A North Callaway firefighter is recovering after a serious head injury he received while fighting a fire Friday. Tim Hays was badly hurt when a limb fell out of tree and hit him in the head. He and other firefighters were putting out the tree that had been hit by …
Read More »Georgia man faces kidnapping charges after Osage County incident
A Georgia man faces charges after attacking a woman in Osage County. 45 – year old James Sims of Rossville Georgia is accused of punching the woman and holding her against her will. He was arrested be Belle officers and is facing charges of kidnapping and domestic assault.
Read More »Congratulations to the final winner in KWOS Jefferson Bank “Breakfast for your Business”
Congrats to Jared Kunz and the crew at J-C Industrial Supply! Jared and the guys get breakfast for ten from Jefferson Bank and KWOS. They are our final winner in our fun Breakfast for your Business promotion. Stay tuned for more ways for you to win with KWOS!
Read More »Two staffers hurt at Tipton prison
There is no lockdown at the Tipton prison after two officers were attacked by inmates this week. One staffer did need stitches. Prison officials sent out a press release saying there were incorrect reports of a lockdown making the rounds. The two officers were assaulted in separate incidents Thursday morning.
Read More »Be ready for cannon fire at Lincoln – U!
You might hear what sounds like cannon fire from the Lincoln campus this morning. ROTC cadets will fire a ceremonial artillery salute shortly after 9-am. It’s part of the traditional wreath laying ceremony honoring the Civil War soldiers who founded the (Jefferson City) college. New president Dr. Jerald Jones Woofolk …
Read More »Settlement in DeBrodie case
The attorney for the mother of Carl DeBrodie says she has reached a confidential settlement in her civil lawsuit. Rudy Veit tells ABC 17 that Carolyn Summers is getting a sufficient amount of money, and some cash is also going to facilities that helped DeBrodie. The civil suit was filed …
Read More »What’s going to happen at the MSP prison site?
You’re hearing the talk turn back to a conference center as plans are being discussed for the future of the MSP prison. Jefferson City Councilman Laura Ward hopes that happens. After months of discussion with state officials, Jefferson City now has the deed to about 30 – acres of the …
Read More »New info on infectious disease in Versailles
What Versailles school officials thought was a case of meningitis was actually a form of encephalitis. A letter had gone out especially warning parents of middle school football players, those who chose not to get vaccinations and anyone who had strep of possible exposure to the diseases. A new letter …
Read More »*** UPDATE *** Car versus house in New Bloomfield- Now DWI suspected
One heck of a place to park. ABC – 17 says Holts Summit Police say they were called to a home in New Bloomfield Wednesday afternoon after a car crashed into the house on Redwood Drive. They arrested the SUV’s driver and now say he could be charged with DWI.
Read More »Jason Kander drops out of KC Mayor’s race
(MissouriNet) — Former Missouri Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jason Kander announced yesterday that he’s dropping out of the race for Kansas City mayor. Kander said he’s taking time to deal with depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jack Cardetti, a Democratic operative who knows Kander, thinks the he’ll be an …
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