A Boone County Judge ruled Columbia City Manager, Mike Matthes, knowingly violated Missouri’s “Sunshine Law” when he refused to release public documents to the Columbia Police Officers Association. The sunshine laws call for full transparency from public entities. The maximum fine of one thousand dollars will be paid by the city. The court will determine…… Continue Reading
Gasconade Crash Leaves One In Serious Condition
An Owensville man is in serious condition after an ATV crash last night. [Wednesday] According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 19 year old Samuel Blackwell was riding the Suzuki a half mile east of Kohrman, when he went off the roadway and hit a tree. Blackwell was ejected from the ATV, and was taken…… Continue Reading
Greitens Committee Sued By Investigation Committee
Lawmakers investigating alleged criminal wrongdoing by Governor Eric Greitens during his campaign are asking the court to force his political committees to produce documents. The court filing targets Greitens’ gubernatorial campaign committee and an organization called A New Missouri. Attorney Catherine Hanaway, who represents both committees, said the subpoenas seeking information about A New Missouri…… Continue Reading
Mokane Man Arrested in Callaway County
A Mokane man is being held without bond in the Callaway County Jail after allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle and crashing it into another vehicle and a residence yesterday afternoon. [Wednesday] According to the Callaway Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred int he area of Highway 94 and State Road D near Portland around 2:53.…… Continue Reading
Congressional Candidate Renee Hoagenson to Host Meet in Greet with Audrian County Residents Friday
Candidate for Congress Renee Hoagenson will be at the Audrain County Historical Museum Complex in Mexico tomorrow (Friday) for a meet and greet with Audrain County residents. Hoagenson is a Democrat running against incumbent Republican Vicky Hartzler. Discussion will include Hoagenson’s plan for House cleaning reforms, affordable healthcare for all, and saving Medicare and Social…… Continue Reading
New Bloomfield Mayor Greg Rehagen Resigns Over Health Reasons
The New Bloomfield Mayor is stepping down.Greg Rehagen turned in his resignation during a city council meeting last (Wednesday) night that is effective immediately.He cited health reasons for the cause of the resignation. Some New Bloomfield residents have been upset after the city recently dismantled its police department due to budget issues, and a group…… Continue Reading
Missouri Attorney General’s Office Investigating Firm Affiliated with Owners of Fulton Memorial Hospital
An investigation is opened by the Missouri Attorney Genera’s Office into a firm affiliated with the owner of the Fulton Memorial Hospital.The announcement was made yesterday (Wednesday) that Hospital Partners Incorporated is being investigated accused of fraudulent billing procedure.Jorege Perez is part owner of Hospital Partners Incorporated. The director of the company David L. Byrns…… Continue Reading
Statue Of Harry Truman Could Be Sent To Washington
The Missouri Senate has voted to send a statue of Harry Truman to stand in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington D.C.States gets to choose 2 people to represent them, and currently Missouri has Thomas Hart Benton, a former slave owner, and Francis Preston Blair Jr., described as an outspoken racist. Lawmakers have decided…… Continue Reading
Four Recovering After Lake of the Ozarks Boat Crash
Four people are recovering after a boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks last night [Tuesday].According to the Highway Patrol, the accident happened when 20 year old Jacob Ransom was traveling up stream and struck the shoreline, causing the vessel to take on water and overturn. The boat was towed from the lake.… Continue Reading
More than 150 Homeless Students In Mexico
The Mexico Board of Education was presented with an update on the number of homeless and foster students within the district at their meeting last night. [Tuesday] According to the report, families living together due to financial hardships make up the largest part of the homeless students. Currently 177 students are identified as homeless, of…… Continue Reading
