Month: December 2024

A Columbia woman was sentenced to five years probation Monday after being charged in July with manslaughter in the death of a pedestrian on Interstate 70. Tyia Alisa Bush, 38, allegedly called emergency services around 1 a.m. on March 20, and said she thought she had hit a deer on I-70 westbound. Around 1 p.m.

Billy Long speaks during a press conference before filing for to be on the ballot in the Missouri GOP Senate primary on Feb. 22, 2022, in Jefferson City (Madeline Carter/Missouri Independent). Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long was tapped on Wednesday evening by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Internal Revenue Service. Trump called Long —

COLUMBIA — Kathy Steinhoff, D-Columbia, has pre-filed a bill to restrict cellphone use in schools. Steinhoff is a former educator-turned-state representative who said she saw many students continuously distracted by their phones during her time as a teacher. She also said she saw an increase in mental health issues related to cellphone use. Schools across

DMACC’s new transportation institute facilities are nearly complete, with half of the project funded by donations, state and federal funding. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Staff and students at the Des Moines Area Community College Transportation Institute are getting ready to transfer to the program’s new facilities as the $9 million project nears completion.

COLUMBIA — Columbia Neighborhood Watch has received $10,000 from the city to increase participation, education and other efforts made by the organization. “The mission of Columbia Neighborhood Watch is to train, form and provide resources to citizens of Columbia,” Neighborhood Watch Board President Herb Watchinski Jr. said. “(This is) for the purpose of organizing and

VINTON — All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions. Zero Adult Arrests the week of November 25-December 1,

A new report from Union of Concerned Scientists pushes for wetland protections in a new Farm Bill. (Photo courtesy of USDA) A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists found wetlands in the Upper Midwest region are “in peril” due to recent legal challenges and a lack of state-level regulation. The report looks to

Dee Miller voices concerns with assisted living options for her disabled husband during a Nov. 12, 2024, forum hosted by Kansas Advocates for Better Care at Baker Wetlands Discovery Center. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) LAWRENCE — Dee Miller has to make an “awful” decision. The Lawrence resident’s disabled husband of 57 years needs more intensive care

The Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Versailles couple with child abuse after they allegedly performed a circumcision on a child under the age of 18. Tyler and Bailey Gibson each face one count of child abuse; Tyler also faces one count of unauthorized practice of medicine or surgery. According to the probable cause

(Sidney) — Sidney officials are weighing options regarding future law enforcement coverage. Preliminary discussion on the proposed renewal of the city’s contract with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office took place at this week’s Sidney City Council meeting. Under the current 28-E agreement, the county provides the city’s law enforcement coverage through the end of next

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. (Courtesy of UnitedHealthcare) UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed Wednesday morning outside the Hilton in midtown Manhattan, where he was set to address investors. A manhunt is now underway for the gunman who police believe targeted Thompson in the shooting, although a motive remains unclear, according to