A man from Kansas City, Missouri, and a woman from Kansas City, Kansas face charges in Clinton County following what the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office called a pursuit and manhunt that ended in Wallace State Park. Online court information shows 28-year-old Tony Joe Grado has been charged with the felonies of resisting arrest, detention, or […]
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Two injured in crash on Highway 6 near Green City
Green City and Milan residents were injured Thursday afternoon when two vehicles collided and overturned at Green City. Seventy-four-year-old Michael Gray of Green City received serious injuries and went to University Hospital in Columbia. The patrol reported 51-year-old David Chapman of Milan received minor injuries and was sent to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Milan. […]
Missouri’s new motorcycle helmet law takes effect on Friday
Some Missourians will be able to ride their motorcycles without a helmet, starting Friday. Governor Mike Parson (R) signed legislation into law in July, which gives Missouri motorcyclists the option of riding without a helmet. The provision is part of a large transportation bill. Under current Missouri law, every person operating or riding on a motorcycle must […]
Driver falls asleep at the wheel demolishing pickup on Highway 13, airlifted to Truman Medical Center
The Highway Patrol reports a Fordland man sustained serious injuries when he fell asleep at the wheel, and a truck overturned several times two miles north of Polo the morning of Thursday, August 27th. Emergency medical services transported 62-year-old Stanley Phelps to Polo before a medical helicopter airlifted him to Truman Medical Center. The truck […]
Two in custody after pursuit and manhunt end in Wallace State Park
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office reports two suspects are in custody after a pursuit that ended in Wallace State Park Wednesday, August 26th, and a manhunt. The suspects were wanted for questioning on alleged resisting arrest, possession of a stolen vehicle, and dangerous drugs. Deputies, the Highway Patrol, and Cameron Police were in the area […]
Freedom Fest near Unionville to feature Seventh Day Slumber
Seventh Day Slumber will headline the Freedom Fest—Freedom to Rock Tour near Unionville. Opening acts for the free event at 31768 East Highway 136 on the evening of September 2nd will be The Protest and Relent. Doors will open at 5 o’clock, and the music will start at 6:30. Attendees are asked to bring lawn […]
Director of the Water Patrol Division, Captain Matthew Walz, retires after 30-years of service
Captain Matthew C. Walz, director of the Water Patrol Division, will retire on September 1, 2020, after over 30 years of service. Walz was appointed to the Missouri State Water Patrol on April 30, 1990, as a communications operator. He entered the Water Patrol Academy on January 2, 1994. After graduating, Walz was assigned to […]
Missouri Department of Transportation reports an increase in work zone crashes
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports an increase in work zone crashes despite decreased traffic volumes. MoDOT had had 39 truck/trailer-mounted attenuators hit in work zones this year. That compares to 19 hits at this time in 2019. Attenuators are described as being “like giant, crushable shock absorbers” that absorb momentum and reduce the force […]
Martinsville man injured in crash on Highway 69; accused of DWI
A Martinsville resident was injured, then arrested, following a two vehicle accident on Tuesday near Eagleville. The highway patrol reports 83 year old John Stegmayer received moderate injuries and was taken by emergency medical services to the Harrison County Memorial Hospital in Bethany. The other driver, 66 year old Leonard Stobbe of Eagleville was not […]
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two women and confiscation of meth by authorities
A traffic stop in Livingston County the morning of Wednesday, August 26th led to the arrest of two women who were allegedly in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine and methamphetamine drug paraphernalia. Sheriff Steve Cox reports 42 year old Rebecca Dawn Kephart and 45 year old Stacy Lynn Crist were charged with felony possession […]
Mooresville man arrested after call from woman allegedly being held against her will
A Mooresville man has been arrested following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Highway Patrol of a call from a woman allegedly being held against her will by a man with two firearms in the 15000 block of LIV 413. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports 61 year old Duane Eugene Hall […]
Suspect involved in high-speed pursuit and shootout in Gentry and DeKalb County took his own life
The Highway Patrol has announced that a suspect took his own life when he was involved in a crash that was preceded by a law enforcement pursuit and shots fired. The incident began in Gentry County and ended with the crash in DeKalb county. Gentry County authorities advised shots had been fired at a deputy […]
Streets in Jamesport re-opened after building collapse last week
The Jamesport intersection downtown was re-opened during the weekend to allow traffic to use the streets adjacent to where the building housing the Post Office and another business had collapsed last Wednesday morning. Daviess County Emergency Management reported demolition crews were able to clear the brick and debris from the streets to allow the Missouri […]
Audio: Missouri congresswoman says Republican National Convention will focus on optimism and heroes
A west-central Missouri GOP congresswoman says this week’s 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte will focus on optimism. While U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, isn’t a delegate this year, she’s excited about the convention. “And looking at the great American heroes that we have in our local communities, and how we together collectively have made this the […]
Grant City man injured in crash on Highway 169
A Grant City resident was hurt when the sports utility vehicle he was driving went airborne and overturned on Highway 169 south of Grant City. Seventy-two-year-old Lee Mincy was taken to Mosaic Medical Center in Albany with serious injuries. The accident happened late Friday afternoon nearly six miles south of Grant City on Highway 169 […]
Suspect from St. Joseph dies after shootout and crash during high-speed pursuit
The highway patrol reports a 35-year old St. Joseph man was pronounced dead in DeKalb County following a crash that was preceded by a law enforcement pursuit and shots fired. Late Thursday night, the Gentry County Sheriff’s Department initiated a pursuit with a pickup with original charges of traffic violations. About 15 minutes later, Gentry […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol to be out in force on roads and waterways during Labor Day weekend
As you plan your Labor Day weekend, incorporate safety into every facet, choosing your route, making sure your equipment is in good working condition, being aware of and following Missouri’s traffic and boating laws, driving your vehicle or vessel courteously, and wearing a seat belt or a life jacket. Help ensure a safer Labor Day […]
Crash in Caldwell County injures two senior citizens
Drivers of two vehicles were injured Friday morning when a collision occurred two miles east of Polo in Caldwell County. Eighty-six year old Althea Templeton of Richmond received moderate injuries 80-year-old Carolyn Rupe of Braymer received minor injuries. Both women were taken by emergency medical services to hospitals. Templeton went to Ray County Memorial in […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of August 24, 2020
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of August 24 through August 30. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol now testing for new troopers
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is testing for new troopers and is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 111th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on February […]