Month: September 2022
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KXEO Sports Report 9/29/22
In Baseball, University of Missouri fall Baseball season starts this afternoon at 3 pm. against the Great Lakes Canadians at Taylor Stadium. The Brewers took the Cardinals down 5-1 in Milwaukee last night, bringing them to within a half-game of Philadelphia for the final NL wild card spot. St. Louis has the day off today.…
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Load Shifts and Topples Semi in Jefferson City Wednesday
Jefferson City Police reports that Matthew Schulte of Tuscumbia is recovering in a Columbia hospital after his tractor trailer overturned when its load shifted at the Route W overpass at Highway 54 yesterday afternoon. The ramp was closed for approximately two hours for investigation and clean up.
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Silver Advisory for Camden Woman
A Silver Advisory is issued for a missing Camden County woman. The Advisory was issued by the Camden County Sheriff’s Department last (Wednesday) night at 5:10 for 74-year old Elaine Nelson, described as a white female, five feet four inches tall weighing one hundred thirty pounds with grey hair and blue eyes. Nelson suffers from…
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Hurricane Ian is One of the Worst to Hit Florida According to Local Weatherman
Ian is now a tropical storm and back out over the Atlantic after wreaking devastation across Florida. The storm hit near Cayo Costa with 150 mph winds and storm surges up to 6 feet. Weather Channel reporters Mike Seidel and Jim Cantore had narrow escapes from both lightning and debris. In Port Charlotte, a hospital…
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MODOT Announces Timing on Highway 19 Bridge Over I-70
The replacement of the Highway 19 bridge over I-70 in Montgomery County could begin as early as next week. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the new bridge will be constructed just west of the existing bridge and will also include interchange improvements in the form of two roundabouts, one on each end of…
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Columbia Regional Airport Updates Nearly Complete
Columbia city officials met this afternoon with the Columbia Regional Airport advisory board. The airport is nearing completion of the new $23 million airport terminal. The new facility will triple the current facility at 52,000-square-feet. The project, which had an end of summer completion date, should be ready soon, with a grand opening to be…
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Mexico Public Safety Report 9/28/22
Mexico Public Safety reports: Theft/civil in 600 block of Mars Burglar alarm in 1900 block of Country Club Drive and 600 block of East Monroe Harassment in 400 block of North Missouri Fire alarm in 400 block of North Jefferson Abandoned vehicle in 100 block of South Washington Suspicious activity in 900 block of South…
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Work Set To Begin On Highway 19 / Interstate 70 Interchange
The replacement of the Highway 19 bridge over I-70 in Montgomery County could begin as early as next week. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the new bridge will be constructed just west of the existing bridge and will also include interchange improvements in the form of two roundabouts, one on each end of…
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Walsworth Bringing Jobs and Security to Fulton
Walsworth Publishing Company is making a huge investment in Fulton with a new printing press. The press is a massive 175 x 30 feet and will take 25-30 semis to deliver. In a press release, Walsworth says the months-long installation will require the hiring of local electricians as well as concrete and construction crews. The…
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Hurricane Ian Update
Missouri electric line crews from 13 Missouri utilities, including Hannibal and Macon headed to Florida yesterday to aid recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian. Ian hit Florida just after noon today as a powerful Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds with the eye moving onshore at Sanibel and Captiva islands according to the National Hurricane…
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Boonville Man Arrested in Cooper County
Jacob A Ivy, 28, of Boonville was arrested last night for DWI and leaving the scene of an accident. He is being held on bond at Cooper County Jail.
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Boat Ramps at Mark Twain Lake to Get Guard-Rail Upgrade
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is announcing the temporary closure of four boat ramps to improve visitor safety with new guardrails. South Fork, Indian Creek West, Stoutsville, and John F Spalding ramps will be affected on various days between Sept 28 and Oct 6.
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Construction Worker Recovering After Fall from Rocheport Bridge Yesterday
A construction worker was injured Tuesday morning after falling from the Rocheport Bridge. The worker, employed by Lunda Construction Co., experienced an apparent safety equipment malfunction and fell into the Missouri River below. Fortunately, he was not at the highest point of the structure. The worker is recovering from minor injuries and was able to…
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KXEO Sports Report 9/28/22
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the division title last night by beating the Brewers 6-2. The Brewers and Phillies are still in position to get the final NL wild card. Tonight St. Louis is in Milwaukee with the Brewers at 6:40. Jose Quintana vs Brandon Woodruff. You can watch on ESPN+ The Tigers and Royals…
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Deadline is End of October
The federal government announces that the Public Service Loan Forgiveness deadline is coming up. Borrowers employed full time by a qualifying nonprofit or the government while making payments for student loans may have additional opportunity for student loan forgiveness. Many teachers, social workers and first responders, as well as some doctors and lawyers, may qualify.…