AREA NEWS

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 1:10 a.m., one mile north of Canton, Missouri, on Route B,  a Canton, Missouri man was seriously injured in an automobile accident. Thirty-two year old Cody L. Kaylor was driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado that traveled off of the right side of…

By Echo Menges Representatives of the Mark Twain Transmission Project were in Shelby County for the second time in two weeks asking for the Shelby County Commission to grant ascent and give the project access to Shelby County roads. Dozens of members of Neighbors United, the group fighting to stop the project, protested outside the…

  There was excitement and anticipation in the air as Power Wheel Derby contestants registered and lined up to compete for the trophies and medals to be awarded at the conclusion of the derby after the last balloon popped on Saturday, September 10, 2016 during Lewistown Appreciation Day festivities. Boys and girls in all kinds…

According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on September 13, 2016, Kathryn L. Dean, age 28, of Canton, Missouri was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation by the LCSO and the NEMO Drug Task Force. Ms. Dean was arrested on one charge of distribution of a controlled substance, Hydrocodone, a class…

Everyone loves a parade!  The American Legion Post lead the way past the Lewistown City Park to kick off the huge parade with entries of bands, royalty, fire trucks, ambulance, rescue vehicles, motorcycles, candidates running for office, and business floats passing out sweet treats, tee shirts, bottled water, soda pop, and more during the 1…

  By Echo Menges Local law enforcement officials have taken six individuals into custody believed to be part of an area meth making ring based in Macon and Shelby Counties. “We have arrested six so far with additional arrests to come,” said Macon County Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker. “The agencies involved are the Macon County Sheriff’s…

According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, September 11, 2016, Travis J. Thacker, age 35, of Ewing, Missouri, was arrested on one count of Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree, and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child Creating Substantial Risk in the 1st Degree.  Both charges are class C felonies.…

Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be performing culvert work on the following routes in Knox County. Please see the locations and dates below. Route T – Sept. 12, road closed between MO 6 and Route E for culvert replacement. Work will be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Route E – Sept. 13, road closed between Route T and MO 156 for culvert replacement. Work will be completed…

Here’s the full schedule of the 30th Annual Knox County Corn Festival. The festival will be held Friday through Sunday, September 9-11, 2016 in Edina, Missouri. For those who cannot attend the parade, but still want to get a taste of home or check out the event, we will live stream video on Saturday morning…