Christian Dutcher

Columbia, Dallas

Producer at KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO)

Sr. Digital Producer, @KOMUnews. @MUJSchool ‘25. Contact me at [email protected].

Featured in: Favicon

columbiamissourian.com Favicon

news-journal.com Favicon

mdjonline.com Favicon

thetimes-tribune.com Favicon

annistonstar.com Favicon

themaneater.com Favicon

localnews8.com Favicon

kion546.com + 36 more

Articles

41 people injured in Gasconade County shuttle bus crash

1 week ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

At least 41 people were involved in a shuttle bus crash Saturday morning in Gasconade County, according to the Hermann Area Volunteer Fire Department. Authorities activated a mass-causality incident after the 45-year-old bus driver drove off the right side of westbound State Route 100 around 10:45 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The driver overcorrected, and struck a ditch on the left side of the road.
Charges filed against Columbia pastor for stealing mayoral campaign signs

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Christian Dutcher |Sruthi Ramesh

COLUMBIA — An associate pastor at Broadway Christian Church was arrested Friday evening for stealing mayoral campaign signs supporting Blair Murphy. Broadway Christian Church released a statement after Peck's arrest, stating that he has been placed on administrative leave. According to a probable cause statement, the Boone County Sheriff's Office arrested Taylor-Peck around 5:30 p.m. Friday near Coastal Electric on Scott Boulevard.
Brian Yearwood announced as finalist in yet another superintendent search

1 month ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

It has been less than six months since former Columbia Public Schools superintendent Brian Yearwood agreed to "retire" in a move that netted the administrator more than $600,000. Yet since his departure from the district, Yearwood has now been a finalist in two separate searches for a new superintendent. The Christina School District in northern Delaware announced Friday that Yearwood is one of three finalists for its superintendent vacancy.
No injuries reported in Pilot Grove EF-2 tornado; warning sirens did not sound

1 month ago | columbiamissourian.com | Christian Dutcher |Jacob Richey

By Christian Riley Dutcher,Jacob Richey PILOT GROVE - No casualties to people or livestock have been reported after a tornado struck Cooper County before 9 a.m. Wednesday, officials told KOMU 8 News. The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday afternoon the tornado was an EF-2. The tornado tracked 6.3 miles and was 200 yards at its widest point. Estimated peak winds were 150 mph. The tornado started at 8:34 a.m. and lasted until 8:40 p.m.
Missouri Credit Union members approve acquisition by River Region

1 month ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

River Region Credit Union has officially acquired Missouri Credit Union. Missouri Credit Union members voted to approve the acquisition, according to a news release, which became official Tuesday. River Region is now shifting its focus to folding Missouri Credit Union's assets into its portfolio. It plans to complete merging all systems and services by Nov. 1.
Gov. Mike Kehoe activates national guard to assist with storm response

1 month ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

The Missouri National Guard was activated Wednesday to assist with response efforts for ongoing and forecast severe storms in the state. A tornado touched down in Pilot Grove on Wednesday, alongside hail, heavy rains and flash flooding across the state. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-21 to activate the guard to assist communities throughout the state in storm recovery over the coming weeks.
Gov. Kehoe requests FEMA assistance in recovery from mid-March severe storms

1 month ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

Gov. Mike Kehoe requested federal assistance Wednesday for March storm recovery efforts in 28 Missouri counties. The governor requested President Donald Trump declare the storms from March 14 and 15 a major disaster. This request is not related to storms that occurred Wednesday, April 2.`Thirteen deaths and an estimated $26.9 million in damage and emergency response costs occurred as a result of the storms. Kehoe requested Public Assistance for 20 counties, including Callaway and Phelps counties.
Boone County sirens sounded in areas not under a tornado warning. Officials cite abundance of caution

1 month ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

COLUMBIA — Boone County Joint Communications is seeking to clear up confusion over why outdoor warning sirens were activated Wednesday. A tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service for northern parts of Boone County at 10:36 a.m. The warning included Centralia and Hallsville. Tornado warnings are issued when a tornado has been spotted by trained weather observers, either in-person or on radar, according to the National Weather Service.
No injuries reported in Pilot Grove tornado; warning sirens did not sound

1 month ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

PILOT GROVE — No casualties to people or livestock have been reported after a possible tornado struck Cooper County before 9 a.m. Wednesday, officials told KOMU 8 News. The National Weather Service confirmed Wednesday afternoon the tornado was an EF-2. The tornado tracked 6.3 miles and was 200 yards at its widest point. Estimated peak winds were 150 mph. The tornado started at 8:34 a.m. and lasted until 8:40 p.m.Missouri 135 is closed from Pilot Grove to Interstate 70 due to storm damage.
At least one person injured following southwest Missouri tornado

1 month ago | komu.com | Christian Dutcher

One person in Nevada, Missouri, has been injured following a damaging tornado Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado to cause damage of at least F1 caliber. City Manager Gary Edwards told Kansas City NBC affiliate KSHB that a tree fell on the person. The extent of their injuries was unknown. There have been no deaths reported with this storm, according to a Facebook post from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Contact details

Emails

[email protected]

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers: 1K
Tweets: 5K
DMs Open: Yes

No Tweets found.