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BOX CULVERT, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS IN EASTERN SALINE COUNTY
One of the two box culverts in eastern Saline County dislodged by heavy rains and flooding earlier this month will soon have a replacement in place. At Wednesday morning’s Saline County Commission session, Northern District Commissioner Stephanie
OVERFLOW CROWD AT MARSHALL CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS ON PROPOSED PRIDE FEST
An overflow crowd at Tuesday night’s Marshall City Council meeting voiced their concerns about a pride fest planned for September on the Marshall Square. An otherwise light agenda for the city council was dominated by the public
SEDALIA ACHIEVES PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION 2 FIRE PROTECTION GRADE
The City of Sedalia recently completed the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey, which analyzes structural fire suppression delivery systems. Sedalia has been awarded an impressive PPC 2 grade that is effective in October
LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON I-70 FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
The Missouri Department of Transportation will be constructing intersection improvements at Interstate 70 and Missouri Highway 13 interchange. Crews will be installing traffic signals and lighting on Missouri Highway 13 and widening the I-70 eastbound off-ramp. This
AREAS ALONG ROUTE 24 WITHOUT POWER FOLLOWING MORNING STORM
Communities along Route 24 across Northern Missouri experienced the brunt of Tuesday morning’s storms, resulting in widespread power outages and tree and roof damage. Chariton County Emergency Management Director Christina Brashaer tells KMMO News that roofs were
HIGGINSVILLE COMMISSIONS NEW POLICE OFFICER
The City of Higginsville has a new face on their police force. At Monday night’s meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved the commission for police officer Austin Summitt. City administrator Jeanette Dobson tells KMMO News that Summitt
CONCORDIA ALDERMEN APPROVE PARK’S USE FOR FALL FESTIVAL
Concordia’s Board of Aldermen gave approval Monday night to a request from organizers of the Concordia Fall Festival use of the city’s Central Park. The request came during Monday’s board meeting, according to city administrator Dale Klussman.
MoDOT TO PRESENT UNFUNDED NEEDS DRAFT IN SEDALIA JULY 30th
The Missouri Department of Transportation will present a draft document detailing priority unfunded needs at several meetings around the state later this month, including one July 30th in Sedalia. Each public meeting will highlight needs identified by
UPCOMING S-C SENIOR EARNS ‘MAN IN THE ARENA’ SCHOLARSHIP
Jeffthan Glaster, an incoming senior at Smith-Cotton High School, was awarded the “Man In The Arena” Vogel Family Scholarship worth up to $100,000 during the closing convocation of the 2024 session of Missouri Boys State on July
SALISBURY CONSIDERING RENTAL FEES FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES
The City of Salisbury is considering whether to begin charging a rental fee for groups using the city’s facilities. While no action was taken at Thursday’s city council meeting, the discussion was lengthy, according to mayor Steve
EXPANDED STATE FUNDING COVERING TWO ROAD PROJECTS IN CHARITON COUNTY THIS WEEK
Two resurfacing projects this week in Chariton County are underway, paid for by additional funding from the Missouri General Assembly. Route NN south of Salisbury will be narrowed to a ten-foot lane Monday and tomorrow to allow
LEXINGTON MAN AMONG TWO KILLED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION ON I-70
A Lexington man died after being involved in a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Interstate 70 outside Kansas City on Sunday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the accident around 8:30 in the westbound lanes of
CARROLLTON COMPLETES FIRST ROUND OF NEW ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM
The Town of Carrollton recently completed the first round of its new trap, neuter, and release program. Mayor Susan Bliss highlighted the efforts of animal control officer Stephanie Bugbee during this month’s council meeting July 1st. Bliss
KINGSVILLE WOMAN INJURED AFTER WRECK EAST OF KNOB NOSTER
A Kingsville woman suffered moderate injuries after her vehicle ran off Route 50 east of Knob Noster on Friday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the accident just before 6 p.m., when the car driven
MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN NORTHEASTERN CHARITON COUNTY INJURES RIDER
A New Cambria man endured moderate injuries after losing control of his motorcycle on a Chariton County roadway Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 58-year-old John Noll experienced a medical issue while riding his
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