The two men who were charged in connection to an armed robbery of the casino in Boonville have been indicted by a federal grand jury. Benjamin Michael-Dass of Columbia Mo. and Hollis Cortez Vanleer of Illinois were charged with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, interfering with commerce by robbery, and brandishing a firearm…
Workers and faculty for the University of Missouri rallied on Thursday afternoon demanding higher wages. The rally occurred at Memorial Union on Missouri’s campus and was held by LiUNA Local 955, a branch of a labor union that represents over 70,000 public employees. Workers, faculty, students and community members rallied, handing out flyers before the…
An inmate at the Moberly Correctional Center has been charged for allegedly assaulting an employee. Surveillance footage reportedly showed 30-year-old inmate Brenden L. Wissman striking an employee in the face before continuing to assault them while they were on the ground. Detectives said that the victim was found unconscious and seriously injured. Wissman was charged…
Officers are asking for help from the public in relation to recent vehicle theft investigations in Jefferson City. Police specifically cited a vehicle theft on Mesa Avenue. The requested that residents check home security cameras and doorbell footage, and that they report any suspicious activity during overnight and early morning hours. Those with any information…
The Montgomery Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire on I-70 on Wednesday night just after 10 p.m. A press release states that first responders found the vehicle fully involved with flames and that explosions were coming from it, and that sparks flying from the car ignited nearby grass in the median. No injuries…
The man at the center of a three-hour standoff Tuesday in a Columbia home is now facing charges tied to a May police pursuit. Twenty-three-year-old Ethan McCauley is charged with armed criminal action, flight to avoid arrest and resisting arrest. Court documents say deputies were called after McCauley allegedly arrived at a home with a…
A Jefferson City man is facing three federal charges for allegedly distributing fentanyl, including one count tied to a death. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says a federal grand jury indicted Bryan Isaiah Thomas on Wednesday. Prosecutors allege Thomas distributed fentanyl three times in Cole County in March, with one of those incidents resulting in a…
Columbia police and downtown bar and nightlife managers met Wednesday to discuss public safety following several violent incidents in the area. The meeting focused on improving communication between police and businesses, as well as communication among businesses when safety concerns arise. Police Chief Jill Schlude says the goal is a safe and welcoming downtown. The…
The University of Missouri broke ground Wednesday on a new energy research center aimed at developing more sustainable and efficient ways to use power and water. The 116-thousand-square-foot Payne Energy Innovation Center is named for MU graduate David Payne, who donated 50 million dollars to the College of Engineering — the largest single investment in…
in MLB LAST night The Kansas City Royals fell to the Miami Marlins 9-6 after a late-inning bullpen collapse erased a strong offensive start. Carter Jensen hit two home runs, including a record-setting leadoff homer, while Salvador Perez also homered. Noah Cameron struck out seven over five innings, but the bullpen struggled badly, with José…
A Columbia man and woman were arrested Tuesday after a nearly three-hour standoff at a home near Fyfer Place and East Broadway. Police say 23-year-old Ethan McCauley refused to come outside while officers attempted to serve a felony warrant tied to a previous weapons charge. Officers also arrested 21-year-old Zoe Honovi, who police say obstructed…
The Family Support Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services has announced that there will be updates to the requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP on October 1, 2026. Beginning in October, Missourians using SNAP will need to provide proof of shelter costs, including rent, mortgage, and utilities, as well as…
The Ralls County Sheriff Brian Allen announced yesterday that the Sheriff’s Office is suspending its use of Flock cameras. The Flock camera system has come under fire recently due to alleged misuse and privacy concerns, and some places like Pulaski and St. Charles discontinued their use recently. The Sheriff’s office in Ralls County said they…
The city of Moberly has decided to proceed with a $1.5 million project to upgrade wastewater treatment and target lagoon reliance in the area. The Route JJ Wastewater System Project is working to address three lagoons around the area near Heritage Hills Golf Course and two mobile home parks. The project will see wastewater routed…
A Columbia woman has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to stabbing another person in May. Twenty-seven-year-old Nakia Bonaparte pleaded guilty to second-degree assault stemming from a May 4 stabbing in the 1,000 block of Claudell Lane. According to court documents, Bonaparte pulled a knife during a fight, stabbed the victim…
