The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be conducting special enforcement operations this month. Troop F will conduct 2 DWI saturation operations. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high numbers of contacts with drunk drivers and officers input as to probable contact with DWI violators.… Continue Reading
Second Missing Fisherman Likely Found
A body discovered in the Mississippi river yesterday afternoon [Tuesday] is believed to be that of a fisherman who had been missing since March. 54 year old Earl Fogle of and 51 year old David Hultz had gone fishing in March and were reported missing after they did not return home. Hultz’s remains were located…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Inspection Scores for April
Audrain County Health Department is releasing a report of inspections it conducted of businesses in April. Receiving a score of 100 are McMillan School, Teal Lake assisted living by Americare, Dos Arcos, Hardee’s, Hilltop Cafe, Stacy’s Place, Donut Palace, Hobo’s Bar and Grill, the Mexico Senior Center, Fast Lane in Laddonia and Kathy’s Roadside Cafe.…… Continue Reading
Mexico Police Investigating Stolen Truck
Mexico Public Safety is investigating and asking for information about a stolen truck. According to the department they received a report about a stolen 2004 Ford F-150 truck yesterday (Tuesday). Police say a man went into a business and parked his truck in the parking lot unlocked with keys inside and when he returned 20-30…… Continue Reading
Jefferson City School District Being Sued by Sexual Abuse Victim
A lawsuit is being filed against the Jefferson City Public Schools and the Jefferson City High School Principal. The lawsuit is being brought a sexual abuse victim who says the high school allowed her to leave in 2016 based on some phone calls placed by a man posing as her father. The lawsuit claims that…… Continue Reading
Sports Report
The Missouri Tigers Baseball team travels to Iowa tonight to face the Hawkeyes. Its a 3:00pm start. The St. Louis Cardinals are back at Busch Stadium tonight (Tuesday) for an inter-league game against the Chicago White Sox. Micheal Wacha is the starting pitcher for the Redbirds, while Chicago goes with James Shields. First pitch at…… Continue Reading
Congress Woman Vicky Hartlzer Hosts Human Trafficking Summit
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler put a focus on Human Trafficking in Missouri yesterday (Monday) at the Battle High School in Columbia. Hartzler hosted a summit where victims, law enforcement officers, and participants talked about their experiences and efforts ongoing to stop human trafficking. The congresswoman says Missouri ranks 16th in the nation for the number of…… Continue Reading
Capitol Dome Turning Blue This Month
The Capital dome in Jefferson City will be turning blue starting tonight (Tuesday). The blue will represent Missouri law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line duty. A Candlelight Vigil will take place this Friday,May 4th at 8pm at the Law Enforcement Memorial Wall, and the annual memorial service honoring fallen officers will…… Continue Reading
Senator Blunt Making Stops in Columbia and Kirksville Wednesday
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt will be making stops in Columbia and Kirksville tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss the critical role of Pell Grants with students, educators, and administrators. Blunt will make his first stop at the Moberly Area Community College at 9:40 and then will be at Truman State University at 11:40 in Kirksville.… Continue Reading
Power Restored to Columbia Water and Light Customers After Outage This (Tuesday) Morning
Power has been restored to customers of Columbia Water and Light after a outage this (Tuesday) morning. The outage map indicated about 130 customers were without power in the southwest part of Columbia at around 7 this (Tuesday) morning. Crews restored power to all customers around 8, the cause of the outage is still unknown.… Continue Reading
