Columbia Man Crashes into a Vehicle and Then a House Columbia man, Jesus Olguin, 23, is in a local hospital with minor injuries and under arrest for driving while intoxicated or impaired. Columbia Police say he crashed into another vehicle and then a home early Thursday morning at the intersection of Providence Road and Rogers.…… Continue Reading
COO Doug Ramsey Suspended from Beyond Meat in Columbia
COO Doug Ramsey Suspended from Beyond Meat in Columbia According to the Associated Press, Chief Operating Officer Doug Ramsey of plant-based food company Beyond Meat in Columbia has been suspended effective immediately. Ramsey was arrested Saturday night because of a fight after the University of Arkansas football game. The Fayetteville police report states that Ramsey…… Continue Reading
Fayette Man Dies in Crash North of Columbia on Friday
Fayette Man Dies in Crash North of Columbia on Friday On the evening of 9/16, 23-year-old Alexander Mears of Fayette missed a curve on North Wagon Trail Road near Columbia and rolled several times. Boone County emergency personnel were unable to revive Mears and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, an adult…… Continue Reading
Shots Fired In Columbia
Shots Fired In Columbia Columbia Police responded to a shots fired call Sunday morning on the 2800 block of Highland Drive. At the scene, officers found evidence of a shooting including property damage. Police say people were in the home at the time of the shooting but there were no injuries. More In Boone County…… Continue Reading
Report of Shots Fired in Columbia Yesterday Evening
Report of Shots Fired in Columbia Yesterday Evening Columbia Police investigated a report of shots fired last night after neighbors said someone fired a gun in the 1700 block of McKee street before 6pm. At least four patrol cars responded to the scene and took photos in the area. Officers spoke to witnesses who said…… Continue Reading
Two Columbia Middle School Students Assaulted on Bus Yesterday
Two Columbia Middle School Students Assaulted on Bus Yesterday Two Columbia middle school students were assaulted on bus No. 228 servicing Lange Middle School yesterday morning (Tuesday). The district said a juvenile, not a bus rider, forced his way onto the bus at the scheduled stop near Brown Station Road and Sherwood Drive and assaulted…… Continue Reading
Monkeypox Shows Up in Boone County as Cases Increase
Monkeypox Shows Up in Boone County as Cases Increase Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Boone County yesterday (Tuesday). The health department is working closely with the individual to identify any close contacts to offer them education and vaccination. It’s true that overall risk of monkeypox…… Continue Reading
Moberly Man Charged for Exposing Himself to Multiple Minors in Columbia
Moberly Man Charged for Exposing Himself to Multiple Minors in Columbia A Moberly man, James Weaver, 23, reportedly exposed himself to underage victims in Columbia Thursday. Weaver was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree harassment, two counts of first-degree sexual misconduct, one count of sexual misconduct against a child under 15 and enticement…… Continue Reading
Columbia, Blair Oaks, and Cole County R-V Share Preparedness
Columbia, Blair Oaks, and Cole County R-V Share Preparedness Columbia Public Schools report security changes made since 2018 include active shooter training for students and staff, keycard access for all Columbia Police Department officers, and seven armed security coordinators. Classroom doors should be locked and are randomly tested. Blair Oaks and Cole County R-V state…… Continue Reading
Technology Helps I.D. and Track Suspects in Columbia Homicide Over the Weekend
Technology Helps I.D. and Track Suspects in Columbia Homicide Over the Weekend Security footage helped police identify and locate the suspects from the deadly shooting in Columbia over the weekend. Court documents say the two suspects planned to rob the victim, Shavez Waage, 22, during an apparently planned meet-up. The surveillance video showed Waage’s vehicle…… Continue Reading
