Missouri Governor Eric Greitens is putting off a scheduled tour to discuss his tax change proposals after acknowledging an extramarital affair. A spokesman for Greitens, says that he will still unveil his policy goals this week however the promotional tour is on delay. The scandal may present major issues as the governor tries to get…… Continue Reading
HOT TORCH LEFT NEAR FLAMMABLE ITEMS TO BLAME FOR MEXICO BUILDING FIRE
A torch left near some flammable material is to blame for fire to a Morton Building in Mexico yesterday (Monday). Mexico Public Safety reports it happened just after 4:30, in the 1700 Block of East Liberty. Personnel found heavy smoke coming from the building and the fire was located in the back and put out.…… Continue Reading
DISTRACTED ONE OF THE MAJOR ISSUES ON MISSOURI ROADS ACCORDING TO HIGHWAY PATROL
Distracted driving remains one of the biggest issues the Missouri Highway Patrol sees on the road. Colonel Sandra Karsten Superintendent of the highway patrol says texting and driving is becoming a common thing. In 2017 the Missouri Highway Patrol responded to 927 fatal crashes.… Continue Reading
HEALTH OFFICIALS REMIND YOU IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR FLU VACCINE
Health Officials across the state are reminding people to be aware about the rise of the flu across Missouri. Sandra Hewlett Administrator of the Audrain County Health Department says Central Missouri is seeing three times the amount of Influenza A, they normally do. Hewlett reports in Audrain County in October there were only 2 cases…… Continue Reading
ARREST IN HYVEE PARKING LOT ROBBERY
An arrest has been made in an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of Hyvee on Nifong in Columbia last (Sunday) night. Police says 33 year old Robert Jason Crowley of Columbia was arrested for robbery, armed criminal action, resisting arrest, two felony warrants, and a misdemeanor warrant. Also arrested 41 year old…… Continue Reading
FULTON MAN FACING MULTIPLE CHARGES
A Fulton man is facing multiple charges after an arrest in connection with a hostage situation and robbery at the Best Buy in Columbia. According to police 28 year old Erik Demetrek Colbert entered the business at 2001 West Worley around 6:30 and held an employee at gun point to steal items from the store,…… Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY MAN RECOVERING FROM SHOOTING
A Jefferson City Man is recovering from injuries suffered during a shooting in the 600 block of Michigan Street on Saturday Night. According to the Jefferson City Police Department it happened around 5, officers located a 34 year old man with a non life threatening gun shot wound who was taken to a hospital in…… Continue Reading
BOONE COUNTY MAN FACING CHARGES OF CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER
A man in Boone County is facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder in connection to a disturbance at a house last month. According to court documents Brian Kelley assaulted two elderly residents on December 31st. Kelley is accused of choking and strangling at least one of the victims, and hitting their face and then…… Continue Reading
CENTRALIA BOARD CONTINUING TO LOOK AT CUTS WHILE SEEING COSTS RISE FOR SERVICES
The Centralia School Board is continuing to look at cuts for next years budget. Superintendent Darrin Ford says that the school districts money for expenses is remaining the same for next year however costs for services are increasing. Ford says the board has already made two hundred fifty thousand dollars in targeted cuts and they…… Continue Reading
FOOT CHASE IN COLUMBIA LEADS TO ARREST OF MAN WANTED IN TRIPLE SHOOTING
A Columbia man is facing weapons charges and felony resisting arrest after taking police on a brief foot pursuit yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. According to Columbia Police 22 year old Lorenzo Ray Shephard the 2nd, was wanted for a triple shooting that happened October 8th last year (2017) near the parking lot of Ruckus Bar and…… Continue Reading
