A Columbia woman is facing a felony charge after police said she stole a package from a home. According to court documents, the homeowner told police a woman took the package from their porch on August 26 and left. Police say surveillance and a neighbor’s doorbell camera captured the incident and the vehicle involved, including…
A Jefferson City woman is facing two felony forgery charges after police said she tried to use counterfeit money at Dollar General stores. Court documents say 28-year-old Caitlyn McAlister twice tried to load $350 in fake $50 bills onto a debit card at a Schotthill Road store on August 22. Police say she also attempted…
Missouri is investing up to $4.2 million to strengthen its rural emergency medical services workforce. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the funding will expand EMS training and provide workforce incentives, through partnerships with the Department of Social Services, the Rural Health Transformation Program and the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association. The…
Repaving of several downtown Moberly streets set to take place next week. Moberly Community Relations Manager Scott McGarvey says residents should expect work to last a couple of week.
The City of Mexico is partnering with Tech Removal LLC to offer a mostly free recycling event for area residents who wish to dispose of electronic devices. Howard Saltzer, Vice President of Operations for Tech Removal, says they will be accepting electronics and small appliances. However, they do have a list of things that they…
Vandalia Prairie Days gets underway tonight in Vandalia. Committee member Cami Blackman says this year’s Prairie Days will feature two separate types of tours. Those interested in the bus tour are encouraged to pre-register for the event.
Missouri Military Academy’s Homecoming 2026 takes place Today through Sunday, September 27, 2026, on the campus in Mexico. Alumni from all over the world will reunite in Mexico for a Golf Tournament this (Friday) morning, a cadets versus Alumni softball game later this evening as well as an Alumni mixer. Saturday’s events include a Battalion/Alumni…
In Minor League baseball The Memphis Redbirds were eliminated from the postseason last night after a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Rochester Red Wings in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the International League Championship Series Memphis rallied from an early 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 lead, but Rochester scored twice in the eighth to…
A full day of activities is planned for today, at the Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center. Board President Emily Lane provides details about the eventful day.
Vandalia Prairie Days starts tomorrow. Committee member Pete Nassir says Gary Bishop and the Synergy Band will kick things off musically Friday night at 5 oclock on the Main Stage. Scott and Mechelle and NBC’s The Voice contestant Eli Ward will also be performing.
An 85-year-old man serving a life sentence has died at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. The Missouri Department of Corrections says Gene Clark was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon. Clark had been incarcerated at the prison since 1981. He was serving a life sentence without parole for 50 years for capital murder, along with four counts…
A Columbia man is facing multiple charges following a three-and-a-half-hour standoff Wednesday afternoon. Police arrested 34-year-old Christopher Dow around 5 p.m. on charges including third-degree domestic assault, felony resisting arrest and first-degree making a terrorist threat. Police say Dow refused to leave a home on Hidden Creek Court and threatened to harm officers and blow…
A Missouri man charged with killing his former partner is now facing additional charges involving the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. Court documents show 56-year-old Robert Anselmo is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of invasion of privacy. Anselmo was previously charged with first-degree murder and armed…
In Minor League baseball The Springfield Cardinals lost a heartbreaking, winner-take-all Game 3 of the Texas League Championship Series 6-4 to the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Wednesday night. The defeat at Route 66 Stadium officially ended the Cardinals’ bid for back-to-back league titles. in Triple A The Memphis Redbirds decisively defeated the Rochester Red Wings…
Westbound Interstate 70 will be reduced to one lane overnight Friday in Columbia as crews work on a new ramp at the U.S. 63 connector. The work is scheduled from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. Drivers will be directed over the ramps at Exit 128, and access between the connector and I-70 will…
