UPDATE: Ashland Shooter Arrested
This morning at approximately 10:36 a.m., a man suspected of shooting at Ashland Police was located and taken into custody. Eusebio Daniel Barjas-Real, 29, of Ashland was arrested by Boone
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently: • 12.13.19: Jimmy Dean Bittle, III, 34, of Hartsburg, was arrrested on 2nd degree assault charges. Bonded $50,000.
Shots Fired at Ashland Police Officer
UPDATE: Police continue to search for Eusebio Daniel Barajas-Real. He is suspected of firing three shots at an Ashland police car late Tuesday night. Police ask that anyone with
Census may impact city government
Depending on the 2020 census, the City of Ashland could have the ability to change its form of local government. Currently Ashland is a fourth class city in a first
School board meets despite weather and closings
Despite school closings due to weather, the Southern Boone County School District met Monday, December 16. Construction is now completed on Red Tail Drive, which leads to the new central
Dept. of Natural Resources will award approximately $2.8 million in energy loans
Seven public schools will receive approximately $2.8 million in low-interest loans to fund energy-efficiency and renewable energy projects, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy. The
Winter weather possible this weekend
Missouri Department of Transportation workers will be out treating roads and bridges in advance of a potential winter storm this weekend. Precipitation starting as early as Saturday will move across
New family services available
Meet Ben Wall, the 34-year-old therapist who recently opened up a new counseling clinic in the City of Ashland. Since 2012, Wall has worked as a youth and family counselor
MoDot closing cut throughs, more J-turns
For residents living between Columbia and Jefferson City, Highway 63 is the main source of transportation. However, travel on Highway 63 is scheduled to begin changing in MoDot’s 2021 fiscal
Outside interest contributes to transient tax
On December 4, House Bill 1601 was pre-filed by Representative Sara Walsh that would authorize a transient guest tax in the City of Ashland limits upon voter approval. The House
