BREAKING News
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Fulton Man Arrested for Shooting in Ralls County
A Fulton man was arrested this week following a shots fired incident in Ralls County. The Ralls County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Highway 19 near Perry at around 8:30 p.m. Monday. 24-year-old Dylan O’Brien was reportedly riding as a passenger in a car and shot another passenger in the arm, causing major blood loss.…
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Five-Car Crash on I-70 Injures Two
A five-car crash blocked westbound I-70 last night in Columbia which sent two people to hospital with injuries. The accident occurred near the 121-mile marker at around 9:30 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash reportedly started when a semi truck failed to slow down in traffic and struck the back of…
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Miss Missouri Competition Continues With Night Two Results
CROWN GROUP 👑 Rookie & Overall Talent – Miss Golden Valley’s Teen- Jane Ann Moots SASH GROUP 👑 Rookie Evening Gown – Miss North Kansas City’s Teen- Chamberlain Webster (right) 👑 Overall Evening Gown – Miss Branson’s Teen- Brylee Welch (left) The Second night of preliminary competition is complete at the Miss Missouri 2026 pageant.…
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Columbia Bridge Project Ahead of Schedule
Drivers in Columbia could see the new St. Charles Road bridge reopen ahead of schedule. The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews poured the bridge’s driving surface this week, marking a major milestone in the project. The bridge over Interstate 70 was demolished in April and is being rebuilt wider, longer, and higher to accommodate…
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Mexico Woman Pleads Guilty in $132K Theft Case
A Mexico woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $132,000 from her former employer in Montgomery County. According to court records, Ashley Harvey entered a guilty plea Wednesday to one count of stealing $25,000 or more. Investigators say the thefts occurred between June 2023 and July 2024 and involved altered business records and cash…
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Rolla Man Sentenced to Nine Life Terms in Sex Case
A Rolla man has been sentenced to nine consecutive life sentences following his conviction on multiple sex offense charges in Phelps County. Thirty-seven-year-old Dustin Drennan was found guilty by a Texas County jury in April of five counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, two counts of first-degree statutory rape, one count of first-degree rape, one count…
Audrain County News
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Mexico closes alley for work
The City of Mexico Public Works Department has announced a temporary alley closure effective immediately. The closure affects the alleyway located just north of Monroe Street, specifically the section running between Jefferson and Washington Streets. Crews are on-site today to perform necessary maintenance on the area’s lighting. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to plan an…
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Centralia Alderman to meet tonight, organize
An organizational only meeting of the Centralia Board of Alderman is scheduled for 6:35pm tonight in Council chambers. The swearing in of council members will be held as well as the election of a new City Clerk. The new board will then reappoint the City Police Chief, Fire Chief, Public Works Director, City Attorney, City…
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Storms roll across listening area, Auxvasse readies shelter
Severe Thunderstorms have been rumbling across the listening area throughout the afternoon. Storms that rolled through Columbia and Mexico earlier today contained nickel to quarter size hail. Earlier in the day, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order to activate the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan. That helps state agencies coordinate directly with local…
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Mexico High Hosts Tight Academic District Championship
Mexico High School will host the Class 5, District 4 Academic Team District Championship this weekend. MHS Academic Team Coach Dale Schenewerk, who oversaw last years team that finished third in the country, says Mexico has another strong team again this season. Schenewerk says this is a very close Quiz Bowl district, one through 6.…
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Fulton man dies in Hwy 54 crash
That two-vehicle accident that shut down Highway 54 in Callaway County on Wednesday, turned out to be fatal. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a 2008 Ford Fusion collided with a southbound semi grain truck at County Road 2002 around 11:55 a.m. The car overturned, and the truck’s trailer spilled a load of grain across…
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Storms cause power outages across the listening area
Over 2,000 Missouri electric customers were reportedly without power last night after strong storms moved through the area. Maries County had a tornado warning and an actual tornado hit the Clinton area last night. Over 800 of those customers without power were located in Cole County. Most of those had power restored by early this…
Latest Sports
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action Hallsville fell to Harrisburg 64-24 Kirksville beat out Moberly 60-36 in BOYS action Kirksville edged Moberly 62-61 Marshall beat out Harrisburg 70-63 New Franklin beat out Sturgeon 50-30 Van-Far fell to Clopton 51-46 In MLB Two weeks before Pitchers & catchers report for their first workout in Kansas City. Full…
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Area Sports
In Highschool Basketball Double Header Action Cairo vs South Shelby Kirksville vs Moberly Macon vs Mark Twain Monroe City vs Highland GIRLS action Columbia Battle vs Camdenton Hallsville vs Harrisburg in BOYS action Boonville vs Fatima Bowling Green vs Elsberry Columbia battle vs Cardinal Ritter Fayette vs Blair Oaks Hallsville vs Linn Hannibal vs Quincy…
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Area Sports
Prosecutors have charged Mizzou defensive end Zion Young with driving while intoxicated and speeding in an incident last December. Court documents say a state trooper clocked Young going 64 in a 50-mile-per-hour zone on Providence Road around 1:30 a.m. on December 13. The trooper reported smelling alcohol and said Young admitted coming from a downtown…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball Despite being hit hard by the flu, Cairo doubled up Community R-6 last night with a varsity basketball sweep. The girls team defeated the Lady Trojans, 71-26, as Olivia Cross led four Lady Bearcats in double digits with 19 points. Eva Jaecques and Chloe Brumley added 11, and Mallori Hankins had 10.…
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Morning Sports
In Highschool Basketball GIRLS action North Callaway fell to Fayette 54-26 South Shelby beat out Schuyler County 49-14 Hermann beat out St. Clair 54-46 in BOYS action Mark Twain fell to Schuyler County 80-55 Hermann beat out St. Pius X (Festus) 77-57 in College Football The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 last…
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Cardinals hold Winter Warm-Up
The St. Louis Cardinals held their annual Winter Warm-up in St. Louis this weekend and new General Manager Chaim Bloom said the club is excited about the possibility of sustained growth from Gold Glove award-winning shortstop Masyn Winn and center fielder Victor Scott II, as well as the expected arrival of highly touted rookie JJ…
