The Adult Summer Reading Program theme is “Know Your Local Tales: the Missouri Bicentennial.” The online reading portion will follow the State Library’s interactive Read Across America program that challenges readers to see all the literary treasures offered by Missouri. The library will be using the Beanstack program. To create a free account in Beanstack, […]
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Chillicothe man faces several charged after arrest on Wednesday
A Chillicothe resident was arrested on June 2 after the Chillicothe Police took a report of someone suffering from anxiety problems and possibly going to injure himself or herself. Assistant Police Chief Rick Sampsel says officers located the person in a vehicle, and no weapon was observed. The person allegedly became belligerent with and resisted officers. […]
Audio: Hawley teams up with Senator Gillibrand on military sexual assault bill
Senator Josh Hawley has teamed up with Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. Though they are often on opposite sides, in this case, they agree on how the military should handle sexual assault cases. “This legislation would aid the Department of Defense in identifying next steps to professionalize the role of Sexual […]
Missouri man pleads guilty to meth conspiracy and illegal firearms; faces 15 years in prison
A Missouri man who illegally possessed nine firearms has pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Greene and Cass counties. Christopher M. Iavolo, 42, of Springfield pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Tuesday, June 1, to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine […]
Audio: Midwest economy, including Missouri’s, expected to be back to pre-COVID levels in first quarter of 2022
The Midwest economy, including Missouri’s, is expected to be back to pre-COVID levels in the first quarter of 2022. That’s according to Dr. Ernie Goss, an economist at Creighton University in Nebraska. He says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows average hourly wages for Missouri’s manufacturing sector is strong with record high price gains […]
Bill requiring Biden to declassify intelligence related to origin of COVID-19 passes senate
The United States Senate unanimously passed Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) bill to require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and the origins of the Covid pandemic. The bill is co-sponsored by Senator Mike Braun. In March 2020, Senator Hawley was the first member […]
Grundy County Health Department to hold Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinic on June 3rd. All Missouri adults are eligible to receive the vaccine for free from 9 to 11 o’clock in the morning. Schedule an appointment at this link, or call the Grundy County Health Department at 660-359-4196. The Putnam County Health […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to vehicle fire
Chillicothe firefighters on Tuesday evening responded to a car fire at 719 Elm Street. Upon arrival, Fire Captain Tracy Bradley reports the engine compartment of the Buick LeSabre was fully involved with occupants outside the vehicle. The fire had burned through the hood, so the department placed the fire hose nozzle in the opening using […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to offer Grand River Float Experience
Individuals at least 14 years old can participate in a float trip starting at the Wabash Crossing Access near Gallatin. The Grand River Float Experience will begin at the access on June 30th at 8 a.m. Participants must have prior experience. They can use their own kayak or canoe, or one can be provided with […]
Missouri needs free market marijuana reforms now
(Missouri Independent) – In 2018, 66% of Missouri voters voted to legalize medical marijuana, picking a Constitutional amendment proposal floated by a group called New Approach Missouri. Two and a half years later, access to medical marijuana remains limited, due to both a cap on the number of licenses and the extremely high regulatory compliance […]
Audio: Two gunned down in parking lot of Branson restaurant over the weekend.
A rare double shooting in southwestern Missouri’s Branson. First responders found two people shot in the parking lot of Famous Daves in Branson. One of the victims died at the scene, while the other died from injuries after being taken to the hospital. Branson police have identified the victims as 38-year-old Krystle L. […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital expands Pain Management Clinic with addition of Dr. Bradford Noble
Carroll County Memorial Hospital has expanded its Outpatient Specialty Interventional Pain Management Clinic with the addition of Dr. Bradford R. Noble. Dr. Noble attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and Rehabilitation and completed his fellowship in pain management through the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed a portion of his residency training through […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of May 31, 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 May 31 – June 6. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library gearing up for Sliced Bread Day with Children’s Cookbook
The Lillian DesMarias Youth Library is gearing up for Sliced Bread Day which is Saturday, July 10. The Youth library is putting together a Children’s Cookbook in celebration of this day. Children are asked to submit one or more child-friendly recipes to the Lillian DesMarias Youth Library by June 12. Staff will take submitted recipes […]
Video: Bill requiring Biden to declassify intelligence related to origin of COVID-19 passes Senate unanimously
The United States Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) bill to require the Biden administration to declassify intelligence related to any potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill is co-sponsored by Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.). In March 2020, Senator Hawley was the first […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen approve setting electric rates
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen this week approved an ordinance and resolution regarding the setting of electric rates. City Clerk Hattie Rains reports the ordinance authorized the city, going forward, to use a resolution instead of an ordinance to set electric rates. The resolution changed the electric rates for citizens and businesses. The rates will […]
Lillian DesMarias Youth Library to begin summer reading program
The Livingston County Library’s Lillian DesMarias Youth Library will begin a summer reading program next month. “Tails and Tales” is the theme, and the program will include animal-themed stories and activities. Youth Department programs are open to children up to age 12. There will be special projects and programs for teens. The summer reading program […]
Freightliner strikes crosswalk pole at 9th and Harris Avenue in Trenton
The Trenton Police Department reports no one was injured when a Freightliner truck struck a pole with a crosswalk button on it at Ninth Street and Harris Avenue on Wednesday morning, May 26. Fifty-eight-year-old Bradley Brian Powell of Burlington, Iowa drove the truck with one towed unit south on Harris Avenue and was making a […]
Attempts to ban teaching on ‘critical race theory’ multiply across the U.S.
(Missouri Independent) – From statehouses to Congress, Republicans have launched into a fight against the teaching of “critical race theory,” which just a year ago was a niche academic term. Experts in critical race theory say it’s about acknowledging how racial disparities are embedded in U.S history and society, and the concept is being mischaracterized […]