An investigation is underway in Columbia where a woman was hit by a car this (Tuesday) morning. Police report it happened on Broadway near Waugh Street where the driver of a car failed to yield and hit a woman in the crosswalk. Officers report the woman was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening…… Continue Reading
STURGEON WILL HOST BOONE COUNTY FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
The city of Sturgeon will once again be host to the Boone County Fair next year. The event will be held at the Sturgeon Fairgrounds for the third consecutive year. Donna Tracey Sturgeon City Clerk says the city was asked to play host to the Boone County Fair at their monthly meeting last (Monday) night.…… Continue Reading
MEXICO MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT MAN HAS LIFE THREATENING INJURIES
A Mexico man is in the Miller County Jail after an arrest for an assault that left a man with life threatening injuries. According to court documents 39 year old John Powell was arrested for an attack last week on a man who was found unconscious with stab wounds to the head and arms beaten…… Continue Reading
PARIS TEEN MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER MULTIPLE COUNTY POLICE CHASE
A 19 year old Paris Teen is facing charges after taking authorities on a high speed chase that started in Centralia on late Sunday night. According to Centralia Police Chief Larry Dudgeon an officer tried to stop 19 year Tanner Ray Spurlock for a license plate violation near the Casey’s along Highway 22. Chief Dudgeon…… Continue Reading
AIR FORCE CONCERT COMING TO COLUMBIA AND MEXICO
The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants from Washington, D.C. will be making stops in Columbia, and Mexico in October. The concert is free and members of the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will also mentor students in local communities through the Advancing Innovation through Music educational outreach program. The concert comes to…… Continue Reading
ROUTE 54 BRIDGE WORK IN CALLAWAY COUNTY
Work to replace the deck on the westbound Route 54 bridge over Richland Creek between Kingdom City and Fulton will start on Thursday. The work will reduce the westbound 54 bridge to one 11 foot lane for around 75 days. The work is part of a larger project to improve 9 Route 54 bridges between…… Continue Reading
MEXICO SEWER RATES GOING UP
Mexico residents will see an increase on their sewer bill starting next month. The Mexico City Council voted around a three percent increase at last (Monday) nights meeting. Mexico City Councilman Ron Loesch says the primary reason for the increase is due to the tremendous amount work needed on the sewer system. Loesch says that…… Continue Reading
