An early morning crash on I-70 in Columbia causes a semi to catch fire. The Missouri Highway Patrol is confirming that an accident between two tractor trailers where one semi rear ended the other causing one to go up in flames around 1:40 this (Friday) morning. It happened on Westbound I-70 at the 118 Mile…… Continue Reading
Holts Summit Police Expanding Coverage to New Bloomfield
The Holts Summit Police Department will be expanding their coverage to help New Bloomfield. The Holts Summit Board of Alderman voted to approve their police department to cover New Bloomfield at their meeting last (Thursday) night. New Bloomfield had been without a police department for about 2 months. The patrolling is expected to begin in…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Hits Big On Missouri Lottery
A Mexico resident is enjoying a big win after hitting all five numbers on a Show Me Cash Ticket. According to the Missouri Lottery Don Feger bought the ticket at the East Edge Express on 4787 East Liberty in Mexico, and won a 342,000 jackpot during the drawing on May 11th. Feger is no stranger…… Continue Reading
Former California, Missouri Police Chief Facing Criminal Charges of Stealing and Forgery
Criminal charges are being brought against the former California, Missouri police chief today (Wednesday). The Moniteau County Prosecutor filed two counts of stealing and one county of forgery against 47 year old Michael Ward following an investigation by the Missouri Highway Patrol. According to court records,it was determined a handgun, an AR-15, and two holographic…… Continue Reading
Identity of Man Found Accused of Having Pipe Bombs Released
The FBI and ATF are currently investigating in Cole County after pipe bombs were found in a vehicle during a traffic stop last (Tuesday) night. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s Department they arrested 39 year old Charles McBrearety after they stopped him in the 7200 block of Heritage Highway and deputies report finding drug…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man Sentenced For Felony Offense of Child Molestation
A Fulton man is sentenced to multiple years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony offense of child molestation. According to court documents 38 year old Jonathan Branch plead guilty in a Callway County Court on Monday to having a victim who was 9 and 10 years old touch his genitals in 2015, and…… Continue Reading
Newly Constructed Wright City Library Now Open
A newly constructed public library in Wright City is now open. The Scenic Regional Library on Wildcat Drive is a 7800 square foot location, which offers sixteen thousand books, internet access, and space for activities and study sessions. The library also offers a coffee bar, shaded outdoor patios with seating, and video games for teens.…… Continue Reading
Active Shooter Training with MU Police
A training for an active shooter situation is complete. Dozens of people on the University of Missouri Campus along with the MU Police Department took part in the training. It took a classroom approach to deal with violent intruder and active shooters incidents. Participants learned about how to react to the situation while taking an…… Continue Reading
Lt. Governor Parson Tours Columbia
Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Parson put a focus on the need for more skilled workers, plus how to pay for improved roads and infrastructure during a tour of Columbia yesterday (Tuesday). Parson said one fix would be to provide more funding for kindergarten through high school education, allowing students to become more skilled in a…… Continue Reading
La Grange Fire Destroys Home and Two Vehicles
The cause of a fire in La Grange that destroyed a home and two cars is still unknown. Crews from the La Grange, Ewing, and the Canton R-V Fire Department responded to the blaze Monday night off of 327th Avenue. The roof of the home collapsed. The couple living in the house were able to…… Continue Reading
