COVID-19 Update in Boone and Cole Counties The number of recoveries from COVID-19 in Boone County now stands at 19. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services gave an update yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. 34 cases remain active in the county, and one person has died due to the virus in Boone County, making it…… Continue Reading
More Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Mid-Missouri
More Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Mid-Missouri More confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mid-Missouri last (Thursday) night. The Cole County Health Department reports 12 confirmed cases, which is 3 additional cases from yesterday afternoon. According to their website 2 patients have recovered. Another William Woods student is testing positive. According to a news release there…… Continue Reading
Suspect In 1991 Cole County Homicide In Custody
Suspect In 1991 Cole County Homicide In Custody A suspect in a 1991 Cole County homicide is now in custody. According to the press release from the Cole County Sheriff’s Department yesterday (Friday), the suspect’s name will not be released due to their age at the time of the crime. The case is the 1991…… Continue Reading
Cole County EMS Chief Leaving in July
The Cole County Emergency Medical Services Chief will be resigning on July 6th. Jerry Johnston sent a letter of resignation to the Cole County Emergency Medical Services Employees saying that he informed the commission of his decision last week. In the resignation letter Johnston states that the decision was his alone and he was not…… Continue Reading
Two Arrested In Cole Drug Bust
The MUSTANG Drug Task Force and Cole County Deputies executed two search warrants uncovering a substantial amount of drugs. The Cole County Sheriff’s Office says around 14 pounds of marijuana, nearly 14 thousand dollars in cash, 4 firearms, a ballistic vest and marijuana derivatives were found in the 2300 block of Schott Road. Twenty year…… Continue Reading
Cole County Deputies Arrest Two In Pursuit
The Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested 2 people following a car chase on U.S. Business 50 at around 11:43 last night. [Tuesday] The 17 minute chase ended after a deputy placed a spike strip on Horner Street by Counry Club Drive. The tires deflated, but the driver kept going until the tires went to rims.…… Continue Reading
Identity of Man Found Accused of Having Pipe Bombs Released
The FBI and ATF are currently investigating in Cole County after pipe bombs were found in a vehicle during a traffic stop last (Tuesday) night. According to the Cole County Sheriff’s Department they arrested 39 year old Charles McBrearety after they stopped him in the 7200 block of Heritage Highway and deputies report finding drug…… Continue Reading
