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Outdoors With Kevin Fox: Canada Goose Season Reopens
I am a waterfowler hunter — so much so that I would rather be hunting ducks this week than whitetail deer. Everyone has a favorite, and judging by how many side‑by‑sides and four‑wheelers are at the convenience stores and how few boats are loaded down with decoys, I must be in the minority. Prior to…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Athlete, Jared Niemeyer, to Join Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame
By Gregory Hughes – Courtesy of KTVO Channel 3 News EDINA, Mo. — Nov. 14, 2025 – A northeast Missouri man will soon be one of the newest members of the Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame. Jared Niemeyer, owner of Jared’s Jams, is scheduled to be inducted November 22nd, this is a feat only…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Wins District Football Championship
Knox County finished their season with a 10-1 overall record. By David Sharp North Shelby Shelby (9-2) turned in a strong performance along the line of scrimmage while taking advantage of three Knox County turnovers for a 72-32 win for the 8-Man Football District 8 championship. Gannon Bowen recovered two fumbles and intercepted a Knox…
Read MoreApplegate Represents Schuyler County at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Schuyler County’s Asher Applegate proudly represented the Rams at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Applegate finished the 5K course in 18:51.9, competing among more than 170 of Missouri’s top small-school runners. The senior’s performance placed him solidly…
Read MoreDougherty Leads Marion County at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Marion County’s Ella Dougherty capped her season with a determined performance at the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Dougherty, a sophomore, crossed the finish line in 23:11.4, placing 59th overall in a competitive field of more than…
Read MoreReid Represents Palmyra at State Cross Country
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Palmyra’s Audrey Reid carried the Panthers’ banner at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Reid, a sophomore, finished the demanding 5K course in 22:10.2, earning 81st place overall in a deep and competitive Class 2 field featuring more…
Read MorePalmyra Battles Hard in District Semifinal, Capping Strong 2025 Season
MONROE CITY, Mo. – Palmyra’s postseason run came to a close Friday night at Lankford Field, but not without moments that spoke to the team’s growth, resilience, and hard-nosed character. In their second meeting of the season with Clarence Cannon Conference rival Monroe City, the Panthers fell 34-8 in the Class 2 District 7 semifinal…
Read MoreMoore and Taylor Represent Scotland County at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Scotland County was well represented at the MSHSAA Class 1 Girls State Cross Country Championships held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, as freshman Kierstyn Moore and sophomore Georgia Taylor both delivered strong performances against Missouri’s best small-school runners. Moore led the Lady Tigers with an impressive…
Read MoreClark Leads Brashear with 41st-Place Finish at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Brashear’s Levi Clark closed out an outstanding season with a strong performance at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Clark clocked a time of 17:57.7, earning a 41st-place finish among more than 170 of Missouri’s top Class 1…
Read MoreKnox Co. Downs Rams In District Football Contest
By David sharp Isaac Shahan picked off three Schuyler County passes including two pick six returns for a touchdown during a 72-0 win over the Rams (2-8) during Class 1, District 8 playoff football at Knox County. The Eagles (10-0) clinched at least a tie for the best overall football season in terms of wins…
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