Missouri state law currently only allows the state auditor to conduct an audit when citizens pass a petition to ask for one or when the political subdivision’s governing body approves a resolution asking for one. Senate Bill 222 would have allowed the Missouri state auditor’s office to go in and audit municipalities when it appears that wrongdoing is happening. The bill died in the session’s final week in May, due to GOP infighting on unrelated issues. The bill remains a top priority for State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick for next year. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”:
(AUDIO): Jefferson City’s mayor looking forward to “Salute to America” on Tuesday
Mid-Missouri’s largest Independence Day celebration will take place on Tuesday July 4 in Jefferson City.
This year’s “Salute to America” is a one-day event near the Missouri Capitol. It covers eight city blocks. Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater tells “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that parking shouldn’t be an issue.
“The activities for the event are shifted closer to the Capitol. So about the only time High street will be out of service will be during the parade at 11 o’clock. And then from then on a lot of it will be shifted farther west up to the Capitol complex,” Mayor Fitzwater says.
The Fourth of July is one of Missouri’s 13 official state holidays, so all Missouri state and city lots will be available that day for free parking. Off-street parking will be available on East McCarty, Capitol Avenue, East Miller, Madison or Monroe.
A parade, a classic car show and a fireworks display will highlight Tuesday’s “Salute to America” event. A 5k run begins the Fourth of July at 8 am, followed by the car show from 9 to noon and the Independence Day parade at 11.
“People have always found a way. Sometimes you have to climb that hill to get up to us but they’ve found a way to park. And I don’t think it will be a major challenge this year,” says Fitzwater.
“Salute to America” will have five bands on two stages during the holiday. Food vendors will begin serving food at 10:30 am, and the day will conclude with a fireworks display over the Missouri River at 9:45 pm.
(AUDIO): Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses audits on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri state law currently only allows the state auditor to conduct an audit when citizens pass a petition to ask for one or when the political subdivision’s governing body approves a resolution asking for one. Senate Bill 222 would have allowed the Missouri state auditor’s office to go in and audit municipalities when it appears that wrongdoing is happening. The bill died in the session’s final week in May, due to GOP infighting on unrelated issues. The bill remains a top priority for State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick for next year. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”:
(AUDIO): Commissioner Kendrick describes new Columbia park as a community-driven effort
Boone County’s presiding commissioner is excited about the construction of the new Orr street park near the Columbia fire department.
Commissioner Kip Kendrick describes it as a community-driven effort, telling 939 the Eagle that it shows what can be accomplished when everyone works together. Mr. Kendrick remembers working on that site when he served in the Missouri House from 2015-2021.
“I met with a community group when I was a state rep. (Missouri state representative) on this site and getting them a report from DNR (the state Department of Natural Resources) to help kind of move the process along. But just the community-involvement, right. And it was a really a grassroots-driven effort to get this, to see it all the way through,” Kendrick says.
The park is being built near Orr and Park avenue, a former Brownfield site that used to have a manufactured gas plant. Columbia has been awarded a $1.25 million dollar grant from the state Department of Economic Development (DED) to develop the property. That will pay for most of the $1.5 million project. Columbia Parks and Recreation says park features may include open greenspace, a walking trail, outdoor art areas and a playground.
Presiding Commissioner Kendrick and fellow Boone County commissioners Justin Aldred and Janet Thompson attended the recent groundbreaking ceremony.
“This will be such a great addition to the Parks and Recreation department for the city of Columbia. And just super-excited to see this happening,” Mr. Kendrick says.
He says it also highlights the importance of the city and county working together.
Columbia’s city manager is also pleased with the new Orr street park being built near Café Berlin. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says Columbia finds a way to get things done.
“And so this is just another example of how the will of Columbia can do amazing things,” Mr. Seewood says.
Suspected Columbia killer Emma Adams will undergo a DMH evaluation
A Boone County judge has rejected a request from an attorney for accused Columbia murderer Emma Adams to have her committed to the state Department of Mental Health (DMH). However, Boone County Circuit Judge Jeff Harris has ordered DMH to conduct an evaluation of the 21-year-old Adams to determine whether she is competent to proceed.
Boone County prosecutors have charged Adams with second degree murder, armed criminal action and two other felonies. She’s accused of the January killing of an autistic Mizzou student who was stabbed to death. She then allegedly dragged his body through a yard in a north Columbia neighborhood and set it on fire in a firepit.
The court will ultimately determine whether or not Adams has the mental capacity to proceed. That includes whether or not she has the mental ability to understand the charges against her.
The Columbia Police Department’s graphic probable cause statement says Adams admits stabbing and killing Samuel Michael Clemons. Court documents quote Adams as telling MUPD officers that she killed the victim in self-defense after being beaten.
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