A Jefferson City man is recovering from moderate injuries after a one car accident yesterday (Thursday) morning in Callaway County. According to the highway patrol it happened on U.S. 54 Eastbound at Route J, when 83 year old Jerome W. Kampeter lost control of his vehicle, going off the road, re-entering the highway and overturning.…… Continue Reading
Car Hits Food Bank in Columbia and Leaves
Authorities are working to find out who is responsible for crashing into the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri in Columbia and then leaving the scene. It happened last night before 10 (Thursday) in the 2100 block of Vandiver Drive. Police searched the building, but did not find anyone. An investigation is continuing.… Continue Reading
Unresponsive Swimmer Rescued at Jefferson City Aquatic Center
A swimmer is ok after being rescued at the Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center in Jefferson City yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. According to the Jefferson City Parks Department it happened just before 3, life saving techniques were performed by the lifeguard staff and three community members on the man after he was found unresponsive in the…… Continue Reading
Twenty Two People Indicted in Boonville Undercover Drug Investigation
Twenty two people are now indicted on drug charges after an undercover investigation by the Boonville Police Department and the Mustang Drug Task Force. Officers say they seized marijuana, powder cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and prescripton drugs during their investigation. All of those arrested are from Boonville and vary in age from 21 to 64…… Continue Reading
University Cuts 185 Jobs
The University of Missouri is cutting 185 jobs to help fill a nearly 49 million dollar budget gap. In a press conference, Vice Chancellor for Finance Rhonda Gibler said the positions are mostly staff. In addition to the job cuts every divistion will also see budget reductions. Some money is being allocated into different areas.…… Continue Reading
Westminster Breaks Ground For New Stadium
The groundbreaking for a new athletic stadium at Westminster College in Fulton took place this afternoon with approximately 100 people in attendance. The new stadium will include turf, scoreboard, lights, bleachers, press box, concessions, restrooms and other new facility enhancements. The project was made possible by a 4 million dollar gift from Kent and Judy…… Continue Reading
MUPD Seeks Owner Of Truck Used In Crime
The University of Missouri Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the owner of a pick up truck believed to be used in a crime. The truck appears to be a red single cab Chevrolet S-10, possibly a late 1990s to early 2000s model. The drivers side wheel seems to be a difference style does…… Continue Reading
Columbia Elementary School Gets New Principal
Shepard Boulevard Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming school year. According to Michelle Baumstark with Columbia Public Schools announced today [Tuesday] Jill Edwards is to be recommended to the Board of Education. Edwards has served as the assistant principal at Alpha Hart Elementary since 2012. She is replacing John Ellison who…… Continue Reading
Callaway Public Administrator Makes Motion To Withhold Documents
The Callaway County Public Administrators Office is seeking to withhold documents related to the Carl DeBrodie case. The request was filed in the DeBrodie’s civil suit, which alleges numerous civil rights violations took place leading up to DeBrodie’s death. The Administrators Office requested a protective order because discovery in the case would involve revealing information…… Continue Reading
Auditor Finds Discrepancy In SNAP Benefits
Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway recently uncovered millions of dollars in questionable transactions by recipients of the funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. According to a report, 3,668 cases were found where benefits were used 30 or more days after the death of the cardholder. 2,358 cases were revealed in which the recipient was incarcerated…… Continue Reading
