On Monday, April 4th, 2022, Governor Mike Parson announced six appointments to various boards and commissions and filled one county office vacancy. One of the six appointments was an Atlanta resident. Brian Bender of Atlanta, was appointed by the Governor to the Safe Drinking Water Commission. Bender is the current General Manager of the Public […]
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Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announced $2 Million in projects
The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested more than $2 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel in the State of Missouri. Expenses incurred during the construction, installation, upgrade, or retrofit of fuel dispensers/pumps, storage tanks and other infrastructure located […]
Brookfield man charged with 33 counts of felony possession of child pornography
A Brookfield man charged with 33 counts of felony possession of child pornography involving a first offense and other felonies has withdrawn his plea of not guilty and entered a guilty plea. Forty-five-year-old James Dean Jackson entered a plea of guilty in Linn County Circuit Court to three counts. They were two counts of felony […]
Moberly man charged with murder after a months long investigation
A Moberly man has been charged with murder after a months-long investigation. Dustin K. Pool has been charged with second degree murder in connection to the death of a Moberly resident in January. The investigation revealed the victim died from an overdose of fentanyl, which was allegedly supplied by Pool. An arraignment is scheduled for […]
Former Missouri School Teacher at Braymer is accused and charged with sex charges
A former Missouri School teacher at Braymer High School, 29 year old Zachary W. Douglas, is accused and charged for allegedly sending nude pictures and videos of himself to two young girls and is now facing new charges. In a separate case, Douglas is facing new charges including 4 counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts […]
Missourians are setting medical marijuana buying records with sales
Missourians are setting medical marijuana buying records with sales that could top 300 million dollars this year. The Missouri Medical Cannabis Trade Association – or MOCAAN – says patients bought more than thirty million dollars’ worth ($30.71M) of medical marijuana in March alone, which is right at a million dollars a day. The group says […]
Fire destroys a popular Chillicothe restaurant late Tuesday
Assistance from the State Fire Marshall’s office has been requested to help determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a popular Chillicothe restaurant late Tuesday. Authorities say the China Garden Buffet on South Washington Street, just north of the intersection with Business Route 36 was a total loss The Chillicothe Fire Chief said the […]
Today is the April Municipal Election around the County
Today is the April Municipal Election and County Clerks and others across the area will be busy until all the votes are in and counted. Polls opened at 6am and will remain open until 7pm tonight. School Board races and City Council positions seem to always make up the majority of the election ballots, but […]
Divers spent much of day Monday searching a northeast Missouri lake
Divers spent much of the day Monday searching a northeast Missouri lake, but law enforcement won’t say exactly what they are looking for underwater. KTVO television reports the search is underway at Elmwood Lake, a mile north of Milan. A Milan police officer had the road leading to the lake blocked off. Cpl. Justin Dunn […]
Highway Patrol reported several arrests involving residents on Saturday
The Highway Patrol reported several arrests involving area residents on Saturday. In Chariton County, 46 year old Kristopher Kennedy of Keytesville was arrested at 9:20 AM Saturday and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, failure to maintain financial responsibility and no seatbelt. At 5:15 pm Saturday, the Patrol said 48 year old James McClair of Columbia […]