One person was hospitalized after his boat caught fire at the Lake of the Ozarks last night. [Monday] According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 47 year old Dan Hall was refueling his boat at the 24 mile marker of the main channel when the fumes ignited, injuring him and causing significant…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Looking at Elementary School Alignment
Elementary school alignment is an ongoing discussion with the Mexico School Board. The topic was again brought up at a special open session last (Monday) night. Mexico Superintendent Dr. Zach Templeton says they are looking across the district to create efficiency on class size and how to best utilize space. One proposal is for McMillan…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Receiving Praise From Both Sides of the Aisle After Monday Speech to State Legislature
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are praising Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s speech yesterday (Monday) afternoon. The governor addressed a joint session of the state legislature and said the last few months have seen Missouri politics at its worst and at its best. Representative Steve Cookson a Republican from Poplar Bluff said Parson’s sincere…… Continue Reading
Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Competition Underway in Mexico
The Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen competition is underway. It kicked off with a brunch yesterday (Monday) morning with an arrival brunch at the Mexico Elks Club. Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Executive Director Steve Wilson commended the teen title holders for raising more than $19,000 dollars for the Children’s Miracle Network. The group included Miss Zona…… Continue Reading
Human Remains Found in Rural Miller County
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
