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Pettis County deputies are looking for a man accused of robbery and armed criminal action. According to the probable cause statement, a victim picked up Matthew Harris and an unknown female and drove them around the Sedalia area. The victim told deputies that he stopped on George Town Road to use the bathroom roadside when

An Eldon woman has been charged with animal neglect or abandonment after officers responded to Clean Concepts storage units for reports of abandoned dogs in a storage unit. According to the probable cause statement, the property manager told officers that he believed the woman renting the unit was living in it or staying in it

First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tracy Gonzalez announced on Friday her intentions to run for Associate Circuit Judge, Division IX. Gonzalez is the first attorney to announce her candidacy for the post. “I have a long history of fighting for the most vulnerable members of our community,” Gonzalez said. “As a judge, my first priority would

The Macon Police Department released the department’s crime statistical data for the month of November on Friday. Police said officers took seven reports of assault, six reports of burglary and seven reports of stealing. Officers said the total value of property reported stolen during the month was $2,918. Officers arrested a total of 12 adults

TONIGHT: It will be another very cold night as winds remain breezy out of the north up to 15 mph, with wind chill values as low as -10. Actual air temperatures will fall to 10 degrees through the night as clouds increase. SATURDAY: Clouds will decrease through the day and it will continue to be

Superintendent of the Gasconade County R-II School District, Chuck Garner confirmed on Friday there was a threat at Owensville High School. According to an automated phone message sent to parents, a potential threat was reported and the district put their safety plan in place and contacted local and juvenile authorities. Garner said no weapons were

Cole County deputies arrested Di-Brell Smith on Thursday after officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Rainbow Drive in reference to a forgery incident. According to the probable cause statement, Smith was attempting to pay his water bill with counterfeit money. An employee for the Public Water District told officers that Smith provided them

FRIDAY: It’s a breezy and cold afternoon across Mid-Missouri, as winds are out of the northeast up to 20 mph. Wind chill values are 5 to 10 degrees below 0 this afternoon and will improve some as winds die down through the day. Highs climb into the lower 20s this afternoon under plenty of sunshine.

Cole County deputies arrested Paul Camden on Wednesday after officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Chaddsford Drive in reference to a man threatening a woman. According to the probable cause statement, Camden got in the female’s face and pulled a knife out. Camden was also accused of threatening to cut the victim’s throat.

Jefferson City police suspect alcohol was a factor in a Thursday night crash in the 800 block of Belair Dr. Police said a Chevrolet Silverado was driving southbound when it lost control and began sliding sideways. The car ran off the left side of the roadway and then struck a tree on the passenger side

FRIDAY: It will be a breezy start to the day as colder air continues to filter in. Clouds will clear by this morning leading to a sunny start to the day. We’ll plenty of sun through early afternoon before clouds increase again this evening. High temperatures will only reach the low 20s with northerly winds

UPDATE, 9 p.m.: University officials announced that the school will operate as normal on Friday. School spokesman Christian Basi said a grounds crew will be in early on Friday to monitor the road and sidewalk conditions for slick spots that might form overnight. Students may begin moving back into the residence halls at 9 a.m.

Lawmakers across the state are reacting to Governor Eric Greitens’ extramarital affair and the blackmail allegations brought against him. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced Thursday that her office will be investigating the allegations. “The serious allegations against Missouri Governor Eric Greitens are very troubling. After further investigation, I have decided to launch a

TONIGHT: Snow flurries will end and skies will become partly cloudy late as drier air moves in. Windy conditions are expected on the backside of the front, with winds out of the northwest up to 28 mph and gusts as high as 35 through the night. This will produce wind chills as low as -8

Emergency crews responded to multiple crashes on Thursday after freezing temperatures arrived in Columbia. Columbia Fire officials said they responded to three crashes in ten minutes. Firefighters ask residents to slow down and remember that bridges and overpasses are typically the first to freeze. Crashes were reported at: -Highway 763 and Brown School Road -1600

A break from the rain Thursday afternoon allowed mid-Missouri road crews to begin treating roads as temperatures dropped below freezing. Officials with MoDOT and Boone County Public Works said crews treated roads from about 11 to 3 p.m. Columbia Public Works crews hit the streets around 12:30 p.m. Crews plan to continue monitoring the road

Freezing rain stayed away from the capitol city Thursday and crews from Cole County and Jefferson City Public Works, as well as the Missouri Department of Transportation, were able to continuously put salt down without it getting washed away. But some parts of mid-Missouri are still facing possible precipitation and have gotten some already, so

A man has been charged in Boone County with conspiracy to commit murder after deputies responded to a residence for a disturbance on Dec. 31. According to the probable cause statement, Brian Kelley violently assaulted two elderly residents. Deputies said Kelley was accused of choking and strangling at least one victim. One victim told deputies

Go COMO officials announced on Thursday that drivers will be ending service at 6 p.m. due to the weather concerns. Officials said staff will monitor the road conditions and end sooner if necessary. As of right now, these are the scheduled end times for the routes: Black A route will end at Student Center @