arrested in Burglary In Fulton A Fulton man is in the Callaway County Jail this (Thursday) morning after being arrested for breaking into a building overnight (Wednesday). According to Fulton Police they went to an alarm at around 1 this (Thursday) morning at the City of Fulton Public Works Building at 1259 Brookside…… Continue Reading
Arizona Man With Significant Burns Suffered In Incident At Mexico, Mo Residence
Arizona Man With Significant Burns Suffered In Incident At Mexico, Mo Residence An Arizona man is recovering from significant burns suffered during an incident at a residence in Mexico last (Wednesday) night. Mexico Public Safety reports a 28 year old Arizona man was near a recreational fire pit and poured gas on a small fire…… Continue Reading
St. Louis Felon Arrested After Lengthy Chase From Columbia to Jefferson City
St. Louis Felon Arrested After Lengthy Chase From Columbia to Jefferson City A St. Louis felon is now in the Boone County Detention Center after taking law enforcement on a 53 mile pursuit early this (Thursday) morning. The chase started from Columbia to Jefferson City when officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic…… Continue Reading
Task Force One In Alabama Awaiting Orders
Task Force One In Alabama Awaiting Orders Missouri Task Force One has arrived at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama for staging. The 16 person Swiftwater Rescue Mission Ready Package was originally slated to travel to Eglin Air Force Base Florida. The crews were checking equipment and preparing for Hurricane Michael, which made landfall…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Warns Businesses Of Counterfeit Money
Mexico Public Safety Warns Businesses Of Counterfeit Money Mexico Public Safety is warning businesses of counterfeit money that has been turned into area police departments According to Public Safety, the fake 100 dollar bills are the older style bill, and counterfeit pens businesses are using do not indicate the currency is fake. Other agencies have…… Continue Reading
Columbia Man Sentenced In Federal Court To 6 Years
Columbia Man Sentenced In Federal Court To 6 Years A Columbia man was sentenced in federal court today [Wednesday] for heroin trafficking and for illegally possessing a firearm. Thirty nine year old Horashio Antoine Pritchett was sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in federal prison without parole. On June 6, Pritchett pleaded guilty to…… Continue Reading
SSM Audrain Celebrating One Hundred Year Anniversary
SSM Audrain Celebrating One Hundred Year Anniversary SSM Audrain in Mexico is celebrating its 100 year anniversary this week. Throughout the week the hospital is having events for their employees. The event is going to culminate with one huge celebration at the hospital on Saturday. SSM President Donna Jacobs says the welcoming ceremony begins at…… Continue Reading
