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Ewing 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…

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FDA 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…

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Canton 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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Burglary Suspects Arrested In Taylor Thefts

              Quintez J. Cissna              Joshua E Kramer  On April 29, 2020, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence in Canton, Missouri to investigate the vehicle break-ins that occurred in the Taylor area.  Upon further investigation, several stolen items were…

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Train Derailment in Knox County, Missouri

By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel Knox County, Missouri – Monday, May 4, 2020 – Eleven Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train cars derailed from tracks in Knox County on Sunday morning around 7:00 a.m., May 3, according to Baring Fire Chief Richard Witherow. “It was about three or four miles northwest of Edina on…

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Missouri State Highway Patrol Resumes All Written Driver Examinations Effective May 4, 2020

  Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, informs the public effective May 4, 2020, driver testing services will expand to include: · written testing for all classes of licenses · commercial driver license skills testing (pre-trip, basic, and road) However, non-CDL road testing is not included in this phase of service reinstatement. Those requiring the…

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Governor Parson Highlights Data Supporting His Plan to Reopen Missouri

  As Missouri prepares to reopen on May 4th, 2020, Governor Parson highlights data supporting the state’s plan to move towards recovery. If you have questions about what precautions you should take, please visit health.mo.gov/coronavirus, or call our 24/7 hotline at 877-435-8411. The governor’s plan is designed to give Missouri a benchmark for moving forward: Expand…

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