Mexico Senior Center Hosts Pitch Tournament
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center is hosting a 10-point pitch tournament today at the center. the center’s treasurer, Betty Ball has details on today’s pitch tournament.
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Columbia Considers $2.1 Million Roundabout
Columbia is considering a 2.1-million-dollar roundabout at East Green Meadows Road and East Nifong Boulevard. City Public Works officials say the project is intended to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes on the city’s south side. An open house was held Thursday to show residents the proposal. The project would be funded through the city’s…
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Columbia Gets $16.2 Million Rail Grant
Columbia is receiving more than 16-million dollars in federal funding to modernize the Columbia Terminal Railroad. U.S. Representative Mark Alford announced the 16-point-2-million-dollar grant Thursday. The project will upgrade tracks, improve safety and introduce autonomous rail technology. The 20.8-million-dollar project includes new railroad ties, charging stations and improvements at crossings along the 21-mile route between…
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Jefferson City Lodging Group Appeals Lawsuit
The Jefferson City Lodging Association is appealing a court ruling in its lawsuit against the city and two local organizations. The association filed the lawsuit last year, arguing that lodging-tax funds collected for the Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau violate the Missouri Constitution. A judge granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants in…
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Boone County Seeks $1.9 Million for Jail Housing
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking county leaders for 1.9 million dollars to pay for housing detainees in other county jails. Sheriff Dwayne Carey says the department has run out of money for out-of-county housing as the Boone County Jail continues to face overcrowding. Carey says the department saw about 600 additional bookings after…
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Kansas City Man Charged in Boone County Stabbing
A 32-year-old Kansas City man is facing several felony charges after authorities say he stabbed a man in the Prathersville area of Boone County Wednesday night. Cody Bass is charged with second-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Court documents say Bass allegedly threatened to kill a man…
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Moberly Murder Case Advances After Hearing
A Moberly man charged with first-degree murder will proceed to trial after a judge found enough evidence to move the case forward. Fifty-one-year-old Christopher Viley appeared in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing in Randolph County. Viley is charged in the August shooting death of 57-year-old Cheryl Gravitt, who was found with a gunshot wound…
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Moberly Mobile Home Park Still Without Water
United Way of Randolph County is helping 30 households in a Moberly mobile home park that has been without running water for seven days. Riley’s Mobile Home Park lost water service around October 8 after a privately owned wastewater pump station failed. United Way is providing bottled water, ready-to-eat meals, hygiene supplies and portable toilets…
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Morning Sports
IN MLB Action last night The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) at Progressive Field, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–4 at Dodger Stadium, completing a four-game sweep of the National League…
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Vaccination Clinic Today at Mexico Activity Center
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will host a vaccination clinic Thursday, Oct. 15, in partnership with Walgreens. The clinic will begin at 9 a.m. at the center. Community members can visit the center for the scheduled vaccination event.
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Two Former Callaway County Schools Up for Sale
Two former elementary schools in Callaway County are up for sale. The North Callaway R-1 School District is accepting sealed bids for Hatton-McCredie Elementary, located near Kingdom City, and Williamsburg Elementary in Williamsburg. Hatton-McCredie sits on nearly 13 acres, while the Williamsburg property includes 10 acres. Bids are due by 2 p.m. November 10th at…
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Public Hearings Set on Missouri American Water Rate Hikes
The Missouri Public Service Commission is holding public hearings on Missouri American Water Company’s request to increase water and sewer rates. The company is seeking an increase that would generate about 192 million dollars in additional annual revenue. The proposal could raise monthly water bills by about 15 dollars for customers outside St. Louis County…
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Two CMU Football Players Charged in Alleged Team Fight, 4 suspended
Two Central Methodist University football players are facing assault charges following an alleged fight involving a teammate. Twenty-year-old Kamarrion Ferguson and 22-year-old Michael Hourel were charged with third-degree assault Monday, according to court documents. Police say the fight evolved from a team rule made by the team captain, requiring players who arrive late to practice…
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Jefferson City Man Charged in Meth Case
A Jefferson City man faces a felony drug charge after authorities allegedly found more than 25 grams of methamphetamine hidden in his shoe. Court documents say 41-year-old Walter J. Grace Junior was stopped by police in September after an officer spotted him riding a bicycle without proper lighting. Officers later found a digital scale with…
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Fulton Woman Faces Six Felonies After High-Speed Chase
A Fulton woman faces six felony charges after a high-speed chase and standoff with Callaway County deputies Saturday night. Court documents say 29-year-old Sydney Akers allegedly drove more than 100 miles per hour, collided with patrol cars and refused to exit her vehicle. During a 20-to-30-minute standoff, a deputy fired a gun but missed. Deputies…
