Suspect Kenneth Lee Simpson was taken into custody on Monday afternoon in Hermann (March 13, 2023 photo courtesy of the New Haven Missouri Police Department) UPDATE: Missouri state troopers say a man wanted for killing a Hermann police detective and shooting another officer Sunday night at a Casey’s in Hermann …
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Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates celebrates after a big March 4, 2023 win over Ole Miss on senior Day at Mizzou Arena (March 4, 2023 photo courtesy of Mizzou Athletics associate director for strategic communications Jason Veniskey) Mizzou men’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA tournament for the …
Read More »A Jefferson City man who pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree murder for two Thanksgiving Day murders in 2019 will be sentenced on Monday afternoon. 30-year-old Torry Upchurch admits killing 17-year-old Earle Key and 33-year-old Shantae Hill-Cook in separate incidents. Jefferson City Police say both victims were shot …
Read More »Missouri state troopers are urging you to be on the lookout for the suspect who allegedly shot two Hermann police officers at a Casey’s Sunday night. One of the officers has fdied. State troopers say Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith has died from his injuries. The second officer is in serious …
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A Jefferson City man will hear his prison sentence today. Torry Upchurch pleaded guilty to killing Earle Key and Shantae Hill – Cook on Thanksgiving of 2019. Cole County’s Prosecutor says he’ll recommend two life terms for Upchurch. He’s in court this afternoon.
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MSHP – Troop F Update: Both injured Hermann officers were transported to area hospitals. Unfortunately, we are saddened to announce the passing of Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith, who succumbed to his injuries. The second officer is in serious but stable condition. Law officers are searching for a gunman who’s accused …
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson poses after speaking at the annual Hispanic Capital Day in Jefferson City on March 8, 2023 (photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page) Missouri’s governor and first lady are heading to Sweden and Germany for an international trade mission. Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa …
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Columbia’s Rock Bridge high school is located near Providence road (2021 file photo is courtesy of CPS’ Michelle Baumstark) The Columbia Rock Bridge girls soccer program says a 15-year-old sophomore baseball player killed in this week’s motorcycle collision on West Nifong will live on in their memory and hearts forever. …
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A school bus driver involved in Wednesday’s alleged incident in Jefferson City with smashed mail boxes has been fired and charged in the case. 59-year-old Robert E. Hern of Boonville is charged with felony property damage and 30 misdemeanors, including 28 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Cole …
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Columbia-area residents play basketball at Douglas Park (2022 file photo courtesy of Columbia Parks and Recreation spokeswoman Tammy Miller) Look for new basketball goals and scoreboards at Columbia’s Douglass Park on Providence. Columbia’s city council has voted to accept a $50,000 donation from the Veterans United Foundation to fund the …
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