Missouri House Veterans Committee chair Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) is championing bipartisan veteran suicide prevention legislation again this session. The committee voted 8-0 this week to approve Chairman Griffith’s bill that tasks the Missouri Veterans Commission with expanding their efforts to prevent veteran suicide. The Jefferson City-based non-partisan MOST Policy Initiative testifies that risk of suicide is higher among veterans than the general population, and that Missouri has the nation’s 8th-highest veteran suicide rate. Chairman Griffith joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” He tells listeners that he’s spoken to Governor Mike Parson (R) about the bill and that the governor, a veteran, understands its importance. Griffith hopes Governor Parson mentions veterans suicide and his bipartisan bill during next week’s State of the State address:
UPDATE: Columbia Douglass park stabbing suspect to be arraigned this afternoon
A Columbia man with an active warrant for failing to appear in court is jailed without bond this morning, charged with Wednesday night’s brutal stabbing and beating of a man at Douglass park.
Boone County prosecutors have charged 46-year-old Gary Kevin Pattillo with first degree assault and armed criminal action. He’ll be arraigned at 1 pm before Boone County Circuit Judge Kevin Crane.
The Columbia Police Department’s graphic two-page probable cause statement says the victim was stabbed in the head and neck area at the park, just feet away from a children’s playground. Court documents say CPD investigators found video of the incident showing Pattillo arriving at the park together and sitting on a picnic table near the playground. Graphic court documents say the victim fell to the ground and was placed in a chokehold by Pattillo, who allegedly stabbed the victim and punched him numerous times for 25 minutes until Columbia firefighters and medics arrived on-scene.
Boone County prosecutors say the suspect has previous convictions for second degree robbery, armed criminal action and drug charges.
Wind chill advisory forced Columbia to cancel trash collection for today and Saturday
The National Weather Service’s (NWS) wind chill advisory has forced Columbia Solid Waste to cancel residential curbside trash collections today (Friday) and Saturday.
Columbia Solid Waste notes we’ll see wind chills between minus-10 and minus-20 both days, adding that extended exposure to these temperatures can be dangerous. Columbia Solid Waste has only been able to pick up trash two days this week.
Trash collection was canceled on Monday due to the federal and Missouri MLK Day holiday, and it was canceled Tuesday due to snow and subfreezing temperatures. It’s scheduled to resume as normal on Monday.
UPDATE: Mid-Missouri now under wind chill advisory; snow exiting region
A wind chill advisory is now in effect for Columbia, Jefferson City and most of the 939 the Eagle listening area through noon on Saturday.
National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist John Carney tells 939 the Eagle that today’s high in Columbia is only expected to be 10 degrees, while Saturday’s high will reach about 12. Wind chills in mid-Missouri today and tomorrow will make it feel like minus-15. The National Weather Service recommends that you place blankets and warm clothing in your vehicle in case you have problems. You’re also urged to protect your pipes and faucets.
Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated weather information.
UPDATE: Hallsville explosion being investigated by Missouri state fire marshal
The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating Wednesday night’s duplex explosion in Hallsville.
Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp says the explosion and fire are still under investigation. He tells 939 the Eagle that two adults, a male and a female, suffered serious injuries.
Firefighters were dispatched to the two-story residential duplex on East Taylor Court at about 10:15 last night. The location is near Hallsville’s new elementary school. The fire district says firefighters encountered heavy fire when they arrived and deployed multiple hose lines to attack the blaze. Multiple witnesses tell our news partner ABC-17 that they heard a loud “boom” and saw flames shooting through the roof. ABC-17’s Mitch Kaminski says he could see a giant hole in the roof of the duplex.
30 firefighters responded to the scene, along with three fire engines, two tankers, an air truck and other vehicles
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