A man accused of killing 92 year old Carmelita Kaser in Moberly on Easter in 2013 was found guilty in a late night verdict. The jury deliberated for 8 hours before convicting Jeffrey Nichols. Nichols, along with Christopher Lewis, who entered a guilty plea in 2016, and is serving a life sentence, stabbed Kaser with…… Continue Reading
One Dies In Farming Accident
A 77 year old man died after a tractor accident in Freeburg yesterday. [Wednesday] The accident happened when there was a mechanical malfunction causing Reuben Leubbering to be ejected from the John Deere Tractor. Leubbering was pronounced dead at the scene. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});… Continue Reading
Four Arrested In Hannibal Drug Bust
Four Hannibal residents were arrested yesterday [Wednesday] after a warrant was served in the 2800 block of Marion Street as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. Investigators uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Terry Beadle, Dexter Winningham, Tamara Winningham and Scott Emery were arrested on numerous charges.… Continue Reading
One Dead In Morgan Crash
A Gravois Mills woman has died as the result of a Morgan County car crash last night. [Wednesday] According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 35 year old Jessi Wells of Gravois Mills traveled off the roadway on Bass Point Road and struck a tree. Wells was taken to Lake Regional Hospital where she was…… Continue Reading
University Receives One Million Dollar Grant
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
