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
Jefferson City Man Moderate Injuries in Callaway County Accident
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
