Three men in Jefferson City are police custody after an arrest for armed robbery. According to the Jefferson City Police Department the robbery occurred last (Wednesday) night on West Edgewood Drive and Creek Trail Drive, around 10:30. A man says three men in a black car offered to sell him pills, and when he refused…… Continue Reading
MONTGOMERY CITY DRUG BUST WITH TWO ARRESTS
A search warrant in Montgomery City leads to the discovery of drugs and two arrests last (night). Members of the Montgomery County Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department report searching a residence in the 500 block of Gilcrest and finding methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Those arrested were 37 year old Kelli J Harris and…… Continue Reading
BOONVILLE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
An investigation is under way after an officer involved shooting in Boonville this (Wednesday) morning. According to the Boonville Police Department they were involved in a short pursuit of a vehicle, and as a result criminal charges are being south against the occupants of the vehicle. The Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime…… Continue Reading
FULTON POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS IN HOME INVASION ROBBERY
Fulton Police are asking for help in identifying two suspects who they say was involved in a home invasion robbery on Monday. Authorities report it happened around 11:30 Monday morning on West Reed Street in Fulton, when the suspects broke into the house, damaging two doors, and assaulted a victim by striking him multiple times…… Continue Reading
ARMED ROBBERY A BUFFALO WILD WINGS IN COLUMBIA
More details about an armed robbery at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Columbia this (Wednesday) morning are being released. According to police it happened at 505 East Nifong Boulevard when the restaurant was closed at around 12:39. Apparently a male suspect entered the business and brandished a firearm and took an undisclosed amount of money…… Continue Reading
PIONEER AWARD WINNERS
The Pioneer in Education Awards were presented last night during a reception at Mexico Public Schools Central Office. Winners were (from left to right) Nancy Goedeke, Barb Green, Brenda Haden, Beverly MacFarlane, Louis Klusman, Carol Pine and Lois Runnels.… Continue Reading
LAKEVIEW DISABILITY FRIENDLY PARK EQUIPMENT PROGRESS
The new equipment at Lakeview Park in Mexico is the first fully disability friendly equipment to be installed in town. The park is nearing completion and includes ramps and accessible swings… Continue Reading
TWO INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two Portland women have serious to moderate injuries after hitting a tree in Callaway County yesterday (Monday) morning. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Route D, .6 tenths of a mile south of County Road 4053. 20 year old Courtney Cook is said to have left the road hit a tree and…… Continue Reading
DISTRACTED DRIVING BANNED IN COLUMBIA
Motorists in Columbia will need to pay closer attention to the road after the city council approved a distracted driving ban last (Monday) night. A number of things such as eating, texting, reading a map, or any activity that takes away drivers attention from the task of driving is considered a distraction. This is part…… Continue Reading
HIGBEE SCHOOLS GOING TO FOUR DAYS
The Higbee School District will be going to a four day week starting next school year. Danielle Tuepker the Superintendent of the Higbee School District says they are making the move to be cost effective. Tuepker says they will probably take Monday off when they go to the four day week, although that decision has…… Continue Reading
