A dog was shot and killed Thursday morning after attacking an animal control deputy in Lohman.
The Cole County Sheriff’s Office says the animal control unit responded to a home on Mount Hope Lane after the dog’s owner reported being bitten three times.
The owner voluntarily surrendered the dog for euthanasia. When deputies tried to secure the animal, it became aggressive, and another deputy shot it to protect the officers.
Details are still emerging from a crime scene at a house in Holts Summit. Callaway County Sheriff’s Deputies went to the home on Platinum Road around 1:37 this (Friday) morning. It is being reported that a body was taken from the house in a bag and people outside were visibly upset. Callaway County Sheriff Clay…
A father and daughter were rescued after their truck nearly sank in floodwaters on Akeman Road in north Boone County Thursday afternoon. Fire crews say the pair called 911 after climbing onto the roof of their vehicle around 2 p.m. The daughter told rescuers they misjudged the depth about three feet of water and lost…
It’s week 2 of high school football and Mexico is on the road tonight to Ashland, taking on the Southern Boone Eagles. Other games we’re following include: Fulton at home taking on the California Pintos A battle of Highway 124 as Centralia hosts Hallsville Paris with Madison & Faith Walk Academy come to Mexico to…
Three bills proposing a Blue Alert System in Missouri have been filed and have been referred to a committee for discussion. the Blue Alert system is similar to an Amber Alert, but pertains to seeking a person who has injured, or attempted to an injure a law enforcement officer. 27 states in the country already…
Last week, the Children’s Therapy and Early Education School in Mexico held a ribbon cutting for their new playground renovations, hosting an event for students, families, and community members. Tony Robertson slid down the slide to cut the ribbon in honor of his late wife Sara C. Robertson, who worked at the facility for many…
The following schools and businesses are announcing closures or postponements due to the inclement weather: Mexico, Centralia, Community R-VI, Fulton, Paris and Sturgeon, schools will not be in session today. The Van-Far schools will not have in-seat learning today, however will have virtual classes. St. Brendan in Mexico is closed today. The Williams Center Head…
