Record High Number of Motorcycle Deaths in Missouri in 2023
Record high number of motorcycle deaths in Missouri in 2023 (Photo permission granted by MoDOT) Missouri had a record-high number of people killed in traffic crashes last year that involved motorcycles – 172. John Nelson, state…
Missouri Department of Transportation Employee Killed in Pettis County
On Tuesday, September 24th, at 11:16 am, a truck driven by Brandon J Knox, 18, of Hughesville was traveling northbound on O highway in a construction zone when he struck a MODOT worker, Jay L Bone,60, of…
Silver Dollar City Co-Founder Peter Herschend to Speak at the State Historical Society of Missouri Annual Lecture
Peter Herschend will be the featured speaker at the State Historical Society of Missouri’s annual My Missouri Lecture Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Center for Missouri Studies, 605 Elm St., Columbia. The luncheon begins at noon followed by the lecture at…
Missouri Wrestles with Post-Pandemic Hospital Vacancy and Turnover
The latest Missouri Hospital Association workforce report shows labor turnover rates fell last year, but they are still higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. The report includes data from 128 hospitals, and it found slightly negative trends…
THE LITTLE APPLE-September 25th, 2024
Come out to the 2024 EMH Community Block Party Saturday September 28. The Block Party will have little something for everyone. They kick the morning off with a 5K at 8:00 a.m. (Sponsored by AC Rural Health…
Wet Roadways Contributes to Area Residents Vehicle Crashes
Three vehicle accidents involving area residents can be attributed to wet roadway conditions. The first occurred on Saturday, September 21st at 9:43 pm in Platte county. Jaclynn D Grieme,28, of Clinton was heading southbound on I-29 when…
Missouri Drought Conditions Worsen, though Weekend Rains may Help
Despite this weekend’s rainfall, Missouri’s drought conditions have been worsening. The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor map shows 82% of Missouri experiencing some level of dryness, up 4% from the previous week. Nearly 13% of the state…
Federal and Missouri Agencies Work to Battle Rise in Hoax Threats against Schools
Missouri has had many school threats so far this school year. U.S. Attorney Sayler Fleming said her office, along with the FBI St. Louis, the ATF, and the St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association are partnering to…
Henry County Burglary and Vehicle Break-in Suspect Apprehended in Johnson County
September 22, 2024 – At 4:00 p.m., the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Lieutenant was contacted by a Henry County resident, who reported a vehicle break-in at their residence. The victim provided video surveillance and photos of…
Benton County Sheriff’s Department Arrest Report-9/16-9/22
Sheriff’s Report 9/16/24 – 9/22/24 Carri Rae Spader of Cross Timbers, MO was arrested on 9/16/23 on a Probation and Parole violation. Subject was transported to another facility. Caylei Jo Eidson of Lincoln, MO was arrested on…
MDC provides Freezer Drop-Off Sites in Kansas City Region to Aid Hunters in Voluntary CWD Testing
To make it easier for deer hunters to help monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has deployed deer head drop-off sites in four counties in the Kansas City region. Each site has…
Clinton Technical School receives Generous Donation
This week, Clinton Technical School students in Mr. Stone’s Automotive Technology program accepted a very generous donation from Travis Walters with Matteson Auto Repair. Four tires were donated for the 1990 Shelby Daytona program car. This vehicle…
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