Month: February 2018

Timothy Garrison, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Columbia father and son were charged in federal court with having marijuana with plans to distribute. Osama Yanis, 48, and his son, Nader Yanis, 23, were charged in two separate but related criminal complaints filed in the U.S. District Court in

A group called ‘Moms Demand Action’ rallied at the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday morning calling on lawmakers to have better gun control laws in place. ABC 17 had crews at the Capitol where they saw more than 300 men and women show up for the rally. Moms Demand Action is a nationwide movement with more

“I want to make sure that we have an independent look, not an auditing firm that is hired by management, but a truly independent watchdog like the state auditor to come in and take a look at the city’s finances and make sure that we’re doing everything properly,” Treece said. Treece said he hoped to

In a letter to students, faculty and staff, MU Chancellor Cartwright asked that everyone review active shooter resources. “This most recent incident reminds all of us to be vigilant and prepared for the unthinkable. We have an outstanding team of public safety professionals who work hard every day to ensure the safety of our students,

UPDATE 5:58 P.M.: According to a tweet from MoDOT, Route O in Callaway County is closed west of Route D due to flooding. ORIGINAL STORY: MODOT officials are asking drivers to take it slow and drive with caution with more winter weather in the forecast. “Many times when we see crashes associated with winter weather,

According to a Facebook post, the Jefferson City Police Department, Cole County Sheriff’s Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney’s Office Western District, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Lincoln University Police Department are hosting a community forum called “Protecting Houses of Worship.” The forum will happen on March 8 from 6:00 to 8:00

UPDATE 4:12 P.M.: According to Columbia Public Works, an 18-person crew is scheduled to report at 11:00 p.m. tonight. UPDATE 2:53 P.M.: A Winter Weather advisory has been issued for Boone and Cole County until tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. Western counties can expect the advisory to last until midnight and southern counties can expect the

TONIGHT: There is a Winter Weather Advisory until midnight west of HWY 63, until 6 AM east of HWY 63 and until 10 AM Wednesday in the Ozarks south of HWY 50. Also, there is a Flood Watch south of I-70 through Tuesday night for possible localized flooding and flooding of small creeks and streams

UPDATE 2/20: Day was charged with assault and resisting arrest. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Michael Day on Sunday night after officers were dispatched to First Baptist Church. Officers said Day punched a male victim with a closed fist while being told to leave the business by an officer. The victim had a cut and

UPDATE 2/20: Harris was charged with delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Kashus Harris on Sunday night after officers were dispatched to the Red Roof Inn. Officers said they made contact with Harris in the parking lot

Timothy Garrison, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced on Tuesday that a Fulton man was sentenced in federal court for receiving and distributing child pornography after his lost cell phone, which contained images of child pornography, was turned in to law enforcement. Anthony Hodges, 51, was sentenced to seven years and

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced on Tuesday that his office will partner with the Women’s Foundation in conducting a review of discrimination and harassment policies across state government. Hawley’s Legal Expense Fund report recognized that discrimination and harassment claims against the state impose a substantial burden on taxpayers. Hawley previously committed to conduct the

Terrence Phillips is no longer a member of the Mizzou men’s basketball team, a team spokesman confirmed on Tuesday. On Jan. 26, head coach Cuonzo Martin suspended Phillips indefinitely to due a violation of team policy. The team’s statement went on to say Phillip’s status with the program would depend on campus and department leadership.

Benton County deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men accused of damaging lamps. Officers said the two suspects threw rocks at the globe lamps at Swinging Bridge Park. The vandalism caused hundreds of dollars in damage and will likely result in felony charges, deputies said. The public is asked to call

The Columbia Police Officers Association gave a letter to Mayor Brian Treece on Monday asking him and the city council to perform an audit on the city’s finances. The letter listed the 2017 Citizen Survey as a reason to call the audit. Association officials pointed out in the survey it states only half of the

TUESDAY: A cold front draped across Mid-Missouri has slowly been advancing to the west. This is bringing a return to winter conditions, with freezing rain likely holding off for several more hours. This afternoon an umbrella will be needed, as widespread rainfall continues to move through the region. The steady rain is beneficial to Mid-Missouri,

A Camden County man has been charged with four counts of statutory sodomy. A female victim told troopers from the time she was in second grade until she was in the fourth grade, David Wait would make her perform sexual acts on him. According to the probable cause statement, there were at least two victims.

Columbia police arrested Craig Faust on Monday afternoon after officers were dispatched to reports of domestic assault in the 700 block of Sexton. The female victim told police that she was arguing with Faust when she tried to get into her car in an attempt to leave. Faust was accused of slamming the garage bay

Columbia police arrested Otis Campbell on Monday night after he threatened an officer. Police said they were on a call in the 1100 block of Wilkes Boulevard when Campbell approached an officer’s patrol vehicle, raised his arms as if he was holding a gun and said, “pow, pow, pow.” Officers attempted to make contact with

Cole County officials announced on Tuesday that the clerk’s office will be mailing out new voter ID cards to all registered voters in the county. Officials asked residents to destroy their old voter ID cards and begin using the new card with the next election. Residents are also asked to pay special attention to their