Convicted murderer Michael Tisius is set to be executed by lethal injection on June 6, 2023 in Bonne Terre (2022 file photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Corrections website) Barring intervention from a federal judge or the U.S. Supreme Court, a convicted killer from mid-Missouri will be executed this …
Read More »Missouri execution is ON for tonight
Ap — A man who shot and killed two Mid – Missouri jailers nearly 23 years ago during a failed bid to help an inmate escape is set to be executed (this) Tuesday evening. Michael Tisius, 42, is scheduled to die by injection at the state prison in Bonne Terre for …
Read More »(AUDIO): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Missouri’s 2024 gubernatorial race on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn expects this to be a big quarter for GOP gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft, describing him as the front-runner in the primary race. Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this morning, telling listeners that GOP lieutenant governor candidate Mike Kehoe has …
Read More »Drug bust nets meth and a gun
A 63 – year old Cole County man is arrested in a drug raid in Apache Flats. Deputies and the Mustang Drug Task Force hit the address on Business 50 West Friday evening. They found 100 – grams of meth and a small pistol, The suspect faces charges of drug …
Read More »Mid-Missouri motorcyclist killed in crash in Moniteau County
Missouri state troopers say a motorcyclist from California, Missouri was killed in a weekend crash on Highway 5 in Moniteau County. The State Highway Patrol says 41-year-old John Lucas’ Harley-Davidson traveled off the right side of the road and overturned and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened …
Read More »Man dies in motorcycle crash
A Mid – Missouri man dies in a motorcycle crash. Troopers say 41 – year old John Lucas of California ran off Highway – 5 in Moniteau County Saturday morning. He was not wearing a helmet.
Read More »Two teens shot to death after weekend disturbance during party near Columbia, deputies say
A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle (2021 file photo courtesy of 939 the Eagle) Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say two teenagers were shot to death and four others were wounded in that Sunday morning incident near Columbia. The deadly shooting happened in the 2600 block of Oakbrook drive, which is …
Read More »High-profile Cole County murder trial being delayed; case dates back more than 32 years
William “Chris” Niemet (2020 file photo) The murder trial for a mid-Missouri man charged with killing his classmate in Russellville in 1991 has been delayed. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel P. Green has delayed the trial at the request of attorneys for 46-year-old William Niemet, who say there have delays …
Read More »(AUDIO): Veteran Mizzou football broadcast Hall of Famer remembered for his excitement, preparation
The late Bill Wilkerson will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) Hall of Fame on June 2 in Osage Beach (undated photo courtesy of the MBA) The longtime voice of Mizzou football will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA) Hall of Fame tonight at the Lake …
Read More »39 – applicants file for JCMO Administrator job
Nearly 40 – people want to be the next City Administrator for Jefferson City. Steve Crowell stepped down in April. Jefferson City Fire Chief Matt Schofield is doing double duty as the interim administrator.
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