The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department has announced plans to buy the Columbia Animal Hospital building for $995,000. The purchase split will not be evenly with the city of Columbia responsible for $595,000, and Boone County paying $400,000. The Columbia Animal Hospital, located at 1300 Boone Industrial Drive. closed its doors on…
Columbia Police arrested a 19-year-old Columbia man in connection to a Columbia shooting on Aug. 2 shooting. At about 11:47 on Aug. 2, Columbia Police responded to an shots fired call in the 900 block of Conley Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a…
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announced today the host communities for multiple statewide events. Columbia was a big winner, as they got all three events they applied for. Columbia will host: -MSHSAA State Boys & Girls Basketball Championships through 2031 -MSHSAA State Boys Wrestling Championships through 2031 -MSHSAA State Girls Wrestling Championships…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT On September 11, 2026, deputies received a report of a vehicle being operated in a careless manner in the Montgomery City area. Deputies responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle. Deputies observed the vehicle failing to maintain its lane and, at one point, driving into the ditch and back…
Two Mizzou women’s golfers will have their case heard This Afternoon as they seek another year of NCAA eligibility. Addie Dobson and Melanie Walker filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against the NCAA on September 14. A hearing is scheduled for noon Today at the Boone County Courthouse before Judge Joshua Devine. The…
MU Health Care is offering dozens of flu and COVID-19 vaccination events across mid-Missouri this September and October. The health system is providing drive-thru and walk-in vaccinations, along with extended hours, at locations in Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Ashland, Boonville, Mexico and Fayette. Flu vaccines are available for anyone six months and older, while COVID-19…
Former Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson is scheduled for a preliminary hearing November 10 on a felony stealing charge. According to court documents, Wilson is accused of stealing and cashing a five-thousand-dollar check while serving as sheriff. The check was labeled “Sponsor fee 25 Randolph” and was cashed at Wilson’s own bank. Wilson told investigators…
The Cole County Health Department has come across what seems like a rare case. A bat has tested positive after it came in contact with a stray cat. The bat was submitted, and tested positive for rabies, after the animal had contact with the cat, according to the health department. The department said the risk…
One person is seriously injured after a crash involving a tractor and a motor vehicle near Harrisburg Thursday evening. The Boone County Fire Protection District says the crash happened around 5:18 p.m. in the 12-thousand-300 block of North Route J. Volunteer firefighters found the person in a field near the tractor and provided care until…
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The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will host its monthly Veterans Breakfast today, from 9 to 10 a.m. Board President: Emily Lane explains how it keeps growing monthly,
A 28-year-old Jefferson City man was arrested for D-W-I Wednesday afternoon after crashing his car onto a golf course. Police say the man was driving north on South Country Club Drive when his Hyundai struck a curb, crossed the road, crashed through a fence and ended up on the Jefferson City Country Club golf course….
The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding 17 million dollars to 17 community organizations across Missouri to help veterans experiencing homelessness. The funding will support programs providing housing assistance, case management and other services to veterans and their families. VA officials say the grants will strengthen partnerships with community organizations and help connect veterans with…
A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded not guilty Monday to 21 child sex crime charges in Boone County Court. Thirty-eight-year-old Zachary Hutchinson was arrested in January after police began investigating a reported relationship involving a female minor. He was later placed on home detention. Hutchinson was arrested again in April on additional charges. His…
An 85-year-old Holts Summit man was killed Wednesday afternoon after the golf cart he was driving was struck by a car in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route AA, east of Kelly Drive, between Evergreen Drive and County Road 499. The man was pronounced dead at the…
