Missouri State Highway Patrol

Missouri Highway Patrol extends testing process for next recruitment class

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has extended the testing process for its 106th Recruit Class with the application deadline of April 26, 2018.  Testing for prospective troopers will be administered in the following areas: Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO ─ Tentatively scheduled for 04/27/2018 Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO ─ April 18, 2018 Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO ─ To be determined […]

Spickard, Missouri

Spickard Board of Aldermen meet

The Spickard Board of Aldermen met last evening with three members of the council present. Dave Dirks of Midwest Assistance Program made a presentation on board member responsibilities and council member Betty Lee mentioned looking into country ordinances regarding what she called a dog neglect problem in Spickard. Approval was given to change the name […]

Police: Clumsy teen robber shot himself in the groin while attempting to rob drug dealer

Missouri House committee hears parade of gun bills

More than eight pieces of gun legislation were discussed in one House committee hearing yesterday in Jefferson City. Republican Representative Jared Taylor of Nixa said his bill that would prohibit cities from regulating the open carry of firearms was a response to Kansa City Police forcing individuals to empty their guns of ammunition. Democratic committee […]

House member proposes to ban government, Missouri colleges from restricting guns

State Rep. Jered Taylor is proposing to expand the number of locations, particularly private businesses like day care centers, amusement parks, and bars, where guns can be carried without a permit. A Missouri House committee will consider today Taylor’s legislation that would also bar state, local governments and public colleges and universities from restricting the […]

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Funeral Services: Saige Boswell

A funeral service for Lineville, Iowa resident Saige Boswell will be held at the Roberson Funeral Home in Lineville Friday morning at 10:30 with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville. Visitation for Saige Boswell will be held at the funeral home Thursday night from 6 to 8 o’clock. Saige Boswell, who died Sunday […]

Improvised Explosive Device

Livingston County Sheriff and other agencies including FBI investigating IED in Livingston County

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office began investigating a report of improvised explosive devices having been detonated on or near an unimproved portion of Liv 510 in the northwest part of Livingston County. The reporting party described driving down the roadway and passing what was described as a trip […]