Boone County sheriff’s deputies have removed three children from a roach and bug-infested home on New Haven road. Our news partner KMIZ reports deputies arrived at the home on Sunday evening, and allegedly found an intoxicated Tommie Jones and his wife arguing in the front yard. Captain Brian Leer tells ABC-17 News authorities found trash …
Two mid-Missourians killed in Christmas holiday weekend traffic crashes
State troopers say eight Missourians were killed during the Christmas holiday counting period, which began Thursday evening and ended late Sunday night. Two of the deaths happened in mid-Missouri, including a fatality in Osage County, east of Jefferson City. Troopers say 32-year-old Zachary Sutton of De Soto crossed the center line on Highway 28 and …
Flags at all Missouri fire stations at half-staff on Tuesday, to honor fallen Boone County firefighter
Missouri’s governor says fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Bryant Gladney devoted his career to selflessly serving the people of Boone County and the state. Governor Mike Parson has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff Tuesday at all government buildings in Boone County to honor Gladney. The governor says …
Missouri state employees would receive 7.5 percent pay raise by February, under Parson plan
Missouri state employees would receive 7.5 percent pay raise by February, under Parson plan
Missouri’s governor says direct care and front-line state employees often earn less money than entry-level retail positions. Governor Mike Parson will unveil a $91 million supplemental budget request next week, which is aimed at giving state employees a 5.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). “The state employees are doing a good job. We want …