Month: June 2017

Carl Esbeck, University of Missouri professor of law emeritus, says the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Trinity Lutheran Church case changes the narrative in the debate over state funds going towards religious schools. The 7-2 decision shows it is “a pretty strong foundation for what the law is going to be, and it’s not going

The Columbia Police Department is changing its enforcement efforts in response to recent shootings. At a Downtown Columbia Leadership Council meeting Tuesday, Deputy Chief John Gordon said the department will go back to saturation patrols to help fight some crime hot spots. “We know it’s (a) temporary fix,” Gordon said. “At least it will calm

Callaway County deputies charged a man with child abuse and tampering after he allegedly pushed and threw children at a home in Holts Summit. Oren Williams was arrested after an investigation started June 20. An official with the Children’s Division had been requested to investigate possible child abuse. The official spoke with two children, ages

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection with a double shooting. Detectives arrested Alyssia Thorpe, 20, of Jefferson City Tuesday on suspicion of hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence. The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m. June 18 at the BP Kwik Store in the 5700 block of St. Charles Road.

A district public defender is making some serious allegations against the Cole County prosecutor. On Tuesday, Justin Carver issued an open letter, stating a clear pattern has emerged from prosecutor Mark Richardson’s office favoring all-white juries. Carver said of the seven cases his office tried against the prosecutor’s office in fiscal year 2016, no black

Jefferson City police are investigating after several cars were recently damaged by BB gun fire. Police said people should take a little extra precaution this time of year, as they typically notice an increase in property crime over the summer months. Police are not exactly sure how many cars were hit by BB gun fire

TONIGHT: It will be a dry, mild night across Mid-Missouri, as temperatures only bottom out in the mid-60s. Mostly clear skies are expected overnight, with southerly winds under 8 mph. WEDNESDAY: It will be a pleasant start to the day, but temperatures and humidity will begin to increase. We will have a slight chance for

Anthony Piercy, the Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper who piloted the boat a 20-year-old in his custody fell off of and drowned, pleaded guilty Tuesday for his role in the man’s death. Piercy admitted to negligent operation of a vessel, a class B misdemeanor, related to the death of Brandon Ellingson in May 2014. Piercy

UPDATE 6/27: According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, detectives have arrested Denico Sanchez Crawley, 30, of Columbia, after yesterday’s double shooting on the I-70 and Highway 63 connector. The female victim, 22, and male victim, 25, are in stable condition. Court documents said Crawley pulled up alongside the victims’ vehicle while

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating multiple burglaries reported in the Elm Tree area, north of Columbia. According to deputies, tools, hunting equipment, electronics, prescription medication and firearms were reported stolen from homes on Highway VV, Dripping Springs Road and Botner Road. Deputies say some of the homes were unlocked or not property secured.

The City of Columbia’s Pubic Works Department will hold a public meeting Tuesday on proposed improvements to the intersection of Green Meadows and Forum Boulevard. The city previously identified the area as one that needs improvement due to safety and traffic congestion concerns. In September, a public hearing was held on a proposed roundabout for

TONIGHT: It will be a pleasant and warm night across Mid-Missouri, as temperatures only bottom out in the mid-60s across the region. Mostly clear skies are expected overnight, with southerly winds under 8 mph. It will be a dry night, but an approaching warm front lifting to the northeast will aide in moisture return and

Callaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 6700 block of Old US Highway 40 east of Kingdom City for a reported suspicious person in the area who’d been attempting to break into a business structure. A Callaway County deputy found the suspect, David Schuenemeyer, 35, of Gearald, on foot near a business structure. As

A man was arrested by Columbia Police officers on Tuesday morning after a shooting on the 4300 block of Rice Road on Monday night. Joshua Michael McWilliams, 23, of Columbia, was arrested at the 4400 block of Stevendave for felony possession of a controlled substance with a $4,500 bond, misdemeanor violation of an order of

TODAY: A beautiful day is underway across Mid-Missouri as sunny skies will greet the entire area today. Highs this afternoon will be in the mid 70s before topping out near 80 degrees by the end of the day. There will be a slight southeast breeze up to 8 mph. TONIGHT: Into the overnight hours we

TODAY: Temperatures are cool for the morning commute in the 60s. As you head out the door we are watching for patchy fog that will be burning off by 9 AM. Once the fog lifts skies will be sunny with high temperatures reaching near 80 degrees. There will be a slight southeast breeze up to

TUESDAY: Waking up temperatures will be cool for the morning commute in the 50s. As you head out the door we are watching for patchy fog during the morning hours. Once the fog lifts skies will be sunny with high temperatures reaching near 80 degrees. There will be a slight southeast breeze up to 8

Moberly police are searching for a driver who struck a bicyclist Monday afternoon. Officers responded to Morley and Rollins Street around noon. The 21-year-old woman was riding her bike on Rollins and turning onto Morley when a vehicle hit her, knocking her to the ground, police said. The driver left the scene southbound on Morley

A Texas County prisoner is on the run after he overpowered a guard on Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Christopher Hunt, 33, has a violent history and has been known to assault officers. He was last seen wearing a green and white-striped uniform and has numerous tattoos on his body, including “Tough Times”

A $700,000 grant has been awarded to help fund planning, construction and programming of an Agriculture Park in Columbia. The grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health will begin in July and will run through August 2021. At least 25 percent of that grant will be used for construction funds, including teaching and infrastructure at