The University of Missouri received a one million dollar grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The funds will be used to help develop science engagement at the school. MU was one of 33 schools chosen to receive the money based on goals outlines in the application. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});… Continue Reading
Special Olympics Take Place in Mexico This Week
The Special Olympics of Missouri is holding their annual sports camp at the Missouri Military Academy this week. Individuals with intellectual disabilities attend the camp to learn the basics of sports such as tennis, golf and flag football. Some athletes are attending the camp before their trip to the U.S. Games in Seattle next week.…… Continue Reading
Two Arrested In Cole Drug Bust
The MUSTANG Drug Task Force and Cole County Deputies executed two search warrants uncovering a substantial amount of drugs. The Cole County Sheriff’s Office says around 14 pounds of marijuana, nearly 14 thousand dollars in cash, 4 firearms, a ballistic vest and marijuana derivatives were found in the 2300 block of Schott Road. Twenty year…… Continue Reading
Judge Says Coroner Violated Sunshine Laws
A Howard County Judge issued a partial summary judgement alleging the Howard County Coroner violated the Sunshine Law in regards to the death of Kenneth Suttner. The judgement says the coroner “wrongully denied access to open public records” to the Glasgow School District. The school district filed a lawsuit in March of 2017 requesting the…… Continue Reading
Owner Of Second Chance Homes Denies Allegations
The former owner of Second Chance Homes denied allegations laid out in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Carl DeBrodie. While Rachel Rowden and Second Chance Homes deny nearly everything in the suit, they admitted Rowden is a resident of Callaway County and the owner of Second Chance Homes, a facility that…… Continue Reading
Weather Service Predicts Storms
The National Weather Service is reporting some strong storms are likely to move through the area later this afternoon and into this evening. [Wednesday] During this time, isolated severe storms will be possible with damaging winds being the primary threat, and episodes of large hail could occur. Showers and thunderstorms are also possible tomorrow and…… Continue Reading
Permit Granted For Hog Farm In Cooper County
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently approved a permit for an operation that would house 7,404 hogsto be built in Cooper County, near the Moniteau County line. Area residents cite concerns that the hogs will pollute water sources and air, while the farm has plans to export manure to area farmers for fertilizer. The…… Continue Reading
Pedestrian Hit Near Vandalia
A St. Charles man is in serious condition after being hit while laying in the roadway in Ralls County this morning. [Wednesday] According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 21 year old Jonathon Graner was laying in the road on Route P, four miles north of Vandalia, when he was hit…… Continue Reading
Five Hannibal Residents Arrested in Narcotics Investigation
Five Hannibal residents are facing drug charges after being arrested last (Monday) night during a drug raid. The Hannibal Police Department’s Anti Crime Enforcement Squad executed a search warrant in the 2400 block of Chestnut Street, and report finding methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Those arrested 18 year old Daneva Cheadle, 20 year old Kyle…… Continue Reading
Stolen Moped, Foot Pursuit, Two Arrests in Mexico
A foot chase, and two arrests are made in Mexico after a report of a stolen moped. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened yesterday (Monday) morning around 8:30 in the 1600 block of North Olive. Officers say they learned a moped had been stolen from a shed during the overnight hours. The investigation led…… Continue Reading
