A resolution introduced yesterday (Tuesday) could start impeachment proceedings against Missouri Governor Eric Greitens. Democrat House Minority Floor Leader Representative Gail McCann Beatty brought up the resolution which would give power to the Special Investigative Committee on Oversight to file articles of impeachment upon a finding of good cause. There are 15 co-sponsors of the…… Continue Reading
Tax Deadline Filing Extended Due to IRS Website Crash
All taxpayers have until tonight (Wednesday) to file after a one day extension was given by the IRS due to website problems. The agency made its announcement yesterday (Tuesday) after its website for making payments and gaining access to other key services crashed. The website is reportedly back up and running.… Continue Reading
Local Reaction to Death of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Local residents are mourning the loss of the former First Lady Barbara Bush. Tony Senors American History teacher at the Mexico High School says he was just in grade school when Bush visited the Mexico Military Academy in 1996 on her Literacy Tour. Senors was a part of the choir at the Eugene Field Elementary…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Man Charged with Sex Crimes
A Jefferson City man is being charged with sex crimes and has been arrested. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department Cyber Crimes Task Force say they arrested 24 year old Carter Ballman yesterday (Tuesday) after he responded to a post made by an undercover decoy, masquerading as a 14 year old girl. According to authorities Ballmann…… Continue Reading
Fulton Man and Woman Arrested for Stealing From Goodwill Donation Box
Stealing from a Goodwill donation box leads to the arrest of a Fulton man and woman last (Tuesday) night. According to Fulton police they went to the area of St. Louis Avenue around 10:13 and say they observed several people leaving carrying a large amount of items. Officers arrested 28 year old Tiffany A. Littrell,…… Continue Reading
Columbia Investigating Death of Man at Clark Lane
Columbia Police are investigating the death of a 32 year old man on Clark Lane this (Wednesday) morning. Officers have been on the scene since around 4:30 this (Wednesday) morning. Police do not have a preliminary cause of death waiting for an autopsy, and ten people have been detained. Stay tuned as this is a…… Continue Reading
Mizzou Caravan Announces Four Stops Around State in May
The University of Missouri Athletics Department has set May for a Spring Caravan to make appearances across the state. It will be a four stop tour in Mendon, Memphis, St. Louis, and Kansas City. Headline speakers for the tour include Director of Athletics Jim Sterk, Head Football Coach Barry Odom, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Cuonzo…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City Council Exploring Use Tax For August Ballot
The Jefferson City Council is looking at putting a municipal use tax for online purchases for the August ballot. The council agreed to put an ordinance together at last (Monday) nights meeting. Currently companies like Amazon and other online out of state business’s are not required to pay municipal tax when selling their products to…… Continue Reading
Governor Greiten’s Lawyer Sends Letter Asking MO Attorney for Recusal in Investigation
An attorney for Missouri Governor Eric Greitens is asking that Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley recuse his office on an investigation of a veterans charity founded by Greitens. In a letter attorney Edward L. Dowd Jr. brought up concerns over Hawley’s statement last week urging the governors resignation. The letter goes on to say that…… Continue Reading
MONROE CITY MAN WITH SERIOUS INJURIES IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Monroe City man is recovering from serious injuries after hitting a tree in Ralls County yesterday (Sunday) morning. Missouri Highway Patrol reports it happened on Bethlehem Trail, 6 miles south of Monroe City. A vehicle left the road, struck a culvert and hit tree coming to rest in a ditch. 27 year old Elvis…… Continue Reading
