Area News
Local 4-H Shooters Aim for Nationals
Meet the local members of the 2026 Missouri State 4-H Shooting Sports Teams. Missouri has 9 shooting sports disciplines teams which are Air Pistols, Air Rifle, Smallbore Pistol, Smallbore Rifle, Muzzle loaders, Shotguns, Compound Archery, Recurve Archery and Hunting Skills. Tryouts were hosted back in the fall and the top 4 scores for each discipline…
Read MoreLindsey Watts Still Missing One Month Later; Community Encouraged to Prioritize Self-Care
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Friday, June 19, marks one month since 35-year-old Lindsey Watts was last seen in Edina, a milestone that has left many in Knox County reflecting on the emotional toll her disappearance has taken on her family, friends, co-workers, clients, neighbors, investigators and the community as a whole. In a…
Read MoreSewcial Quilters Honor Veterans During Flag Day Ceremony
KAHOKA — Patriotism filled Kahoka City Park on Friday morning as the community gathered for the annual Flag Day parade and ceremony, where several veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor. The presentation was made June 12 by the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County, who presented handmade quilts to veterans in recognition of their service,…
Read MoreGrab Your Smokers for the Annual Smokin in the Park BBQ Competition
The St. Francisville Masonic Lodge #588 is preparing to host its Annual Smokin’ in the Park BBQ Competition on Saturday, June 27, at Omakohak Park in Kahoka, Missouri. The idea for the event took shape when lodge members, many of whom enjoy grilling and smoking meats, decided to organize a friendly barbecue competition. This year’s…
Read MoreKahoka Council Declines Water Plant Loan Forgiveness, Approves Mosquito Spraying
KAHOKA, Mo. — The Kahoka City Council agreed Monday, June 8, to decline approximately $1.163 million in proposed principal forgiveness from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for the city’s water plant project. City Clerk Sandie Hopp told the council that Engineer Mark Bross had advised that if the city accepted the principal forgiveness, it…
Read MoreCox Recognized for 38 Years of Dedicated Service to Lewis County REC
By Travis L. Mathes, Lewis County REC On June 13, 2026, Lewis County REC will mark the retirement of a man whose name has become synonymous with dedication, service, and commitment to rural electrification. After 38 years of faithfully serving the membership of Lewis County REC, David Cox will officially conclude a remarkable career that…
Read MoreA Lifetime Dedicated to Veterinary Medicine and Missouri Agriculture
By Gentrie Davis, Submitted by Missouri Farmers Care Dr. Dan Goehl has spent his life serving the people, livestock and communities of Agri-Ready Designated Lewis County. Dan has made a lasting impact on northeast Missouri agriculture through his dedication to producers, animal care, and the next generation of rural communities. Growing Up in The Farm…
Read MoreKnox Co. Music Teacher to Perform at Summer Sky Concert
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County R-I music teacher Lisa Blake will return to the stage later this month for her 11th season with the Muddy River Opera Company during the annual Summer Sky Concert in Quincy, Illinois. Blake, a mezzo-soprano, has performed in numerous opera productions with the company over the past…
Read MoreNo Injuries Reported in Feed Truck Rollover Between Edina and Hurdland
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Thursday, June 11, 2026 — A feed truck overturned on Missouri Highway 6 west of Edina Thursday morning, temporarily closing the highway while emergency crews and heavy wreckers worked for several hours to clear the scene. The crash occurred between Edina and Hurdland, where the semi came to…
Read MoreScotland County Weekly Wage Near Top Among Area Counties
Scotland County reported one of the higher average weekly wages in northeast Missouri during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS County Employment and Wages report showed Scotland County with 1,274 covered jobs at 154 establishments in December 2025. The county’s average weekly wage…
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