The Howard County Coroner’s office is being ordered to release the transcript of an inquest that determined a teen committed suicide because of bullying and his job. Howard County Circuit Court Judge Scott Hayes wrote in his judgement this week that the coroner wrongfully denied access to public records that were requested by the Glasgow…… Continue Reading
MAN CHARGED IN AUDRAIN MURDER IN COURT TODAY
One of 3 people suspected in the shooting death of Leon Wilder on July 6 had a preliminary hearing this afternoon in the Audrain County Courthouse. Richard Henry II is facing an 8 count indictment which includes first degree murder, armed criminal action, drug trafficking and tampering with a witness. Law enforcement officers from Audrain…… Continue Reading
NEW LONDON WOMAN SERIOUS INJURIES IN ONE CAR ACCIDENT
A New London woman has moderate injuries after a one car accident two miles north of Vandalia yesterday (Tuesday) morning. According to the highway patrol it happened on Route F when 49 year old Lori A. Epperson went off the road and hit a ditch. Epperson was taken to by the Van Far ambulance to…… Continue Reading
PHONE SCAM IN AUDRAIN COUNTY
Mexico residents are being warned about a phone scam going on in the area. Major Bryce Mesko with Mexico Public Safety reports receiving 12-20 calls of about attempted phone scams where callers were posing as the IRS and trying to arrange for payments using money cards. Citizens are being reminded that they should never give…… Continue Reading
MADISON MAN SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
A Madison man receives a ten year sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. According to court records Donald Blankenship appeared before a Monroe County Judge last week for sentencing. Blankenship was arrested in March and had been in the Monroe County Jail…… Continue Reading
THREE BURGLARIES TWO ARRESTS IN COLE COUNTY
Three burglaries in Cole County on Monday have lead to the arrest of two people and an investigation is continuing. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s Department the first burglary was at the 6700 block of Loesch Road the second was in the 5500 block of Buffalo Road and the last was in the 5200…… Continue Reading
NAME FOR SECOND JEFFERSON CITY HIGH SCHOOL BEING CONSIDERED
The name for the second high school in Jefferson City are being revealed. 1212 responses were submitted, the number one recommendation was Capital City High School with 371 votes, Jefferson City High School West was second with 193 votes, Mission High was third. The school naming committee will now narrow it down list of names…… Continue Reading
SECOND ARREST MADE IN CLAUDELL LANE ROBBERY IN COLUMBIA
A second man is facing charges after an arrest in connection with a Robbery on Claudell Lane in Columbia on Saturday. According to the department 19 year old Jeremy Alexander Nash of Columbia was arrested yesterday (Tuesday) morning at a Red Roof Roof Inn. Detectives report obtaining a search warrant for Nash’s Room and finding…… Continue Reading
SOFTBALL DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
Softball districts wrapped up yesterday after several rain delays last week. Congratulations Bowling Green, Palmyra, North Callaway and Mexico on championship titles. The state tournaments in all classes kicks off tomorrow. Bowling Green will take on Metro, Palmyra and North Callaway will battle it out, and Mexico will face St. Dominic.… Continue Reading
MEXICO SOFTBALL ALL-DISTRICT PLAYERS ANNOUNCED
All district teams for softball have been announced, and several Mexico Bulldogs have been recognized. Pitcher Paytience Lawson – Holman and outfielder Mattie Roth, both juniors, along with sophomore Logan Blevins made the first team. Sophomore Reghan Smith and Junior Aaryn Sampo were included in the second team.… Continue Reading
