Traffic along Interstate 70 in Boone County was delayed today [Thursday] due to several natural cover fires near Highway BB. Boone County Joint Communications reports the fires started around 1:00. The delays occurred around 118 mile marker west of Columbia.… Continue Reading
71 Mizzou Athletes Set To Graduate
A total of 71 University of Missouri athletes will be graduating this weekend in Columbia. Fifty three percent of Mizzou’s student athletes will finish their college careers with grade point averages of 3.0 or higher, in addition to completing more than 4,800 hours of community service with more than 55 organization in Columbia and surrounding…… Continue Reading
Missouri House Condemns Dred Scott Decision
The Missouri House has voted to condemn the 1852 decision by the Missouri Supreme Court that denied Dred Scott and his family their freedom. In the case, Scott vs. Emerson, he sought judgement that the family was free because they had lived in the free state of Illinois. The Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s…… Continue Reading
Greitens Jury Selection Underway
The process of narrowing down 160 potential jurors for the trial of Governor Eric Greitens is underway in a St. Louis Courthouse. All of the potential jurors were given a questionnaire to gauge their knowledge of the case. 80 potential jurors were seen today, and there will be 80 tomorrow. The end of the process…… Continue Reading
Montgomery Deputies Uncover Nearly A Pound Of Meth
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Troy man yesterday [Wednesday] morning after finding nearly a pound of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. Deputies requested assistance from the Audrain County K9 Unit, the East Central Drug Task Force and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. Audrain K9, Chal, alerted on the 14 ounces of meth and…… Continue Reading
Local Business Preparing for Busy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach 23.1 billion dollars this year according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. Locally business’s are busy preparing for the extra business. Callie Paige owner Garden Gate Florists in Mexico, Missouri says she has been getting orders every day all day for the last several weeks. Paige…… Continue Reading
Mexico Mcdonald’s Ribbon Cutting for Dining Room Renovations
The Mexico Mcdonald’s now has a new remodeled lobby and kiosks after a month of renovations. A ribbon cutting took place this (Thursday) morning to highlight the work. General Manager Chris Williams says overall customers have given it a positive review. Williams says more renovations are planned for the store in future including re-paving the…… Continue Reading
Jury Selection in Governor Greiten’s Trial Begins
Jury selection in the felony invasion of privacy case against Governor Eric Greitens is expected to start today (Thursday). The selection process should last at least two days with the testimony in the trial to start on Monday. Media will be allowed to take still photos for the first 10 minutes of the first day…… Continue Reading
Mexico Driver Hits Pedestrian and Arrested After Leaving the Scene
An 80 year old Mexico, Missouri man is recovering from minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle yesterday (morning) and the driver has been arrested for the leaving the scene of the accident. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened in the 400 block of Fairground just after 9:30 yesterday (Wednesday) morning. An investigation…… Continue Reading
Early Morning Columbia House Fire Ruled Suspicious
A house fire in Columbia early this (Thursday) morning is being ruled as suspicious by the Columbia Fire Department. The fire was at a home on Hinkson Avenue and no injuries were reported. An estimated sixty thousand dollars in damages. The Columbia Fire Department reports that the fire was intentionally set and they are working…… Continue Reading
