Hunting accident

Three killed in weekend hunting accidents during opening of deer season

Three deaths reported as hunting accidents in Missouri over the weekend are under investigation with one fatal incident near Atlanta. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a rifle that allegedly fired accidentally and killed an Illinois hunter Sunday afternoon. A news release reports 70-year-old Charles Bark and other hunters were preparing to go hunting […]

Chronic Wasting Disease CWD

Missouri Department of Conservation reminds deer hunters about CWD sampling, carcass disposal, and Share the Harvest

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters that it is conducting mandatory sampling and voluntary sampling of harvested deer to help find cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD). MDC encourages hunters to properly dispose of deer carcasses to help limit the spread of the disease. MDC also encourages hunters to Share the Harvest […]

Take Back Drugs

Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday, October 27, 2018

Multiple law enforcement agencies in the area will collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs as part of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Take Back Day. Prescription drugs will be collected at various locations Saturday from 10 o’clock in the morning to 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Missouri locations include the Grundy County […]

MarchFest

Winners announced in Cameron Marchfest competition

Platte County was the Grand Champion of the first Cameron Marchfest held on Saturday. The award was based on the highest combined parade and Field show scores with entries divided into classes used by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. First place finishers in the parade judging, from the smallest to largest classes, were […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Highway Patrol reports arrest of two on Friday

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of two of individuals in the area Friday evening. Twenty-five-year-old Austin Steele of Cameron was arrested in Clinton County on a misdemeanor Macon County warrant for possession of marijuana. The Patrol also accused him of misdemeanor driving while suspended and not having valid license plates. Steele was transported to […]