Month: May 2019

Dee Dilse and three other church volunteers laid out cots at a carpeted gymnasium, preparing for what the flood might bring in. “We’re a community that help each other,” Dilse said. “It’s what God has laid on our hearts to do, and that’s what he would do. I’m a shepherd that goes out and ministers

As river levels rise, Osage County leaders are preparing as much as they can. The Osage County Sheriff Michael Bonham went out to survey the water levels from the River Access in Chamois and properties along the Missouri River on Friday. “We’re checking properties to make sure there isn’t anyone there that shouldn’t be there,”

Sandbagging will continue Saturday morning as Boone County continues to deal with flooding, according to officials with the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District. Efforts start at 9 a.m. at Peace United Church in Hartsburg, located at 121 S. First Street, according to a Facebook post. The agency is still transporting sandbags from the fill

The Southeastern Conference announced a chance to its existing policy that limited the sale of alcoholic beverages at athletics events. Starting Aug.1, each school within the SEC now has the right to decide whether or not it will sell alcohol within the stadium of athletic events. “We are committed as a Conference to make sure

Hundreds of Jefferson City homeowners will need a building permit from the city government before they can repair damage from last week’s tornado, and a nonprofit has pledged to pay 100% of the fee. The Jefferson City Council passed a bill Thursday that temporarily lowers the cost of all building permits for tornado victims to

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and hazy. Lows in the low 60s. SATURDAY: We start off dry with sunshine and a little haze. Temperatures rise into the low 80s during the afternoon. A cold front approaches from the north, bringing a chance for strong to severe storms by late afternoon into early evening. Storms track from north

Central Methodist University in Fayette will offer flood victims temporary housing options. The university said Friday it would open its residential building for people who had to leave their homes or for those who could soon evacuate. Anyone who wants to reserve temporary housing at the Central Methodist University can call Central Missouri Community Action

Three people being accused in a Pulaski County shooting have been charged by prosecutors. Daniel Thorsen, Michael Thorsen and Victoria Graves are charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. Deputies said they were arrested after a man with a gunshot wound was found around 5:50 a.m. Wednesday on a logging trail near the 26000

The McNeal family in Keytesville noticed the floods landlocked some people in their town, which meant they couldn’t go to work. The McNeals figured they had a way to help. Using ATVs and John Deere Gators, the family and other volunteers are shuttling people into work. The family is allowing people to park on their

A man could face charges after being accused of stabbing another man Thursday night in Jefferson City. Police said the 37-year-old suspect stabbed the victim several times in the arm at a home in the 100 block of Marshall Street. The victim was released are being treated for non-life threatening injuries at the home. Police

New Franklin R-1 school district canceled summer school Friday due to concerns of flooding in the area. New Franklin Elementary Secretary Michelle Baker said New Franklin schools are not flooded, but the district is concerned with the safety of students getting back home as flood waters are rising Friday. New Franklin’s secondary highways are underwater,

Mexico Public Safety Department is investigating after gunshots were fired late Thursday night. Officers responded to the 1000 block of West Breckenridge around 11:17 p.m. Thursday. According to the department, occupants in a gray sedan fired five to six gunshots at a specific house on that block. One of those shots damaged the home. Officers

FRIDAY: More sunshine and warmer. It’s a beautiful day with highs in the low 80s. TONIGHT: We have another cool, clear evening ahead. Lows around 60. EXTENDED: Saturday starts off dry, but the afternoon gets more warm and humid with highs in the low 80s. A cold front slides in from the north, bringing a

The Columbia police chief said an internal review found no wrongdoing by officers in how it dealt with a convicted pimp. Interim Chief Geoff Jones said on Thursday that “there was no evidence to suggest police officers were participating in or promoting Manthe’s prostitution operation.” The internal review looked at CPD reports involving prior investigations

Anyone displaced or impacted by the tornado that ripped through Jefferson City can receive a free tetanus vaccine from the Cole County Health Department. Department Director Kristi Campbell said they had administered about 40 shots as of late afternoon Thursday. The department had a table set up in the Linc, which was housing several groups

The Glasgow Fire District posted on its Facebook page Thursday a levee in the area has breached. According to the Facebook post, the fire department can no longer access citizens in or above the flood plain east of Highway P. Several departments including Saline County 911, Glasgow Fire Department, and the Slater Fire Department are

Multiple agencies and volunteers were working on relief efforts for flooding in Boone County on Thursday. Boone County Electric Cooperative had some employees in Hartsburg to assist in the sandbagging efforts. They will continue to support the city of Rocheport as the Missouri River continues to threaten that community as well. Deputy Director of Boone

Officials have extended alternative parking for state workers in Jefferson City. According to a news release from the Office of Administration, state employees working in the Capitol Complex area will need to continue using alternative parking options until at least Friday, June 7. Officials said many parking lots or nearby streets will likely still be

TONIGHT: A few isolated showers or storms before midnight, clearing overnight. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. FRIDAY: More sunshine and warmer. It’s a beautiful day with highs in the low 80s. EXTENDED: Saturday starts off dry, but the afternoon gets more warm and humid with highs in the low 80s. A cold

As Missouri’s capital continues to handle massive flooding while recovering from a tornado, the Jefferson City Council and Cole County Commission met to discuss what’s next on Thursday. A playback of the meeting can be found in the player below. Along with a general update, the council and commission will discuss if they should lower