Moberly Woman Arrested on Assault55-year-old Shannon E. Hackett, of Moberly, was arrested Sunday night after a domestic dispute. The victim claimed she stabbed him after an argument. Hackett claimed she acted in self-defense.Police found no injuries on her neck but noted bruising on her wrist. A blood-stained knife was...

Mexico Man Charged With Sexual AssaultA Mexico man has been charged with sexually abusing a minor after a 14-year-old victim reported on May 12th that 37-year-old David E. Power had assaulted her.When deputies attempted to arrest Power on May 31st, he led law enforcement on a high speed chase on Highway 54 near Laddoni...

Heitmeyer Indicted by Boone County JuryA Hallsville businessman has been indicted by a Boone County grand jury for deceptive business practices.According to court documents Ches A. Heitmeyer, the founder of Solar Sam, has been accused of defrauding five people in the year 2023. Heitmeyer allegedly promised to install a...

Sneed Trial Set to BeginThe jury trial for 41-year old Charlie Sneed was set to begin today inside the Boone County Courthouse. Sneed is charged with shooting at or from a vehicle at a person, building, or car; first-degree assault and armed criminal action, in connection to a downtown Columbia shooting last summer.The...

Route 15 North of Mexico to Get ResurfacedWeather permitting, a resurfacing project is scheduled to begin this week on 18.3 miles of Missouri Route 15, from Route D in Monroe County to 1.1 miles north of Route 22 near Mexico in Audrain County.Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction in place...