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SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTIONS EASED IN JUNE
A strong May gave way to a lighter June for Saline County’s sales tax collections. According to figures presented by Saline County Treasurer Jared Brewer at Wednesday’s commission meeting, Saline County collected $109,074.04 in sales tax revenue
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
County Commission provides update on lawsuit, supports ‘Missouri Main Street’ application
By Whitney BarnesStaff Writer Saline County will officially join the Kroger opioid settlement after county commissioners authorized Saline County Prosecutor Tim Thompson to sign onto…
Marshall man seriously hurt in rollover crash on Santa Fe Trail
A man from Marshall was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Saline County east of Marshall, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The 35-year-old was driving on Santa Fe Trail (Missouri 240) eastbound toward Ladder Drive around 6:30 p.m. when his car...
Suspect who kept woman locked in basement ‘dungeon’ is now accused of murder after body found in a barrel
A man accused of keeping a woman hidden in his basement “dungeon” while sexually assaulting her was indicted Tuesday for allegedly murdering another woman whose body was found in a barrel a year ago.In June 2023 kayakers found a blue, 30-gallon barrel with a skeleton inside while camping off the Missouri River in Saline County, according to police. It is believed to be that of 36-year-old Jaynie Crosdale.Clay County Prosecuting Attorney said Timothy M. Haslett was charged with murder in connection with Crosdale’s death, adding she was killed “by an act of homicidal violence.” He said her remains showed...
Excelsior Springs man indicted on first-degree murder, rape, kidnapping
LIBERTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A grand jury indicted an Excelsior Springs man on first-degree murder for the death of a woman who may have witnessed other crimes he allegedly committed. Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson announced the added charge against Timothy Haslett, Jr. He is now charged with first-degree murder...
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