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2nd annual Chili Cook-Off coming up this Saturday
Russell Davis, President Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation says the group is preparing for their 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off coming up this Saturday. The Chili-Cook Off is slated for Saturday from 1-4pm, at VFW Post 3772 on Jefferson Street in Mexico. for those wishing to participate it is a $30 entry fee. To taste the…
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MoDOT says to plan for temporary ramp closure
The Missouri Department of Transportation says drivers should plan for a temporary ramp closure this week near Williamsburg. The entrance ramp from Route A to westbound I-70 at Exit 155 will be closed Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weather permitting. Crews will be working on shoulder improvements during that time. MoDOT…
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Dryer fire damages Columbia home; one cat lost
A house fire on North Willowbrook Drive Monday was ruled accidental by Columbia Fire Department officials. Fire crews arrived just before 8 a.m., reporting heavy smoke and flames ripping from the rear of a single-story duplex. They found fire in the basement and back of the home, and brought it under control 15 minutes after…
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Missouri Supreme Court To Hear Equal Protection Challenge
The Missouri Supreme Court is kicking off its first docket of the new year today. Justices will hear oral arguments beginning at 9 a.m. On the docket: Sean Soendker Nicholson v. State of Missouri a case from Cole County that questions whether a state law giving the attorney general special appeal rights violates equal protection.…
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Columbia Man Returns to Court in 2023 Dove Drive Murder Case
A Columbia man charged in a deadly 2023 shooting is back in court today. Prosecutors say 24-year-old Damarkus Williams faces first-degree murder and weapons charges in the killing of Deshon Houston on Dove Drive. Investigators say Houston was shot by gunmen in two vehicles linked to Williams and another suspect, Ja’shaun Barney. Williams will appear…
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Judge to Weigh Bond, Venue Change for Accused Columbia Dog Breeder
A Boone County judge will hear arguments this morning on whether a Columbia dog breeder accused of animal abuse should get a lower bond and a new trial location. 26-year-old Melissa Sanders faces 29 felony counts of animal abuse after investigators found several dead dogs at her business, Magnum Opus German Shepherds, in November. Sanders…
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Silex Man Arrested in Montgomery County Meth Trafficking Case
A man from Silex, Missouri has been jailed in Montgomery County on drug trafficking charges after police say they found 73.8 grams of meth in his vehicle. According to court documents, a Montgomery County deputy pulled over 25-year-old Garrett Day on State Highway 161 at Sunbeam Road on Saturday after noting the car was speeding.…
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Columbia Man Charged in Fatal Greens Apartment Shooting
A domestic violence case rocks a Columbia neighborhood after a Sunday night shooting at The Greens Apartment Complex. Columbia Police say 23-year-old James Lamont Caldwell of Fulton opened fire, injuring three people; one victim, Brianna Hawkins, 21, later died at a hospital. Caldwell is in Boone County Jail on charges of second-degree murder, armed criminal…
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NCMC Girls Dual Tournament Results
at the NCMC Girls Dual Tournament Mexico vs. Moberly Moberly 48.0 Mexico 33.0 100: Lilly Cuno (MEXICO) over (MOBERLY) (For.) 105: Sofia Nelson (MOBERLY) over (MEXICO) (For.) 110: Joselyn Holpuch (MOBERLY) over Lehua Grantz (MEXICO) (Fall 1:55) 115: Lexi Rayhart (MEXICO) over Emma Willet (MOBERLY) (Dec 7-1) 120: Zoey Richardson (MOBERLY) over Ruby Lopez (MEXICO)…
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Robinson charged in nursing home accident
The Jefferson City man that crashed last Thursday into Westbrook Terrace Memory Care on N. Ten Mile Drive in Jefferson City was charged today with first-degree involuntary manslaughter and driving without a license. Deshawn M. Robinson was accused after the accident killed a nursing home resident. He apparently had a seizure at about 10 a.m.…
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Boil Order in Montgomery City after Water Main break
A water main break Sunday in Montgomery City. The break occurred in the area of 680 South Sturgeon Street. To complete the repair, water was shut off, affecting the southern part of the city. Once the repair is complete, water samples will be collected for bacteriological analysis. If you experienced low water pressure or a…
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Area High School Basketball 1/5/26
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 1/5/26 GIRLS BASKETBALL TONIGHT Owensville (1-6) AT Blair Oaks (5-3) Liberty Christian Sr. (0-2) at Bowling Green (2-8) Russellville (6-3) at Cole Camp (3-4) Marshall (2-8) at Macon (4-6) Rock Bridge (9-4) at Marshfield (11-2) North Callaway (2-6) at South Callaway (2-4) Fayette (2-4) at Westran (5-4) BOYS BASKETBALL Linn (1-6) at…
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Prater, Powers arrested over the weekend in Audrain County
Arrests over the weekend in Audrain County included 36-yearold Ryan Prater of Mexico. He was arrested Saturday and charged with one count of 2nd Degree Domestic Assault, two counts of 3rd Degree Domestic Assault, Stealing, and Tampering or attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution. Prater is currently being held in the…
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Morning Sports Report 1/5/26
Mizzou men’s basketball held on to beat #22 Florida Saturday night, 76-74. The Tigers opened SEC play by welcoming back three players that had been hurt for the first part of the season. Anthony Robinson led Mizzou with 19 points. Mark Mitchell added 14 and Jacob Crews chipped in 13 points. The Lady Tigers weren’t…
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Three people critical in overnight Columbia shooting
Three people are in critical condition this morning after a shooting last night in the 4800 block of Clark Lane in Columbia. Columbia Police responded at about 9:03 p.m. to a shots fired call, and found three people with life-threatening injuries. They were transported to a local hospital. Columbia police have a suspect in custody.…