Skip to content

AREA NEWS

Macon PD Arrest Man Downtown With Stolen Assault Rifle

| |

Macon PD – On 02/21/14 at approximately 8:30pm, the Macon Police Department received a report of a man walking in the downtown area who appeared to be concealing a long gun.  The report indicated a man was in the 100 block of Vine with a gun concealed under clothing.  Macon Police Officers responded to the…

Read More

Heroes Wanted

| |

The American Red Cross is asking for your help in awarding six community heroes from Northeast Missouri by way of nominations from community members. Those wishing to nominate a candidate to receive a “Hero” award are asked to submit a typed description, up to two pages, of why you believe the person you are nominating…

Read More

Winter Weather Calls For Caution When Driving

| |

MSHP – Missouri’s weather is ever-changing this time of year. Within the same week, drivers might encounter anything from dry roads to sheets of ice. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists to plan ahead and drive safely or not at all during inclement weather. Be sure to check weather forecasts often and adjust your…

Read More

Bitterly cold temperatures are a reality check for the Show-Me State

| |

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The polar vortex that brought bitter cold temperatures to Missouri in early January left some Missourians lamenting that it’s never been this cold. Not so. We’ve just had more mild winters over the past couple of decades, says Pat Guinan, climatologist for University of Missouri Extension’s Commercial Agriculture Program. “Missouri, since the…

Read More

Gov. Nixon delivers 2014 State of the State address

| |

Gov. Nixon delivers 2014 State of the State address JEFFERSON CITY – Below is the text of the 2014 State of the State address, given tonight by Gov. Jay Nixon to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly in Jefferson City: Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Kinder, Speaker Jones, President Pro Tem Dempsey, judges of…

Read More

Study space heater claims carefully

| |

Study space heater claims carefully MARSHFIELD, Mo. –Buyers trying to reduce winter heating costs should closely examine claims by manufacturers of infrared space heaters, said a University of Missouri Extension natural resource engineering specialist. “Portable box-style infrared heaters are being promoted heavily in stores and in advertisements,” said Bob Schultheis. Some manufacturer claims may be misleading.…

Read More

Kander Awards Grant to Scotland County to Increase Voting Convenience and Security

| |

Kander Awards Grant to Scotland County to Increase Voting Convenience and Security   Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jason Kander awarded $2,038 to Scotland County to increase election efficiency and provide improved services for voters and poll workers. “The right to vote is fundamental and must be available to all eligible Missourians,” Kander said.…

Read More

Troop B Seeking Students To Participate In Student Alliance Program

| |

  Troop B Seeking Students To Participate In Student Alliance Program   Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, is pleased to announce Troop B will be conducting a two-day Student Alliance Program. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for current junior and senior high school students to…

Read More

Schweich Announces Audit of Missouri Department of Agriculture

| |

Schweich Announces Audit of Missouri Department of Agriculture   JEFFERSON CITY (Jan. 7, 2014) – State Auditor Tom Schweich announced today that his office has started a routine audit of the Missouri Department of Agriculture.  State law gives the auditor the authority to audit state agencies.  The last audit of the entire department was released in…

Read More