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Four Arrested In Hannibal Meth Lab Bust
Hannibal, Missouri – On Friday morning (July 17th) at 08:49 a.m. officers with the Hannibal Police Department were called to the 3300 block of Market Street to assist the Division of Family Services (DFS) with a child welfare visit. It was alleged there was possible drug usage while a child was in the residence. When…
Read MoreGraves Introduces Bill Adding Accountability, Oversight to the EPA
Graves Introduces Bill Adding Accountability, Oversight to the EPA WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Sam Graves yesterday introduced a bill to add accountability to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and halt all regulations coming out of the agency. Graves’ bill, the Stop the EPA Act, would fundamentally change the way the EPA operates and is…
Read MoreKnox City Building Collapse During Severe Storm – VIDEO
You can watch this video on your smartphone or device. This recorded live stream was made at 6:21 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2015, in Knox City after a severe thunderstorm blew through Knox County. The building formerly occupied by the Huffman Wholesale business was destroyed by strong winds. It was built in 1915. On…
Read MoreWoman Killed After Vehicle Is Swept Away In Lewis County
Breaking News: According to information released by the Lewis County Sheriff David Parrish, on July 12, 2015, EMS and law enforcement responded to a vehicle submerged in Reddish Branch north of Lewistown. The body of Leanett Phillips was recovered down stream from the submerged vehicle. Phillips’ vehicle was apparently pulled into the creek by the…
Read MoreDr. Jack Magruder Recognized at Hurdland Annual School Reunion
On Friday, July 3, 2015, some special guests attended Hurdland’s Annual School Reunion at the Hurdland Firehouse including Dr. Jack Macgruder, former teacher at the Hurdland School, and his wife Sue. Dr. Magruder, who can be described as as a champion of education at every level, was honored by approximately 115 organizers and attendees of…
Read MoreState Audit of 2nd Circuit Court Finally Released to Public
After a extensive period of waiting on the Missouri State Auditor’s audit of financial business conducted by the Missouri Second Judicial Circuit Court, which includes Adair, Knox and Lewis counties, the audit has finally been released to the public. The circuit has given the circuit a rating of “Fair” and listed a number of discrepancies…
Read MoreTree On Power Line South Of Edina Causes Power Outage
UPDATE: According to a representative of Ameren Missouri, as of about 2:30 p.m. only three customers were still without power in Knox County. The majority of the customers effected were without power for approximately one hour, though, some only lost power for a few minutes. Crews are working from a boat to remove huge tree…
Read MoreUPDATE: Highway 61 Now Open, Traffic Routed Through Clark, Knox, Lewis, Scotland Counties During Closure
UPDATE: HANNIBAL – U.S. 61 where a levee broke Saturday night, and flooded all four lanes of the highway (Avenue of the Saints), is now open. All lanes of U.S. 61 between the U.S. 61/24 (Taylor) interchange and Missouri Route 6 (north of Palmyra) have been cleared of water and debris. Traffic is now able to…
Read MoreWeaverland Disaster Service & Community Start Cleanup At Edina Farm & Home – VIDEO
Cleanup Begins For Edina Flooded Businesses – PHOTOS – VIDEO
On Friday morning, June 26, 2015, local business owners and employees began to cleanup several flooded businesses inside the Hunter Building, which flooded the day before during a flash flood that overtook a low lying area. The businesses inside the Hunter Building include: Mystical Dreams Massage, H2Grafx Graphic Design, House of Beauty, Knox County Pharmacy…
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