Month: February 2019

A federal judge rejected Planned Parenthood’s request Friday for the court to block a state regulation that the organization says is preventing it from getting a license to perform local abortions. Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains filed the renewed motion for a preliminary injunction in its case against the state of Missouri in

One person suffered injuries in a crash Friday afternoon, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. A news release said the wreck happened as traffic slowed around 3:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of eastbound U.S. 50/63. According to police, a Cadillac was driving behind a Dodge Dakota pickup truck while a Chevrolet Silverado pickup

The Mid-County Fire Protection District said a home is considered a total loss after a fire early Friday morning. It happened just after midnight on State Road E in Montreal, according to a news release. Fire officials said firefighters arrived to find the two-story home fully involved and the roof had collapsed. Crews brought the

Camden County prosecutors charged two women Friday after they allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase that ended in Cole County. Osage Beach police said the pursuit started before 1 p.m. on Thursday after the women stole items from a Dick’s Sporting Goods on Osage Beach Parkway. Officers said they spotted the suspect vehicle and

The Columbia Police Department has found evidence of gunfire for the third time in three days. Officers were sent to the 2300 block of Sears Court for reports of shots being heard at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Columbia Police Department spokesman Jeff Pitts said. Police found property damaged by gunshots, Pitts said, but he didn’t specify

TONIGHT: Spotty rain showers will continue overnight, becoming more numerous through Saturday morning. Thunder is possible as well. Expect lows to stay above average, in the mid 30s. SATURDAY: Rain showers will continue through early afternoon, becoming less numerous into the evening hours. An isolated t-storm is also possible. Temperatures will warm into the 50s

The Cole County Circuit Court issued a subpoena Thursday for former Governor Eric Greitens to produce documents in relation to an ongoing case about possible violations to Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Attorney Elad Gross, who is running for Missouri attorney general in 2020 as a Democrat, filed the lawsuit against the Governor’s Office in October. The

Columbia’s mayor has built a sizable campaign war chest in his bid for re-election, finance reports filed this week show. Columbia Mayor Brian Treece has raised nearly $52,000 for his campaign, according to a report filed Thursday with the Missouri Ethics Commission. Reports were due Thursday, 40 days before the April 2 election. Challenger Chris

Father Tolton Catholic High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Chad Masters has resigned in order to take a new job. He has accepted the head football coaching position at St. John Vianney Catholic High School in Kirkwood, Mo. Masters said in a statement, “It is with a heavy heart that I announce that

A section of Old 63 in Columbia was set to be closed for two hours Friday afternoon after a fire in a trash truck. The Columbia Fire Department said firefighters were called to put out a fire in a pile of trush after it ignited in a private trash truck. Old 63 between Bearfield Road

A man accused of murder in a Marshall shooting was released from jail on bond this week. James S. Miller, 55, was released Wednesday on a $500,000 bond, court records show. Miller was arrested after a Dec. 29 shooting that killed Joshua Charles Smith, 31, of Marshall. Smith died in the hospital after the shooting

Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation have been working long days and nights with the winter weather. Workers are scheduled for 12 hour shifts, but often work longer during winter weather. MoDOT said employees in Boone County have been averaging between 20 and 30 hours of overtime per week. Josh Reynolds has worked for

Mizzou men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin met with reporters on Friday afternoon ahead of the Tigers trip to Florida. Mizzou will play the Gators on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Tigers are 12-13 overall and 3-10 in the SEC. Meanwhile, Florida is 15-11 overall and 7-6 in the SEC.

THIS AFTERNOON: An area of light rain has developed in our southern counties. This band will lift northward through the early afternoon and dot parts of Mid-Missouri with a shower or two through the early evening hours. High temperatures will reach the low 40s with an east breeze up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Spotty rain

Two people face drug charges after police searched a home in Sedalia on Friday. Richard A. Kurtz, 38, and Michele L. Bradley, 23, were both taken into custody at home in the 600 block of W. 2nd Street. Three other people found inside of the home were released. According to the Sedalia Police Department, officers

Former Sturgeon Police Chief Greg Halderman’s attorneys on Thursday asked a Boone County judge to examine whether the City of Sturgeon committed contempt of court after putting Halderman on unpaid leave earlier this week. Boone County Judge Jeff Harris ordered that Halderman be reinstated as Sturgeon’s police chief with back pay on Feb. 15. According

A Moberly man has been charged with a child sex crime after he allegedly sent Facebook messages offering money and marijuana in exchange for sexual favors. Court documents say the investigation into Nicolas Lewsader-Schomaker, 29, started after a family member of the victim found the Facebook messages on his tablet. The documents say in addition

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department confirms a man is facing charges after a chase Thursday evening. A stolen vehicle report came out around 7 p.m. after a 2018 Chevy Spark was stolen from the Imo’s Pizza parking lot on Business Loop. Deputies spotted the vehicle around Prathersville Road and a chase ensued. The chase ended

FRIDAY: Showers will move north through the morning hours and become very spotty through the day. High temperatures wil reach the low to mid 40s with an east breeze up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Rain chances continue through the night with a few rumbles of thunder possible. Under cloudy skies temperatures only dip into the

Five people have died in Columbia traffic crashes in the first two months of 2019, more than half the amount that died in all of 2018. Wendy Garcia-Raygoza died in a head-on collision Thursday morning on East Broadway near the Hominy Creek Trail. Columbia police said Eunice McCaleb crossed the center line of the road