Governor Jay Nixon Orders Flags to Half-Staff Statewide to Honor Fallen Soldier from Sullivan County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 5 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Private First Class Jonathon M.D. Hostetter. Private First Class Hostetter, age 20, of Humphreys, was a soldier in the United States Army serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He died on Aug. 23 while serving his country in Wardak Province, Afghanistan; his funeral will be held on Sept. 5.
Fire Causes Heavy Smoke in University of Central Missouri Dining Hall
By Micah J. Chrisman (WARRENSBURG, Mo.) — The Warrensburg Fire Department (WFD) responded to a fire call at the University of Central Missouri on Sunday (Sept. 1) between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the South Todd dining hall. No injuries were incurred, but students were evacuated due to large amounts of smoke. The fire is suspected to have been caused by a minor electrical shortage.
Warrensburg Police Conduct Alcohol Compliance Check, Several Businesses Caught Selling to Minors
The Warrensburg Police Department and the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Public Safety conducted alcohol compliance checks of local businesses that possess a liquor license on Aug. 18, 2013. Underage buyers working under the supervision of local law enforcement went into businesses that possesses a liquor license and attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages. The purpose of compliance checks is to assess the level of availability of alcohol to minors within the community and prevent the sale of alcohol to minors.
Admission Prices Increasing for Smith-Cotton Athletic Events
For the first time in at least 13 years, there will be an increase in admission prices at Smith-Cotton athletic events. Admission at football games will be $5 for adults, $3 for visiting students and $2 for Sedalia School District 200 students.
Sedalia School District 200 Hires Armed School Resource Officer
Sedalia School District 200 has hired Cendy Harrell-Carson as an armed school resource officer. While her primary responsibilities will be at Sedalia Middle School, Ms. Harrell-Carson’s duties will extend district-wide.
Sedalia Police Bust Marijuana Growing Operation Near Dresden
On Aug. 15, deputies from the Pettis County Sheriff's Office, with assistance of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Sedalia Police Department, served a search warrant at the residence of Michael Lee Nicholson, 47, in the 18000 block of Hitaffer Loop near Dresden in western Pettis County.
2013 Missouri State Fair Queen Crowned
Ashley Bauer from Warrenton was crowned the 2013 Missouri State Fair Queen in the Friday, Aug. 9 coronation service held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center on the fairgrounds. Miss Bauer will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be an ambassador for the Missouri State Fair and agriculture throughout the coming year. She is Miss Warren County, and is the daughter of Todd and Suzanne Bauer.
Walton Stadium Expansion Will Upgrade Facilities for UCM Mules Football
Mules for Life, a $6 million fundraising campaign to complete Audrey J. Walton Stadium at the University of Central Missouri, has been launched by the UCM Foundation to update major facilities for the Mules Football team.
Flood Watch Issued for Pettis County Until Tuesday Morning
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill has issued a flood watch for portions of east central Kansas and Missouri, including Pettis County, through Tuesday morning.
Major Case Squad Convenes in Pettis County Death Investigation
The Missouri Rural Major Case Squad convened this morning (July 24) in Sedalia to assist the Pettis County Sheriff in the death investigation of two rural Green Ridge residents earlier this week. Thirty investigators from area agencies began receiving lead assignments and will be working the case over the next several days.