Category: NEWS-Mid-Missouri
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Construction underway at new Lake amusement park
If you’ve been to the Lake of the Ozarks, and have seen that big green and white tower being installed near the Grand Glaize Bridge, and were curious as to what it is. Well, it’s the first of 12 amusement rides coming to Oasis Lake of the Ozarks. The tower ride, named ‘The Plunge,’ will…
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I-70 East Bound Down to One Lane Near Kingdom City This Weekend
Construction crews will narrow eastbound Interstate 70 to one lane west of Kingdom City this weekend. The Missouri Department of Transportation says the closure will happen at Sallees Creek near mile marker 146.4 for pavement repairs. The lane reduction starts Tonight at 7 p.m. and continues through Saturday at 7 p.m. Drivers are urged to…
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JC murder suspect ruled incompetent, sent to mental health custody
A Jefferson City man charged in his wife’s fatal stabbing has been ruled incompetent to stand trial and transferred to the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Court records show 46-year-old Malang Jan Akbari underwent a mental evaluation ordered in February and was found unfit for court proceedings in April. He faces first-degree murder, armed criminal…
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Hermann receives Hoax threat
Add Hermann High School to the growing list of area schools that have received hoax threats. The school was notified by state agencies earlier in the week that hoax threats have been going around targeting mid-Missouri schools. The Gasconade County school had to be evacuated this morning at 10:45 a.m. after the district received just…
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Judge Denies New Trial in Hermann Officer Murder Case
A judge has denied a request for a new trial for Kenneth Lee Simpson, the man convicted in the 2023 killing of a Hermann police officer. A Franklin County jury found Simpson guilty in January of first-degree murder and assault in the shooting that killed Sgt. Mason Griffith and seriously injured Officer Adam Sullentrup. Simpson’s…
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Sedalia Chase Ends in Crash, Officer Shooting
A Sedalia police officer and a suspect are recovering after a crash and officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, officers responded to a domestic violence call on South Garfield Avenue just before 10 a.m. When they arrived, a man tried to flee in a pickup, leading officers on a short…
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McGirk Fire Destroys Two Vacant Buildings, No Injuries
Two abandoned structures were destroyed by fire Tuesday morning on Moniteau Street in McGirk, according to the California Fire Protection District. Flames spread to a nearby home, but crews quickly contained the fire, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported, and residents are able to remain in their home. Officials say the cause is still…
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Jeff City Crash Suspect Found, Now Facing Charges
A Jefferson City man who was reported missing after a crash last week is now facing charges tied to that incident. Court documents show Nathan Spencer is charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident, along with misdemeanor counts of careless driving and driving without a license. Investigators say Spencer was speeding and swerving…
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Man arrested after days inside LU president’s residence
A Jefferson City man is facing charges after investigators say he broke into the Lincoln University President’s Residence and stayed there for days. 30-year-old Lamont Batts is charged with first-degree burglary. Court documents say security cameras captured him opening secure gates and entering the residence Saturday. Authorities say Batts was discovered Monday inside a main…
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Amish Retreat Operator Indicted on Abuse, Trafficking Charges
A Cooper County grand jury has indicted a man accused of abusing people for years at an Amish retreat he operated. Forty-two-year-old Sam Shetler now faces 10 charges, including trafficking for forced labor, kidnapping, sexual abuse and involuntary manslaughter. Investigators say he held people against their will, forced them to work without pay and had…
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EF-2 Tornado Cuts 36-Mile Path Across Mid-Missouri
The National Weather Service confirms an EF-2 tornado touched down in Mid-Missouri Monday morning, packing winds up to 115 miles per hour. The storm tracked more than 36 miles and reached about 350 yards wide at its peak. It first hit west of Slater in Saline County just before 7 a.m., and lifted south of…
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Monday Storms Cause Severe Damage Across Mid-Missouri
Severe storms tore through mid-Missouri Monday morning with winds Exceeding 80mph confirmed by the Nation Weather Service, prompting a state of emergency in Glasgow and widespread damage across multiple communities. Glasgow Mayor Donald Clear issued the 72-hour emergency as crews respond to downed power lines, damaged buildings and a compromised water tower, with outages expected…
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Storms Batter Mid-Missouri, Trigger Emergency and Widespread Damage
Severe storms tore through mid-Missouri Monday morning, prompting a state of emergency in Glasgow and widespread damage across multiple communities. Glasgow Mayor Donald Clear issued the 72-hour emergency as crews respond to downed power lines, damaged buildings and a compromised water tower, with outages expected to last several days. Residents are urged to conserve water…
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3-Vehicle Crash Near Jefferson City Leaves Woman Seriously Injured
A three-vehicle crash southwest of Jefferson City left a 75-year-old Villa Ridge woman seriously injured Friday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the woman was driving west on Highway 54 at Quarry Road when she attempted a left turn and was rear-ended by a car driven by a 23-year-old man from Stover. The impact pushed…
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Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Photographing Whiteman AFB Equipment
A Chinese national has pleaded guilty in federal court after illegally photographing military equipment at Whiteman Air Force Base. Thirty-five-year-old Qilin Wu admitted to taking photos and videos of the base, including B-2 Spirit aircraft, without authorization. Investigators first encountered Wu near the base perimeter in December 2025 and later found multiple images on his…