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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A 48-hour boil advisory in effect for the immediate area next to the Moberly Mobile Home Park on Route J. Moberly Community Relations Manager Scott Mcgarvey says the issue is being resolved. McGarvey adds the boil advisory is for the businesses in the immediate area and that water testing is ongoing.
Missouri men’s basketball guard C.J. Gunn successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against the NCAA that could make him eligible to play for the Tigers. Gunn’s requested TRO was granted by Boone County judge Jeff Harris today following a two-hour plus court hearing on Tuesday. However, the temporary order will expire Oct. 24 — still…
Boone County deputies arrested a 40-year-old Columbia man yesterday on drug trafficking charges. Clayton Worstell alerted deputies that he had drugs and a gun in his residence. Deputies then found two grams of fentanyl and a shotgun with no serial number. They also found a digital scale, materials for packaging drugs for sale, and syringes….
Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held this (Wednesday) afternoon in Mexico at the Handi-Shop. Well over 40 people attended as the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the expansion with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting. Handi Shop Director Martin Keller reported they are just shy of their $9 million fundraising goal.
A 48-hour boil advisory in effect for the immediate area next to the Moberly Mobile Home Park on Route JJ as the ongoing water/sewer saga is coming to a close. Moberly Community Relations Manager Scott Mcgarvey says work is underway. McGarvey adds the boil advisory is for the businesses in the immediate area and that…
An early morning (Wednesday) accident near the Maries and Osage County line, has left three people dead, including a 29-year-old man from Fulton. The accident happened at 6:05am on US 63, about halfway between Vienna and Freeburg, when a northbound orange 2023 Buick Encore attempted to pass a tractor trailer, hydroplaned and struck a southbound…
The City of Moberly has set a noon deadline today for repairs or a detailed repair timeline after a wastewater pump station failed at Moberly Mobile Home Park last week. The failure has led to possible water contaimination in the affected area. The city has decided to Take measures Moberly Community Relations Manager Scott McGarvey:…
The City of Columbia will celebrate the completion of a 31-million-dollar upgrade to its McBaine Water Treatment Plant on October 26. The project restores the plant’s capacity to treat 32 million gallons of water per day and replaces aging equipment to improve water quality and efficiency. Originally, the project’s budget increased by 10 million dollars…
Two Central Methodist University football players are facing assault charges after allegedly fighting a teammate over being late to practice. 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 involved a team rule requiring players who arrive late to practice to fight a…
