New Bloomfield citizens are continuing to express their concerns about the resignation of the towns police chief Greg Mooney who resigned recently in lieu of being fired. The city’s mayor and Board of Alderman held a public meeting last (Thursday) and many residents expressed their frustration about Mooney’s leaving and some budget decisions. Channel 13,…… Continue Reading
FULTON TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DISCOVERY OF DRUGS AND ARREST
A traffic stop in Fulton leads to the discovery of drugs and and an arrest. According to Fulton Police officer’s stopped Mathew Hoppe at U.S. Highway 54 and Route F around 11:30 last (Thursday) night. Police say Hoppe gave a false name and information at first but they were later able to identify him. After…… Continue Reading
AUDRAIN COUNTY HAS DECREASING FLU NUMBERS
The number of reported flu cases in Audrain County is starting to decrease. Brandi Meyer LPN with the Audrain County Health Department says its hard to say whether or not the flu has hit it’s peak however the warmer weather could be a factor in the decrease. 299 cases reported in January, 215 in February,…… Continue Reading
MINOR SMOKE DAMAGE IN RUSH HILL HOUSE FIRE
Minor smoke damage is being reported due to a house fire in Rush Hill last (Thursday) night. According to the Little Dixie Fire Protection District it happened at 7412 Audrain Road 433 just after 7. Fire fighters say the family was at home when the fire started however there were no injuries reported. The cause…… Continue Reading
THUNDERSTORM IS SPOTLIGHTED TODAY AS PART OF SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
Severe Thunderstorm Safety is being highlighted today (Thursday) as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. According to the National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorms can produce hail the size of a quarter or larger. Thunderstorm safety includes avoiding traveling or get off the road and seek shelter in a building during the storm. Lightning includes going…… Continue Reading
AUDRAIN COUNTY LANDOWNERS AND HOUND RUNNERS SET TO MEET IN LADDONIA
Community R-6 School will be the site for a meeting between Audrain County Landowners and Coyote hunters who use hound dogs tomorrow (Friday) night. Tom Strother Protection Regional Supervisor with the Missouri Department of Conservation says the purpose of the meeting is to get communications open between the two groups. Strother says Missouri Department of…… Continue Reading
FRANKLIN COUNTY COUPLE PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING ALUMINUM FROM RAILROAD CARS
A Franklin County couple is pleading guilty to removing aluminum stabilizing braces from railroad cars in federal court today (Thursday). According to court records 30 year old Jacob C. Brewer and 27 year old Michelle L. Phipps disabled on track equipment by removing aluminum stablizing braces from railroad freight cars owned by Ameren U. E.…… Continue Reading
WOMAN KILLED IN MILLER COUNTY HOUSE FIRE IDENTIFIED
The woman found dead in a Miller County House Fire yesterday (Wednesday) is being identified. According to police it was 57 year old Sandra Bush who was found in a bedroom at 576 Old Ten Mile Road. Fire crews report the house was fully engulfed in flames and had caved in when they arrived. Initial…… Continue Reading
FLASH FLOOD SAFETY FOCUSED ON TODAY FOR SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
Flash Flood Safety is the focus today (Wednesday) as part of severe weather awareness week. Flash flood and flood events have caused many deaths in Missouri for years. In 2017 there were 9 flood deaths. National Weather Service is reminding people that six inches of swiftly flowing flood water can knock a person over, while…… Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY MAN ACCUSED OF RAPE AGAIN
A Jefferson City man is being accused of a rape again. Charges of first degree rape were brought against Jemell Butler on Monday in connection with an incident in Columbia in April last year. According to court records DNA evidence taken from a woman victim’s clothing the night of the alleged assault matched a profile…… Continue Reading
