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UPDATED: Brief Power Outages Reported in Knox and Some Surrounding Counties
***UPDATE*** Knox County, MO – January 4, 2020 – 6:15 p.m. – According to a representative of Ameren Missouri, equipment failure on the 69,000-volt line between Kirksville and Edina caused power outages mainly in Knox and Lewis counties Saturday morning, which affected approximately 400 customers. “The blinking was caused by some switching of some lines.…
Read MoreKnox County Sheriff Sends Message to Illegal Dumpers
Edina, MO – January 2, 2020 – The Knox County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a report of illegal dumping on Monday morning, December 30, 2019. The dumpsite was found on Old Lake Road north of Edina near the Edina Ball Field and included 13 bags of trash strewn across land near a bridge. A Knox…
Read MoreSanta Letters from Colorful Kiddos Daycare in Edina
(Editor’s Note: These letters arrived a little late – so we’re posting them for Santa.) Dear Santa,Where did my elf get his magic? For Christmas, I want a L.O.L house, a L.O.L camper a sparkly car and a car for my brother.Love, Addie – Age 3 Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Could you please…
Read MoreFire in Clark County, Missouri
December 23, 2019: Press Release At 0851 this morning, a car fire involving the garage in rural Clark County on County Road 256 was reported into the Clark County Dispatch Center. The Clark County Fire Department responded, sending their engine, 2 tanker-tenders and the equipment truck. As details were received from the dispatch center…
Read MoreBrown Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
By Marlana Smith A Shelbyville man was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday, December 12, 2019, in front of 41st Circuit Court Judge Frederick Paul Tucker at the Shelby County courthouse. William Thomas Brown, 39, was found guilty of Rape – 2nddegree and Burglary – 2nddegree, on Friday, November 8, 2019. Brown was…
Read MoreKnox County Christmas Celebration Schedule for Friday, Dec. 13th
The 2019 annual Knox County Christmas Celebration is upon us! The event will be held in Edina, Missouri on Friday, December 13! See the schedule of events below! Sponsored by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce Membership Christmas Gift Fair 3pm-8:30pm SALE Visit the Knox County Community Center! Chocolate and Sweet Treat Tasting, vendors, crafters,…
Read MoreSafety During The Holidays
Safety During the Holidays By Denise Shannon Every year, we all have our own routines that we follow for gearing up for the holidays. We start with Thanksgiving and eat until we cannot eat anymore. Then, some decide to go out and jump into the Black Friday madness to get great gifts for the…
Read MoreExchange Bank Open House Scheduled
Knox County Elementary School 2019 Christmas Program VIDEO
Students at the Knox County Elementary School presented their 2019 Christmas Program on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at the Knox County High School Gymnasium.
Read MoreMissouri Industrial Hemp Program establishes path forward for 2020 growing season
Missouri Industrial Hemp Program establishes path forward for 2020 growing season The Department establishes sample applications, mapping guidance and more producer information JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced how producers can apply for a registration to grow industrial hemp in Missouri during the 2020 growing season. Interested producers must…
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