The Mizzou Tigers staved off the Emporia State Hornets last night, 67 to 62. The Mizzou Tiger Basketball team narrowly defeated the Emporia State Hornets last night , 67 to 62. Jeremiah Tilmon and Kevin Puryear scored 13 points a piece for Mizzou, while Jontay Porter put up 11. The team will play again on…… Continue Reading
MEXICO ACCIDENT
Mexico Public Safety investigated a 2 car accident in the 700 block of West Monroe yesterday. [Sunday] According to a crash report from Mexico Public Safety, the accident happened when 18 year old Elizabeth Gooch was stopped waiting for a car to turn into a private drive, when her vehicle was hit by 17 year…… Continue Reading
OZARK PLACE CLOSED TOMORROW
The City of Mexico will be closing Ozark Place tomorrow [Tuesday] to conduct street work. City crews have Ozark Place down to one lane today in order to prepare for the culvert replacement, and the road will be completely closed tomorrow. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day.… Continue Reading
HERMANN MAN CHARGED AFTER CRASH
A Hermann man is facing charges after being involved in a car crash yesterday [Sunday] morning on Missouri 19, near McKittrick. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 25 year old Caleb Tetley traveled off the roadway, overcorrected, and hit a parked car and a large rock before overturning. Tetley was released to the care…… Continue Reading
ASHCROFT VISITS ALL MISSOURI COUNTIES
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has visited all 114 Missouri Counties in 2017. Ashcroft has been meeting with Missourians to discuss the new voter ID law, advocate for local libraries, meeting with local business owners and promoting the Safe at Home program. In addition, Ashcroft has visited with each local election authority to help…… Continue Reading
AUDRAIN ARRESTS MEXICO WOMAN
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mexico Woman this morning [Monday] on multiple charges. 23 year old Melanie Marie Griffith was booked into the Audrain County Jail just before 10:00. Griffith had 2 outstanding warrants for stealing and third degree domestic assault. The warrants were issued on November 9. Additionally, she is charged with…… Continue Reading
BOONE COUNTY DEPUTIES GO THROUGH CRISIS TRAINING
Area law enforcement officers are undergoing intensive training this week to learn how to better successfully manage a crisis involving individuals with mental health, substance abuse and other issues. The training is taking at the Boone Electric Cooperative Community Room for the Crisis Intervention Team from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. On Friday law enforcement…… Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY INCREASE IN REPORTED THEFTS FROM UNLOCKED CARS
The Jefferson City Police Department is seeing an increase in reported thefts from unlocked cars over the last several days. The thefts are said to have happened throughout Jefferson City, specifically in the Eastwood and Brookdale area, as well as Satinwood Drive. The department is reminding folks to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out…… Continue Reading
MAN WHO CAUSED COLUMBIA SCHOOLS TO BE LOCKED DOWN IDENTIFIED
The man who caused several Columbia Schools to be locked down yesterday (Wednesday) is being identified as 33 year old Brandon Hensley of Columbia. Police report responded to a report of a stolen car yesterday (Wednesday) and ended up going on a foot chase and deployed a taser on Hensley who is identified as the…… Continue Reading
MULTIPLE GUN THEFTS FROM VEHICLES IN COLUMBIA REPORTED
Columbia residents are being reminded to put their guns out of sight if they leave their weapons in their car after multiple reports of stolen firearms. According to police 114 guns are being reported as stolen since the January. Police say it is best to secure the guns in a lockbox if they are being…… Continue Reading
