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Audio: Missouri congresswoman says Republican National Convention will focus on optimism and heroes

Views: 0A west-central Missouri GOP congresswoman says this week’s 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte will focus on optimism. While U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Harrisonville, isn’t a delegate this year, she’s excited about the convention. “And looking at the great American heroes that we have in our local communities, and how we together collectively have made this […]

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Tractor being “Jump Started” runs over resident of Sumner

Views: 0The highway patrol reported a tractor was still in gear when it was being “jump-started,” began moving, running over a resident of Sumner. Sixty-one-year-old Gregory Dougherty of Sumner received serious injuries and was transported to University Hospital in Columbia. The accident happened Wednesday morning on Fulbright Road in northwest Chariton County, four miles east […]

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Bethany man charged with felony counts of statutory sodomy

Views: 5A Bethany man has been charged in Harrison County with two felony counts of statutory sodomy, first degree, and two counts of statutory sodomy—second degree. Twenty-two-year-old Ethan Lamberson is scheduled for arraignment Friday, August 14th. Bond was initially set at $100,000 cash only. A probable cause affidavit alleges the dates of the incidents involving […]

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New Cambria man facing burglary and theft charges in Linn County

Views: 0A New Cambria man faces several felony charges in Linn County after an alleged incident in Meadville Saturday, August 1st. Forty-three-year-old Richard Neal Elam has been charged with burglary—second degree, harassment—first degree, and stealing—firearm, explosive weapon, or ammonium nitrate. He has also been charged with misdemeanor assault—fourth degree. An arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, […]