Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe continued to push his public safety initiative, by announcing another $10 million in state grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield jurisdictions that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2026. The $10 million available in Blue Shield grants are awarded equally, meaning each of the funded jurisdictions are eligible to apply for…
The Mexico Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Annual Commerce & Industry Appreciation Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, north of Mexico. The Chamber will honor Spartan Light Metal Products. In addition, the E. Warner Williams Excellence in Business Award will also be presented. Nominees include 3rd quarter 2025 –…
One person is dead and three more were injured during a fight early Sunday morning in Gasconade County. Owensville Police have arrested 36-year-old Henry Lorton of Owensville, and charged him with 2nd degree murder and three counts of 3 counts of Assault in the 1st Degree. A fight began in a parking lot on north…
Drivers in Audrain County should be aware of a temporary road closure on Route RA. The roadway will be closed on September 15 for culvert replacement work. The closure will affect Route RA from Route ZZ in Montgomery County to County Road 756 in Audrain County. Crews will be working from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30…
A juvenile was taken into custody Sunday after authorities located a stolen vehicle traveling on Interstate 70 in Jefferson City. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, a flock camera detected the vehicle near the 141-mile marker while it was heading westbound. Troopers found the vehicle and began a pursuit, which ended about five…
An 82-year-old Buckner man was airlifted to Columbia with serious injuries after a UTV crash in Chariton County Sunday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man was driving west on U.S. 24 near Brunswick when his UTV struck a Chariton County Sheriff’s Office patrol car multiple times. The UTV then overcorrected, ran…
Columbia Regional Airport is continuing its expansion with a new stormwater improvement project beginning Tuesday. The project will improve drainage from the airport’s north parking lot and direct water away from the area as construction continues. A section of roadway near Airport Drive will be removed during the work, causing drivers to be redirected around…
Drivers in Jefferson City should expect intermittent lane closures this week as crews install fiber optic lines. The work begins Monday near the intersection of Stadium Boulevard and Monroe Street and will continue toward downtown through Friday, weather permitting. Crews will be working from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with reduced hours in school zones…
First Chance for Children is helping Columbia families during Diaper Need Awareness Week with several events focused on providing essential childcare supplies. The organization’s events run Today through Friday and include a diaper drive-thru, a diaper wrapping marathon, and a birthday celebration and diaper donation drive. The week follows Governor Mike Kehoe’s proclamation recognizing September…
in College Football Missouri football, fresh off their 38-21 road win over Kansas, jumped up again in both the national polls. The Tigers are now No. 22 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll, and Mizzou climbed to No. 20 in the new Associated Press Top-25 poll. MU hosts Troy this Saturday. in the US…
We would like to remind residents to be cautious of scams involving gift cards. Scammers may contact you by phone, text message, email, or social media and claim you owe money, have a problem with an account, or need to make an immediate payment. The scammer will often instruct you to purchase gift cards from…
Mizzou fans heading to Lawrence Tonight should plan for traffic and construction delays as the Tigers take on the Kansas Jayhawks. Construction around Mississippi Street and David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium could mean lane closures, limited parking, and traffic control crews. MoDOT is also reminding drivers about ongoing work on I-70 and encouraging fans to…
Boone County firefighters responded to a water rescue Thursday morning at Huntsdale Access on the Missouri River. Crews were dispatched around 10:04 a.m. after a vessel became stranded with one person on board. Firefighters reached the vessel and towed it safely back to the boat access. No injuries were reported. Eight firefighters responded with a…
The U.S. Supreme Court today straightened out the state’s congressional map issue. The court rejected a 2025 Missouri congressional map that was forced on the state by state Republicans and President Donald Trump. The rejection has led Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who fiercely supported the gerrymandered map, to announce today he will now…
The Moberly School District is reporting a swatting incident to its parents and students. Superintendent Cristina Wright sent out a letter yesterday letting everyone know they were aware of the swatting and were investigating it. Swatting is a newer term used to describe people who are involved in making a false or fabricated threat intended…
