A 20 year old man is being identified by police as the victim of a fatal shooting on Weymeyer Drive in Columbia early (Thursday) morning. According to police they went to a report of shots heard this (Thursday) morning around 12:38 in the 3700 block of Weymeyer Drive. Officers say they found 20 year old […]
Cold temperatures in Missouri may be leading to dry eyes for many people. Dr. Jason Rodier Certified Board Ophthalmologist at Mason Eye Care with University of Missouri says the cold weather causes eyes to water and dry out quicker. Dr. Rodier recommends over the counter artificial tears and lubricant products to help cure up dry […]
The Mexico Bulldogs boys Basketball team opened up the Macon Tournament with a 66-49 win over Brookfield last (Wednesday) night. Zach Watkins continues to elevate his game throwing down 23 points, with 3 assists and 3 rebounds. Cole Whalen contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds. While floor general Jai Lawson had 7 points, 5 assists, […]
More details are being released in the fatal shooting of Lauro Garza-Perez on January 6 in Callaway County. According to court documents, Emily Ricketts was riding with Garza-Perez in a Volkswagen Jetta, and were being followed by Ruben Cabrera in a red Chevrolet Corvette on Old Highway 40. Surveillance video showed Cabrera got stuck in […]
Charges are pending against two people following a car chase that began in Cole County and ended in Callaway this afternoon. [Wednesday] Jefferson City police received a call from Kohl’s Department Store about a theft. The employee was able to describe a yellow 4 door Jeep. Police located the vehicle in the 2400 block of […]
Mexico Public Schools have announced they will be running buses on blacktop roads only for the rest of the week. Additionally, all after school tutoring will be canceled for the remainder of the week.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson delivered his first State of the State address this afternoon [Wednesday] laying out his priorities for the Governor’s budget. Parson began by discussing workforce development, and training workers for high demand jobs, saying $75 million will go towards various development programs. Infrastructure continues to be one of Parson’s priorities, and among […]
Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls yesterday (Tuesday): A stealing or theft at West Plaza Shopping Center A careless and imprudent driver at South Clark. A scam at Woodlawn. Drug activity in progress at 1114 North Clark. A report of a robbery in progress at 1009 West Breckenridge.
Hannibal Police are investigating an incident where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle yesterday (Tuesday). It happened in the 1100 block of Broadway. Police say a witness saw a 34 year old man driving a vehicle hit a 50 year old woman. No injuries to the man, the woman was taken to the Blessing […]
The Missouri Senate has a new bill before them that would ban texting and driving for drivers of all ages. The bill is being sponsored by Senator Wayne Wallingford, a Republican from Cape Girardeau. 47 states have already banned texting for drivers. The Missouri state law currently prohibits texting for all drivers under 21.
