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By Echo Menges The Knox County Rotary Club has hosted a wide array of guest speakers over the club’s decades long history. These speakers inform members about their work, specific projects, organizations, and topics often focus on the passions of the presenters. The guest presentations take place during the club’s weekly lunchtime meetings and have…

ILLINOIS/Missouri – Due to the extreme weather conditions caused by Winter Storm Jayden, the U.S. Postal Service will temporarily suspend regular delivery service throughout the Gateway District for Thursday, January 31, 2019, to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees. Specific information about the areas affected is being posted to the USPS Service Alerts…

Jefferson City, MO— The Department of Social Services (DSS) assures Missourians that Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card are functioning and will continue to function in February, despite the partial federal shutdown. “There are many rumors out there that confuse and alarm those who get Food Stamp benefits,” said Steve Corsi, Psy.D., Director, Department of Social…

Jefferson City, MO—Missourians who are eligible for Food Stamp benefits will receive their February Food Stamp benefit by January 20, 2019. The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), which administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamp program, informed states that payments for the February Food Stamp or SNAP…

Northeast Missouri – January 11, 2019 – Missouri’s weather forecast is predicting heavy snowfall, ice, rain, or a mix of these conditions. Some areas could see six inches or more of snow. Regardless of whether rain, ice, or snow falls, driving conditions will be affected. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to pay attention…

Keep Letter Carriers Safe as They Deliver in Freezing Temperatures Missouri/Illinois — Freezing temperatures, snow and ice signal the start of the winter season throughout Missouri and Illinois. The U.S. Postal Service is asking customers to please help our letter carriers deliver mail safely by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes. “Snow…

By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Schools across the nation are seeing a startling increase in the number of students “vaping”, or using electronic cigarettes.  A national study released last week reported that teen use of e-cigarettes soared in 2018.  The survey, which polled eighth, 10th and 12th graders across the country, reported that in…

AG Hawley Announces Knox County Sheriff Guilty Plea Jefferson City, Mo. –Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced that Knox County Sheriff Robert Becker, 51, pled guilty to charges of sexual abuse and domestic assault and will resign. He pled guilty to sexual abuse in the second degree and domestic assault in the fourth degree in…

Macon, MO – MSHP – Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces on November 12, 2018, 18 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters. This was the 14th program of its type conducted at Troop B since 2001.…

Juveniles Plead Guilty to Misdemeanor Harassment Charge By Echo Menges Edina, MO – December 7, 2018 – A parent of a victim wept after learning the outcome of court proceedings in Knox County Juvenile Court earlier today. It has been reported to The Edina Sentinel three juvenile defendants each pleaded guilty to a lesser misdemeanor…