Deer season is right around the corner as archery season getting underway on September 15. Montgomery County conservation agent Bri Hamlin remind people how to telecheck their deer to get all set for hunting. She also said it was important to make sure of your location because some regulations are slight;y different depending on your…
A 23-year-old Jefferson City man is facing two felony charges after a four-month-old girl in his care was hospitalized with multiple broken bones and other injuries. Court documents say doctors contacted police Thursday after finding bruising and fractures to the child’s ribs and legs. Medical professionals said some injuries were consistent with shaking. The child’s…
A Jefferson City man is facing charges after allegedly abusing an elderly person. Authorities responded to a report in the early hours of Thursday and discovered the elderly victim on oxygen, in tears in the kitchen of the home. The victim claimed that 31-year-old Tommy Teyrell Jones was heavily intoxicated and punched them causing them…
Cole County EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive individual in the Missouri River in Jefferson City Friday afternoon around 3:17 p.m. They located the person floating face down near the Noren River Access in North Jefferson City. Crews launched a rescue boat around 3:37 p.m. and found the individual deceased. Detectives with the…
Three people were arrested in Cooper County Wednesday for burglary in the 17000 block of Highway B around 8:25 a.m. The suspects reportedly used a white U-Haul van and the owner of the property reportedly saw the suspects placing items in the van. Deputies arrived on scene and the van was still there and detained…
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously voted yesterday that Secretary of State Denny Hoskins put the map on the November ballot. The Supreme Court’s ruling reversed a Cole County judge’s decision, who originally said that Missouri’s referendum powers do not apply to redistricting, but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the plain text in the…
Eight mid-Missouri men are facing a total of 17 federal charges related to alleged child sex crimes. The indictments stem from a June undercover operation by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office targeting potential online predators. Investigators posed as minors and advertised escort services online. Those indicted include former Missouri Department of Revenue general counsel Daniel…
A Cole County jury has found 33-year-old Korey D. Owens guilty on two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy involving a child. The charges stem from a 2015 child abuse investigation. Prosecutors say the victim testified about extensive abuse, with that account supported by disclosures to multiple adults, including forensic interviewers and Children’s Division investigators. The…
The two men who were charged in connection to an armed robbery of the casino in Boonville have been indicted by a federal grand jury. Benjamin Michael-Dass of Columbia Mo. and Hollis Cortez Vanleer of Illinois were charged with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, interfering with commerce by robbery, and brandishing a firearm…
Officers are asking for help from the public in relation to recent vehicle theft investigations in Jefferson City. Police specifically cited a vehicle theft on Mesa Avenue. The requested that residents check home security cameras and doorbell footage, and that they report any suspicious activity during overnight and early morning hours. Those with any information…
The Family Support Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services has announced that there will be updates to the requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP on October 1, 2026. Beginning in October, Missourians using SNAP will need to provide proof of shelter costs, including rent, mortgage, and utilities, as well as…
The Ralls County Sheriff Brian Allen announced yesterday that the Sheriff’s Office is suspending its use of Flock cameras. The Flock camera system has come under fire recently due to alleged misuse and privacy concerns, and some places like Pulaski and St. Charles discontinued their use recently. The Sheriff’s office in Ralls County said they…
Tomorrow, Missourians could find out whether they will be able to vote on the new gerrymandered congressional map and the proposed Amendment 6. The Supreme Court of Missouri will hear oral arguments about whether the two proposals are constitutional. Judges must make their decisions quickly as the November ballot has to be finalized by September…
One man is being held without bond in Howard County following a shooting incident. 18-year-old Eric Dewayne Jackson was arrested after a victim reported hiding inside a closet while Jackson had a high-powered weapon, firing rounds and trying to kill them. Upon arrival, officers kicked in the door and located the man with a gun,…
One person was hospitalized in Cole County on Monday morning. According to reports, authorities responded to a mountain biking accident somewhere along the Binder Park Trail System, saying that the biker was on a remote location and an MU Health Helicopter assisted on the scene. The patient was airlifted to University Hospital and is reportedly…
