Hallsville Schools are helping their students and area employers this summer with a new program. Marci Minor Director of Communications for the district says they are providing a website for employers to list job openings. Minor says if it is a success the program could be extended year round. Employers interested in posting jobs to…… Continue Reading
Warrenton Getting Schnuck’s
Warrenton will be getting a lift to its local economy as Schnuck Market plans to open a store in the fall. The Schnucks will be 37,000 square feet and is expected to add seventy one jobs. Construction has already started and it will be located on Veterans Memorial Parkway west of Highway 47.… Continue Reading
University Police Arrest Man Accused of Taking Pictures of Person Using Restroom
University Police have made an arrest in connection with an incident on campus last month involving a man taking a picture of a person using the restroom at Ellis Library. Officers arrested 28 year old Austin Lee Miller for one count of Invasion of Privacy where he reportedly took a picture with his phone on…… Continue Reading
Another Victim Comes Forward Against Former School of Osage Teacher
Another charge is being filed against a former middle school teacher at the School of the Osage. Another victim of Mark Alan Edwards came forward and spoke with investigators. The Miller County Prosecutors reports he filed an amended complaint and will look to charge Edwards with one count of child molestation. Two felony charges of…… Continue Reading
Pedestrian in Serious Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle in Columbia
A twenty year old man has serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Columbia last (Tuesday) night. According to the Columbia Police Department it happened around 9:30 in the 3400 block Clark Lane. A preliminary investigation revealed that a driver was going westbound and a the man while he was crossing the street.…… Continue Reading
Sturgeon Woman Arrested For Drugs In Callaway County
A 30 year old Sturgeon woman was arrested after a traffic stop near Callaway County Road 184 and County Road 1003 led to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, Jessica Ursery was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.…… Continue Reading
Forensic Examination Underway On Governor’s Phone
A forensic examination of Governor Eric Greitens cell phone is underway in a locked St. Louis courtroom. Greitens is set to go to trial on an invasion of privacy charge next week. The investigation was spurred when an investigator with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office found what he believed was suspicious activity in Greitens…… Continue Reading
Trash Truck Fire In Columbia
No injuries were reported in a trash truck fire in the 1800 block of Commerce Court in Columbia this morning. [Tuesday] In order to extinguish the fire, the Columbia Fire Department had to empty the contents of the garbage truck to prevent the blaze from spreading to the vehicle. Commerce Court at Vandiver was temporarily…… Continue Reading
Columbia Public Schools Approve Contracts, Give Staff Raises
Columbia Public Schools has approved employee contracts for the upcoming school year. A tax levy increase approved by voters in 2016 has also provided for a 4.8 percent increase average pay increase per employee. Total salary costs for the school district is estimated to be around 3.7 million for next year.… Continue Reading
Hannibal Man Guilty Of Defrauding Customers
A Hannibal man has been ordered to pay more than 107 thousand dollars in restitution for defrauding people using his construction business. Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced the judgement against Kasey Hudson and Chip Masters Construction. Hundson was charged with 3 counts of violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Hudson agreed to pave driveways,…… Continue Reading
