After a sharp increase in testing demand during the Omicron surge in December and January, Missouri has been experiencing a dramatic decline in testing the past several weeks. Due to this low demand and increased availability and accessibility of testing resources, the State’s at-home PCR testing kit program is ending March 31. Missouri residents who […]
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Fire destroys two buildings and damaged another in downtown Brookfield yesterday
A fire yesterday destroyed two buildings and damaged another in downtown Brookfield. The Brookfield Fire Department responded to the 300 block of North Main Street shortly before 7:30 a.m. The fire apparently started in one of several apartments on the upper level of the building that at one time housed the JC Penny’s store in […]
Rusty Black announced he would be withdrawing his bid for re-election for 7th district
Current 7th District State Representative Rusty Black announced he is withdrawing his bid for re-election to the house so he can file as a candidate for the 12th District Senate seat. Now that new boundaries have been established, the successful candidate for 12th District Senator will represent 18 and ½ counties in north and Northwest Missouri, including Linn, […]
Linn County jury hands a Guilty verdict
A Linn County Jury handed down a Guilty Verdict for Frank J. Stallo of Marceline on a charge of driving while revoked. The incident occurred in December 2020. The trial was held this week. Sentencing is scheduled for April 5th. […]
Milan man accused of attacking employee at the Adair county Jail
A Milan man is accused of attacking an employee at the Adair County jail. KTVO television reports the Adair County Sheriff’s Office identified the 19 year old man as inmate Dason Forrester. The altercation happened on the night of Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Sheriff Eldon Grissom told KTVO Forrester refused to lock down when ordered […]
Missouri resident facing charges in connection with January sixth U.S Capitol riot last year
Another Missouri resident is facing charges in connection with the January sixth U.S. Capitol riot last year. The Kansas City Star reports that 39-year-old Lloyd Cruz Junior from the northwest Missouri town of Polo has been arrested and charged with parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building and entering or remaining in a […]
US Senate approves bill that would permanently use Daylight Savings Time (DST) all year round.
On Tuesday, March 15, the U.S. Senate approved a bill that would end the need to change our clocks twice a year and permanently use Daylight Saving Time (DST) year round. The “Sunshine Protection Act” was passed by unanimous voice vote and it will now move to the U.S. House before heading to the desk of President Biden. […]
Three area farmers earns top honors for State of Missouri in National Corn Growers Association 2021 contest
Three area farmers earned top honors for the State of Missouri in the National Corn Growers Association 2021 contests. Aaron Landes of Jamesport placed 1st in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class, with a yield of 321.7999 per acre. Jim Schreiner of Chillicothe placed 3rd in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class, with a yield of 282.1991 per acre. […]
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri to state’s stalled redistricting process and draw a new U.S House map.
A lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri voters is asking a court to intervene in the state’s stalled redistricting process and draw a new U.S. House map. The lawsuit filed by Democratic attorneys contends it would be unconstitutional to use the districts drawn after the 2010 census because populations changed substantially in the 2020 census. […]
House bill may allow an average family four in Missouri to save $80 per year on groceries
An average family of four in Missouri could see savings of over $80 per year on groceries if a House bill passes. Rep. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, has proposed a bill that would remove a 1% sales tax on groceries. During a recent public hearing, Coleman said the removal would apply only to cold or […]