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First Positive COVID-19 Case in Knox County, Missouri
By Lori Moots-Clair, Knox County Health Department Administrator Knox County, MO – Monday, June 1, 2020 – The Knox County Health Department is announcing its first positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The case is travel-related and the patient is in the age range of 50-60 years old. Health Department staff are working in coordination…
Read MoreStolen Vehicle Fiasco Ends in Knox County
Knox County, MO – Friday, May 29, 2020 – Details about an arrest in Knox County on Thursday afternoon, May 28, have begun to be released by local law enforcement. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Chad Mahoney, 42, of Lakeview, AR, was arrested on Thursday at 3:06 p.m. for three counts of felony tampering…
Read MoreKahoka Parks Open, Pool Closed
The Kahoka City Council held a special meeting on Thursday evening, May 28, to discuss opening the city pool for the season. “Up until Memorial Day, I was for opening everything,” said Alderman Joe Roberts. His opinion changed after a meeting with Alderman Les Billings and city Program Manager John Williams. For the last…
Read MoreBridge Repair Work In Knox County
Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be doing the following work in Knox County. Please see below for locations and details. Knox County Missouri Route 15 – May 26-28, the road will be reduced to one lane of travel one quarter mile on each side of the bridge over Little Fabius River between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.…
Read MoreMaywood Man Arrested For Felony Unlawful Possession Of Firearm
On May 11, 2020, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alex M. Treaster, age 25, of Maywood, Missouri on one charge of unlawful possession of a firearm, a class D felony. This arrest was the result of an investigation on May 5, 2020. At that time deputies were conducting a ‘bond…
Read MoreEwing Man Arrested For Violating Order Of Protection
On May 11, 2020, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeffrey A. Bruhl, age 39, of Ewing, Missouri on one count of violation of order of protection for adult, a class A misdemeanor. Mr. Bruhl was later arrested on another count of violation of order of protection for adult, a class A…
Read MoreLocal Effects of Food Supply Chain Interruptions Interview with Dr. Karisha Devlin, MU
This video was recorded on Monday morning, May 10, 2020, featuring Dr. Karisha Devlin, Agribusiness Field Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension.
Read MoreTAYLOR MAN ARRESTED FOR CLASS D FELONY DOMESTIC ASSAULT
TODD A. FRIEDEN On May 6, 2020, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Officer were called to a domestic disturbance in Taylor, Missouri. A female victim alleged she had been assaulted by a co-occupant of the home. After an investigation, Todd A. Frieden, age 58,…
Read MoreFDA Warns Against Medical Supply Fraud, Bogus Companies
FDA Press Release – May 07, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on the agency’s efforts to combat the extremely concerning actions by companies and individuals that are exploiting or taking advantage of widespread fear among consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to scammers on the internet selling…
Read MoreCanton Man Arrested For Driving Without A License
JAMES ALLEN On May 2, 2020, a Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in which the driver was identified as James O. Allen, age 35, of Canton, Missouri, who does not have a valid driver’s license. Allen was arrested on one count of driving without a valid license,…
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