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Investigation Launched Into Death Of Over 30 Head Of Cattle – Photos
By Echo Menges On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, the Knox County Sheriff Allen Gudehus responded to the report of animal neglect in a rural portion of the county northwest of Locust Hill (approximately five miles due south of Hurdland). When the Sheriff arrived to the area he found over 30 dead animals, angus beef cattle…
Read MoreKnox City Man Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Charge For Mother’s Death – Bail Denied
By Echo Menges According to court documents, the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a Class C felony charge of involuntary manslaughter and a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated against Ray V. Tripp, Jr., 54, of rural Knox City. The charge stems from a vehicle crash on October 10, 2013, in which Tripp’s mother,…
Read MoreLady Eagles Season Ends After Buzzer Beater By Lady Bulldogs
These photos were taken by The Edina Sentinel’s Sports Reporter David Sharp. Read David’s full stories about the last two games of the Lady Eagle’s Basketball Season in the March 12, 2014, edition of The Edina Sentinel.
Read MoreFootprints In Snow Lead Police Straight To Burglary Suspects – Baby Left Alone While Suspects Burglarized Neighbor
By Echo Menges According to court documents, on Tuesday night, March 4, 2014, at approximately 8:00 p.m. an Edina resident living at 805 East Clay Street discovered his home had been burglarized. The victim reported to police that someone entered through his kitchen window and stole $3,500 to $4,500 in mostly $100 bills, $150 to…
Read MoreWater Main Break Closes Kahoka’s Main Street-Video
City crews are on the scene of a water main break in the 100 block of West Main Street in Kahoka. The break was reported on Thursday morning, and a “hump” was reported in the street. Mid afternoon update: Crews are still working to expose the water mains. This video shows the leaking pipe, along…
Read MoreLady Eagles To Quarterfinals Win Against Clopton
By David Sharp The Clopton Lady Hawks are one of the proven programs in Missouri High School basketball. The 2005 state champions have won their district three of the last four seasons. Knox County apparently ignored the Lady Hawk credentials and stuck to their game plan. Solid fundamental basketball and 28 points off the bench led to a 69-44 Sectional victory. The Lady Eagles (25-4)…
Read MoreEarly Filing Sets Up Election Year Challenges
By Mike Scott Candidate filing for the August 5, 2014 primary election started on Tuesday, February 25, and will continue until March 25. The August primary is held to select the candidates for each party which will then appear on the November ballot. Local elected offices on the ballot included Clark County Clerk, Clark County…
Read MoreKnox County Storm Spotter Training On Thursday, March 6
Edina – The National Weather Service (NWS) is tasked with the difficult job of warning the public of dangerous weather. Many tools are used to accomplish this. Among them are Doppler radar, satellites, lightning detection networks, and surface observations. While these are all useful, they have limitations. Based on current knowledge and technology, it is impossible…
Read MoreTrailer Home Destroyed By Fire In Edina – Photos/Video
On Sunday morning, March 2, 2014, the fire alarm sounded in Edina at approximately 8:45 a.m. The Edina Fire Department, Knox County Rescue Squad and Knox County Ambulance District responded to a structure fire, a singlewide trailer home, on the 900 block of East Randolph Street in the southeast section of town. Firefighters were forced…
Read MoreKCHS Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball Team Wins District Championships
On Saturday, March 1, 2014, the KCHS Girls Varsity Basketball Team won 58 to 41 against Marceline taking home the Class 2 District 6 title. The girls will play again this Wednesday at Highland High School. More details about the games will be given later by The Edina Sentinel Sports Editor David Sharp. Congratulations Lady…
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