A Fulton man and woman are recovering from injuries after an accident in Boone County last (Wednesday) night. According to the highway patrol it happened just before 12:30 on Westbound I-70 at the 134.2 mile marker. Troopers say one car attempted to merge into the right lane and hit another car. 67 year old Susan…… Continue Reading
BOWLING GREEN SUPERINTENDENT STRESSING MOTORIST SAFETY AROUND SCHOOL BUSSES
Several incidents involving accidents with school buses has the Bowling Green Superintendent asking motorists to be more cautious. Dr. Matt Frederickson says its very important to be cautious regardless but especially around school buses. The latest accident happened last week on Highway 161 where a motorist tried to pass a school bus then swerved back…… Continue Reading
COLUMBIA MAN CONVICTED OF COCAINE DISTRIBUTION
A Columbia man is found guilty of distributing crack cocaine, and illegally possessing firearms by a jury in a federal court yesterday (Wednesday). According to court records 37 year old Ramelus D. Bradley was found to be in possession of in excess of 28 grams of cocaine base, numerous unidentified pills, marijuana and four firearms…… Continue Reading
MOBERLY POLICE ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME CREDIT/DEBIT CARD VICTIM
Numerous fraudulent credit card transactions are being reported to area banks in Moberly. The Moberly Police Department is advising their citizens to monitor their credit and debit transaction records closely for any unauthorized charges. If you feel like you have been a victim police say to contact your bank, and advise them of the fraudulent…… Continue Reading
FIGHT AND VEHICLE CRASH AT PRIVATE DRIVEWAY IN MEXICO LEADS TO TEENS ARREST
A fight and a motor vehicle crash leads to the arrest of a teen in Mexico last (Tuesday) night. According to Mexico Public Safety they responded to a fight in the 800 block of North Calhoun just after 10:30. Police say a 16 year old male was parked in a private driveway, when a group…… Continue Reading
SUSPICIOUS CAR FIRE IN COLUMBIA AT ELIZABETH STREET
According to reports from ABC 17 News it happened around 12:30 in the 1100 block of Elizabeth Street, and the fire appeared suspicious to Boone County Deputies as it started in the back of the car near the fuel tank. The cause of the fire is still unclear.… Continue Reading
MEXICO REFUSE RATES SET TO GO UP SEVENTEEN CENTS
Refuse rates for trash collection will be going up by seventeen cents in April. The Mexico City Council voted for the resolution at last (Monday) night’s council meeting. The monthly cost will go up to $11.59 and Daynes Waste Disposal will continue to do the pickup.… Continue Reading
CHARGES FILED AGAINST TWO MEN INVOLVED IN STOLEN CAR AND POLICE CHASE IN JEFFERSON CITY
Charges are being brought against two men accused of stealing a car and taking police on a chase in Jefferson City. The pursuit happened on Friday morning when officers received reports of a stolen vehicle. It ended with the stolen vehicle crashing into an SUV and flipping over and hitting a parked pickup truck. The…… Continue Reading
PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCED FOR NEW JEFFERSON CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Ben Meldrum is being announced as the principal for the second Jefferson City High School today (Tuesday). Meldrum is currently the principal for Simonsen 9th Grade Center in Jefferson City and has been involved with the new high schools construction and staffing process. Meldrum has worked for the district for the past 17 years, and…… Continue Reading
BRIEF VEHICLE CHASE IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ENDS IN ARREST
A woman driving a vehicle in Columbia is reporting that shots were fired at her vehicle while she was driving yesterday (Sunday). Police say the it happened around 1:30 Sunday morning in the area of Derby Ridge and Bold Ruler Drive. Officers located two bullet holes in the trunk of the car and one bullet…… Continue Reading
