National Police Week

Nation pays tribute to service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers during National Police Week, May 9 through May 15, 2021

Views: 1The service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement are recognized during National Police Week. This year, the week is observed from Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021. Acting U.S. Attorney Teresa  Moore said, “National Police Week provides an opportunity to express our gratitude and to honor the memories of […]

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Utility work to narrow Route 136 near Bethany

Views: 0Utility work will impact traffic on U.S. Route 136 in Harrison County beginning late next week. PAR Electric Company, working under a permit obtained through the Missouri Department of Transportation, will alternate closing the eastbound and westbound lanes of U.S. Route 136 from West 185th Avenue to Route 13 in Bethany in order to […]

Road Work

Utility work will narrow Route 136 near Bethany

Views: 0Utility work will impact traffic on U.S. Route 136 in Harrison County beginning late next week. PAR Electric Company, working under a permit obtained through the Missouri Department of Transportation, will alternate closing the eastbound and westbound lanes of U.S. Route 136 from West 185th Avenue to Route 13 in Bethany in order to […]

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Audio: Missouri Legislature passes bill allowing domestic violence victims to get lifetime order of protection for themselves and their pets

Views: 0Domestic violence victims could get long-term orders of protection against their alleged abusers without returning to court annually. The Missouri Legislature has passed a bill that would allow protection orders to be renewed for up to the lifetime of the attackers. The proposal is sponsored by Senator Elaine Gannon of southeast Missouri’s De Soto. […]

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Gear up because May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Views: 9Warm spring weather has arrived, and motorcyclists are eager to hit the road.  As they tune their engines and prepare for numerous road trips to come, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists and motorcyclists alike to “Watch for Motorcycles” in order to help prevent motorcycle crashes, deaths, and injuries on […]

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Audio: Missouri House gives initial approval to limiting lawsuits alleging contagious disease exposure

Views: 0The Missouri House has given initial approval to limiting lawsuits alleging a business or organization exposed someone to a contagious disease. Neosho Representative Ben Baker says his bill would exempt them from criminal or civil liability unless they “knowingly and purposely” caused someone to be exposed to a clinical disease.     The measure […]

Illegal Firearms and firearm theft

Missouri man pleads guilty to multiple counts of possessing illegal firearms, drug trafficking; faces at least 20 years in prison

Views: 0A Missouri man has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple charges of illegally possessing firearms, including stolen firearms, and drug trafficking. Brandon L. Hill, 33, of Independence, Missouri, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays on Thursday, April 29, to three counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, two […]

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Highway 36 resurfacing begins next week in Linn County

Views: 0– Resurfacing will begin next week on U.S. Route 36 in Linn County. This resurfacing is part of a larger project that includes pavement repair and guardrail improvements across three counties and 73 miles of U.S. Route 36. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to complete the project. […]