Two streets in Moberly were closed Friday afternoon due to a possible gas leak. The Moberly Police Department says North Avenue and Murphy Street were closed after officials and repair crews responded to the incident around 3:18 p.m. Emergency personnel and utility crews remained on scene until further notice. Police are urging residents to avoid…
Seven months after launching, the RAISE Randolph County initiative is helping high school students gain hands-on career experience before graduation. The youth apprenticeship program has four students working at Moberly Motors, including three who joined since February in automotive service and collision repair. Students earn money while learning on the job and working alongside experienced…
A 17-year-old has been certified as an adult and charged in connection with the killing of 16-year-old Kayla Huff. Christopher Woods-Bloss faces charges of first-degree murder, first-degree kidnapping and armed criminal action. Court documents say Woods-Bloss was in an on-and-off relationship with Huff and was last seen with her on May 6, the day she…
A hearing for 20-year-old Alayna Mason, accused in the disappearance and death of 16-year-old Kayla Huff, was postponed Yesterday Mason faces first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. Huff was last seen alive May 6 and was found dead one week later in the Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area in Randolph County. Mason has pleaded not guilty and…
A motion hearing is set for today for 20-year-old Alayna Mason, one of several suspects charged in connection with the death of 16-year-old Kayla Huff of Moberly. Mason, is charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping. According to court documents, Mason has requested a change of venue, with a hearing scheduled for 9am this morning. Huff…
The demolition of the Stamper Grain Towers in Moberly is marking the end of a chapter in the city’s agricultural history. Crews began tearing down the towers Monday, with the project expected to take several weeks. The facility dates back to before the 1950s and produced feed for livestock, poultry and, eventually, pets. It also…
A Cairo, Missouri, man is facing drug trafficking charges after police say they found methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills during a traffic stop. Court documents say 57-year-old Christopher Pinegar was pulled over Wednesday night on Highway 63 near Route M by Moberly police and the North Missouri Drug Task Force. A K-9 alerted officers to…
Repaving of several downtown Moberly streets set to take place next week. Moberly Community Relations Manager Scott McGarvey says residents should expect work to last a couple of week.
A 29-year-old Higbee man is scheduled for a bond review hearing today in Randolph County Court. Aaron Roe is facing felony charges of first-degree harassment and first-degree property damage. The charges stem from an argument in which deputies say Roe damaged a woman’s iPhone. The woman also accused Roe of slapping her and making a…
Former Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson is scheduled for a preliminary hearing November 10 on a felony stealing charge. According to court documents, Wilson is accused of stealing and cashing a five-thousand-dollar check while serving as sheriff. The check was labeled “Sponsor fee 25 Randolph” and was cashed at Wilson’s own bank. Wilson told investigators…
Two suspects charged in connection with the disappearance and death of 16-year-old Kayla Huff have had their cases moved out of Randolph County. A judge approved a change of venue Friday for Hunter Ames, moving his case to Linn County. Ames faces charges including first-degree murder and kidnapping. Skyler Powell’s case was also transferred, to…
The Moberly School District is reporting a swatting incident to its parents and students. Superintendent Cristina Wright sent out a letter yesterday letting everyone know they were aware of the swatting and were investigating it. Swatting is a newer term used to describe people who are involved in making a false or fabricated threat intended…
One of the people charged in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Kayla Huff will have his trial heard in another county. 25-year-old Skyler Powell is charged with Hindering Prosecution of a Felony and will have his trial in Monroe County after allegedly helping to hide Alayna Mason, who is another suspect in the case…
An inmate at the Moberly Correctional Center has been charged for allegedly assaulting an employee. Surveillance footage reportedly showed 30-year-old inmate Brenden L. Wissman striking an employee in the face before continuing to assault them while they were on the ground. Detectives said that the victim was found unconscious and seriously injured. Wissman was charged…
The city of Moberly has decided to proceed with a $1.5 million project to upgrade wastewater treatment and target lagoon reliance in the area. The Route JJ Wastewater System Project is working to address three lagoons around the area near Heritage Hills Golf Course and two mobile home parks. The project will see wastewater routed…
