Mexico Chamber of Commerce Director, Dana Keller was recently honored by the Missouri Association of School Administrators. Keller was one of 8 individuals recognized for their contributions to education locally or statewide. The Friends of Education Award is presented to non-educators of who have gone above and beyond to help students. Keller was nominated for […]
Columbia 2nd Degree Murder and Kidnapping Arrest
A Columbia man is in the Boone County Jail after an arrest in connection with a kidnapping that led to a fatal car crash. According to the Columbia Police Department 31 year old Demetres D. Washington from Kansas City was arrested this (Friday) morning just after 10 in connection for 2nd degree murder and kidnapping. […]
New Dept. Labor Director
Governor Eric Greitens announced today that Anna Hui will be the new Director of the Missouri Department of Labor. Hui is currently in the same role in Illinois. Governor Greitens said in a statement that Hui will “bring much needed reforms to the Missouri Department of Labor.” She will be the first Asian American to […]
Portland Man Arrested for Rape
A Portland man is facing charges of rape, kidnapping, domestic assault and property damage. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office 26 year old Rusty Rudd went on the run for several after assaulting a victim at around 4:30 am on Thursday March 23rd. The department says it located Rudd yesterday (Thursday), near Portland where […]
Cole County Jury Indicts Jefferson City Man
A Jefferson City man is indicted by a jury in Cole County for a stabbing death in February. According to reports by the Jefferson City News Tribune, 52 year old Michael Phillips was indicted on charges of 2nd degree murder and criminal action in the stabbing death of 46 year old Michael Taylor. A 4500 […]
Fulton Teens Arrested for Stealing an ATV
2 teens in Callaway county are being accused stealing an ATV. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Department Taylor Fields and Tristin Dudley both 17 were arrested for a stealing an ATV from a residence along County Road 318 last (Thursday) night. Deputies say the ATV was recovered and returned to the owner.
Pettis County Ambulance Officials Arrested for Stealing and Forgery
2 administrators from the Pettis County Ambulance District are facing charges of forgery and stealing. Police report a search warrant was served at 23400 Radio Hill Road in Sedalia which led to the arrest of Michael Gardner the administrator of the ambulance district, and Tracy Rank the human resource director. Investigators says they found evidence […]
Republicans Shut Down Medicaid Expansion Eligibility in House
The Missouri house kills a proposal to expand Medicaid eligibility. The measure proposed by Democrats was voted down 102-41 in the house yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.
Stolen Items In Fulton Warehouse Leads to Arrest
A Fulton man is in the Callaway County Jail after an arrest by Fulton Police for stolen items. According to the Fulton Police Department they responded to a city warehouse a large amount of electric wire and other stolen items were found. Police say that Randall E. Moore was arrested. During the investigation the department […]
Mexico 3 Car Accident
A 3 car chain reaction accident with no injuries is being reported by the Mexico Public Safety Department. According to the department it happened at the corner of Western and Muldrow. Apparently a car driven by Brennan Wells failed to pay attention and struck a car in front of him driven by Sara Jerles, which […]