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MSHP Arrest Reports for July 23, 2024
The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 20-year-old Trinity M. Scribner of Sedalia at 11:18 p.m. Friday in Pettis County. She now faces a charge of 2nd degree drug trafficking. Scribner was taken to the Pettis County Jail, where she was booked and released. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 33-year-old...
Defendant arrested in Jackson County for Grundy County Court no-show
A defendant who authorities said failed to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court nearly three years ago has been arrested in Jackson County. James Leon Baker, 63, of Versailles, was apprehended on a Grundy County warrant for failing to appear in court in August 2021. Baker is now scheduled for...
Canvas Suites & Canvas Coffee Shop Open for Business
Canvas Suites is now fully open for business as well as Canvas Coffee & Waffle Bar, 201 East 6th Street in downtown Sedalia. Stephanie and Matthew Holem are the owners of the business, which houses around 20 suites featuring health & beauty professionals in the hairstyling business, skin care specialists, a pelvic floor specialist, a nail specialist and many more.
Sedalia man faces drug charges after month-long surveillance operation
A Sedalia man was charged with drug trafficking after a month-long investigation by the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force. Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders posted about the bust on his Facebook page. Sheriff Anders said that detectives were surveilling Douglas Bradley on Friday, July 19 at 9:25 pm. Court documents show...
Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029
The Missouri Board of Parole denied convicted Cole County killer Alyssa Bustamante an early release from prison. The post Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Accident On HWY 42 Possibly Involving OBPD Vehicle & Driver Facing DWI Charges
A multi-vehicle accident along Highway-42 at Antioch Road in Miller County apparently did not result in any injuries but may have involved an Osage Beach Police patrol car and the arrest of one person. An eyewitness driving through the area shortly before 4:00 Saturday morning, after it happened, tells KRMS...
Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of killing a woman on Christmas Day had his murder charge upgraded after a grand jury indictment was filed on Friday. Jeffrey Edward Skaggs, 39, of Columbia, is now charged with first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was previously The post Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Hallsville man seriously injured in crash on I-70
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man was seriously injured in an early Monday crash on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County at mile marker 183, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, a 2008 Mack 600 was totaled after it went off the left side of the eastbound lane, The post Hallsville man seriously injured in crash on I-70 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Michael Irvin Delivered Stern Warning To Travis Kelce Ahead Of Chiefs’ 3-peat Chase
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs have started training camp for the upcoming 2024 NFL season and begin their journey for a Super Bowl three-peat. Former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Michael Irvin knows a thing or two about chasing three straight rings, winning two consecutive in the ...
Parkway School District begins final high school security upgrade
The Parkway School District has been working over the past few years to provide more secure entrances at schools. Officials held a groundbreaking at Parkway North High School Monday morning, the last high school in the district to receive the upgrades.
Springfield Public Schools' Back to School Bash will feature free stuff, fun
For the third year, Springfield Public Schools will throw a Back to School Bash for families. The one-stop-shop allows parents and students to pick up needed supplies — including a new backpack — and access resources before the start of the 2024-25 school year. They can get immunizations,...
Book Review: 'Tales from the Kansas City Chiefs Sideline' offers unique view of franchise history
"My first exposure to Lamar Hunt was his rear end." Veteran journalist Bob Gretz sure knows how to catch a reader's attention. That is how he opened Tales from the Kansas City Chiefs Sideline: A Collection of the Greatest Chiefs Stories Ever Told, a book every devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan should read. Gretz, along with Kansas City Star columnist Pete Grathoff, packed in decades of history and stories into a 230-page book. Overall, it is a delightful collection of stories that span the Chiefs' franchise history, providing both entertainment and education for fans old and new.
Governor denies funding for West Plains, Mo., airport to protect runway from wildlife
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri’s Governor vetoed money for an Ozarks airport to secure its runway. The City of West Plains asked for over $1 million to fence out wildlife at its airport but is now back at the drawing board. In July alone, the airport has seen...
Jones departs Crystal City for Ste. Genevieve
A fixture in Crystal City athletics has moved on. Ken Jones resigned in June as Crystal activities director and director of transportation and is the new transportation director for the Ste. Genevieve R-II School District. Jones, 47, oversees about 40 employees, including bus drivers and mechanics, and manages an expanded fleet through the district’s recent acquisition of Fallert Bus Service, Inc.
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