Most of Jefferson City’s approximately 14,000 state employees have today off, to celebrate President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Lincoln’s birthday is one of Missouri’s 13 official state holidays. …
Read More »UPDATE: Two truck drivers killed in overnight crash near Moberly have been identified
Missouri state troopers have identified the two semi drivers who were killed in that horrific overnight crash on busy Highway 24 east of Moberly. Highway 24 near …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Police Officers Association president Matt Nichols discusses ice storm and Knoth recall on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says mid-Missouri roads remain treacherous this morning, and they’re urging you to stay off the road. Columbia Police are also urging you …
Read More »UPDATE: Missouri state troopers urging you to stay home during winter storm
State troopers say ice roads across mid-Missouri remain treacherous this morning, and they’re urging you to stay off the road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol tells 939 …
Read More »Today is Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday; most government offices in Missouri closed
Today is the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, which is a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday. Banks and financial institutions are closed and there …
Read More »Two nine-year-old mid-Missouri children donate $2,800 for toys for underprivileged children
The sheriff in mid-Missouri’s Moniteau County is praising all of the businesses, organizations and citizens who donated to this week’s Shop with a Cop event at the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s Christmas holiday counting period begins tomorrow evening
You’ll notice extra Missouri state troopers on the road tomorrow and throughout the entire Christmas holiday weekend, enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists who need help. Missouri …
Read More »(LISTEN): Every available Missouri state trooper is on the road today
Today is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year, as travelers head to their Thanksgiving destinations. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is participating in …
Read More »UPDATE: One motorist killed after vehicle and trash truck collide north of Columbia
Boone County fire officials confirm one person has been killed in a horrific collision between a vehicle and a trash truck this morning on Highway 124 in …
Read More »Veterans Day holiday to close most Missouri government offices on Friday
Tomorrow (Friday) is the observance of Veterans Day, which is a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday. Most government offices will be closed tomorrow to observe the …
Read More »Harrisburg man arrested for deadly weekend crash; Missouri state troopers seeking DWI charges
Missouri state troopers are seeking criminal charges against a Harrisburg man for this weekend’s horrific deadly crash on Route J, a crash that killed passenger Corry Crowley. …
Read More »Most federal and Missouri state offices closed today for Columbus Day holiday
Today is Columbus Day, which is a federal, Missouri and county holiday. Most federal, state and county offices are closed today in observance of the holiday, which …
Read More »Missouri troopers: mid-Missouri paraglider who struck power lines sustains minor injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be sending a representative to mid-Missouri’s Fortuna this morning, after Sunday evening’s paraglider crash in Morgan County. The Missouri State Highway …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri law enforcement officers have strong presence on lakes and roads this weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says every available state trooper is on the roads and waterways today and will be for the entire Labor Day weekend, enforcing traffic …
Read More »CPD: Columbia man struck and killed this weekend while trying to cross I-70
Columbia Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer Saturday afternoon while trying to cross eastbound I-70 near Highway 63. CPD has identified …
Read More »Hundreds of American flags flying this afternoon in Centralia; Missouri Capitol dome to shine red, white and blue
Missouri’s governor has ordered the Capitol dome in Jefferson City to shine red, white and blue Tuesday evening for the Fourth of July. “As we gather with …
Read More »Most Missouri state offices closing today at noon; state offices closed Tuesday for 4th of July
Most of Jefferson City’s approximately 14,000 state employees will be going home early today (Monday), according to Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The governor says most state offices …
Read More »(AUDIO): Parole expected to be revoked for suspect captured by CPD after manhunt
Columbia Police are crediting residents for providing information that led to the capture of a parolee they considered armed and dangerous. Columbia Police spent hours on Wednesday …
Read More »CPD: No arrests yet in Columbia’s Dove street homicide
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Jefferson City Police are assisting Columbia Police with Monday’s homicide investigation on Dove drive. That’s north of …
Read More »No arrests yet in Wednesday’s shooting on Columbia’s Jewell avenue
Columbia Police need your assistance in solving Wednesday afternoon’s shooting on Jewell Avenue in the central city, just south of the Business Loop. The incident happened at …
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