KTVO television of Kirksville has reported that Norman Duncan, 65, of Brookfield, Missouri, died on Sunday following a rollover crash on Highway 11, three miles east of Brookfield. The Missouri State Highway Patrol told KTVO that Duncan’s death was not related to the injuries he suffered in the crash. A patrol spokesman did not have […]
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MODOT news
Snow and ice brought their own unique challenges to driving during the month of February. As temperatures warm this week, the Missouri Department of Transportation is focusing on the potholes left in the road with all the fluctuating temperatures and precipitation. Natalie Roark, MoDOT maintenance director says, “Crews have already started working on patching potholes […]
Missouri Libertarian Party plans to file lawsuit
The Missouri Libertarian Party plans to file a lawsuit to be included in the state’s redistricting process. Members say current law that only allows the top two political parties to participate in redistricting is unfair to the Libertarian party and to the citizens of the state. A resolution passed at the state convention supports legislation to […]
Carrollton man dies as a result of a car accident
A Carrollton man died as the result of a car overturning into a pond seven miles southwest of Kirksville on Friday morning, February 25th. Seventy-two-year-old Gerald Craig was pronounced dead at the scene by the Adair County Coroner two hours after the accident. Craig’s body was transported to the Travis Noe Funeral Home. The car […]
Brookfield Man receives minor injuries Sunday morning
The Highway Patrol said a Brookfield resident, 65 year old Norman L. Duncan received minor injuries in a single vehicle crash Sunday morning around 11 am on MO 11, 3 miles east of Brookfield. According to the report, Duncan was southbound when his vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and down an […]
Trenton and Salisbury residents injured
Residents of Trenton and Salisbury were injured when a sports utility vehicle overturned on Highway 41 north of Marshall. A passenger, 60-year old Vickie Johnson of Salisbury, was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. The driver, 58-year old Michael Markcum of Trenton, was taken to University Hospital with moderate injuries. The crash […]
Linn County Commission to hold regular session meeting Tuesday March 1st.
The Linn County Commission will hold a regular session meeting Tuesday, March 1st. On the agenda is to hear from Scott Meek on Road and Bridge matters and a 10:00 a.m. Juvenile Office Transfer Bid Opening. The council will address any other business that may arise. The meeting will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 […]
Two people injured in one vehicle crash Thursday evening in Macon county
Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash around 6:30 Thursday evening in Macon County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a Jeep Cherokee, driven by 63-year-old Thomas Jenkins of Brookfield, was headed west on Highway 36 two miles west of Macon when it began to skid on the ice covered roadway. The vehicle […]
Milan resident arrested on Wednesday
Milan Police Chief Gail Hayes reports the arrest of a Milan resident on Wednesday. The arrest was on a warrant that stemmed from a domestic disturbance investigation by the Milan Police earlier this month. Twenty-two-year-old Cameron Wayne Bozman has been charged with the felonies of unlawful use of a weapon involving exhibiting and first-degree stalking. […]
Missouri Department of Conservation offering free hunter education sessions
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering free upcoming hunter education skills sessions in northwest Missouri. Participants will earn the safety certificate needed to obtain hunting permits. These sessions will teach and test participants for safe firearms handling and basic hunting skills. The locations in our area include: Chillicothe from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, […]