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NW Missouri woman hospitalized after rollover crash
LIVINGSTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 10p.m. Friday in Livingston County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Nissan Altima driven by Emily A. Prewitt, 39, Chillicothe, was westbound on MO 190 nine miles west of Chillicothe. The car traveled off the north side of the road. The driver overcorrected and the car traveled off the south side of the road, struck an embankment and rolled.
Hornets All Over Owls In Opener
The Chillicothe Hornets were looking to turn the tables after Marshall got the best of them in last year’s season opener. In front of an energetic home crowd, the Hornets had high energy from the start. Logan Murrell returned the opening kickoff into Marshall territory and just a few plays later was on the receiving end of a 26 yard pass from sophomore quarterback Cooper Robinson. Murrell juggled the ball but ultimately hauled it in for the first six points of the game. Robinson then found Jaishon White on a similar looking circus-like catch for the two point conversion and the Hornets raced out to an 8-0 lead.
A bald eagle was shot in the beak. A care team in Missouri is hopeful it can be saved
VALLEY PARK, Mo. — A bald eagle is slowly recovering after surgeries in Missouri, the victim of a shooting that experts say is far too common for a symbol of America and other raptors.
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
LNWMO Music Jam returns this Saturday
The highly anticipated Leadership Northwest Music Jam is back for its fourth year, set to take place this Saturday, August 31, at Black Silo Winery in Trenton. Headlining the Music Jam is Jordan Rainer, a rising star in country music and a semi-finalist on the hit TV show “The Voice.” With her electrifying performances on team Reba, Rainer captured the hearts of millions, and now she’s ready to bring that same energy and passion to Trenton. Opening the evening will be local Trenton High School sophomore, Makayla Mejia, who is set to impress with her incredible vocal talent.
First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri. Corn leafhopper is the insect capable of infecting corn with three pathogens that result in corn stunt disease.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
When do hummingbirds leave Missouri for fall migration?
Before too long, hummingbirds will embark on their annual migration south in search of warmer climates for the fall and winter months. Over the next several weeks, these tiny travelers will gradually leave Missouri, marking the end to their spring and summer stay.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
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