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The Sedalia School District 200 confirms 12-year-old Artyom Perchak died Monday morning from his injuries sustained in an ATV crash at Finger Lakes State Park over the weekend. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Troopers said Perchak lost control of the ATV and it

Since Sunday, social media has been flooded with people sharing their personal stories of sexual assault and harassment, using the Twitter hashtag #MeToo. The movement, begun by actress Alyssa Milano in the wake of sexual allegations against movie producer Harvey Weinstein, is making an impact locally. “I think the #MeToo thing does a really good

UPDATE: An emergency responder confirmed one person was injured in the two-vehicle crash. Traffic started moving again, less than an hour after the crash occurred. ORIGINAL: A vehicle crash happened Monday evening on Route B and McGee Road. All southbound lanes are blocked. Expect possible delays.

The Missouri House Ethics Committee is reviewing a complaint against a lawmaker who called for the vandal of a Confederate monument to be hanged. It will hold a hearing Monday at the Capitol on the complaint against Republican Rep. Warren Love. Love expressed hope in a Facebook post that whoever vandalized the monument in Springfield,

Two intersections on Nifong Boulevard, Sinclair Road and Old Mill Creek Road, could become roundabouts or traffic signal stops. A public hearing will be held Monday night at the Columbia City Council meeting at 7 p.m. In a memo attached to the meeting agenda, Columbia Public Work officials recommend constructing a roundabout at both intersections,

Westminster College announced on Monday that Fletcher Lamkin will take over as president later this year. Lamkin is currently the president of Virginia University at Parkersburg and previously served as president of Kansas Wesleyan University. Lamkin used to work at Westminster from 2000 to 2007 in administration and helped with fundraising and campus improvements. Lamkin

A Columbia woman charged with murder has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession. Monique Parra was accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend, Kevin Hollins, on Kathy Drive last November. Parra had a pretrial conference at 9 a.m. Monday morning. Police said when they were investigating the shooting, Parra claimed that she and Hollins

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested Derrick Petty after they responded to a disturbance in the 1800 block of Sycamore Hills Road. According to the probable cause statement, Petty was inside a trailer waving a handgun around at a woman. Deputies said they ordered Petty to exit the trailer with his hands up. Petty came

UPDATE 4:40 p.m: Bennett has been charged with burglary. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Robert Bennett after officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Edenton Boulevard in reference to a domestic disturbance on Saturday morning. Police said earlier in the day they arrested Bennett for property damage and trespassing. Officers said they gave Bennett

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Melanie Hodge after troopers spotted a car displaying plates registered to another vehicle. According to the probable cause statement, when troopers approached the car they noticed Hodge, the passenger, not wearing her seatbelt. Troopers said Hodge was breathing hard, speaking softly and her teeth showed signs of excessive decay.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to an ATV crash on Missouri Route 87 at Lyons Road on Sunday afternoon. According to the traffic crash report, the ATV was stopped on MO 87 southbound waiting to make a left turn when a Nissan Altima attempted to pass the ATV in the northbound lane. Troopers said the

Jefferson City police are looking for Crystal Hanks after she was charged Monday with stealing. According to the probable cause statement, officers were dispatched to Federal Recycling in the 2700 block of West Main Street for reports of employee theft. Police said two employees of the business showed paperwork proving Hanks had been stealing money

Callaway County deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding Victor Burkhart, 54 for a felony stealing investigation. The Callaway County prosecuting attorney charged Burkhart with felony stealing Friday. Deputies said the charge was the result of an investigation that happened at a local business property in August. Deputies said any information about Burkhart

On Monday, University of Missouri System President Mun Choi announced that he has appointed Dustin Schnieders as the director of government relations for the UM System. The announcement comes weeks after Choi canceled the search for an executive director. Schnieders is currently the chief of staff for Missouri State Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richards

TONIGHT: We will have another chilly night as low temperatures drop into the low to mid 40s under clear skies. Winds will come in from the south under 5 mph. TUESDAY: Perfect fall weather continues with a cool morning, mild afternoon and abundant sunshine. Afternoon high temperatures will reach the low 70s with southerly winds

UPDATE 2:15 pm: The Mexico Public Safety Department said they responded to the crash after multiple callers reported that a car and a dump truck had collided and both vehicles were on fire. Police said responding officers were able to contain the fire and extinguish it. Officers said the investigation revealed that Domonique Powell, 27,

Columbia police arrested Francisco Mendez-Hernandez after officers were dispatched to a sexual assault in the 2800 block of Blackfoot Road. Police said the investigation revealed that Mendez inappropriately touched a 14-year-old girl. Mendez was arrested and faces possible charges of child molestation.

Bryson T. Skinner, 21, is in custody after a break-in this Saturday. A burglary alarm at Goldstar Recycling in Cole County triggered a police call at about 4:09 pm on Saturday, October 14. Deputies said they found the back door of the building open and Skinner inside. He was taken into custody and transported to

Osage County deputies arrested Steven Brandon, 27, after they observed Brandon inside a vehicle at a commuter parking lot near Rich Fountain. Deputies said they started to investigate and found loaded guns, a large amount of what looked to be methamphetamine, a substance which looked to be marijuana and a substance consisted with hashish. Brandon

Columbia police arrested Scott Ostrander and Mark Smith on Sunday after officers conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle for an expired registration on Stadium Boulevard near Bernadette Drive. Police said when they approached the vehicle they could smell marijuana. Ostrander, the driver, gave officers permission to search the vehicle, police said. Police said they