Crews responded to a residential structure fire on Thursday around 10 a.m. in the 1100 block of Pannell Street. The CFD crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from a two story home. There were no occupants home at the time. The firefighters quickly began the fire attack, but needed to rotate out regularly to…
A Jefferson City man is facing charges after allegedly abusing an elderly person. Authorities responded to a report in the early hours of Thursday and discovered the elderly victim on oxygen, in tears in the kitchen of the home. The victim claimed that 31-year-old Tommy Teyrell Jones was heavily intoxicated and punched them causing them…
Cole County EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive individual in the Missouri River in Jefferson City Friday afternoon around 3:17 p.m. They located the person floating face down near the Noren River Access in North Jefferson City. Crews launched a rescue boat around 3:37 p.m. and found the individual deceased. Detectives with the…
Three people were arrested in Cooper County Wednesday for burglary in the 17000 block of Highway B around 8:25 a.m. The suspects reportedly used a white U-Haul van and the owner of the property reportedly saw the suspects placing items in the van. Deputies arrived on scene and the van was still there and detained…
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously voted yesterday that Secretary of State Denny Hoskins put the map on the November ballot. The Supreme Court’s ruling reversed a Cole County judge’s decision, who originally said that Missouri’s referendum powers do not apply to redistricting, but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the plain text in the…
Eight mid-Missouri men are facing a total of 17 federal charges related to alleged child sex crimes. The indictments stem from a June undercover operation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office targeting potential online predators. Investigators posed as minors and advertised escort services online. Those indicted include former Missouri Department of Revenue general counsel Daniel…
A body was recovered Thursday afternoon from the lake at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia. Police say a caller reported seeing a body near the shore. Columbia police, crime scene investigators and the Columbia Fire Department responded and recovered the body. Police have not released the identity of the deceased because next of kin had…
A Cole County jury has found 33-year-old Korey D. Owens guilty on two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy involving a child. The charges stem from a 2015 child abuse investigation. Prosecutors say the victim testified about extensive abuse, with that account supported by disclosures to multiple adults, including forensic interviewers and Children’s Division investigators. The…
Paul Wagner will be the newest member of the Columbia Public School Board. The board voted unanimously Thursday to appoint Wagner to the seat vacated by Jeanne Snodgrass, who resigned in July after planning to move outside the district. Wagner was chosen over Erica Perry, an MU Health Care business support coordinator and former elementary…
Get ready for an afternoon of shopping and fun in downtown Mexico. Mexico Market Madness, sponsored by Mainstreet Mexico, is happening Sunday, September 13, from noon to four p.m. The downtown flea market will feature vendors selling antiques, collectibles, handmade items, home décor and more. Food trucks will also be on hand. Anyone can set…
in College Football last night The No. 25 Missouri Tigers dominated their season opener, defeating the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions 54-14 at Faurot Field. Jumping out to a 40-0 halftime lead before resting its starters. QB Austin Simmons dazzled in his Mizzou debut with 252 yards and 4 TDs, while Donovan Olugbode caught 8 passes…
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…
