Month: October 2017

After a very dry start to the fall season, Mid-Missouri is finally gearing up for what will be a soggy week. Lately we have been under the influence of a ridge in the eastern half of the country. While the heart of the ridge is to the northeast, here in Mid-Missouri we are on the

Planned Parenthood confirmed efforts can move forward on resuming abortions at their Columbia, Springfield and Joplin clinics after a new ruling Monday from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Back in April, a federal district judge blocked tougher restrictions because they are not medically necessary, based on an earlier decision from the U.S. Supreme Court

At least 58 people are dead and more than 500 people injured after a man fired hundreds of bullets down from a hotel in Las Vegas late Sunday night, authorities said. In the hotel room of the shooter, Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, officials said they found at least 10 guns. They said they found

Boone Hospital Center is set to lay off 50 employees as well as close its inpatient pediatrics nursing unit. According to Boone Hospital spokesperson Ben Cornelius, the hospital is seeing lower inpatient volumes and more patients insured with high-deductible health insurance plans who are avoiding hospitalization. The impacted jobs are in managerial and support roles.

Experts continue to investigate what motivated 64-year old Stephen Paddock to open fire on a crowd of people in Las Vegas, killing dozens. Despite the regularity of mass shootings in the United States, it’s still difficult to tell who’s likely to turn to such violence. Statistics indicate 95 percent of mass shooters are men. They’re

Missouri leaders responded to the Las Vegas shooting on Monday, and many expressed their grief while others expressed their anger. U.S. Rep Emanuel Cleaver II released the following statement,”This latest incomprehensible act of mass murder has once again shaken this country to its core. My thoughts go out to the families, friends, and, most importantly,

Multiple violations were filed against an apartment building in the 900 block of Chateau Lane days before a fire destroyed the building. According to the Notice of Violation filed by the Osage Beach building inspector on Sept. 12, there were unsafe structures, equipment and dangerous structures. The building inspector also listed problems with the general

The Columbia Police Department and the Public Works Department have scheduled an open house informational meeting on Oct. 10 to talk about the CPD North Municipal Service Center project. The meeting will take place at Grace Bible Church from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Police said the purpose of the meeting is to present design concepts

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions will hold on through the night as winds remain out of the south up to 15 mph with gusts as high as 21 mph. Temperatures will be mild and muggy as overnight lows drop into the upper 60s. TUESDAY: It will continue to be a breezy day Tuesday,

The Cooper County Commission appointed Keat Catlett as the interim clerk due to the resignation of Darryl Kempf. Catlett is retired from a worldwide corporation involved in the animal health industry where he held various sales leadership roles. Catless brings business and management skills to the office of County Clerk. The Commission said they are

Jefferson City police responded to a rollover crash on Monday morning in the 2200 block of U.S. 50/63. Police said a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound when traffic began to slow down. Officers said the driver, Daniel Davis, applied his brakes and swerved to the left to avoid the slowing traffic. Police said his truck

Jefferson City police arrested Shante Jones after she was accused of stealing. According to the probable cause statement, Jones was stealing by appropriating the property of another without the owner’s permission. Police said a witness identified Jones as one of the two suspects in the theft investigation. The witness claimed she assisted in a theft

The Fulton Police arrested Paul Demarco on Friday after they responded to the 200 block of Glover Street for a domestic dispute in progress. According to the probable cause statement, the victim, Demarco’s wife, said Demarco had just left the residence with a shotgun, claiming he was going to kill the victim’s boss. Police said

Jefferson City police arrested Heather Horn after they responded to a three-car crash in the 2500 block of West Main Street. According to the probable cause statement, Horn was traveling eastbound and improperly passed another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Police said Horn’s vehicle sideswiped an oncoming car and struck another car

A man from Armstrong has been charged with felony first degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a firearm after shooting a man in the back on Saturday. Howard Country deputies were called to Anthony Adams’ house at 339 State Route JJ on Saturday for a shooting. The victim reported that he tried

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to an ATV crash on County Road 317 in Maries County on Sunday morning. Troopers said the crash happened when the 12-year-old driver failed to negotiate a curve. The ATV traveled off the left side of the road, struck a fence post and overturned, troopers said. Troopers said the

Columbia police arrested Diego Lux early Saturday morning after they were dispatched to leaving the scene of accident in the 1000 block of Garth Avenue. Police said the accident occurred and the driver of a black 2007 Saturn left the scene. A witness advised officers the vehicle ran off the road and struck a sign,

The Lake of the Ozark Police department said the victim of a September assault has died from his injuries. The victim, Mark Johnson, 55, succumbed to stab wounds and severe head trauma injuries on Friday. On September 22, Lake of the Ozark’s police department responded to an assault at the campgrounds below the dam. Police

On Monday, Attorney General Josh Hawley commented on Cooper County Clerk Darryl Kempf pleading guilty to stealing. Kempf was accused of leasing a 2014 Toyota Tundra on behalf of Cooper County, using county funds. He then improperly used county funds to pay off the remainder of the lease. Per a plea agreement, Kempf was sentenced

TODAY: The summer heat will build back into Mid-Missouri as we head through the day on Monday. Thanks to a ridge building into the eastern half of the country, temperatures will warm into the mid and upper 80s. It will also be a gusty day, as winds will be out of the southeast up to