Shelby County Herald
State Fire Marshal Urges Caution With Fireworks As Missouri Prepares For Big Celebrations This Summer
Seasonal retailers may legally sell fireworks in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare for a summer filled with even more festivities and celebrations than usual – including the “America 250” commemoration and FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City area – the Division of Fire Safety is…
Read MoreHow Extreme Precipitation Can Affect Crop Health, Yields
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s…
Read More“We Just Want Our Sister Home” Community Rallies Around Watts Family During Prayer Vigil
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening on the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Edina for a community prayer vigil for missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as the search for the 35-year-old entered its fifth day. Residents from across Knox County and surrounding communities joined local pastors, law enforcement supporters, family members…
Read MoreSheriff: ‘Hundreds’ of Hours Invested in Search for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges MEDIA: Video Interview YouTube Link Below EDINA, Mo. — 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 — Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche said Friday that “hundreds” of man-hours have already been invested in the investigation into the disappearance of missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as multiple agencies continue working the case around…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to…
Read MoreRegional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
Attendees travel from across Northeast Missouri for hands-on training focused on open meetings and public records laws By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Taking It Back To The Simplest Of Hunting
I parked the truck, and as soon as I had grabbed my gear, I knew it was going to be a good afternoon. I crept along carefully, placing one foot in front of the other in an effort not to spook the target of this hunt. As I neared a likely looking location, I could…
Read More2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and…
Read MoreRing of Smoke BBQ Fundraiser to Kick off April 17 With Cruise- In, Corn Hole, Wing Ding, and Live Music
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ Competition Fundraiser will begin Friday, April 17, with an evening of activities at the Knox County Fairgrounds aimed at supporting 4-H fairground improvements. Opening night will start at 5 p.m. with a cruise-in featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. The come-and-go event is…
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