Missouri Speaker of the House Todd Richardson held a press conference announcing the formation of a committee to investigate allegations that Governor Eric Greitens took a nude photo of a woman he admitted to having an extramarital affair with. Jay Barnes has been announced as the committee chairman. Barnes said the the task of the…
A 38 year old Fulton man was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison without parole for his role in a 6.6 million dollar synthetic marijuana conspiracy. Justin Lee Houston admitted to participating in money laundering. Houston and Raja Nawaz of Roseville California also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Nawaz sold the…
The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisory for the entire listening area for tonight. For areas west of Boone County, the advisory is set to expire at midnight. Mixed precipitation is expected with wet snow accumulations of up to one half inch with ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch….
Visitors to the National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton will now be able to enjoy a new interactive touch screen exhibit. The Churchill Life and Legacy Interactive Exhibit is composed of 3 60 inch touch screen monitors that provide a timeline of Churchill’s life from childhood until his death in…
Three people are facing charges and are being accused of stealing several items from a home in Callaway County. According to Callaway Deputies a residential burglary took place in the 4000 block of County Road 202 near Fulton. Jewelry, tools, multiple guns, and electronics were reportedly stolen. Deputies arrested Timothy Rice and Mindy Hess of…
The Fulton Police Department has sent a case involving a former staff member of the Division of Youth Services Fulton Treatment Center to the Callaway Prosecutor. Investigators received a report on December 21, 2017 alleging the misconduct of a staff member. The investigation focused on allegations the staff member had physically assaulted some juveniles residing…
A Fulton man and woman are recovering from injuries after an accident in Boone County last (Wednesday) night. According to the highway patrol it happened just before 12:30 on Westbound I-70 at the 134.2 mile marker. Troopers say one car attempted to merge into the right lane and hit another car. 67 year old Susan…
The Callaway County Sheriff’s Department arrested during a traffic stop after he was found to be in possession of weapons. Brett Welsh was taken into custody yesterday [Monday] when a search of the car revealed 2 guns and a silencer. Welsh is a convicted felon, prohibited from possessing firearms. He was formally charged today with…
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for some Mid-Missouri Counties. Boone, Callaway, Cole, Gasconade, Moniteau, Miller, Morgan, Phelps, Pulaski and Osage Counties will be under the advisory from midnight until 9AM. Freezing drizzle with some light snow is expected in the early morning hours. Motorist should plan on slippery road conditions,…
The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking Missourians to plan ahead as another round of winter weather looms in the forecast. In a statement the department says that staying home is the best plan, but if that is not possible to plan ahead, allowing extra time to reach the destination, and drive with caution. MoDot…
A Mexico man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison after pleading guilty in Callaway County Court today. [Wednesday] According to Christopher Wilson, Callaway Prosecuting Attorney, 32 year old Michael Miller admitted to Judge Jeff Harris he received a handgun and a television in August of 2016, knowing they were stolen. In addition to…
A Callaway Judge has transferred a wrongful death lawsuit to Boone County. The transfer in the case of Carl Debrodie was ordered yesterday. [Friday] Caryolyn Summer, DeBrodie’s mother, filed the lawsuit, with numerous divisions of Callaway County listed as defendants. The case is being transferred with the intent of a more thorough jury and to…
A man identified as a suspect in a home invasion burglary and assault last week is now in police custody. According to Fulton Police they arrested Franklin Richmond III just before 5 last (Thursday) night at the C and R Market. Richmond is accused of breaking into a home on Vine Street and assaulting the…
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says there were no fatal crashes in Troop F in January. The last time there was a month with zero fatality crashes was in February 2013. Troop F says this is great news but the department cannot rest. Troopers will continue enforcement, education and visibility. The last fatal crash in…
Callaway County Prosecutor, Christopher Wilson, released a statement today [Thursday] saying ethics rules put in place by the Missouri Supreme Court is prohibiting him from being able to release much information on an active investigation. In the statement, Wilson said the investigation on what happened to Carl DeBrodie, as well as when it happened has…
