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After winter cold snap drove up natural gas prices, utilities grapple with who should pay

(Missouri Independent) – Penalties that Spire Missouri issued to suppliers who failed to provide natural gas during a February cold snap that forced power outages across the Midwest could drive bills for hospitals, schools, and businesses to astronomical levels, according to a trio of complaints pending before state regulators. During the worst of the cold snap in February, […]

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Fugitive from Livingston County arrested in Iowa

A fugitive from Livingston County has been arrested in Union County, Iowa. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports 25-year-old Casey Scott Welch of Jefferson City was arrested on a Livingston County warrant for alleged failure to appear in court on two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $20,000. Welch […]

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Authorities report four arrested over the weekend

Court dates have been set following multiple arrests this past weekend on various charges. Forty-year-old Caleb Ray Ingraham of Trenton has been charged with felony assault in the third degree, felony exhibiting a weapon and misdemeanor peace disturbance.  Bond is $7,500 pending an appearance Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court.  Court […]

Insurance Policy

It pays to know what your farm liability insurance covers

Without regular policy checks, farm liability insurance might be like a hospital gown – not enough coverage where you need it most. Thoroughly read your policy regularly and check for gaps and needed updates says University of Missouri Extension economist Ray Massey. “Planning is important, but even the best plans do not always succeed in […]

Motorcycle Crash

Two injured when motorcycle crashes near Carrollton; driver accused of DWI

Residents of Carrollton and Mendon were injured Saturday evening when a motorcycle overturned near Carrollton. The operator, 59-year old Terry Crawford of Carrollton, received serious injuries, while the passenger, 21-year old Skylar Walker of Mendon, received moderate injuries. Both were taken to Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. The northbound motorcycle went off the right […]