The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information Map showed Highway 40 being closed in both directions in Boone County between Route J and Interstate 70 due to flooding. The closure started at 10:46 a.m., but there is no word as to when it will reopen.
The Columbia Fire Department and Boone County Fire Protection District rescued the occupants of two cars that were trapped in high water early Thursday morning. The cars were trapped on Blackfoot Road near Bear Creek, in the area near North Stadium Boulevard, and crews were called around 5:13 a.m. All civilians were safely rescued minutes…
Thousands of Missouri residents are waking up without power this morning as outages impact communities across the state. PowerOutage.us reported more than 17,000 customers without electricity as of 5:30 a.m., the highest outage total in the country at that time. In mid-Missouri, Boone County had nearly 750 customers without power, while the city of Columbia…
Missouri continues to see a growing number of illnesses linked to the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 568 people in the state have been connected to the outbreak tied to Taco Bell or recalled lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, giving Missouri the third-highest total among 15 affected states….
Two people are facing felony charges after investigators say they stole cash from a Columbia car wash for the second time in just a few weeks. Prosecutors say Todd Harget and Sierra Claxton were arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed Harget using a crowbar to break into cash collection machines at Lighthouse Car Wash on…
A Warren County woman is facing felony charges after authorities say she stole a tractor from a local tree farm. Deputies responded to Frisella Tree Farm Sunday afternoon after a 2022 Kubota tractor, valued at about $25,000, was reported stolen. Investigators say a witness spotted Megan Meyer driving the tractor, and a farm caretaker tracked…
in MLB The Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 2–1 last night at Kauffman Stadium, powered by a dominant outing from starting pitcher Noah Cameron and a clutch, go-ahead home run from Michael Massey. The matchup developed into a tight pitchers’ duel between the two starters with Michael Massey hitting the go-ahead solo home…
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Vandalia will move to a new building starting next Thursday. The Audrain County Health Department announced that WIC services will be moving from the Lange Building, located on E. Park Street, to 204 W. Washington Street. The new service site will be open…
Two Laddonia residents were injured in a crash in a two-vehicle crash in Montgomery County on Tuesday. The crash reportedly happened at 4:35 p.m. yesterday on West Hudson St. at North Madison St., when a 2008 Dodge Ram tried to make a right turn when a Dodge Dart crossed the center line, colliding with the…
Firefighters battled both flames and dangerous heat Tuesday afternoon at the McDonald’s on Providence Road in Columbia. Crews arrived around 4 p.m. and had the fire under control within about 20 minutes. Because of the extreme temperatures, additional firefighters and EMS crews were called to the scene. First responders rotated out to cool off and…
Higher than normal voter turnout for yesterday’s 2026 Primary Election. Here are results from around the area… STATEWIDE RESULTS STATE AUDITOR 3235 of 3235 Precincts reporting (R) Scott Fitzpatrick 549,997 *** Jerry Wistrand 93,012 (D) Quentin Wilson 325,648 *** Gregory Upchurch 154,346 US Rep Dist 3 …
Authorities have arrested one man in connection to a shooting in Columbia on July 25 that struck two people and sent one to the hospital. 42-year-old Lenn Dukes of Columbia was arrested with the help of the Columbia Police Department, FBI Violent Crimes Task Force and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Dukes awaits two counts…
CALLAWAY COUNTY For PRESIDING COMMISSIONER – Larry Robinson (R) – Rob Barnes (R) – Clay Chism (R) MONROE COUNTY Presiding Commissioner – Curt Wheeler (R) – Ron Staggs (R) MONTGOMERY COUNTY Presiding Commissioner – Harry Cope (R) – Ryan Poston (R) —————————————————————————————————- AUDRAIN COUNTY For COUNTY CLERK – Stacey Higbee (R) – Brandie Gay (R)…
Parking rates in Jefferson City are set to increase after the City Council approved changes to parking fees and time limits Monday night. Metered parking citywide will increase to one dollar an hour beginning in September, with higher rates planned for premium parking areas in 2030. Council members also extended parking limits near the Missouri…
After a seven-hour meeting that stretched into early Tuesday morning, the Columbia City Council approved several rate increases for city services. Electric rates will rise 6%, water rates 10%, and trash and recycling fees about 5%. Council members also approved higher Parks and Recreation fees but delayed a vote on increasing downtown parking garage rates…
