The ‘pledge father’ of a Columbia frat house freshman who was left blind and severely disabled will go to trial in December. Ryan Delanty is one of several defendants charged in the hazing of pledge Danny Santulli at MU’s Fiji House fraternity. Santulli cannot talk or walk after the alcohol …

As Cole County’s prosecutor says he’ll seek the death penalty against a Jefferson City man who’s accused of stabbing his child’s mother to death this week, one state lawmaker says something needs to happen to keep violent criminals off the streets … Jefferson City Representative Dave Griffith says his colleagues …

Cole County ambulances will be getting an updated tracking system. The ambulances are currently tracked by GPS location through cell phones. Cole County EMS is going to install a more modern system on its ambulances, similar to one used by Cole County deputies. The units will cost about $70,000. Most …

The prosecutor will pursue the death penalty for a Jefferson City man charged with brutally stabbing a woman to death this week. 36 – year old Sergio Sayles is charged with first – degree murder in the death of 22 – year old Jasmine King. Sayles and King had a …

A teen is charged after his girlfriend is shot in Cole County. The 18 – year old victim was shot in the head at home just outside the western Jefferson City limits Tuesday. She’s in critical but stable condition at University Hospital. Her 18 – year old boyfriend, Timothy Benson, …

The Highway Patrol is investigating an officer – involved shooting in Camdenton Sunday. Police were called to a restaurant for a report of a couple who were creating a disturbance. Officers tried to take a man into custody when the woman with him pulled a gun. She was shot by …

A man now faces rape charges after he’s accused of sexually assaulting a woman last week. 30 – year old Drake Fullingim-Guerra is charged with attacking the victim at the Noren Missouri River access. He allegedly confessed to police investigators. Fullingim – Guerra has a previous sexual assault conviction from …

A Jefferson City man is now facing murder charges after his son dies. 28 – year old Kristopher Ruiz is accused of shaking his two – month old son back in August of last year. The baby died last month. Doctors say the child’s injuries were consistent with Shaken Baby …

The five people who were killed when a tornado that hit southeast Missouri town were inside a mobile home or adjacent camper that were destroyed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the names of the victims. Glenn Burcks, 62, lived in the mobile home in Glenallen. Susan Sullivan, 57, also …

A man from Eldon faces charges after running from police only to be caught hiding in a tree. Officers say they spotted Brandon Phelps in the drive – thru at Central Bank in Eldon Wednesday. He jumped out of his car and ran. A K 9 team tracked Phelps into …