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LCSO Arrests LaBelle Man On Attempted Child Enticement Charges
JAMES D. STARR According to a press release from the LCSO on May 23, 2019, members of Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested James D. Starr, age 29, of La Belle, Missouri on one count of attempted enticement of a child, an unclassified felony. This investigation began in September of 2018 after the Sheriff’s…
Read MoreRain Brings Troublesome Times
Troublesome times are here…. rain falling day after day still has numerous places in the Tri-State Area under water. Today, Sunday, May 26, 2019, found Route D, just south of the road past the LaBelle Lake flooded from the lake drain overflow due to being bank high. Workers from MoDOT were manning flagging…
Read MoreShelbyville Man Charged With Rape, Bond Reduction Denied by Judge
By Echo Menges and Marlana Smith A Shelbyville man has been arrested for rape. William “Thomas” Brown, 39, was arrested on Friday, May 17, 2019 for allegedly entering a residence and raping a woman twice on or about Saturday, May 11, according to court documents. Brown is accused of pulling and ripping the victim’s underclothing…
Read MoreUPDATE: Edina Water Emergency Temporarily Fixed, Customers Asked to Conserve Water Through Holiday Weekend
Edina, Missouri – Friday, May 24, 2019 – 3:40 p.m. According to the City of Edina Superintendent of Utilities Joe Dimmit, the cause of the loss of water to the Edina water tower was found to be a faulty valve. The valve, located at the water tower pump station on the northeast edge of town,…
Read MoreHonor Their Memory By Giving
By Emilie Rumble Memorial Day… designated as a day for setting aside time to remember those who have gone before us. This day is a time for visiting the graves of loved ones, to honor them with a floral tribute, an American Flag, a prayer of thankfulness, and time for reflection. Memorial Day is only…
Read MoreRoads Closed Due To High Water
HANNIBAL – More roads have closed over night and into the morning due to high water. Please refer to www.modot.org for updates on the traveler map and look for the flooding icon. The following recently closed: Adair County – Route E is closed at Bear Creek Knox County – Missouri Route 151 is closed at the…
Read MoreKnox County High School Class of 2019 Graduation VIDEO and Rehearsal Photos
The Knox County High School graduation video is included below. Some songs, which were played during the graduation ceremony, have been changed due to copyright policies. Scroll down for rehearsal photos.
Read MoreLaBelle Man Arrested For Possession of A Controlled Substance
Pharris D. Goodwin On May 15, 2019, a Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a routine traffic stop in La Belle, Missouri. The driver, identified as Pharris D Goodwin, age 31, of La Belle, was found to be in possession a controlled substance. Goodwin, who is currently under the supervision of the Missouri Probation…
Read MoreMotion to Revoke Former Sheriff’s Probation Denied by Judge, Firearm Case Dropped by Prosecutor
Edina, Missouri – Thursday, May 16, 2019 – The case against Robert Becker, former Knox County Sheriff, was officially dropped by the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office earlier today. Becker is no longer facing two misdemeanor charges, the pursuit of wildlife illegally and unlawful use of a weapon, after Knox County Prosecutor Corey Moon decided not…
Read MoreSuspect Photos in Gas Station Skimmer Investigation Released by Police
Edina, Missouri – Monday, May 13, 2019 – The Edina Police Department has released photos of suspects believed to be involved in the gas station card skimmer investigation, which began on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. According to Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop, the photos were taken at Missouri Walmart stores of suspects believed to be…
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