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Missouri Congressman Mark Alford’s town hall tour touches down in Marshall
Western Missouri Congressman Mark Alford’s town hall tour continues across the Fourth Congressional District this week. During a stop in Marshall, he told Missourinet affiliate KMMO that most of his constituents want to feel secure. “They want border security, they want economic security, and they want security in their...
Yes, Nukes Travel on Missouri Highways and You Should Be Afraid
Ever learn something that you wish you didn't know? This is one of those things for me. I've discovered more facts than I wanted to know about how nuclear weapons really are transported on Missouri highways and there are lots of legitimate reasons to be very afraid. The National Nuclear...
First Case of Insect Transmitted Corn Stunt Disease 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 results in corn stunt disease....
MO Governor to host Dolly Parton
Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, will host an event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team on Tuesday, August 27th at 11 a.m. in Kansas City. The statewide expansion of Dolly’s Imagination Library was made possible through legislation signed into law by the governor in 2022. Governor Parson and state legislators also fully funded the program by approving $11 million in DESE’s Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 budgets for the distribution of books.
R-3 School Board prepares for new year of classes
Preparations were underway for the 2024-2025 year during the Lebanon R-3 School Board’s meeting last Tuesday. The meeting also included Director of Communications Sadie Chisum presenting recognition to the district’s transportation team, the Back to School Fair and Love Lebanon organizers. Chisum commented on the transportation team’s 90% or higher approval rating on their inspection for the fifth year in a row. The district also recognized the organizers of the Back-to-School Fair for their providing of student resources and the Love Lebanon team for their assistance cleaning schools. For more on this story, wee Wednesday's LCR.
‘Walk to Remember’ for Alzheimer’s Disease is Sept. 6 in Downtown Lebanon
The Sept. 6 Walk to Remember was the topic for last Thursday’s Lebanon Rotary Club meeting. Jaiden Schmitz with Edward Jones and Mercy Hospital Pharmacy Director Jason Purcell gave a presentation on the event, which aims to bring community awareness to those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and their support networks. “It became apparent that we need to start promoting this in our community,” Schmitz said. For more on this story, see Wednesday's LCR.
Prosecutors review case involving former Blue Springs School Board president, pastor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The case file involving a well-known member of the Blue Springs community is now in the hands of the Jackson County Prosecutor’s office. The Blue Springs Police Department said it handed over evidence in the Bobby Hawk investigation. The prosecutor’s office said it has the case. The office will eventually decide if charges are warranted against the former school board president and pastor.
Fire stopped in time outside Monett Presbyterian Church
Lightning speculated as cause for transformer blaze. A fire outside the First Presbyterian Church, 1600 E. Sycamore, in Monett on Aug. 13, was stopped by firefighters before it could damage the facility. According to Monett Fire Chief John Vincent, witnesses called in the fire at 3:31 p.m. Firefighters found heavy...
Shooting in Greene County injures juvenile
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — A female juvenile is injured after a shooting near Republic Tuesday night, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. According to authorities, they received the call at around 8:30 p.m. about a shooting at the 8600 block of West Farm Road 172. The victim was inside her home with multiple people […]
Dent County Sheriff's Office warns those living near Salem to lock their doors & vehicles tonight
Law enforcement is warning Dent County residents to take extra precautions against a wanted man involved in a vehicle pursuit. As of Tuesday evening, Dent County deputies were still searching for Garrett Wood of Salem. Deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit with Wood. It’s unclear at this time just how Wood escaped.
Polk County official pleads guilty to Walmart shoplifting, gets probation
Polk County's elected public administrator has served in the role since 2003. On Tuesday, she pleaded guilty to a municipal stealing charge — one of several thefts from a Bolivar Walmart police accused her of committing — and was sentenced to one year of probation. Public Administrator Barbara Davolt was originally cited for three separate municipal violations for shoplifting from the Bolivar store in July and August last year. According to previous News-Leader reporting, Bolivar police responded...
Patrick Mahomes Admits Travis Kelce Gained a 'Huge Platform' Since Dating Taylor Swift But Insists the Star Is Still the 'Same Guy'
Same old Travis Kelce! In a new interview published on Tuesday, August 20, Patrick Mahomes dished on the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s romance with superstar Taylor Swift after he and his wife, Brittany, spent time with the lovebirds in Amsterdam this summer.“We were just having fun and enjoying a dinner just like anyone else would," the star quarterback revealed of the foursome’s July hangout. "That’s what makes it so great. We don’t make it more than what it is; it’s just friendship, fellowship and enjoying everyone’s success.” Though the couple’s whirlwind romance has garnered so much attention, Patrick noted...
Mercy Southeast bolsters patient access to primary care
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Mercy Southeast is expanding patient access to primary care for more providers. According to Mercy Southeast, patients will soon be able to see Morgan Siemer, nurse practitioner, and Renae Koehler, physician assistant, for care at Mercy Primary Care in Cape Girardeau. Morgan Siemer, a nurse...
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