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Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 20-02 Declaring a State of Emergency in Missouri
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in Missouri in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Parson announced the emergency declaration in a press conference today. The following individuals were also present at the press conference: Dr. Randall Williams, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services…
Read MoreScotland County Hospital Closed to Visitors
Memphis, Missouri – Friday, March 13, 2020 – The Scotland County Hospital has announced it is closed to visitors. The following information was released by the hospital on Friday afternoon. ATTENTION ALL: No visitors are allowed. If you have a clinic appointment, lab, radiology, therapy or a patient for any other reasons, we have access…
Read MoreGreat River Honor Flight Postpones Upcoming Honor Flight Missions
Great River Honor Flight Postpones Upcoming Honor Flight Missions March 11, 2020 Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 virus and the need to monitor its day to day status, the Board of Directors of Great River Honor Flight have decided to postpone the first two 2020 missions scheduled for April 2nd out of…
Read MoreLodge and Shop Burglarized in Knox County
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary, which was reported south of Hurdland on February 14, 2020. Thousands of dollars worth of property was allegedly stolen from a lodge and nearby shop south on February 12. The stolen items include shoulder mount deer heads, a full-body turkey mount, pelts, an antique shotgun, a…
Read MoreMarion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Endangered Person Advisory Seeking 22-year-old Man
State of Missouri Endangered Person Advisory – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 4510 West Ely, Hannibal, MO at 2348 on 02/17/2020. Missing Is: Harrison Charles Vessell a white male, age 22 The endangered missing person: Harrison Charles Vessell, is a white, male, age…
Read MoreTractor Test Drive Results in Theft, Scotland County Sheriff’s Office Asking for Information
SCSO Press Release – The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the subjects in this photo. On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 8:05 a.m. two suspects arrived at Ed’s Machinery at 17920 US Highway 136 in Memphis, Missouri. One suspect asked the staff to test drive a John Deere…
Read MoreBuilding Destroyed by Fire in Knox County
Knox County, Missouri – Sunday, February 16, 2020 – Volunteer firefighters from Edina and the Novelty/Plevna Volunteer Fire Departments were called to Cardwell Lumber in rural Knox County at approximately 6:00 a.m., according to a first responder. Cardwell Lumber is located approximately five miles south of Edina on Highway 15. The structure was fully engulfed…
Read MoreKCSO Asks Drivers to Avoid Travel
Knox County, MO – Friday, February 7, 2020 – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to avoid travel. If travel is essential please be extra careful due to black ice and slippery road conditions. A three-vehicle crash and a one-vehicle slide-off already occurred in Knox County on Highway 6 between Edina and Hurdland…
Read MoreLewistown and LaBelle Outdoor Storm Warning Siren Testing Begins
(LEWIS COUNTY, MO) With the severe weather season quickly approaching, Lewistown and LaBelle will begin testing their outdoor warning sirens on a monthly basis to ensure that they are operational year round. NECOMM 911 (Northeast MO Emergency Communications Center) in conjunction with area Fire Department and Emergency Management officials will conduct the tests for…
Read MoreSnowstorm Makes Fun With Snowmen
Here are some fun pictures of around Kahoka and surrounding areas of the fun with snowmen that have been submitted to me. There is one that is even 7 foot tall! Also, other great pictures submitted! Thank you all for the pictures!
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