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Missouri Back to School Tax Free Holiday Aug. 4-6
Jefferson City, MO – Section 144.049, RSMo, establishes a sales tax holiday effective during a three-day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the Sunday following. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from…
Read MoreU.S. 27/61 Overpass Temporarily Closing in Clark County
HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, August 7 – 10, MoDOT crews will be doing patching work on the U.S. 27/61 overpass in Clark County. There overpass will be temporarily closed from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, but all of the ramps will be open to traffic. Please use alternate routes during this time. Again,…
Read MoreKnox County Back to School Fair on Thursday, Aug. 3rd – Links to KCR-1 School Supply Lists
The Knox County Back to School Fair is being hosted by the Knox County Bright Futures Program on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Knox County Community Center from 3pm to 6pm. All Knox County students in grades Kindergarten through 12 are invited to come pick up school supplies free of charge. Free haircuts and…
Read MoreGuns, Jewelry Stolen From Rural Luray Home
On the night of July 27, 2017, several items were stolen from a residence located approximately 6 miles North of Luray, Clark, County, Missouri. Upon returning home the owner noticed several items missing. The owner discovered 13 firearms and a small safe which contained diamond jewelry and silver coins had all been stolen. The owner…
Read MoreArea Road Work Listings
KNOX COUNTY ROAD WORK: Route M – August 10 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. road closed at County line to MO 15 for sealing operations. Upcoming Construction Projects MO 6 – Resurface from MO 15 in Edina to Route DD in Lewis County – June 29 LEWIS COUNTY ROAD WORK: Route 61 – July…
Read MoreTwo Vehicle Crash at Highway 6 Construction Zone VIDEO
On Friday afternoon, July 28, 2017, a two vehicle crash occurred in rural Knox County approximately three miles east of Edina on Highway 6 The crash occurred the western edge of an ongoing highway resurfacing project. A white sedan with four children on board, ages 1, 2, 8 and 10, was stopped in line and…
Read MoreKnox County Audit Released to the Public, Overall Rating of “Fair”
Auditor Galloway finds lack of oversight in Knox County government County receives fair rating; Improvements noted since previous audit (The scope of this audit included, but was not necessarily limited to, the year ended December 31, 2016.) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (July 27, 2017) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released an audit of Knox County, located in…
Read MoreMemphis License Office Contract Awarded
Jefferson City – The Office of Administration, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Revenue, has awarded the management contract for the Memphis License Office to Kay Eggleston Bookkeeping and Tax. All license office contracts in Missouri are awarded through a competitive bid process. In fiscal year 2016, more than 13,800 transactions were conducted at…
Read MoreCity of Clarence Discontinues Economic Development Donation; Makes Buildings and Culverts Top Priorities
By Corby Cochenour The City of Clarence held their monthly meeting on Monday evening, July 17, in the City Office. Mayor Jim Watson called the meeting to order. Guests Eric Timbrook addressed the board about wanting to start a lawn mower shop at his residence and was needing a waiver. After discussion, the board gave…
Read MoreShelby Community Fire Department Purchases New Fire Truck
Shelbyville Mo — The Shelby Community Fire Department has obtained a new fire truck in order to better serve the community. It is a 2001 Pierce Saber Walk Around Rescue vehicle that seats six. Special features include a 25 hw PTO Generator, a light tower, a self-contained breathing apparatus Eoscode fill station that will enable…
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