A man from Wheeling was arrested after being involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Tuesday evening, three miles south of Breckenridge. Fifty-seven-year-old William Gardner received moderate injuries in the accident and was taken by an ambulance to Cameron Regional Medical Center. The northbound van went off the east side of Caldwell County Route A, […]
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Audio: Missouri Congressman Jason Smith on House floor last Wednesday; woman shot 25-yards from him
A southern Missouri congressman who serves as the GOP Conference Secretary was one of the last six members to leave the U.S. House floor last Wednesday, before the deadly Capitol riot. Salem Congressman Jason Smith tells Missourinet a woman who was shot to death was 25 yards from him. Smith says he had […]
Audio: Missouri Capitol heightens security after FBI warning of armed protests; House discusses emergency plans
The Missouri Capitol has extra law enforcement keeping an eye on the building after reports of possible “armed protests” at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol. The increased presence follows an FBI warning of threats of an “uprising” in the days leading up to the January 20 inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden. During […]
Livingston County reports 4 COVID-19 deaths; cases of COVID-19 rise by 22 across four counties
The Livingston County Health Center reported four COVID-19-related deaths on January 12th, bringing the total to 41. There were seven new cases for a total of 1,242. Seventy-two cases are active, with 40 community actives, 25 facility actives, and seven school actives. Eleven current COVID-19-related hospitalizations were reported for Livingston County. Eight more COVID-19 cases […]
Wheeling man charged with domestic assault after threatening to kill woman, children and family
A Wheeling man accused of holding a woman against her will and threatening to kill her, her children, and her family has been charged in Caldwell County with the felonies of domestic assault—first degree and kidnapping—second degree. Thirty-two-year-old Tye Joseph Evans’s bond is $25,000 cash only with special conditions for bond supervision by Supervision Services […]
Final Jackson County audit report highlights concerns with assessment procedures, other areas of county government
Jackson County needs to improve controls and procedures in its assessment department to ensure effective and efficient future reassessments, an audit released today by State Auditor Nicole Galloway says. Those were some of the recommendations in the final report of the Auditor’s independent review of Jackson County government finances. The county received a rating of “fair.” […]
Pattonsburg man charged in Daviess County with sexually molesting 4 children between the ages of 12 and 17
A Pattonsburg man has been charged in Daviess County with multiple counts of child molestation after alleged incidents involving a four-year-old, a 15-year-old, and three individuals between the ages of 14 and 17. Seventy-three-year-old Steven Dale Lawrence entered a plea of not guilty on Monday. A bond motion was heard and overruled. Bond has been […]
Audio: Missouri prepares for possible ‘uprising’ planned at all state capitols and U.S. Capitol
An FBI memo is warning law enforcement in Missouri and nationwide of “armed protests” at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol in the run-up to Inauguration Day. ABC News reports the memo indicates threats of an “uprising” if President Trump is removed from office before Inauguration Day. The news follows Trump extremists taking […]
Office of Workforce Development schedules 10 Virtual Job Fairs for 2021
The Missouri Office of Workforce Development is continuing its series of Return Strong Virtual Job Fairs this year, starting with a fair for job seekers in the health care industry on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The Return Strong Virtual Job Fairs are part of the state’s efforts to help Missourians skill up and get back […]
COVID-19 numbers continue to climb in northwest Missouri
The COVID-19 count continues to climb in northwest Missouri. Regional information provided this morning by the Grundy County Health Department shows since testing began, 15 counties have collectively, 22,000 thousand positive COVID-19 probable cases come in at 21,966 along with 395 COVID-19-related deaths. The Grundy County update shows an increase by ten in the positive […]
There is a renewed push to expand access to legal aid
The movement to expand affordable legal services is receiving renewed focus since a U.S. Supreme Court Justice made a public endorsement of the idea. Conservative-leaning Justice Neil Gorsuch recently wrote an op-ed for USA Today, calling on states to find creative ways for more Americans to get free or affordable legal guidance, especially in non-criminal cases. […]
Governor Parson makes five appointments to various boards and commissions; fills seven county office vacancies
Governor Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled seven-county office vacancies. Governor Parson also named the new Acting Director of the Division of Professional Registration. Samuel Adams, of Ferguson, was appointed to the State Board of Mediation. Mr. Adams has served as business representative and organizer for the St. Louis – Kansas City […]
Audio: Monday’s inauguration in Jefferson City starts celebration of 200 years of Missouri history
About 2,000 people are expected to attend Monday’s inauguration ceremonies at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. The festivities will help kick off the historic celebration of 200 years of Missouri history. State Rep. Ron Hicks, R-Defiance, plans to bring his children to the 2021 Bicentennial inauguration ceremony. “That’s one of the exciting […]
Department of Health and Senior Services reports 2,744 cases of COVID-19 and 4 additional deaths statewide
On Sunday morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported an additional 2,744 cases of COVID-19 in the state and 4 more deaths compared to Saturday’s update. There have been more than 423,000 cases in Missouri since testing began and 5,948 deaths. There were 56 deaths in the seven day period ending Thursday. […]
Sullivan and Harrison counties report 8 new cases of COVID-19; one death in Sullivan County
On Saturday evening, the Sullivan County Health Department reported four more cases and one additional death attributed to COVID-19. Sullivan County has had 12 deaths and 791 cases since testing began. The number of active cases was 34 as of Saturday evening, decreasing one from Friday’s report. There also was one active probable case. The […]
Stewartsville man injured in crash at intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 31
The highway patrol reports a vehicle attempting to cross Highway 36 in western DeKalb County was hit by another vehicle. Thirty-seven-year-old Jacob Bennett of Stewartsville received minor injuries and taken to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. The crash happened early Saturday evening three miles west of Stewartsville at the intersection of Highway 36 and […]
Crash south of Trenton injures Chillicothe man
A Chillicothe resident was hurt early Saturday south of Trenton when the sports utility vehicle he was driving traveled off Highway 65. Twenty-one-year-old David Corbin of Chillicothe walked to Wright Memorial Hospital, located at the south edge of Trenton, even though his injuries were described as moderate. The crash happened one mile south of Trenton […]
CEO of Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces retirement
Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Tindle, has announced his retirement as CEO effective June 30, 2021. “It certainly has been tough making this decision because I truly cherish the community and specifically CCMH,” Tindle said. “I turn 66 this year and think it is the right time for Tammie and me to […]
Linn County reports another COVID-19 death, bringing total to 22
Another COVID-19-related death has been reported for Linn County, with the number of total cases has surpassed 1,000. The health department announces 22 deaths and 1,007 cases. That is 16 more cases than January 8th. Ninety-seven of the 101 active cases are in the community.
Harrison County Health Department announces online COVID-19 dashboard
The Harrison County Health Department reports it has worked with the University of Missouri to create an online COVID-19 dashboard. It is part of a pilot program and is to be updated once a day. The dashboard can be accessed via a link on the health department’s Facebook page or the department’s website. Fifteen more […]