A Kansas City, Mo., tax preparer pleaded guilty in federal court today to a wire fraud scheme in which he filed federal income tax returns for his clients that contained false information. Ebens Louis-Loradin, 44, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to one count of wire fraud and 10 counts of aiding […]
Highway 139 sees multi-car crash near Meadville
A multi-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 139 near Meadville, Missouri, on the morning of March 27, 2024, resulting in a Meadville woman being injured. According to reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the collision involved a 2002 Buick LeSabre, a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, and a 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The incident happened at approximately 8:55 […]
Harley Davidson rider hospitalized after Highway 59 crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a serious accident that took place on Highway 59 within the city limits of Winthrop, Missouri, on March 27, 2024, at around 6:50 p.m. This collision involved a 2019 Ford F350, driven by Bodie L Vandelo, aged 22, from Lancaster, Kansas, and a 1982 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by […]
Audio: Grundy County proposes 1.5% use tax for April ballot
Grundy County voters will see a ballot measure on April 2 involving a use tax for the county. If approved, the use tax would be 1.5%, which is the same as the total of the three half-percent local county sales taxes. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray explains that a use tax is a tax on the […]
Top high school scholars recognized in GRC West Scholar Bowl selections
The Grand River Conference West has officially unveiled its All-Conference Scholar Bowl selections for the 2023-24 season. This year’s teams highlight the top high school scholars who have excelled in academic competitions throughout the season. The 1st Team accolades were awarded to five standout students. Jackson Cline, a junior from St. Joseph Christian, along with […]
Youth test skills at State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Eighty-one 4-H members competed in the University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Horse Judging Contest on March 23. Maria Calvert, Missouri 4-H state agriculture educator, announced the event took place at William Woods University in Fulton. Following the contest, participants, including youths and coaches, had the opportunity to tour the facilities and gain insights into […]
Franklin D. “Frank” Cain
Franklin Delano Cain, 89, of Gilman City, MO, passed into the arms of his heavenly father on March 26, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Gilman City, MO. Frank was born on November 21, 1934, in Cainsville, MO, to Claude Wiley and Bernice May (Hart) Cain. On July 28, 1957, he married Thelma Coleen Bowen. […]
Nearly 20,000 Missourians vote in Democratic presidential primary
The Missouri Democratic Party has announced the final results of the party-run presidential preference primary, held on Saturday, March 23. With nearly 20,000 total votes cast, President Biden won with 85.3 percent of the vote, securing 61 of 64 pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Missouri Democratic Party Chair Russ Carnahan stated, “The Missouri […]
Chillicothe council approves major city budget and street fund ordinance
The Chillicothe City Council approved ordinances regarding multiple matters on March 25. One ordinance accepted the 2024-2025 budget. City Clerk Amy Hess reported the estimated revenues and expenditures are both around $20 million. Another ordinance amended the 2023-2024 budget. The council also approved an ordinance regarding the use tax. The new ordinance states that revenue […]
Lake Arrowhead area on alert after trooper injured by fleeing suspect
In the Lake Arrowhead region today, a significant number of law enforcement officers have been deployed following an incident involving a local trooper. This morning, an attempt to pull over a vehicle ended in violence when the driver, now identified as Brad Courtney, not only resisted arrest but also rammed into the patrol car, resulting […]
Goo Goo Dolls join The Fray for Missouri State Fair concert
The Missouri State Fair announced the sixth concert of the 2024 State Fair concert series. Goo Goo Dolls with The Fray will perform on Saturday, Aug. 10 as part of the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, concert series at the 2024 Missouri State Fair. Formed by Rzeznik and Takac in Buffalo, NY in […]
Grundy County Clerk announces last-minute election filings
The Grundy County Clerk’s Office announced that Jimmy Shaw of Trenton has entered the race for Second District Commissioner, filing as a Republican on March 26 for the August 6 Primary Election. This latest filing adds to the competitive field, with Bryan Johnson and Brad Chumbley previously declaring their candidacy for the same position as […]
Daviess County announces candidates for August 6 primary
Candidate filings have been announced for Daviess County for the August 6 Primary Election. There are races for Collector-Treasurer and Sheriff. Lacey Corwin and Emily Cornett Smith filed for Collector-Treasurer. Larry Adams Junior and Jason Melton filed for Sheriff. Other filings include Aaron Piburn for Assessor, David Cox for Commissioner District One, Wayne Uthe for […]
Area schools dominate at Savannah FFA ag competition
Savannah hosted agriculture contests on Monday, and several schools had judging teams that scored at the top of various categories. Among them: Gilman City was first in agronomy and farm management. Chillicothe was first in food science, livestock, and FFA knowledge. Gallatin took first place in forestry. Winston was first in poultry. North Harrison was […]
Milan, Newtown-Harris, Brookfield students excel at FFA event
Milan C-2 FFA achieved high rankings in three categories at the Northeast Missouri District Leadership Development Events held on Monday, March 25. The FFA knowledge team from Milan secured second place, and the ag issues team finished third. Individually, Milan students Kendra Sayre and Jara Sanchez excelled in the FFA knowledge category, placing first and […]
Timothy Lee Cranmer
Timothy Lee Cranmer, 67, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Timothy was born on September 1, 1956, to parents Jerry Cranmer and Ruby (Hammond) Cranmer. He graduated from high school and then went on to join the U.S. Navy. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he worked at the Western Missouri Correctional […]
U.S. Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of limits on access to abortion medication
(Missouri Independent) – The future of medication abortion access in the United States went in front of the U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday, where several justices appeared somewhat skeptical as anti-abortion organizations argued the use of the pharmaceutical should be moved back to what was in place before 2016. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, speaking […]
Ashcroft fights to stop federal takeover of state apprenticeship programs
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft pushed back against a U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule that would undermine state apprenticeship programs. On March 18, Ashcroft signed a formal objection to the proposal, along with leaders from 16 other states, including neighboring Oklahoma, Iowa, and Tennessee. The proposed rule, titled “National Apprenticeship System Enhancements,” includes […]
Missouri Attorney General sues contractor for fraud in Boone County
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office filed suit in Boone County against Anthony Walters, 36, for allegedly defrauding a consumer in connection with his business Anthony Walters Carpentry, LLC when he failed to provide promised home renovation services. “I will always fight for the rule of law, which includes holding individuals accountable for […]
Missouri State Auditor launches audit of Wright County
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced that his office has started a regularly scheduled audit of Wright County, located in southern Missouri. The audit officially commenced on Monday, March 25 with an entrance meeting with county officials. The State Auditor’s Office last released an audit of a Wright County government office in December 2016. The report uncovered […]