Tagged: fire

Three suspects are facing felony charges for a series of fires in northeast Missouri, including one that destroyed a small-town playground.

The Kirksville Daily Express reports that 17-year-old Jaston Boone of Edina, 20-year-old Shelby Snelling of Baring and 19-year-old Athena Wolter of Knox City each face three counts. They are being held at the Adair County jail on $10,000 bond.

Students planning on living at the Brookside on College apartments this fall might not find themselves too far away.

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Construction to resume on burned apartments
• Parade draws patriotic crowds
• Missouri veterans' cemeteries observe Memorial Day

Columbia Fire Department investigators are looking into the cause of a three-alarm fire at the Brookside on College apartment complex. Sunday’s fire caused millions of dollars in damage, destroying most of the still-under construction apartments, but the owners plan to rebuild.

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Fire destroys Boonville's Unlimited Opportunities businesses
• Food bank's Buddy Pack program faces cuts, elimination
• Curators discuss proposed budget cut outcomes
  

A Thursday morning fire in Boonville has destroyed two businesses operated by a program that helps people with disabilities.