A Savannah man has been charged in DeKalb County with second-degree murder after law enforcement found human remains at a residence in Union Star last week. Online court information indicates 31-year-old Jodie Jacob Downs has also been charged with the felonies of armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a […]
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Norborne man life-flighted to Columbia after crashing on Ivory Trail
The Highway Patrol reports a Norborne man sustained serious injuries when a vehicle rolled over in northern Saline County on Friday afternoon, November 19. An air ambulance transported 54-year-old Timothy Langton to University Hospital in Columbia. The vehicle traveled north on Ivory Trail before attempting to make a right turn half of a mile north […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports five arrests on Friday, November 19, 2021
The Highway Patrol arrested multiple individuals in area counties on Friday, November 19 on various allegations. Thirty-three-year-old King Doenges of Marceline was arrested in Livingston County. He was accused of driving while intoxicated with alcohol, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, no insurance, and felony leaving the scene of an accident. The Patrol reported […]
Hy-Vee now offering free COVID-19 booster vaccines to all individuals aged 18 and older
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that free Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available to all individuals ages 18 and older at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across its eight-state region. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a booster dose for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccine recipients […]
Winners announced from the “Annual Holiday Parade” in Chillicothe
With just over 50 entries, the 75th Annual Holiday Parade with a theme of a “Recipe for a Merry Christmas” and sponsored by HyVee & Sonoco rolled through downtown Chillicothe Saturday morning. The Grand Marshal this year was Francine Davenport of Francine’s Pastry Parlor. The parade was announced live from the Commerce Center location on […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of November 22, 2021
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of Nov. 22 – 28 All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned […]
Missouri State Auditor releases recommendations for Mercer County in latest audit
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s Office has released recommendations for Mercer County after a contracted audit of the county’s financial statements. The recommendations involve sheriff’s bank reconciliations and investment policy. McBride, Lock, and Associates, LLC, Certified Public Accountants performed the audit for the two years ended December 31st, 2020. The state auditor’s office recommends the […]
Immigrants make last-ditch plea for deportation protections, work permits in “Build Back Better”
(Missouri Independent) – Undocumented workers and immigration advocates are pushing for Democrats to keep work permits and protections from deportations in the final version of the $1.85 trillion social spending and climate package that the U.S. House is set to vote on as soon as Thursday night. Those immigration provisions face elimination when the bill […]
USDA invests $222 million in rural community infrastructure
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is investing $222 million to build and improve critical community facilities (PDF, 729 KB) in 44 states, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. This community infrastructure funding will benefit nearly 2.5 million people in rural communities. It also […]
Kansas City area advisor & firm consent to $40,000 payment to settle allegations of securities violations
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s Securities Division issued a consent order against investment advisor representative, Douglas W. Coe, and his firm, Moody Reid Financial Advisors, L.P. for violations of the Missouri Securities Act stemming from the respondents’ failure to comply with reporting requirements to the Missouri Securities Division. During a routine examination of Moody Reid […]
Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against city of Moscow Mills for enforcing ticket quotas on police officers
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the City of Moscow Mills for allegedly enforcing a ticket quota on their officers, in violation of Senate Bill 5 and accompanying reforms. “Missourians should not be treated as cash cows to fill municipal coffers. When I was in the State Senate, I led efforts to […]
Breakthrough infection data added to Missouri’s COVID-19 dashboard
A new addition to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services statewide COVID-19 dashboard finds that vaccination remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly correlated with “breakthrough infections.” The new data identifies COVID-19 breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated. The analysis is the result of a partnership […]
Man from Missouri indicted for sexual exploitation of three children
A Missouri, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the sexual exploitation of three child victims. Jake Ethan Patterson, 26, Rogersville, was charged in a four-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., on Wednesday, November 17. The federal indictment replaces a criminal complaint that was filed against Patterson […]
Missouri woman indicted for stealing $362,000 from employer
A Missouri woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a wire fraud scheme in which she embezzled more than $362,000 from her Springfield, Mo., employer. Carrie Leigh Long, 52, Ash Grove, was charged in a 24-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 17. […]
Missouri man who operates non-profit agency indicted for falsely claiming to hire ex-cons
A Missouri man who operates a non-profit agency has been indicted by a federal grand jury for falsely claiming to employ convicted felons who were on federal court-supervised release. Michael A. Green, 50, Kansas City, was charged in a five-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 17. […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees hear updates on college projects including Savannah Campus and future student center
Information was shared November 18th on North Central Missouri College’s projects involving facilities. Information on the Savannah Campus and a future student center was provided during the NCMC Board of Trustees meeting. President Doctor Lenny Klaver reported 98% of the planning is complete on the Savannah project. He met with Architect Jeremy Proctor November 17th. […]
“Christmas on the Square” in Green City set for November 27
Christmas on the Square in Green City will be November 27th. Activities will begin on the Green City Square at 6 pm with a Parade of Lights. No preregistration is necessary for the parade. There will also be a visit from Santa Claus; hot cider, cocoa, and cookies; roasted chestnuts; and children’s activities. Donations of […]
Trenton woman extradited from Jackson County
A Trenton woman has been extradited from the Jackson County Detention Center to Grundy County after allegedly failing to obey a judge’s order. Twenty-two-year-old Brittany Nicole Roberts was arrested on November 17th. Her bond is $10,000 cash only, and she is scheduled for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on November 23rd. Her […]
St. Joseph man facing three felonies involving domestic disputer in Braymer
A Saint Joseph man has been charged with three felonies after an alleged domestic dispute in Braymer in September. Thirty-two-year-old Kyle Lee Case faces first and second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. Bond was set at $100,000 cash only. He is not to have contact with the alleged victim. A probable cause affidavit says […]
Gallatin Board of Education accepts bids for snow removal and roof repairs, hires new custodian
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education approved bids on November 17th for snow removal and high school roof repairs. The approved snow removal bid was from Will Salmon for $900 per snow removal, and if ice melt is needed $900 per application. Board Member Jesse Bird abstained from the vote. The board approved a discounted […]