A major fentanyl seizure in Columbia Monday as the Columbia Police Department’s (CPD)Vice, Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, in coordination with the North Missouri Drug Task Force, seized approximately 1.4 pounds of suspected fentanyl- enough to supply an estimated 6,350 user-level doses-and three firearms. The drugs were taken after two search warrants were executed. 61-year-old…
Columbia Police are warning residents not to believe false social media posts claiming a teenager was shot downtown Tuesday morning. Police Officials says the reports are completely untrue and were generated by artificial intelligence through so-called “crime-monitoring” apps known for spreading wrong information. The posts even cited fake counties and nonexistent sources. Officials are urging…
The Major League baseball Winter meetings in Orlando come to a close today with the Rule 5 Draft scheduled for 1 p.m. — streaming live on MLB.com — once again giving teams the chance to bolster their rosters and snag low-risk talent to help them in the season to come. in Highschool Basketball Girls action…
A Columbia man detained by immigration officials has been ordered deported and banned from the U.S. for life. A New Mexico judge issued the ruling for Owen Ramsingh. According to a post in the Facebook group “Bring Owen Home.” His wife says he can apply for a waiver in eight to ten years. Ramsingh is…
Today, Flowmaster Construction will be conducting repairs to West Monroe Street, where a water main break disrupted the roadway in multiple areas. W. Monroe Street will be closed to through traffic between N. Olive St. and N. Clark St. in front of O’Reilly’s from 4am until 2pm. Motorists should avoid the area, and plan alternate…
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A Moberly woman is celebrating a life-changing win — a $2 million prize from a Missouri Lottery scratcher ticket bought at Casey’s on Morley Street. According to the Missouri Lottery, she spent $60 on tickets, using winnings from a previous scratcher to buy the lucky one. She scratched the ticket in her car, then went…
A Boone County dog breeder charged in multiple animal abuse cases is again asking to be released from jail. Court records show Melissa Sanders, owner of Magnum Opus German Shepherds, is seeking bond after being denied last month. Sanders faces three felonies and 15 misdemeanor counts after investigators found dozens of dead or neglected dogs…
Hundreds of residents packed the Montgomery City Elementary Monday night for another heated town hall over proposed data centers in Montgomery County. Officials from Ameren, the county, and local utilities fielded questions about “Project Green,” a thousand-acre Amazon-backed development near I-70. Many residents say they left frustrated claiming they still don’t have clear answers on…
A Columbia school bus was involved in a five-vehicle crash on northbound U.S. 63 Monday evening. Columbia Public Schools Officials say, Bus 319 was returning to the transportation facility when the crash happened. No students were on board, and the driver was not hurt. The crash occurred near Grindstone Creek around 5:26 p.m. and temporarily…
An Auxvasse County man’s case has been continued and reset for early next year. In court Monday, defendant Gilbert Arcala appeared in custody with his attorney, Andrew Lyskowski. Arcala, was charged with Deliver Controlled Substance and three counts of Possession of Controlled Substance in September. after a search warrant on his truck revealed six baggies…
Mexico City Council set to meet in regular session tonight. Among the things they will consider is an Additional Use Permit Request from Shawn Bradford to place two (2) Shipping Containers on his property located at 700 East Liberty Street. In New Business they will look at several ordinances to revise the Budget for the…
A 19-year-old Columbia man was charged today (Monday) with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and fourth-degree assault in connection to the Saturday incident in the 4600 block of Rice Road. According to court documents, Chauncey Williams pointed a loaded AR-15 at two women, one of who’s daughter was recently shot in the…
An Arraignment scheduled for 9am this morning (Monday) for 33-year-old Jacob Cameron Stockglausner. He is the Fulton man indicted on three counts of statutory sodomy involving a child under 12, and three counts of first-degree promoting child pornography. Federal prosecutors previously charged Stockglausner in April for allegedly producing and distributing child sexual abuse materials through…
Columbia Fire Department was called out to the 2500 block of West Worley Street around 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Crews arrived and found smoke and flames coming from a structure at the Storage Mart facility. The fire was under control in roughly 45 minutes, but did cause damage to 14 units. No injuries were reported. The…
