An investigation is underway in Miller County after human remains were found yesterday (Monday) in a rural area. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office along with the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control are conducting the investigation. Identification of the body or cause of death has not been made at this time. An…… Continue Reading
One Taken To Hospital After Crash In Mexico
One person was injured after a car crash at the intersection of South Clark and Oak Lane this afternoon. [Monday] According to Mexico Public Safety, at 1:59 PM 69 year old Herman Hamilton was traveling northbound when he became dizzy due to an unrelated medical condition. He crossed the southbound lane of traffic and struck…… Continue Reading
One Firefighter and One Person Injured in Columbia Apartment Fire
One resident was injured, and one firefighter is being treated after a fire at an apartment building on Anita Court in Columbia this afternoon. [Monday] The resident was injured in a fall while attempting to escape the burning building. The firefighter is being treated for heat exhaustion. The cause of the fire has not been…… Continue Reading
Columbia Hit and Run Investigation
Police in Columbia are searching for a driver involved in a hit and run accident that happened last (Sunday) night at the corner of Broadway and College. Apparently a car ran a red light just before 10:30 last (Sunday) night and hit a car on Broadway. No one was injured, and police say they have…… Continue Reading
Body Found in Moberly, No Foul Play Suspected
No foul play is suspected after a dead body was found by police in Moberly yesterday (Sunday). According to the department they responded to the intersection of Highway 24 and Robertson Road about an unconscious woman, however when they arrived they found a 52 year old woman who was deceased. The name of the person…… Continue Reading
City of Hallsville Employee Fired Due to Shocking Incident
A Hallsville city employee is fired after an incident reportedly put the safety of citizens, visitors, and children at risk. Hallsville Mayor Logan Carter released a statement on Saturday stating he was informed of a situation involving a city employee that was shocking. The mayor did not specifically state what the situation was. Mayor Carter…… Continue Reading
Two Vandalia Residents with Injuries After Police Pursuit
A police pursuit early yesterday (Sunday) morning in Pike County has left two Vandalia residents with injuries. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol 40 year old Mark A. Teague failed to yield to Vandalia Police while he was riding his motorcycle and a pursuit ensued. Teague attempted to make a right turn from Route V…… Continue Reading
Endangered Person Advisory Issued for Missing Moberly Woman
An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for a missing Moberly woman this (Monday) morning. Authorities say 42 year old Lisa Ross went missing around 1pm yesterday (Sunday) afternoon and was last seen traveling in a gold Chrysler passenger car. Ross has an order of protection against Stephen Thorp and may be with him. Thorp…… Continue Reading
Columbia Bank Robbery
Columbia Police are investigating a robbery at the Merchants and Farmers Bank on North Rangeline this afternoon. [Friday] Police report the suspect, described as a white male, stole an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot. The suspect is armed with a firearm. Officers, detectives and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are…… Continue Reading
Suicide Rates Climbing
After the suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and “Parts Unknown” host Anthony Bourdain this week, KWWR is taking a look at suicide rates in Missouri. According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates in Missouri saw a 36.4 percent increase between 1999 and 2016. The Missouri Department of Mental…… Continue Reading
