The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will honor Spartan Light Metal Products with its 2026 Commerce and Industry Award. The award recognizes Spartan’s more than three decades of investment in Mexico, including four expansions and a second manufacturing facility focused on large-tonnage die casting. Today, Spartan’s Mexico operations span nearly 289,000 square feet and employ…
A former Centralia police officer accused of domestic violence has been sentenced to five years of probation. Curtis Higby of Mexico pleaded guilty to second-degree domestic assault, reduced from a first-degree charge, and unlawful use of a weapon. Prosecutors dismissed five other felony charges as part of the plea agreement. Higby was accused of a…
A Columbia man is facing charges after police say he pointed a gun and laser at a car during an apparent road rage incident on Interstate 70. Court documents say a 17-year-old called 911 Saturday, reporting a man in a red pickup pointed a firearm and laser at him near mile marker 105. Officers later…
IN MLB both the Cardinals and the Royals had the night off The Kansas City Royals on the road today to take on the Toronto Blue Jays tonight, first pitch set for 6:07 PM probable pitchers: Seth Lugo (5-7, 4.71 ERA) for the Royals vs. Max Scherzer (1-6, 7.40 ERA) for the Blue Jays. The…
Moberly police are investigating a shooting reported Sunday night in the 500 block of Morehead Street. Police say the scene was secured by about 8:03 p.m. and that the incident appears to be isolated. Authorities say there is no danger to the community. Police have not released information about what led to the shooting or…
A new Missouri law is increasing penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The law takes effect August 28, just as the new school year gets underway. Drivers who fail to stop will now receive five points on their license. Fines also increase, starting at $500 for a first offense and reaching up…
A person is in critical condition after falling from a balcony at Harpo’s Bar and Grill in downtown Columbia Sunday night. Columbia police say the fall happened around 9:05 p.m. at the bar on South 10th Street. A large police presence was reported at the scene shortly after the incident. The victim was taken to…
Columbia police are investigating and searching for a suspect after a juvenile was shot early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a shots-fired call around 4 a.m. on Redwood Road in central Columbia. They found a male juvenile suffering from gunshot wounds that were not considered life-threatening. The victim was taken to a local hospital. Police…
Columbia police are investigating a fatal head-on crash on Forum Boulevard. The crash happened around 2:55 Saturday afternoon in the 2900 block of Forum Boulevard, near Wilson’s Fitness. Police say a 46-year-old Columbia man, driving one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle suffered serious injuries and…
IN MLB The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 11-7 last night at Kauffman Stadium to complete a three-game series sweep and extend their winning streak to eight games., their longest since May 2024. Nick Loftin led the attack with four RBIs, including a three-run homer, while John Rave and Kyle Isbel also delivered…
Former Moberly Police Officer David Kip Heyde was sentenced prison this afternoon for murder. Heyde’s charges were in connection to an incident from the summer of 2025 when he shot and killed 23-year-old Bailey Scott. He was found guilty of second-degree murder in June 2026, but was originally given a $100,000 bond before having it…
A Boone County man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he fired a gun inside a home Thursday morning. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office says 47-year-old Clinton McLain allegedly pointed a gun at a victim during an argument and fired in the victim’s direction. A bullet struck a wall near where the victim was…
A Rockford, Illinois, man is facing charges after authorities say he attacked a stranger with a hatchet in Boone County early Thursday morning. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says 56-year-old Martin Paddie Jr. called 911 around 2:15 a.m., claiming he had injured someone and was armed with a hatchet, hammer and knife. Deputies later found…
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input on plans to replace two aging bridges in Howard County. The Business Route 240 and Missouri 3 bridges over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad were built in 1934 and 1941 and are in poor condition. Both bridges would close during construction, with signed detours in…
IN MLB The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-2 last night at Kauffman Stadium, completing their first four-game series sweep of the season The Royals jumped out early and never looked back, beating their opponent with a strong offensive performance. Bobby Witt Jr. hit a first-inning homer, while Isaac Collins added a two-run…
