Month: June 2019

An October execution date has been set for a Missouri inmate with a rare medical condition who has argued that the execution process could cause constitutionally cruel pain and suffering. The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday set an Oct. 1 execution date for Russell Bucklew, who was convicted in the 1996 shooting death of a

Traffic was blocked temporarily on a busy Columbia street Tuesday after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided. The crash at Old 63 and Walnut Street was called in at about 1:15 p.m. Boone County emergency dispatchers sent out alerts warning drivers to avoid the area. BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision Old HWY 63

Missouri’s only abortion clinic has taken a legal fight over its license to a state administrative panel. The St. Louis Planned Parenthood affiliate on Monday filed a complaint against the health department with Missouri’s Administrative Hearing Commission. The panel handles disputes between state agencies and businesses. Abortions at the clinic could end if the commission

The Columbia Fire Department responded to an early morning dumpster fire in the 6100 block of Paris Road on Tuesday. Columbia firefighters responded to an early morning fire in a commercial trash dumpster. The 4:00 a.m. fire in the 6100 block of Paris Road caused no injuries and no damage to buildings. pic.twitter.com/04UFaTl7GW — Columbia_Fire

TUESDAY: We’ll see abundant sunshine this morning and that will continue into this afternoon. Temperatures will be warmer with these sunny skies and winds turning out of the southwest, topping out in the upper 80s . TONIGHT: A front will approach the region and ignite some storms north of the viewing area. These will track

A former Missouri legislative aide was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Friday for a child pornography charge. Carter Ballmann pleaded guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography in federal court in February. Ballmann was arrested in April 2018 after an investigation by the Boone County Cyber Crimes Task Force. During the investigation,

A group study that included input from more than 100 Columbia residents and business owners found city government leadership and affordable housing were the highest concerns of many in the community. The outcomes of the study were first discussed by the Columbia Vision Commission on Monday. A link to the study is available on the

The Missouri Department of Transportation is preparing for a new round of rising floodwaters in mid-Missouri. The Missouri River in Jefferson City is expected to rise into a major flood stage and crest at 30 feet on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The department began assessing roads damaged by floodwaters last week. MoDOT

Southern Boone County is beginning the cleanup process after the historic flooding in the area The director of Boone County Emergency Management Tom Hurley said the area has seen waters levels go down over the past week. “The water is overall receding, obviously with local precipitation there has been a bit of a rise but

A man now faces a charge in Cooper County after the Missouri State Highway Patrol made a massive drug bust. Kevin S. Hatt, 53, of New York City was arrested June 1 by troopers on eastbound Interstate 70 near Boonville. According to court documents, 792 marijuana plants, 2 pounds (0.91 kg) of liquid THC, more

A Columbia man who fired back when someone shot at him in February pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to illegally possessing a firearm. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney of the Western District of Missouri, Victor Seth Kee, 20, admitted to being a felon when having a gun. According to court

Officials in Cooper County are preparing for more flooding as the Missouri River is expected to rise back into major flood stage by Wednesday. “Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of steps we can take at this point,” said Cooper County Emergency Management Agency Director Larry Oerly. “The levees are blown out, so there’s nothing there

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with areas of patchy fog late. Lows in the low 60s. TUESDAY: Partly sunny early, with strong storms possible in the evening. Some storms could produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: High pressure settles in after a complex of storms rolls through Tuesday

UPDATE: Deputies arrested the woman involved in Monday morning’s incident, according to a post on the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Deputies identified the woman as Jasmine Bronger, 25, of Columbia. Authorities said dispatch received a report around 4:48 p.m. from a local resident that Bronger was approaching their house. Deputies arrived and took

The latest projections from the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show the Missouri River will crest at 30 feet in Jefferson City between Wednesday and Thursday. That reading was published Monday at 10:45 a.m. and Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith called it “positive news.” Below is a live

UPDATE 6/24: The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department confirmed a man was taken into custody in connection with a weekend shooting. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, deputies responded to the 16000 block of Huntington Lane around 3:45 a.m. for a report of shots fired. Authorities said they identified Ricardo Washington as a

Barriers are no longer blocking the bridge separating Glasgow from Saline County, even though the MoDOT traveler map still lists the road as closed. MoDOT said it is not sure why the barriers are no longer up, but residents said the barriers have been down for a few days. According to people who live in

The Missouri man convicted in a deadly 2017 shooting in Audrain County was sentenced to prison Monday morning. Richard Henry II, 39, of Overland, Missouri, received a 25-year term after he pled guilty to an amended charge of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Leon Wilder III, 30, of Columbia. Wilder’s body was found by

The state of Missouri is asking for federal assistance for residents and businesses affected by tornadoes and flooding in 41 counties. Damage assessments conducted by the State Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Small Business Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency and local officials examined 1,650 primary homes. Of those, 953 had been destroyed or sustained major damage.