Many of the approximately 14,000 state employees who work in Jefferson City have today off, to observe President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Lincoln’s birthday is a Missouri state and …
Read More »No arrests in shooting of a woman in Columbia
Missouri state troopers are assisting Columbia Police in investigating Sunday night’s shooting near Fifth and Lyon streets, north of the Armory and downtown. Columbia Police investigators say …
Read More »Cement truck driver killed in crash near Columbia
A one-vehicle crash Monday afternoon involving a cement truck on Route Z near Columbia has killed the truck driver. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 22-year-old Troy …
Read More »Today is a federal, Missouri, state and county holiday to honor MLK
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday and is the observance of Dr. King’s birthday. He was a …
Read More »Fulton man killed in Highway 50 crash
A motorist from mid-Missouri’s Fulton has been killed in a head-on collision on Highway 50 in Osage County, east of Jefferson City. State troopers say 45-year-old Nicholas …
Read More »Missouri state troopers to conduct targeted enforcement during New Year’s holiday weekend
Missouri state troopers will be out in force during the entire New Year’s holiday weekend, enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says …
Read More »Lemonade stand helps raise more than $2,000 for shop with a cop in rural mid-Missouri county
25 disadvantaged children from mid-Missouri are enjoying a brighter Christmas, thanks to your generosity and the Moniteau County Sheriff’s shop with a cop event. Sheriff Tony Wheatley …
Read More »Missouri troopers: be prepared to drive under the speed limit today
Missouri state troopers are warning of possible whiteout conditions in parts of the state on this Thursday, along with blowing and drifting snow. Missouri State Highway Patrol …
Read More »Missing Ashland teen reunited with her family
While they can’t release many details, Ashland Police say missing teen Emilee Dubes returned home early Friday morning. The 15-year-old had been missing since December 4. Ashland …
Read More »Weekend drowning kills two men at the Lake of the Ozarks
Two men from the country of India are dead, after drowning Saturday afternoon at the Lake of the Ozarks. The incident happened at about 2:30 p.m. in …
Read More »Missouri’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period begins Wednesday evening
Thanksgiving Wednesday is traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year in Missouri, as motorists head to their Thanksgiving destinations. Every available state trooper is …
Read More »Missouri DPS: cause of Wooldridge fire is still under investigation
The Cooper County Fire Protection District and other local agencies are still investigating to determine what caused Saturday’s massive wildfire in the Wooldridge area. Missouri Department of …
Read More »CPD: there was no threat at Rock Bridge high school
Columbia Police say there was not an active threat at Rock Bridge high school on Tuesday. CPD says its officers responded to a report Tuesday afternoon that …
Read More »Three shot in downtown Columbia Friday night
Columbia Police are asking anyone who witnessed Friday night’s triple shooting downtown to come forward with information. CPD Lieutenant Mike Hestir says the shooting happened at about …
Read More »Columbus Day is a federal and Missouri holiday; Boone County observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Most federal, Missouri and county offices are closed today in observance of Columbus Day. It celebrates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. It’s …
Read More »Motorcycle crash kills mid-Missouri man
A Rolla man has been killed in a Sunday evening motorcycle crash in Osage County, east of Jefferson City. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 55-year-old Donald …
Read More »Moberly pedestrian killed in I-70 crash near Boonville
Missouri state troopers have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed early Friday morning on I-70 in Cooper County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report …
Read More »Visible law enforcement presence on Missouri’s highways and lakes for Labor Day
Every available Missouri state trooper is on the road or water today (Friday), as thousands of Missourians begin to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend. Highway Patrol …
Read More »UPDATE: I-70 traffic jammed in mid-Missouri’s Cooper County, after body is found near highway
Missouri state troopers say the passing lane of eastbound I-70 at the 94 mile-marker near Boonville is closed for a death investigation. Troopers say it’s due to …
Read More »Expect visible law enforcement presence on the Lake of the Ozarks for Labor Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says every available trooper will be on the water during the long Labor Day weekend, including at the Lake of the Ozarks. …
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