Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is focusing on several things as she leaves office, including fire-damaged Wooldridge. She represents the small Cooper County town on Capitol Hill. Congresswoman Hartzler joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri,” telling listeners that the Wooldridge fire that burned more than 2,500 acres was started by a combine. Congresswoman Hartzler says there was NO correlation between the fire and tall grass in the Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge:
(AUDIO): Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) focusing on fire-damaged Wooldridge as she leaves office
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is focusing on several things as she leaves office, including fire-damaged Wooldridge. She represents the small Cooper County town on Capitol Hill. Congresswoman Hartzler joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri,” telling listeners that the Wooldridge fire that burned more than 2,500 acres was started by a combine. Congresswoman Hartzler says there was NO correlation between the fire and tall grass in the Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge:
Southern Boone schools cancel classes for Thursday, due to incoming winter storm
The snow and winter weather heading for mid-Missouri have prompted officials in the Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland to cancel classes for Thursday, which will be treated as a traditional snow day.
Southern Boone interim superintendent Dr. Tim Roth made the announcement in a letter to parents and staff in the district. School officials made the decision early to provide advance notice and to help parents make necessary arrangements for their child/children.
The district also has rescheduled Christmas holiday parties for students. The district’s winter break will now begin Thursday. Students return to school in Ashland on January 4.
UPDATE: Two watches go into effect on Thursday in mid-Missouri, for winter storm
The National Weather Service (NWS) says unforgiving and dangerous winter conditions will be coming to mid-Missouri later this week.
NWS St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Mainhart says snow is expected to begin falling in Columbia and Jefferson City early Thursday morning, with plummeting temperatures after that.
“And for areas across mid-Missouri, we’re looking at the probability of two-plus inches is 60 to 80 percent. And the probability of four-plus inches in that same area is about 30 to 50 percent,” Mainhart says.
The NWS St. Louis is projecting that Columbia and Jefferson City will see two to four inches of snow by Thursday afternoon. Their office has issued two watches for the entire 939 the Eagle listening area. A winter storm watch is in effect from 6 am Thursday through 6 pm on Friday, and a wind chill watch is in effect from 6 pm Thursday through noon on Saturday.
The NWS says there’s a high potential for hazardous travel on Thursday through Thursday night. Ms. Mainhart also warns that temperatures will fall 35 to 40 degrees below normal by Friday morning.
“And with the strong winds that we’re expecting behind this Arctic cold front that’s going to be moving through the area, we’re going to have really strong wind chills, values falling negative 20 to negative 30 degrees. It’s going to be very dangerous for folks who are caught outside,” says Mainhart.
Blowing snow is also expected to be an issue. Keep fresh batteries with your radio and keep it tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information.
UPDATE: Columbia Police identify suspect in Break Time shooting that was captured on video
Columbia Police need your assistance in locating the suspect who allegedly shot a man Monday afternoon at the Break Time on busy Paris road. The incident was captured on video: it happened with numerous vehicles in the parking lot, and other customers pumping gasoline.
CPD investigators say 27-year-old Terrance Andra Johnson Jr. is wanted for first degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. CPD is urging you not to approach Johnson, who is considered armed and dangerous.
The gas station is north of I-70, near Vandiver. CPD investigators say they found one adult male with apparent gun shot wounds at the scene, and that EMS personnel transported the victim to a local hospital. The victim’s condition is unknown.
CPD officers are praising Break Time for providing video evidence that helped police identify the suspect. CPD has tweeted a video of the shooting, which shows numerous vehicles in the parking lot and cars driving by.
Anyone with information on Terrance Johnson’s whereabouts should call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS. Your identity will be protected.
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