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2025
May 17-23 Is
National Safe Boating Week!
Colonel
Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would
like to stress the importance of safe boating and make the public aware of
National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 17-23, 2025, National Safe
Boating Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend,
which many people consider the kickoff to the boating season.
Weather, time, and other elements may affect the readiness of your boat. Before
taking that inaugural 2025 summer boat cruise, boaters are encouraged to make
time for a thorough inspection of their boat. The Patrol’s marine operations
troopers make boating safety a priority and are available, at your request, to
inspect the required equipment on your boat to make sure you’re in compliance with
state law. To help facilitate these inspections, marine operations troopers
will be at the following locations on Saturday, May 17, 2025:
TROOP B
Mark Twain Lake ― 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ray
Behrens Boat Ramp
42991
Ray Behrens
Perry,
MO
TROOP F
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach #2 ― 9 a.m.
to 11 a.m.
Old
U.S. Highway 54
Osage
Beach, MO
Mari-Osa Access ― 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10599
Marina Road
Jefferson
City, MO
Governor
Kehoe Announces Appointments to Missouri School Funding Modernization Task
Force
Building on the
education priorities outlined in his inaugural State of the State Address in
January, Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the full slate of members appointed
to the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force. The Task Force,
established by Executive Order 25-14, is charged with
reviewing and recommending changes to Missouri’s K-12 school funding model and
providing a final report to the Governor by December 1, 2026.
The 16-member body represents a
broad range of voices—urban and rural, traditional and nontraditional, academia
and industry—who will help build a model that delivers results for every
Missouri student. The Task Force will operate under core guiding principles
that promote equal access for students, local flexibility, performance
accountability, and long-term funding sustainability.
Governor Kehoe’s appointments
include the following individuals:
Matt Davis, of Eldon, is a dedicated educational leader with more
than 25 years of experience in the Missouri school system, including 17 years
as superintendent of Eldon School District. Prior to serving as superintendent,
he led career and technical education programs and prioritized securing grants
and funding to enhance program offerings and facilities at Eldon Career Center.
Davis will serve as the representative for superintendents from small rural
school districts in Missouri.
Noah Devine, of Kansas City, is the executive director of the
Missouri Charter Public School Association. He previously served as the deputy
director of the Kansas City Action Fund and led the implementation of the sixth
iteration of the Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP) standards for the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as the MSIP 6 support
facilitator. Devine will serve as the representative for charter schools in
Missouri.
Emily LeRoy, of Hermann, is a senior advisor at Missouri Farm
Bureau, serving on a leadership team that advocates for the diverse interests
of farmers. She began her career at the Missouri Department of Agriculture as a
legislative assistant and youth program coordinator before rising to the
position of legislative and budget director. LeRoy will serve as an additional
member as appointed by the Governor.
James "Jim" Meats, of Springfield, is the vice president of sales and
marketing at Loren Cook Company and a licensed professional engineer. He
previously worked as a technical consultant to manufacturers and municipalities
in southwest Missouri, where he supported the development of formal plan
reviews, permitting procedures, and construction inspection processes. Meats will
serve as the representative for the business community.
Mike Podgursky, of Columbia, is a school finance expert with more than
40 years of experience, currently serving as the Chancelor’s Professor of
Economics at the University of Missouri–Columbia and an affiliated scholar at
Sinquefield Center for Applied Economic Research. He is also the author of
several peer-reviewed articles and the book, Teacher
Pay and Teacher Quality. Podgursky will serve as an additional
member as appointed by the Governor.
Donald “Don” Thalhuber, of Columbia, is the policy director for the Senate
Minority Caucus. Prior to serving in his current position, Thalhuber worked as
a senior research analyst crafting education, pension, financial, tax, and
veterans’ affairs legislation. He also drafted Missouri’s most recent public
school funding formula in 2005. Thalhuber will serve as an additional member as
appointed by the Governor.
Michael “Jeremy” Tucker, of Liberty, is the superintendent for Liberty Public
Schools, managing the district's $279 million budget and providing oversight
and strategic guidance to executive leadership and their respective
departments. Prior to serving as superintendent, he worked as an adjunct
professor for Evangel University and Southwest Baptist University as well as a
social studies teacher at Logan-Rogersville High School. Tucker will serve as
the representative for superintendents from large urban school districts in
Missouri.
Chris Vas, of Kansas City, is a senior director for the Herzog
Foundation, working to implement school choice initiatives and trainings across
the nation while overseeing an $8 million annual budget. He previously served
as the executive director of Liberty Alliance USA, a regional, conservative
grassroots network and watchdog organization. Vas will serve as the
representative for non-profit organizations that work on expanding school
choice in Missouri.
Casey Wasser, of California, is the deputy executive director and
chief operating officer for the Missouri Soybean Association, a grassroots
organization dedicated to advocating on behalf of soybean producers and
crafting state and federal policy initiatives that support farmers’ freedom to
operate and improved profitability. He has an extensive background in public
policy, previously serving as the legislative director for the Missouri
Department of Revenue. Wasser will serve as the representative for the
agriculture industry.
David Wood, of Versailles, most recently served as a policy analyst
and liaison for the Missouri State Tax Commission before retiring in June 2023.
He previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2013 to 2020
and worked as an upper-level math and computer science teacher for Morgan
County R-II Schools. Wood will serve as the representative for teachers from
schools in Missouri.
These ten appointments will be
joined on the Task Force by two members of the State Board of Education.
Kerry Casey, of Chesterfield, recently retired from her position as
vice president of Exegy, a global leader in financial market data, trading
platforms, and predictive signals, where she was responsible for Global Sales
Operations and Enablement. Casey was a founding board member of the KIPP
Charter School in St. Louis and served on the board of directors until her
appointment to the State Board in 2023.
Pamela Westbrooks-Hodge, of Pasadena Hills, is a former vice president of the
Normandy Schools Collaborative Joint Executive Governing Board and recently
retired general partner from Edward Jones, where she co-led the Internal Audit
Division. She previously worked for Express Scripts, Anheuser-Busch and Bank of
America in senior governance, risk and compliance roles and held certifications
in financial, operational, and information systems auditing.
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem
Cindy O’Laughlin and Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson have also
appointed Senators Rusty Black and Travis
Fitzwater as well as Representatives Ed Lewis and Marlene
Terry to serve on the Task Force.
Senator Black, a former educator,
will chair the task force.
Daily’s Premium Meats to expand in St.
Joseph, investing $95 million and creating 115 new jobs
Daily’s
Premium Meats, a leading provider of high-quality smoked and processed meats, has
announced that it will expand in St.
Joseph, investing $95 million and creating 115 new jobs. The company will
construct another production bay on the east side of its facility, more than
doubling its current production capacity.
The
expanded Daily’s facility will have greater smokehouse, food service, and
retail capacity in addition to new press technology. The location currently
manufactures 2.5% of the nation’s bacon and will increase output to 5% through
its expansion.
Since
2016, Daily’s has held a strong presence in St. Joseph as a top employer. The
company is owned equally by Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods. All products are
marketed and sold by Seaboard Foods. In addition to the St. Joseph plant, the
company owns bacon processing plants in Missoula, Montana, and Salt Lake City,
Utah.
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Governor
Kehoe Signs Senate Bill 1 Into Law, Supporting Fair Compensation and Access for
County Officials
On
Tuesday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 1 into law, supporting
fair compensation and access for county officials.
“I
am pleased to stand behind this commonsense effort to strengthen local
leadership across Missouri,” said Governor Kehoe. “This legislation
is about supporting the hard-working officials who have stepped forward to
serve our communities—whether they're keeping our counties safe, providing
oversight for public funds, or protecting our most vulnerable citizens. It's
about giving them the tools and recognition they deserve, and ensuring the
stability of local communities.”
SB
1, sponsored by Senator Sandy Crawford and Representative
Rodger Reedy, modifies provisions relating to county officials.
Strengthens support for county coroners by
allowing non-charter counties to increase coroner salaries by up to $14,000,
ensuring fair pay when coroners serve temporarily as acting sheriff, and
standardizing how coroner salaries are calculated across counties.
Improves access to records for county auditors
by granting them authority to review necessary documents to ensure
accountability and transparency in financial matters.
Corrects a pay limitation affecting the Boone
County Sheriff, ensuring compensation is aligned with other county leadership
roles and reflecting the complexity of duties associated with the position.
Clarifies compensation for county public
administrators by ensuring that when they are appointed by the court to serve
dual roles for the same individual, they are compensated for both
responsibilities—guaranteeing fairness in high-caseload situations.
Governor
Kehoe Announces Memorial Services Honoring Former U.S. Senator and Governor
Christopher S. “Kit” Bond
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the memorial services honoring
former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life’s work
was dedicated to serving Missouri, Kit Bond died on May 13, 2025, in St. Louis
at 86 years old.
Governor Kehoe also signed a proclamation ordering U.S. and
Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings statewide which
began Tuesday until sunset on May 22, 2025.
On Tuesday, May 20, a State
Memorial Service honoring the life and legacy of Governor Kit Bond will be held
in the Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol at noon. The public is invited to
attend.
Governor Bond will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda for a
24-hour period immediately following the State Memorial Service, allowing
members of the public to pay their respects.
On Thursday, May 22, a celebration
of Kit’s life will be held at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church. All who knew
and loved Kit are welcome to attend.
April 2025 Monthly Jobs
Report
Missouri nonfarm payroll
employment decreased by 6,600 jobs in April 2025, and the seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private
industry employment decreased by 6,900 jobs and government employment increased
by 300 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 4,200 jobs from April 2024
to April 2025, and the unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a
percentage point, from 3.7 percent in April 2024 to 3.9 percent in April 2025.
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Conagra Brands to expand
in Macon, investing $29.1 million and creating 26 new jobs
Conagra
Brands, a leading foods manufacturer, has announced that it will expand in
Macon, investing $29.1 million and creating 26 new jobs. The company’s
expansion includes the replacement of outdated equipment and the addition of
new equipment to increase cooler and preparation space, enhance production
capacity, and improve sustainability.
“It’s
great to see Conagra continuing to invest, expand, and create jobs in Macon,”
said Governor Mike Kehoe. “This company’s more than 100-year presence in the
area is a prime example of how business growth benefits communities. We
congratulate Conagra and look forward to its ongoing success in northern
Missouri.”
Equipment
that will be replaced through Conagra’s expansion includes bake ovens and
freezers, dewatering process equipment, and raw meat inspection process
equipment. New raw meat processing equipment will be added to expand the
variety of products produced at the facility. This will allow the company to
better meet consumer demand for healthier items like Healthy Choice and Marie
Callender’s meals.
“We
value our strong partnership with the City of Macon and look forward to
expanding our operations,” said John Phipps, Manager of the Conagra Brands
Macon facility. “This expansion represents a meaningful investment in both our
business and the local community, and we’re proud to continue building our
presence here.”
Conagra’s
expansion also includes the retention of 340 existing positions, preserving the
company’s status as Macon County’s largest employer. Both the existing
positions and new jobs added as part of Conagra’s expansion will pay average
wages well above the county average.
For
this expansion, Conagra will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool
that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital
through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The company may receive
assistance from Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic
Development. Missouri One Start assists eligible businesses with their
recruitment and training needs.
Planned
Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain County
Route HH – May 13 – 14, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to U.S. Route 54 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Clark County
Route V – May 14 - 15, CLOSED for
asphalt pavement repair operations from the Iowa State Line to Missouri Route
81 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route V – May 19 - 20, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from the Iowa State Line to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route Y – May 12 – 13, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from Route HH to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route HH – May 12 - 13, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from CR 252 to Route Y between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Knox County
Route E – May 13 – 16 & 19 - 20, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 6 at Knox City
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route J – May 23, CLOSED for
asphalt pavement repair operations from Missouri Route 11 to Route Z between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route T – May 21 – 22. CLOSED for
patching operations from Route E to Missouri Route 6 at Knox City between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln County
Missouri Route 79 – May 13, LANE RESTRICTION for
grading ditches/drainage work from Route Y to Cardinal Hill Road between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route PP – May 13, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Corso Road to Liberty Church Road near
Silex between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Macon County
Missouri Route 3 – May 12 – 16 & 19 -
22, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after the Silver Creek Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Montgomery County
Route J – May 12 - 15, CLOSED for bridge
maintenance from Whiteside School Road to Delgman Road over Clear Creek between
8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Route K – May 13, CLOSED for bridge
maintenance from Missouri Route 19 to Route HH over Dry Fork between 8:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
Pike County
Route PP - May 13 - 14, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 338 to CR 323 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Randolph County
U.S. Route 24 – May 14, LANE RESTRICTION for
core drilling operations from 500 feet west and continuing to 500 feet east of
Business Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Governor Kehoe
Reports on Success of Operation Relentless Pursuit One Month After the
Anti-Crime Effort Began Operations
In its first four weeks of operations across Missouri, Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP)
has arrested or assisted in the arrest of 148 fugitives wanted for outstanding
felony warrants. One-hundred twelve of the arrests were made by ORP officers,
and ORP officers assisted other law enforcement agencies in the arrest of 36
other wanted fugitives. The 148 arrests resulted in clearing 251 outstanding
arrest warrants.
Original arrest charges have included rape, kidnapping, voluntary
manslaughter, sex trafficking of a child under 18, sexual misconduct involving
a child, possession of child pornography, drug trafficking, domestic assault,
assault, burglary, felony stealing, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful
possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and probation
violation.
ORP is a component of Governor Kehoe’s Safer Missouri public
safety initiative announced on his first day in office, January 13, 2025. As
outlined in Executive Order 25-02,
it is a regional anti-crime effort that emphasizes intelligence-led policing
and cross-jurisdiction collaboration to apprehend the most dangerous fugitive
felons.
Data analysis showed there were over 17,600 active felony arrest
warrants across Missouri in January, which poses a significant threat to public
safety since studies show that individuals evading felony warrants are likely
to engage in additional criminal activities, further endangering
Missourians.
Public Comment Period Opens on 2026-2030 Draft Statewide
Transportation Improvement Program
The draft FY 2026-2030 Statewide Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) has been presented to the Missouri Highways and
Transportation Commission, kicking off a 30-day public review and comment
period.
The draft STIP makes available $13.2
billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the
next five years. Of the $13.2 billion, the draft STIP details $9.5 billion in
road and bridge construction contractor awards, averaging approximately $1.9
billion per year. It also contains programming details for the remaining $1.7
billion of General Revenue for the Improve I-70 program, which in full includes
$2.8 billion for the costs to plan, design, construct, reconstruct,
rehabilitate and repair three lanes in each direction on nearly 200 miles of
the corridor. This year’s STIP also makes available $577.5 million for I-44 as
part of the Forward 44 effort to study and bring improvements to the corridor.
Other General Assembly funded projects account for another $118 million
programmed into this year’s STIP.
In the past 10 years, MoDOT and its
construction partners have completed 4,099 projects worth $10.1 billion, and
delivered them $385 million below budget and 93% on time.
The draft FY 2026-2030 STIP lists
transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies for
fiscal years 2026-2030 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030) and reflects the
transportation needs of communities across the state.
The proposed program is available for
public review. Those interested in seeing the program or offering comments can
contact MoDOT by email at STIPcomments@modot.mo.gov,
by calling customer service at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636), or by mail to
Transportation Planning, Program Comments, P.O. Box 270, Jefferson City, MO
65102. The program is also available on MoDOT's website: modot.org/DRAFTSTIP. The formal comment period ends June 6, 2025.
A summary of the comments will be presented
to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission following the public
review period. After reviewing the summary and the final transportation
program, it will be considered for approval at the July 9 MHTC meeting.
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Man injured in Boone County accident
A 40 year old Columbia man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 9:15am Sunday in Boone County. The patrol says that he was on Route VV when he attempted to avoid an SUV which was improperly parked in the roadway, but was unable to do so as his vehicle crossed the center and then struck the rear of the SUV and then it traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
Woman hurt in Saturday night incident
A 55 year old Unionville woman was hurt in a Saturday night incident in Putnam County. The highway patrol said it happened at 8:45pm Saturday as she was on Highway 5 when her car struck a deer in the road. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Putnam County Hospital for treatment.
Driver hurt in early Monday morning wreck
A driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Monday morning in Knox County. MSHP stated that a 38 year old Kirksville man was on MO 15 when his car ran off the roadway and struck a ditch. He was taken to Scotland County Hospital in Memphis for treatment of minor injuries. The wreck happened at 6am Monday.
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Woman seriously injured in Adair County accident
A 61 year old Greentop woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 11:40am Tuesday in Adair County. The patrol says that she was on MO 6 when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and a tree. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
Driver hurt in Tuesday afternoon crash
A Brookfield driver was hurt in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Livingston County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 2pm as a 49 year old woman was on Business 36 when her SUV was struck by a car driven by an 87 year old Chillicothe woman who failed to yield. After impact the SUV went off the north side of the road, struck a ditch, utility pole and a sign before coming to rest facing west. Meanwhile the car crossed the center line and came to rest in the westbound lane facing north. The Brookfield woman sustained minor injuries and was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment.
Man killed in Tuesday morning incident
A Morrison man was killed in a Tuesday morning incident in Gasconade County. MSHP stated that the 78 year old man was on State Route N when he suffered a medical condition, causing his UTV to run off the left side of the roadway, struck a utility box and then a tree. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia where he died a short time later. The incident happened at 9am Tuesday.
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MoDOT Extends Weight Allowance for
Truckloads of Aggregate Used in Flood Relief and Levee Repair
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced
an extension of an allowance for heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand
and gravel on Missouri highways for flood relief, levees and other public
infrastructure flood repair. The waiver allows private and for-hire motor
carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight on Missouri
highways.
The waiver
will remain in effect through May 14, 2025. While the waiver is in effect,
participating motor carriers must abide by the following limitations:
A loaded,
gross weight is not to exceed 10% above the gross licensed weight of the
commercial motor vehicle.
The waiver
applies to transportation of rock, sand and gravel only within the state of
Missouri.
Drivers
must obey posted bridge weight limits.
When
crossing a bridge, the driver must restrict the vehicle speed to no more than
30 mph.
Travel
under this allowance is only allowed on non-interstate highways. Those taking
advantage of the weight allowance cannot operate on any portion of the
interstate highway system.
Drivers
can check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org for up-to-date road closure
information.
Governor
Kehoe Signs Two Bills Supporting Efficiency, Structure, and Fairness in Civic
and Legal Processes
In
a move that underscores his commitment to both the protection of individual
rights and legal efficiency, Governor Mike Kehoe recently signed into law two
pieces of legislation: Senate Bills (SB) 22 and 47.
“While
these bills differ in subject matter—one focused on electoral procedures and
the other on tort reform—each reflects a broader effort to bring efficiency,
structure, and fairness to our civic and legal processes,” said Governor
Kehoe. “I am proud to sign legislation into law that streamlines complex
procedures while protecting the rights of every Missourian.”
SB
22, sponsored by Senator Rick Brattin and Representative
Ben Keathley, modifies provisions relating to statewide ballot measures.
Establishes a timely revision process to ensure
summary statements are clear, accurate, and informative for voters, protecting
against judicial overreach.
Sets a clear deadline for filing legal
challenges to ballot measures ahead of the general election.
Empowers the attorney general to appeal certain
preliminary injunctions, ensuring prompt review of overreaching rulings.
SB
47, sponsored by Senator Curtis Trent and Representative
Dane Diehl, amends Supreme Court Rule 52.08 relating to class actions.
Aligns Missouri’s civil procedures with federal
rules, promoting efficiency and fairness in the judicial process.
Protects Missourians from predatory legal
practices through stricter rules for counsel appointments, improving effective
representation in class actions.
Supports businesses by reducing litigation costs
and limiting frivolous class actions through earlier certification and stronger
defense appeal options.
MDC
urges motorists to slow down and give turtles a brake!
Motorists may see some
reptilian friends on the roads this spring season. The Missouri Department of
Conservation (MDC) urges drivers to be cautious and give turtles a brake! These
reptiles are often hit by cars during warmer months but are at special risk
this time of year because they are more active.
Common turtles spotted on roads include three-toed box turtles,
ornate box turtles, red-eared sliders, painted turtles, Mississippi mud
turtles, and even snapping turtles.
Turtles emerge from their winter burrows and begin to hunt for
food and mates during warm and wet conditions, which can lead them to cross
roadways, oftentimes resulting in their death. Thousands of box turtles are
killed each year by vehicles.
Young males make up most of the travelers. They sometimes wander
as many as six-miles searching for territories and mates. Females are also
crossing the roads in search of nesting areas.
Turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, and depend on external
sources of heat to determine their body temperatures. This is why they are seen
on warm asphalt during cool, spring days.
Vehicles are one of the leading threats box turtles face in
Missouri, and MDC encourages motorists to be cautious and slow down if they see
a turtle in the road. If helping a turtle make it safely across, check for
traffic and always move the turtle in the direction it is traveling.
MDC also urges the public to leave turtles in the wild. Taking a
wild animal, whether a turtle of other species, and keeping it as a pet
normally ends in a slow death. Turtles have an extremely low survival rate if
taken from their original habitat. Leave turtles in the wild, follow the speed
limit, and keep your eyes on the road.
For more information on Missouri’s turtles, visit the MDC online
Field Guide at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Bc/
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Planned
Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All road
closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain
County
Missouri
Route 15 –
May 6 - 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 22
to Route D in Mexico between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily.
Clark
County
Route Y – May 12 –
14, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 161 to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route HH – May 5 – 6, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from CR 238 to Route Y between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Knox
County
Route E – May 5 – 7, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 156 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – May 13 –
16, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 6 at Knox City
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route U – May 12 – CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route E near Newark between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route KK – May 9, CLOSED for
patching operations from Turtle Avenue to Missouri Route 156 at Newark between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln
County
Route O – May 15, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route D to Missouri Route 161 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working.
Route BB – May 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route H to Ridgemount Drive between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route PP – May 13, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Corso Road to Liberty Church Road near
Silex between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route TT – May 5 – 6, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Stanek Road to Mary Jo Road between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route TT – May 13 -
14, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route D to Mary
Jo Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in
place where crews are actively working.
Macon
County
U.S. Route
63 –
May 6 - 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Walnut Street to
Kohl Street over BNSF Railroad between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 14-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Marion
County
Missouri
Route 168 –
May 6 – 7, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Route C to CR 230 over the North River between 9:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery
County
I-70
Eastbound –
May 5 - 10, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route F at High
Hill to Route E at Jonesburg between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily.
Route J – May 5 – 7, 9
& 12 - 15, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Whiteside School Road to Delgman Road over Clear Creek
between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Route K – May 13, CLOSED for bridge
maintenance from Missouri Route 19 to Route HH over Dry Fork between 8:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
Pike
County
Missouri
Route 79 –
May 9, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work from CR 219 to Fox Creek
Bridge near Clarksville between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 79 –
May 12, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work from Old Highway 79 to Cedar
Drive at Elsberry between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route PP - May 13 -
14, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 338 to CR 323 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Randolph
County
U.S. Route
24 –
May 12 & 14, LANE
RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from 500 feet
west and continuing to 500 feet east of Business Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Business
Route 63 –
May 5 - 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route A to U.S.
Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route
63 –
May 5 - 6, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route M to
Business Route 63 over U.S. Route 24 at Moberly between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00
p.m. daily. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working.
Shelby
County
Route E – May 5 - 7, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 156 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Warren
County
Route W – May 5 - 7 &
12, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from I-70 NW Service
Road to Route A at Warrenton between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Missouri Selected as Finalist for Emerging Location at Global
Production Awards
The Missouri Film Office
announced today that the state of Missouri has been selected as a finalist for
Screen International’s Global Production Emerging Location Award. This award is
given to a film commission “demonstrating an increased number of productions,
attractive incentives, improved levels of service, growing crew base and
infrastructure, and great variety of filming spots,” according to the Global Production Awards website.
Missouri is among seven
locations that have been shortlisted for this international honor, including
two other locations in the United States - Broward County, Florida, and El
Paso, Texas - as well as four international locations: Canterbury, New Zealand,
Wexford County, Ireland, Frøya, Norway, and the Ȧland Islands, Finland.
“Missouri was
an incredible place to film,” said producer David Wulf in his testimonial for
the award. “I completed two films in the state – Holiday Touchdown: A Chief’s Love
Story, for the Hallmark Channel and Don’t Move, an indie
horror film. Both required varied landscapes, locations, and varied
expertise from a wide range of crew. Missouri delivered on every front. While
some infrastructure is still being built out, the film commission was immensely
helpful in helping us source those individuals we could train and work with
locally.”
The awards
ceremony will take place on May 19 in Cannes, France, during the 78th annual
Cannes Film Festival.
MDC
advises boaters to beware of hitchhikers
As boat owners and water enthusiasts are getting ready to hit
Missouri lakes and rivers, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) warns
boat owners to be on the lookout for the infamous invasive zebra mussel.
Zebra
mussels are an invasive species that came to North American waters in
international shipping ballast water and were first discovered in Lake St.
Clair near Detroit in 1988. Zebra mussels were first reported in Missouri in
1991 in the Mississippi River near St. Louis. They have spread to the Missouri,
Osage, and Meramec rivers, and streams downstream of infested lakes. They have
also been found in the following Missouri lakes: Blue Springs Lake, Bull Shoals
Lake, Carrollton Recreation Lake, Lake Jacomo, Lake Lotawana, Lake Taneycomo,
Lake of the Ozarks, Longview Lake, Prairie Lee Lake, and Smithville Lake. Just
because a river or lake does not have a known infestation of zebra mussels does
not mean that they are immune, and the public is encouraged to watch for the
invasive mussels.
Invasive
zebra mussels hurt native fish numbers and disrupt aquatic ecosystems. They
decimate populations of native freshwater mussels and other aquatic animals.
Zebra mussels can clog power plants, as well as industrial and public drinking
water intakes, foul boat hulls, and motors. One of the greatest risks for
spreading the invasive mussels to other lakes and rivers is overland transport
on boats, motors, trailers, docks, aquatic plants, pumps and other equipment.
Larger adult zebra mussels can live several days out of water in moist, shaded
areas. Microscopic zebra mussel larva can survive in boat bilge water,
livewells, bait buckets, and engine cooling-water systems.
MDC
urges boaters to keep their crafts and equipment free from hitchhiking zebra
mussels -- especially when moving between waterbodies -- by completing the
following steps:
CLEAN —
Remove all plants, animals, and mud and thoroughly wash all equipment,
especially in crevices and other hidden areas. If the boat or equipment was
used in infested waters or if it has attached adult mussels, use a HOT
(104-degree Fahrenheit) water spray.
DRAIN —
Eliminate all water before leaving the area, including livewells and transom
wells.
DRY — Allow
enough time for the boat to completely dry before launching in other waters.
DISPOSE —
DO NOT dump unused bait into lakes, ponds, rivers, or streams. Put unused bait
in a trash can.
Learn
more about zebra mussels at https://mdc.mo.gov/fishing/protect-missouri-fishing/zebra-mussels.
MDC
asks boaters and others to report zebra mussel findings to their nearest MDC
regional office, including from known infested lakes and rivers.
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Two injured, one seriously in Scotland County accident
A man and woman from Lancaster were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at around 12:15pm Saturday in Scotland County. The patrol says that the 77 year old man was on Route H when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. Meanwhile his 76 year old female passenger was transported by ambulance to Scotland County Hospital in Memphis for treatment of minor injuries.
Man seriously injured in UTV crash
A 54 year old Frankford man was seriously injured in a UTV crash Saturday afternoon in Pike County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4:10pm as he was on Highway 61 outer road south of Route B when he swerved to the right to miss an animal, causing it to travel off the right side of the road, overturned and ejected him from it. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
Teen hurt in Saturday morning wreck
A Columbia teen was hurt in a Saturday morning wreck in Boone County. State troopers stated that the 19 year old boy was on Route E and going too fast to safely negotiate a curve, which caused his motorcycle to cross the center of the roadway and struck the front driver side of an SUV driven by a 53 year old woman from Harrisburg and after impact the motorcycle ran off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting the teen from it. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The wreck happened at 9:55am Saturday.
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2025
Birdwatch
with MDC in northeastern Missouri this spring
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites birders of
all ages and skill levels to join MDC staff at two separate birdwatching events
in northeastern Missouri this spring. MDC staff will be present at each of
these free events to answer questions, provide binoculars, field guides, and
more. The event location and times are as follows:
April
29 from 8-11 a.m. at Mullenix Ford Access in Novinger: This
event will focus on observing migratory warblers and other riparian species
along the Chariton River. Located on the border of Adair and Schuyler Counties,
this area offers a perfect mix of woodlands, riverfront, and wading habitats,
creating an ideal environment for bird watchers of all levels. Participants
will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the region while spotting a
variety of bird species that pass through during migration.
May 16
from 8-11 a.m. at Big Creek Conservation Area near Kirksville: This
session will be held near the Rainbow Basin Trailhead parking lot, and it will
highlight the migration of warblers and other woodland species as they pass
through the area. The diverse woodland, upland, and prairie habitats will
provide an excellent opportunity to spot a variety of birds in different
ecosystems.
Registration
for these events is not required, and participants are encouraged to attend as
their schedule allows. Questions about these events can be sent to Conservation
Agent Kevin Powell at kevin.powell@mdc.mo.gov.
Governor Mike Kehoe Reminds Missourians of May
7 REAL ID Deadline
With less than two weeks
until the federal
REAL ID enforcement deadline of May 7, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe is encouraging
Missourians do their part in improving the security of state-issued driver's
licenses and identification cards by obtaining a REAL ID-compliant
identification card.
"Starting
on May 7, a REAL ID, passport, or another approved identification will be
required to fly and enter federal buildings," said Governor Mike Kehoe.
"This is about keeping our state and country safe by preventing fraud and enhancing
security. We appreciate the Trump Administration and Secretary Noem for
enforcing federal law to help keep American travelers safe. The Missouri
Department of Revenue stands ready to assist Missourians with obtaining a REAL
ID."
Beginning
May 7, 2025, residents of every U.S. state and territory will be required to
present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, or another form of ID
accepted by the Transportation Security Administration, to
board federally regulated domestic flights. Also beginning May 7, 2025,
individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, or
another form of acceptable ID, to access federal facilities and to enter nuclear
power plants.
Currently,
just over 45 percent of the Missouri Department of Revenue’s total document
holders have a REAL ID. A Missouri-issued REAL ID-compliant driver license
or ID card will have a star, in the upper right-hand corner. A driver license
or ID card that is noncompliant with REAL ID will have “NOT FOR REAL ID
PURPOSES” in the upper right-hand corner.
The Missouri Department of Revenue continues
to provide resources and information to Missourians ahead of the May 7
enforcement deadline. Refer to the questions and answers below to learn more:
Who will need a REAL ID?
Under
Missouri law, applying for a REAL ID is a choice, and is not mandatory.
However, individuals will soon be required to present a REAL ID-compliant
document for official purposes including, but not limited to, entering nuclear
power plants, accessing federal facilities, and boarding federally regulated
domestic flights. If you plan on flying in the future but do not want to
apply for a REAL ID, you can present another Transportation Security
Administration approved acceptable form of ID such as your U.S.
passport.
A
noncompliant driver license or ID card is, and will continue to be, acceptable
for verification of identity, driving privileges, verification of age, voting
and registering to vote, and other purposes not limited by the REAL ID Act.
What documents do I need to obtain a REAL ID?
To
apply for a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, Missourians will need
to submit valid, original documents verifying their identity, lawful status,
Social Security number, proof of residency, and official name change if needed.
For a full list of acceptable documents, click here. Anyone wishing to apply for a REAL
ID-compliant driver license or ID card must notify the person assisting them at
the start of their transaction.
When will REAL ID requirements start being enforced?
REAL
ID will start being enforced on May 7, 2025.
Where can I apply for a REAL ID?
Residents
can apply for a REAL ID-compliant driver license or non-driver identification
card at one of Missouri’s many contract license office locations. The transaction and
processing fees for a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, new or
renewal, are the same as for a license or ID card that is noncompliant with
REAL ID. Detailed fee information can be found at dor.mo.gov/driver-license/resources/license.html#fees.
Duplicate transaction fee waiver provisions may apply for an otherwise eligible
first-time REAL ID-compliant card applicant, currently holding a valid document
with more than six-months remaining until expiration.
Why are these changes being made?
The
REAL ID Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 2005 after the 9/11 Commission
recommended the federal government set new standards for the issuance of
identification to achieve enhanced security. Missourians can learn more about
REAL ID at dor.mo.gov/driver-license/issuance/real-id/.
Information is also available on the TSA website at tsa.gov/real-id and on the DHS website at dhs.gov/real-id.
Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All road
closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain
County
Missouri
Route 15 –
May 5 – 6, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 22
to Route D in Mexico between 8:00 and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – April 28 –
29, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route T between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – April 30 – May
1, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route T to Missouri Route 22 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Clark
County
Missouri
Route 27 Outer Road – April 28, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 27 to end of state maintenance near
Wayland between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route B – April 30 - May
1, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 27 to U.S. Route 136 near Wayland
between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route HH – May 5 – 6, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from CR 238 to Route Y between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Knox
County
Route A – April 28, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 6 near Hurdland
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route E – April 29 - May
1, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 156 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – May 6 – 7 &
9, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 6 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route U – May 5 – CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route E near Newark between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route KK – May 2, CLOSED for
patching operations from Turtle Avenue to Missouri Route 156 at Newark between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln
County
Route BB – May 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route H to Ridgemount Drive between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route PP - April 30, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Corso Road to Liberty Church Road near Silex
between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route TT – May 5 – 6, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Stanek Road to Mary Jo Road between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon
County
U.S. Route
36 Eastbound – April 28, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route W to
Missouri Route 129 over the Brush Creek between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Eastbound – April 28, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Eagle Avenue to
Fireworks Avenue over the Chariton River between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Eastbound – April 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Eagle Avenue to
Fireworks Avenue over the Chariton River between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Eastbound – April 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route W to
Missouri Route 129 over the Brush Creek between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Westbound – April 28, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Eagle Avenue to
Decal Place over the Old Chariton River between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Westbound – April 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Atlantic Loop to
Missouri Route 129 over the Mussel Fork Creek between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Westbound – April 30, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route C to
Missouri Route 3 over BNSF Railroad between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A 14-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Westbound – April 30, LANE
RESTRICION for bridge maintenance from Route K to Business
Route 36 over the Middle Fork Salt River between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
63 –
May 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Walnut Street to
Kohl Street over BNSF Railroad between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 12-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Monroe
County
Route D – May 5, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route B between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Montgomery
County
I-70
Eastbound –
April 28, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Mile Marker 167 to
Mile Marker 169 over the Loutre River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
I-70
Westbound –
April 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Mile Marker 169 to
Mile Marker 167 over the Loutre River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
I-70
Eastbound –
May 5 - 10, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route F at High
Hill to Route E at Jonesburg between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily.
Route J – May 5 – 9 &
12 - 15, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Missouri Route 19 to Route HH between 8:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. daily.
Pike
County
Route PP - April 30 – May
1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 338 to CR 323 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Randolph
County
Business
Route 63 –
April 28, 30 & May 5 - 6, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route A to U.S.
Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Business
Route 63 –
April 29 & May 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63 to
Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby
County
Route E – April 29 - May
1, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 156 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
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2025
Marked
by Decisive Action and Meaningful Progress: Governor Kehoe's First 100 Days
Tuesday marked 100 days of
the Kehoe Administration, a milestone defined by decisive leadership,
principled action, and meaningful progress on the issues that matter to
Missouri families.
Since
taking the oath of office on January 13, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe has pursued
a conservative, forward-thinking agenda focused on strengthening public safety,
expanding educational opportunities and workforce availability, stimulating
economic growth, and bolstering agricultural resilience.
Governor
Kehoe's inaugural State of the State Address outlined his
administration's priorities, setting the tone for a results-driven,
people-first approach. The Governor proposed a conservative and fiscally
responsible budget that leaves a significant balance of funds while providing
historic support for K-12 education and school choice, public safety, child
care, and state team members.
“As
we reach this milestone of 100 days in the Governor's Office, I am humbled by
and proud of the progress we’ve made in a short time,” said Governor Kehoe. “Our
focus remains on delivering practical, commonsense solutions that improve the
lives of Missourians across our state—and we’re just getting started.”
Highlights
from Governor Kehoe’s first 100 days include:
Executive Actions: Governor Kehoe moved quickly to establish key priorities
through executive action, reinforcing public safety and streamlining operations
to better serve Missourians.
Signed six executive orders on Day One, including efforts to
combat illegal immigration and support law enforcement to officially launch his
comprehensive Safer Missouri initiative and reaffirming the administration’s
commitment to public safety.
Eliminated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in
Missouri state agencies, ensuring compliance with the constitutional principle
of equal protection under the law.
Launched the forward-thinking School Funding Modernization Task
Force and Workforce of the Future Challenge to align educational pathways with
Missouri’s evolving workforce needs.
Coordinated response and recovery efforts to ensure statewide
readiness and support for communities affected by severe weather.
Legislative Achievements: Working in partnership with the General
Assembly, the Kehoe Administration has already secured several legislative wins
to enhance the lives of Missourians across the state.
Signed House Bill 495, equipping law enforcement with the tools
they need to crack down on crime and illegal immigration, while establishing a
citizen board to oversee the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Signed Senate Bill 4, ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable
power is generated right here in Missouri and supporting long-term
economic development efforts.
Approved the supplemental budget bill for Fiscal Year 2025,
allowing current operations of state government to continue, while also
strengthening education and special needs services and supporting law
enforcement and senior care.
Gubernatorial Appointments: In his first 100 days, Governor Kehoe has
made nearly 100 appointments to boards, commissions, the judiciary, and
county-level positions—demonstrating a commitment to experienced leadership,
efficient governance, and balanced representation.
Appointed 74 Missourians to serve on various boards and
commissions, including 12 appointments to university governing boards.
Built out his administration's Cabinet, with nine department
leaders confirmed by the Missouri Senate.
Filled eight vacant county offices.
Appointed six judicial positions.
Governor
Kehoe and his administration will continue to advance policies grounded in
accountability, opportunity, and service to all Missourians.
For
more information on Governor Kehoe’s initiatives and accomplishments, visit governor.mo.gov.
DED awarded more than $2.9 million in SSBCI funding for
statewide expansion of entrepreneurial support services
The Department of
Economic Development (DED) has announced that it has been awarded more than
$2.9 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds for a
statewide expansion of entrepreneurial support services. The funding, provided
through the U.S. Department of the Treasury as part of the American Rescue Plan
Act, will be used to create the Missouri Technical Assistance (MOTA) Program.
DED selected Missouri State University to administer the program on its behalf
following a competitive grant application process.
Missouri
State University’s efactory will partner with codefi and others to use the
SSBCI funding to expand existing services such as training programs, in-person
and virtual classes, one-on-one consultations, and more. As a result, support
will be provided for entrepreneurs across the state and in rural areas outside
of the southern counties currently served by efactory and codefi. Expanded services
will benefit economically disadvantaged and very small businesses in
historically underserved areas. Services will include legal, accounting, and
financial advisory assistance that improves businesses’ credit profiles,
operational stability, and access to capital.
The MOTA
Program will build upon the success of the Southern Missouri Innovation Network
(Innovate SOMO), led by efactory and codefi, who work together to expand
business support programs, entrepreneurial services, and network of partners.
The program will also support the existing SSBCI Capital program by better
preparing small businesses to apply for IDEA Funds, administered by the
Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), and IgniteMO, administered by Justine
Petersen.
To culminate
Innovate SOMO Week, DED will join Missouri State University, efactory, codefi,
and other partners on April 25 for an event celebrating their expanded support
for small businesses. The event will be held at codefi’s Cape Girardeau
location.
MDC
reports 243 new cases of CWD found during past year
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has
confirmed 243 new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Missouri deer in 35
counties. Seven of those counties had their first CWD-positive case: Audrain,
Callaway, Lewis, Marion, Miller, Morgan, and Texas.
The
CWD-positive cases were found through sampling and testing of more than 36,000
deer during the past deer-hunting season and post-season targeted-removal
efforts with most cases being from hunter-harvested deer submitted for
sampling.
Missouri
has an estimated population of more than 1.5 million white-tailed deer in the
state. CWD is a 100% fatal disease in white-tailed deer and other members of
the deer family. The disease has been attributed to significant deer population
declines in other states and threatens Missouri’s deer population, hunting
culture, and economy.
Most
of the new CWD positive cases were from the more than 276,000 deer harvested
during the 2024-2025 deer-hunting season.
MDC
confirmed an additional 70 cases of CWD found through its targeted-removal
efforts of 4,768 deer after the close of the deer season in localized areas
near where CWD has been found.
For
more details on Post-Season Targeted Removal, visit mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
Those
new cases bring the total number of CWD positives found in the state to 815
over 46 counties since the first positive CWD case was found in wild deer by
MDC in early 2012.
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2025
Planned
Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All road
closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain
County
Route A – April 23 -
24, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route U to U.S. Route 54 at Benton City between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – April 28 –
29, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route T between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – April 30 – May
1, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route T to Missouri Route 22 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Clark
County
U.S. 61
Outer Road –
April 24, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 61 to end of state maintenance near
Wayland between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 27 Outer Road – April 28, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 27 to end of state maintenance near
Wayland between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route B – April 30 &
May 1, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 27 to U.S. Route 136 near Wayland
between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Knox
County
Route E – April 23 –
25, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 156 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route E – April 30 – May
2, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 6 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route U – April 29 – CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route E between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route KK – April 28, CLOSED for
patching operations from Turtle Avenue to Missouri Route 156 between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Lewis
County
Route U – April 29 – CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route E between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln
County
Route PP - April 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Corso Road to Liberty Church Road near
Silex between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Macon
County
U.S. Route
36 Eastbound – April 28 - 29, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from Eagle Avenue to Fireworks Avenue over the Chariton River
between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Westbound – April 28 - 29, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from Atlantic Loop to Missouri Route 129 over the Mussel Fork Creek
between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Eastbound – April 28 - 29, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from Route W to Missouri Route 129 over the Bruch Creek between
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Westbound – April 30, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route C to
Missouri Route 3 over BNSF Railroad between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A 14-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
36 Westbound – April 30, LANE
RESTRICION for bridge maintenance from Route K to Business
Route 36 over the Middle Fork Salt River between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
63 –
May 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Walnut Street to
Kohl Street over BNSF Railroad between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 12-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Montgomery
County
I-70
Eastbound –
April 28, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Mile Marker 167 to
Mile Marker 169 over the Loutre River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
I-70
Westbound –
April 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Mile Marker 169 to
Mile Marker 167 over the Loutre River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Pike
County
Route PP - April 30 – May
1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 338 to CR 323 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Randolph
County
U.S. Route
63 Northbound – April 23 - 24, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance over St. Louis District Railroad from Old U.S. Route 63 to CR 237
between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
63 Northbound – April 23 - 24, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance over U.S. Route 24, from Route EE to Business Route 63, between
10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working.
U.S. Route
63 Southbound – April 23 - 24, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance over U.S. Route 24, from Business Route 63 to Route EE between 1:00
p.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working.
Business
Route 63 –
April 28 & 30, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route A to U.S.
Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Business
Route 63 –
April 29 & May 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63 to
Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Schuyler
County
Route K – April 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Grand View Avenue to Keim Avenue near
Greentop between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
Shelby
County
Route E – April 23 –
25, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 156 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Warren
County
Route H – April 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Stuermann Road to Sturbridge Drive in
Wright City between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
MoDOT Urges
Drivers to "Work with Us" in Busy Construction Season
As a
historic construction season ramps up in Missouri, and as part of National Work
Zone Awareness Week this week, the Missouri Department of
Transportation is reminding motorists to ‘work with us’ by making safe and
responsible driving choices behind the wheel. These efforts are essential to
protect motorists and workers inside the hundreds of work zones expected across
the state this construction season – more than ever.
In 2024, 23 people were killed in Missouri work zone crashes.
Distracted driving contributed to at least four of those fatalities as well as
more than 350 work zone crashes overall. Distracted driving and
driving too fast for the conditions remain the top contributors to work zone
crashes.
It’s not just a courtesy to slow down and move over for these work
zones—it’s the law. Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes, if
safe to do so, when approaching MoDOT vehicles, law enforcement vehicles and
any other emergency vehicle with lights flashing. If drivers can’t change lanes
safely, they must slow down as they pass the emergency vehicles. Drivers
should be aware of changing traffic conditions, observe warning signs and merge
before reaching lane closures.
While distracted driving remains a concern in Missouri, the
state’s recently passed cell phone law represents a positive step forward.
Drivers can visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at www.traveler.modot.org and
find out what work zones they’ll encounter along the trip this construction
season.
Mexico
Public Safety Department Report
On Sunday, April 20 at approximately 5:35PM
the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Audrain
County. This was due to radar showing a storm near Mexico, which had increased
in strength and started rotating. The Mexico outdoor warning sirens were
activated along with all other state and national warning systems. Mexico
Public Schools opened the storm shelter at Hawthorne Elementary and several
people in that area moved to that location. As the storm moved through, there
was some heavy rain and strong wind gusts. A utility pole became unsecure in
the 1600 block of Lakeview Road and was leaning towards private property. No
residents lost power and Ameren responded to make temporary repairs until the
pole could be replaced. A large portion of a tree came down across the sidewalk
and into the roadway of the 900 block of W Boulevard. Mexico Streets
responded and cleared the sidewalk and street. There were no injuries from
the weather event.
March 2025 Monthly Jobs
Report
Missouri nonfarm payroll
employment increased by 13,900 jobs in March 2025, and the seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private
industry employment increased by 12,600 jobs and government employment increased
by 1,300 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 20,200 jobs from March
2024 to March 2025, and the unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a
percentage point, from 3.6 percent in March 2024 to 3.8 percent in March
2025.
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Man injured in Scotland County accident
A 25 year old Memphis man was
injured in an accident that occurred at 5:10pm Monday in Scotland County. The
patrol says that he was on MO 15 when his car struck a jeep driven by a 63 year
old Memphis man who was stopped waiting to turn. He was taken to Scotland
County Hospital in Memphis for treatment of minor injuries.
Woman hurt in Sunday morning wreck
A 53 year old Kirksville woman
was hurt in a Sunday morning wreck in Sullivan County. The highway patrol said
it happened after 8am as she was on MO 6 when her truck traveled off the right
side of the roadway, struck a road sign and a culvert. She was transported by
ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of
moderate injuries.
Driver injured in Schuyler County crash
A driver was injured in a
Sunday morning crash in Schuyler County. MSHP stated that a 60 year old
Greentop woman was on US 63 and stopped waiting to make a left turn when her
jeep was struck in the rear by a truck driven by a 23 year old Kirksville man.
She sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Northeast Regional Medical
Center for treatment. The crash happened at around 11:45am Sunday.
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MDHEWD launches free courses to
help Missourians find and prepare for jobs, build personal finance skills
The
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has
partnered with Coursera to launch three new courses to help Missourians
strengthen their job search, job readiness, and finance skills at no cost.
The three new
courses are now available online and include:
Missouri
Job Ready Day One: This course provides foundational skills
important to success in the workplace, such as effective communication, time
management, problem solving, and teamwork skills.
Basic
Financial Literacy: This course focuses on skill building in
personal finance, such as budgeting, saving, personal cash flow, and financial
planning.
Job
Search Skills & Success: This course offers training
in networking, job searching, building a personal brand, creating effective
résumés, and job interviewing.
Coursera,
which provide over 168 million learners worldwide with job-relevant education,
offers a self-paced learning model and can be downloaded through a mobile app
to allow individuals the flexibility to learn anywhere, anytime. Participants
will receive a certificate once each individual course is completed, or they
can choose to combine the courses and earn a Missouri Career Success
Certificate.
Missourians
can apply for a free course through Coursera at jobs.mo.gov/coursera. After MDHEWD
receives your application, a team member from one of their job centers will
reach out to you to help you enroll. Individuals must apply and enroll for Coursera through
the specific steps provided by the department to access free courses.
MDC
and partners host a Callery pear buyback event April 22 in Kirksville,
Hannibal, and Moberly
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with
the Missouri Invasive Plant Council, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and Forrest
Keeling Nursery to host a Callery pear buyback program in Kirksville, Hannibal,
and Moberly on April 22, from 3-6 p.m. at the MDC Northeast Regional Office in
Kirksville, Central Park in Hannibal, and Rothwell Park in Moberly.
The
buyback program involves landowners removing one or more Callery pear trees in
exchange for receiving one free, native tree. To be eligible for one free
native tree, participants must register by April 17 and submit a photo of their
cut down Callery pear. One free native tree will be provided to each registered
participant at the pick-up event on April 22 with a limit of one free tree per
household. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4jf.
Mature
Callery pear trees can reach heights of 30-40 feet, and their limbs generally
grow vertically, forming a pyramid or egg shape. During their blooming period,
often in early April, the trees will have very dense clusters of white flowers
that cover the tree before leaves form. Learn more about Callery pear trees at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4MJ.
Northeast
Regional Office is located at 3500 South Baltimore Street in Kirksville,
Hannibal’s Central Park is located at the corner of Broadway and 4th Street
in Hannibal, and Rothwell Park is located at 109 Rothwell Park Road in Moberly.
Schools in Glasgow, Union, Mountain View and Ellsinore
win MoDOT’s “No MOre Trash!” contest
The Missouri
Department of Transportation congratulates Shelly Jensen and her 1st graders at
Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Union, Bailey Wagner and her 4th grade
Science Club students at Mountain View Elementary School, Sara Hoefer and her
6-8 grade students in the East Carter R-II School District in Ellsinore, and
Rex Beltz and his 9-12 graders in the Glasgow School District on being selected
as winners of the 2025 “No MOre Trash!” trash-can-decorating contest.
MoDOT sponsors
the contest as part of Missouri’s “No MOre Trash!” campaign to raise awareness
about and discourage littering. The contest encourages students from
kindergarten through 12th grade to join the fight against litter by decorating
and displaying a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a
litter-prevention message using a variety of creative mediums.
These
first-place winners from each of the four competition categories (K-2, 3-5, 6-8
and 9-12) receive a $200 award. All first-place winners are then eligible for
the $600 grand prize and trophy. Entries are judged by MoDOT staff.
Glasgow School
District Wins 9-12 Grade Category
Congratulations
to Rex Beltz and his 9-12 graders in the Glasgow School District in Glasgow on
winning the 9-12 category for their “River Recycle” entry.
“The ‘River
Recycle’ project is a community-focused environmental initiative designed to
keep our local river clean and healthy by preventing trash from polluting its
waters,” Beltz wrote in their submission entry. “These uniquely designed trash
cans will encourage residents, visitors and tourists to dispose of their waste
responsibly, ensuring that the river remains free from harmful trash and debris.”
The school
will receive a check for $200 for the category win.
The winners
were among 24 entries from Missouri students. See images and information on all
entries online at modot.org/trash-can-contest.
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MISSOURI CORN SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Missouri Corn
Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Missouri Corn Scholarship
recipients. Each student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to
contribute to their college education.
Missouri
high school seniors and college students entering their senior year pursuing a
degree in an agriculture field were eligible. Candidates were scored by the
Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee and evaluated on essays, applications,
letters of reference, current grades, and activities.
Congratulations
to the following 2025 Missouri Corn Scholarship recipients:
The
slate was approved by the Missouri Corn Foundation board of directors. This is
the twenty-ninth year Missouri Corn Scholarships have been awarded to students studying
agriculture. Applications for the 2026 Missouri Corn Scholarship Program will be
available online on or before Dec. 15, 2025.
Missouri’s Tax Holiday
Creates Savings and Generates
Business Growth
The Show Me
Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity
to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the
state.
According to Missouri statute, from April
19 through April 25 state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY
STAR® certified appliances. This certification indicates that a product
has been independently verified to meet strict standards – which can mean
superior performance and long-term energy savings.
Clothes
washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators with the
Energy Star certification are just some of the items that are exempt from state
sales tax on the first $1,500 of each appliance purchased.
For more information on the sales tax
holiday, a list of qualifying items, and frequently asked questions, visit dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/show-me-green/.
Apply
for MDC elk and bear hunting permits in May
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds
Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall
that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in
May.
The
Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming
seasons for each species at its April 4 meeting.
MDC
will offer 600 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears from three
MDC black-bear management zones in the southern part of the state during the
2025 Missouri black-bear hunting season, Oct. 18-31. MDC increased the number
of available permits from 400 to 600 for additional hunter opportunities and
lengthened the season to incorporate an additional weekend for hunting.
Missouri hunters harvested 15 black bears during the 2024 season with five
being females and 10 being males.
MDC
will again offer a “Discover Nature: Bear Hunting Basics” virtual program on
April 30 at 6 p.m. for anyone interested in hunting black bears in Missouri.
The introductory program will teach about Missouri black bears and what it
takes to have a successful bear hunt. Topics will be black bear biology, permit
application process, and general black bear hunting strategies. Register in advance
at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/207426.
A link to participate will be emailed to registered participants on the date of
the program.
Get
more information on black-bear hunting in Missouri and apply during May at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/bear
MDC
will again also offer five permits to hunt bull elk in Missouri this fall with
at least one permit designated for qualifying landowners who own property in
Carter, Reynolds, or Shannon counties and the remaining permits for qualifying
residents. MDC has designated the elk archery portion to run Oct. 18-26 and the
elk firearms portion to run Dec. 13-21. Missouri hunters harvested five bull
elk during the 2024 season.
Get
more information on elk hunting and apply during May at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/elk.
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MDC
reports young hunters took 4,428 turkeys over youth weekend
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 4,428 birds over the
past youth weekend, April 12-13. Top harvest counties were Osage with 107 birds
harvested, Gasconade with 105, and Texas with 94.
Young
hunters checked 3,721 birds during the 2024 spring youth weekend.
This
spring’s harvest of 4,428 birds is the second highest harvest since the youth
season began in 2001, behind only 2015 at 4,449 birds.
Get
more harvest information by county at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
The
regular spring turkey season runs April 21 through May 11. For more information
on spring turkey hunting in Missouri, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/seasons/turkey-spring.
Missouri Youth
Safety Initiative Receives National Grant
The
Missouri Department of Transportation was recently awarded a national grant to
help fund a youth safety initiative known as “traffic gardens.” The grant,
awarded by the Governors Highway Safety Association and the National Road
Safety Foundation, includes $25,000 to increase the use of the traffic gardens
across the state.
Traffic
gardens are small-sized streets with scaled-down traffic features where
children practice and learn safety skills in an area free from motor vehicles.
MoDOT plans to host at least ten traffic garden events at rural or
high-priority elementary schools across the state.
This
grant will help MoDOT fund the implementation of traffic gardens across the
state throughout the year. There is funding for an estimated 10 communities,
and five communities are firmly committed. Communities interested in
implementing a traffic garden can contact the MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic
Division at 800-800-BELT. For more information about traffic gardens and other
highway safety initiatives in Missouri, visit www.savemolives.com
MDC
reminds people to “Be BearWise” to avoid conflicts with black bears
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people
that Missouri is home to an estimated 1,000+ black bears with most being in the
southern part of the state. As spring gets underway, these magnificent mammals
leave their winter dens in search of food. MDC reminds Missourians to “Be
BearWise.”
MDC
Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock said it is important that residents consider
removing or securing bear attractants from their property, such as bird
feeders, trash, barbeque grills, pet food, and food waste.
He
noted intentionally feeding bears can be dangerous. It makes them comfortable
around people. It can also lead bears to cause significant damage to property
while searching for food.
Food
is usually a bear’s main motivator, but that also means it can be a main source
of conflict. MDC offers the following tips to avoid attracting black bears to
possible food sources:
Store
garbage, recyclables, and compost inside secure buildings or in bear-proof
containers.
Keep
grills and smokers clean and store them inside.
Don’t
leave pet food outside. Feed pets each meal and remove the empty containers.
Refrain
from using birdfeeders in bear country from April through November. If in use,
hang them at least 10 feet high and 4 feet away from any structure. Keep in
mind that even if a bear cannot get to the birdseed, the scent could still
attract it to the area.
Use
electric fencing to keep bears away from beehives, chicken coops, vegetable
gardens, orchards, and other potential food sources.
Keep
campsites clean and store all food, toiletries and trash in a secure vehicle or
strung high between two trees. Do not keep food or toiletries in a tent, and do
not burn or bury garbage or food waste.
While
black bears are generally a shy, non-aggressive species and bear attacks are rare,
follow these tips when outdoors in bear country:
Make
noise, such as clapping, singing or talking loudly, while hiking to prevent
surprising a bear.
Travel
in a group if possible.
Keep
dogs leashed.
Be
aware of the surroundings. If there is evidence of a bear, such as tracks or
scat, avoid the area.
Leave
bears alone! Do not approach them, and make sure they have an escape route.
For more information on how to Be BearWise and to report a bear
sighting, visit mdc.mo.gov/bearwise.
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Planned
Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All road
closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain
County
Route A – April 14 – 16
& 21 - 22, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 756 to U.S. Route 54 at Benton City between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 15 –
April 23 - 24, LANE
RESTRICTIN for patching operations from Route D to Wade
Street in Mexico between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Clark
County
Business
Route 136 –
April 14, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 81 to Route EE in Kahoka between 7:00
a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Knox
County
Route A – April 14 – 18
& 21 - 22, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 6 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Lewis
County
Missouri
Route 16 –
April 15, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route B to
Missouri Route 6 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 6 –
April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Lewistown to Knox
City between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Route
61 Outer Road – April 21, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route B to the end of state maintenance between 8:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
Marion
County
U.S Route
24 –
April 14, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after Bear Creek Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. An 11-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Monroe
County
Missouri
Route 107 –
April 14, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to CR 480 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30
p.m.
Missouri
Route 107 –
April 15 - 16, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 480 to Route U between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
daily.
Missouri
Route 107 –
April 21, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route U to Missouri Route 154 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m.
Route D – April 22 -
24, CLOSED for
asphalt pavement repair operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route B between 7:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.
Route AA – April 15 –
16, CLOSED for
asphalt pavement repair operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route C South between
7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.
Route AA – April 21, CLOSED for
asphalt pavement repair operations from Route C South to Missouri Route 15
between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Route AA – April 22 -
24, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 24 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. daily.
Route JJ – April 14, CLOSED for
asphalt pavement repair operations from U.S. Route 24 to CR 130 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Route JJ – April 14, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from U.S. Route 24 to CR 130 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Montgomery
County
Missouri
Route 19 –
April 15 – 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Missouri Route 94
to Missouri Route 100 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 161 –
April 14, LANE
RESTRICTION for culvert replacement operations from Route
CC to 2000 feet south of Goldenrod Road near Wellsville between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Schuyler
County
Route K – April 15 –
17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Grand View Avenue to Keim Avenue near
Greentop between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby
County
Route E – April 23 –
25, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 156 at Newark
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Warren
County
Missouri
Route 94 –
April 14, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 19
to Missouri Route 47 at Marthasville between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Missouri
Route 94 –
April 15, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 47
at Dutzow to the St. Charles County line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route H – April 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Stuermann Road to Sturbridge Drive in
Wright City between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Department
of Natural Resources awards $30,000 grants to Livingston County Public Water
Supply District No. 1 and Asbury
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $30,000
Drinking Water Engineering Report grants to Livingston County Public Water
Supply District No. 1 and to the city of Asbury. Both the district and the city
will use the funding to evaluate their drinking water systems.
Through
its Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers
funding to qualified communities to help cover costs of evaluating public
drinking water system improvements. The district and the city will use their
grants to identify drinking water system improvements that will enable the
system to continue meeting drinking water quality standards and providing
reliable water service.
Water
and wastewater systems are essential infrastructure that support the health and
economic vitality of every community. Through this grant, qualified communities
like Asbury and Livingston County can thoroughly assess their drinking water
systems and identify improvements for better efficiency, effectiveness and
service. During the assessment, communities can determine what actions are
needed to address current drinking water needs and plan for future growth and
development.
The
Department of Natural Resources is committed to assisting Missouri communities
with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its
Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for
qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water
infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies
received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
For
more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/state-revolving-fund-srf.
Governor
Kehoe Seeks Joint Damage Assessments in Preparation for Second Federal Disaster
Declaration Request within Four Weeks
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the state has requested the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage
assessments (PDAs) in 20
counties following the severe storms and flooding that
began impacting Missouri on March 30. This request begins the process of obtaining a federal disaster
for the second time in less than a month.
“Missouri
has again been battered by severe storms and significant flooding, causing
widespread destruction and disrupting the lives of many families and businesses
across the state,” Governor
Kehoe said. “The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
and local emergency management officials have been working tirelessly to assess
impacts, and we believe the extent of the damage clearly meets the threshold
for FEMA to again participate in joint damage assessments.”
Joint
PDAs are being requested for the following counties: Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Cooper, Carter, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Washington and Wayne. Additional
counties may be added as more damage information is received from local
officials.
Joint
PDA teams are made up of representatives from FEMA, SEMA, the U.S. Small
Business Administration and local emergency management officials. Beginning Tuesday, April 15, six
teams will survey and verify documented damage to determine if Individual Assistance can
be requested through FEMA. Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal
assistance for temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged
belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.
Damage assessments for roads,
bridges and other public infrastructure are ongoing, likely resulting in a
request for additional PDAs for Public
Assistance next week.
SEMA
continues to coordinate with volunteer and faith-based partners to identify
needs and assist impacted families and individuals over the coming days. Missourians
with unmet needs are encouraged to contact United
Way by dialing 2-1-1 or the American Red Cross
at 1-800-733-2767.
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Join
MDC and the Missouri Master Naturalists at an interpretive nature hike in
Hannibal Saturday
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the
Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists Chapter will host an interpretive nature
hike at Steyermark Woods Conservation Area in Hannibal on April 12. The hike
will begin at 1 p.m. and focus on spring wildflower identification.
The
hike will be led by MDC staff and members of the Missouri Master Naturalists.
Participants will observe and learn about the conservation area, woodland
habitat, flowering trees, and spring ephemeral wildflowers in bloom.
Participants
should wear good hiking shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather, and they
should consider bringing a camera, water, and snacks.
PSC
Sets Intervention Deadline for Ameren Missouri Electric Rate Adjustment Request
The Missouri Public Service Commission has established the deadline for
those wishing to intervene and participate in a revised fuel adjustment rate
proceeding filed by Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri. Applications
to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than April 16,
2025, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box
360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, or by using the Commission’s Electronic
Filing and Information System (EFIS) at www.psc.mo.gov.
Individual citizens wishing to comment can click the link below or
contact the Public Service Commission Staff (P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City,
Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211, e-mail pscinfo@psc.mo.gov) or the Office
of the Public Counsel (Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650,
P.O. Box 2230,
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone 1-866-922-2959, e-mail opcservice@opc.mo.gov).
The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the
general public in matters before the Commission.
On April 1, 2025, Ameren Missouri made two filings. In its first filing
(Case No. ER-2025-0262), Ameren Missouri proposes to adjust its fuel adjustment
clause (FAC) to reflect changes in its fuel and purchased power costs, net off-system
sales revenues, and associated transportation experienced during the period of
June 2024 through January 2025. The second case is Ameren Missouri’s true-up
filing (Case No. EO-2025-0263).
MDHEWD highlights free
resources for students and job seekers in honor of Financial Literacy Month
In
recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the Missouri Department of Higher
Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) joins other state agencies,
financial institutions, and national organizations to help promote the
importance of money management and planning as Missourians pursue their
education and career goals.
MDHEWD offers
a variety of free financial resources online and in person. These resources
offer information about building and managing a budget, which can be especially
challenging while attending college, as well as training to help establish
long-term financial plans. To learn more, individuals can:
Explore
the department’s online library of publications, which includes
a Financial Aid Guide, Planning for Financial Success, Smart About Spending,
and more
Visit Journey to College for additional
information about securing financial aid, money management, and other financial guidance
that supports higher education and career journeys
Visit
one of the many Missouri Job Centers across the state to
get helpful information and tips about financial literacy in person
MDHEWD also
offers free resources and support to counselors,
teachers, and career access professionals at Missouri high schools to help
support students planning their next step. Publications can be accessed online,
speakers can provide presentations, and one-on-one support is available through
the department’s outreach professionals throughout the state.
In addition
to MDHEWD’s resources, the Missouri Treasurer’s Office also maintains the Missouri Financial Literacy Portal to
help with financial success. These resources help Missourians take control of
their finances and learn skills to help them succeed.
To learn
more, MDHEWD encourages Missourians to follow MDHEWD’s social media pages. The department
will share helpful tips and resources all month long as we celebrate Financial
Literacy Month.
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Utility work planned on Business Loop Route 240 in Howard County |
Single-lane closures in Glasgow thru April 25
Utility work has required single-lane closures on Route 240 in Howard County which began Tuesday. Contractors working under a Missouri Department of Transportation permit have closed one lane of Business Loop Route 240 for line maintenance at various locations from Saline Road to Route 8. Flaggers will be in place to guide motorists through the work zone between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., daily. All work is expected to be complete by April 25, 2025. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.
DED celebrates EquipmentShare’s headquarters expansion and decade of growth in Missouri
EquipmentShare, an integrated equipment rental and equipment asset management company, announced Wednesday the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Technology Development Center (TDC) at its Columbia headquarters. The company commemorated the expansion and 10-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Governor Mike Kehoe, Director Michelle Hataway, and various community partner organizations. The opening of EquipmentShare’s Technology Development Center marks a major milestone in the company’s 10-year history. Located adjacent to the company’s main campus building on Bull Run Drive, the modern facility brings together key innovation teams - including Research Development, Engineering, and Learning Development - focused on designing next-generation technology and training a nationwide workforce. The center features a high-tech Uptime Center, an operations hub where teams monitor EquipmentShare’s fleet in real time to reduce downtime and enhance performance. The facility also offers collaborative spaces for prototyping, technology incubation, and cross-functional innovation, uniting software, hardware, and operational teams under one roof to support continued growth and transformation of the construction industry. Jobs created through TDC are part of the company’s campus expansion first announced in November 2022. In total, EquipmentShare expects to create more than 500 high-paying jobs along with an investment of nearly $100 million. EquipmentShare helps contractors work smarter with solutions that optimize job sites - including cloud-based tools, tracking hardware, machinery rentals, and more. Since beginning in Columbia in 2015, the company has grown in Missouri and beyond, with a total of more than 6,500 employees and 300 locations nationwide. EquipmentShare’s Missouri locations include Columbia, St. Louis, Eldon, Kansas City, Joplin, Springfield, Cape Girardeau, Lebanon, and Moberly. DED’s support for EquipmentShare began in 2019 when the company established its headquarters and created 150 new jobs. A significant expansion followed in 2022 with the creation of more than 500 additional jobs. Since then, EquipmentShare opened the industrial and upfitting center in Moberly, which included a more than $46 million investment and 151 new jobs. EquipmentShare’s ongoing growth in the state, including the headquarters expansion, has been supported through the state’s Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The company’s Columbia and Moberly locations are receiving assistance from Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development. Missouri One Start assists eligible businesses with their recruitment and training needs.
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Governor Kehoe Signs SB 4 into Law, Securing Missouri's Energy Future and Economic Growth
On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 4 into law, taking a major step forward in strengthening Missouri's energy infrastructure and supporting long-term economic development.
"With this legislation, Missouri is well-positioned to attract new industry, support job growth, and maintain affordable, reliable energy for our citizens," said Governor Mike Kehoe. "This is about powering Missouri for Missourians and not relying on other states and countries to produce our power. This legislation strengthens our economic development opportunities, helps secure our energy independence, and provides consumer protections to build a resilient energy future for generations to come."
The legislation is designed to respond to skyrocketing energy demand and outdated energy policy, introducing vital reforms to ensure Missouri can meet its growing electricity needs and includes some of the strongest consumer protections in the nation. SB 4, sponsored by Senator Mike Cierpiot and Representative Josh Hurlbert, includes the following provisions:
- "Watt for Watt": Requires utilities to replace current capacity with dispatchable sources of energy prior to decommissioning an existing power plant, ensuring Missouri continues to have reliable power generation resources.
- Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) Accounting: Incentivizes new power generation facilities and reduces financing costs, saving Missourians money in the long run and expanding Missouri's electrical grid capacity.
- Plant in Service Accounting (PISA): Allows utilities to recover certain depreciation expenses from new natural gas power plants over a 20-year period, incentivizing the construction of new power generation facilities and helping to avoid rate shocks for consumers.
- Hot and Cold Weather Rule: Extends the disconnection grace period during extreme weather from 24 to 72 hours to protect vulnerable customers.
- Special Residential Customers Rates: Authorizes the Public Service Commission (PSC) to create tailored utility rates for seniors, low-income families, and other overly burdened customers.
- Advanced Meters and Time-of-Use Rates: Provides residential customers the option whether to participate in time-of-use rates or advanced meters programs.
- Lowering of the Revenue Requirement Impact Cap: Places stricter limits on recoverable deferred costs to help keep utility rates in check.
The bill's significance is further emphasized by the Missouri's recent selection by the National Governor's Association and the U.S. Department of Energy to convene an in-state nuclear summit, underscoring Missouri's commitment to develop new reliable energy.
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Fayette man hurt in Howard County accident
A 31 year old Fayette man was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 5:20am Tuesday in Howard County. The patrol says that he was on MO 5 when his vehicle struck a deer in the roadway. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.
Three teens injured in Monday afternoon crash
Three Bosworth teenage girls were injured in a Monday afternoon crash in Carroll County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4:30pm as the driver a 15 year old girl and her two passengers' aged 13 and 14 were on County Road 194 when she lost control of the UTV and it traveled off the right side of the road and overturned. All three were taken to Carroll County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
KIRKSVILLE AREA DESERVES HIGH QUALITY RADIATION ONCOLOGY: HANNIBAL REGIONAL MOVING FORWARD ON CONSTRUCTION OF STATE OF THE ART CANCER CENTER IN KIRKSVILLE
For nearly three years, Kirksville area residents have faced major hurdles in accessing radiation oncology care. The lack of this life-saving service in the Kirksville community has left a healthcare void that has forced hundreds of area residents to travel nearly 200 miles roundtrip daily (5 days a week, typically 6-8 weeks total) for cancer treatments when they received a diagnosis that requires radiation oncology. Hannibal Regional has been working to address this need and has moved a step closer in the planned construction of the new, state-of-the-art cancer center in Kirksville. Monday, April 7, a Missouri circuit court judge ruled in favor of the Missouri Department of Social Services and Hannibal Regional in a case dealing with the $15,000,000 state appropriation signed in June of 2024 by Missouri Governor Mike Parson for Hannibal Regional to build a new cancer center in Kirksville.
Hannibal Regional, over the last year has been planning and designing the new cancer center, and plans to break ground soon on infrastructure at the site of the new cancer center. The planning and design of the cancer center has been a collaborative effort involving a dedicated team of architects, engineers, and healthcare professionals. From the earliest stages, the focus has been on creating a state-of-the-art facility that supports both advanced cancer treatment and patient-centered care. The design process included careful coordination of site access, construction staging, and long-term operational needs—ensuring the center will serve the community for generations to come. With this, significant progress has already been made. Site logistics and access planning are well underway, and architectural drawings have been developed to guide the next phases of work as Hannibal Regional works to fulfill their commitment to delivering state of the art cancer care to the Kirksville region.
Since purchasing the Complete Family Medicine clinics in the Kirksville/Highway 63 market, Hannibal Regional has seen rapid growth in the services they provide, and through discussions with the community Hannibal Regional quickly identified the pressing need for radiation oncology services for cancer patients in the Kirksville market. Hannibal Regional has been offering compassionate, expert radiation oncology services to the Hannibal community at the Cary Cancer Center since 2003, which reinforced Hannibal Regional’s understanding of what a void Kirksville is facing without these services in the region.
For more information on Hannibal Regional and Complete Family Medicine, or questions regarding the cancer center, call 573-629-3577.
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Man injured in Sunday night wreck
A 47 year old Troy man was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Cooper County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 5:15pm as he was eastbound on I-70 when his car ran off the right side of the road, became airborne and came to rest in a ditch. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
Columbia driver hurt in Audrain County accident
A Columbia driver was hurt in an accident that occurred at 4:30pm Saturday in Audrain County. The patrol says that a 39 year old man was on Route Y and driving too fast for conditions when he lost control on a sharp curve, causing his vehicle to travel off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, rotated clockwise and came to rest in a ditch facing north. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.
Man hurt in early Saturday morning crash
A man was hurt in an early Saturday morning crash in Shelby County. MSHP stated that a 45 year old man from Barnhart was on US 36 half a mile east of Clarence when his truck traveled off the roadway, struck a stump and overturned. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment. The crash happened at 2am Saturday.
Driver injured in Saturday afternoon mishap
A 43 year old Hale driver was injured in a Saturday afternoon mishap in Carroll County. State troopers said that it happened at around 4:10pm as a man was on Route J when he swerved to avoid hitting a raccoon in the road, which caused his truck to run off the left side of the road, returned to the roadway, overturned and came to rest off the right side of the roadway. He was treated for minor injuries and released at the scene.
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Settlement reached in wrongful death lawsuit in Brookfield
truck driver’s 2022 death in train collision
The widow of a truck driver who
died in a crash in 2022 and the railway company she sued in a wrongful death
lawsuit have agreed to a settlement. According to KMIZ, Erin Barton, of
Brookfield had sued Burlington Northern Santa Fe in July 2022 after her
husband, Billy Barton II, was killed on June 27, 2022. An Amtrak train slammed
into Barton’s vehicle at a Chariton County crossing. Details of the settlement
were not published in documents dated on March 20, 2025. Court documents state
that the settlement will be given to Erin Barton and her five adult children.
They also state that the crossing where Billy Barton II died had a steep
incline, poor visibility because of its angle and overgrown brush and no active
devices to warn drivers. Those documents claimed Barton could not hear or
see the train coming. He was driving a dump truck for an excavating company
when the collision occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Three
passengers were killed and about 150 people were injured.
Auditor Fitzpatrick gives Linn County a rating
of "good" in audit
A new audit
report by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gives Linn County a rating of "good" while finding a few issues
that need to be addressed in the offices
of the Sheriff and the Prosecuting Attorney. The "good" rating
is the second highest rating given by the State
Auditor's Office and indicates the
county is well managed and officials are already working to implement the recommendations contained in the
report.
The review of Linn County was part of a
regularly-scheduled audit that primarily
looked at the year ended December 31, 2023. The report found the Sheriff's office needs to improve its accounting
controls and procedures as the
office does not ensure personnel prepare accurate monthly bank reconciliations, maintain accurate book
balances, or
properly monitor its bank account. A review of
2023 deposits found the office
made 1 to 3 bank deposits each month, regardless of the total receipts collected. As a result, cash and checks are
sometimes held for extended
periods of time, which increases the risk that loss, theft, or misuse of money received will occur and go undetected.
Additionally, a review of monthly
bank reconciliations for 2023 determined the ending
reconciled balances were understated by amounts
ranging from $117 to $6,220 for 7
months and overstated by amounts ranging from $50 to $4,543 for 4 months. Only 1 month was accurate. The office
also failed to enter into written
agreements with other counties or cities that provide prisoner board for the county, which is a violation of
state law.
The audit similarly found accounting controls and procedures
in the Prosecuting Attorney's
office need improvement. The Prosecuting Attorney did not reconcile the bank accounts during the year
ended December 31,2023. Instead, on January 22, 2024, the Prosecuting
Attorney performed bank
reconciliations for all 12 months for the restitution account after
the initial site visit from the State Auditor's
Office. The report also found the
Prosecuting Attorney does not maintain a list of outstanding restitution balances. The Prosecuting Attorney
indicated he tracks outstanding
restitution in individual spreadsheets and a review of those individual spreadsheets determined outstanding
restitution balances totaled
$67,742 as of December 31, 2023. The report notes that a complete and
accurate list of unpaid restitution would allow the Prosecuting Attorney's office to more easily review
the amounts due, take appropriate
steps to ensure amounts due are collected, and determine disposition of any amounts considered
uncollectible. The final finding
in the report notes the County Commission authorized mid-term salary increases totaling $11,685 to the
Sheriff in violation
of constitutional provisions. Article VII, Section
13, of the Missouri Constitution
prohibits an increase in compensation for state, county, and municipal officers during their term of office.
MoDOT Issues Weight Allowance for Truckloads of Aggregate
Used in Flood Relief and Levee Repair
The Missouri Department of Transportation
has announced an allowance for heavier-than-normal truckloads of rock, sand and
gravel on Missouri highways for flood relief, levees and other public
infrastructure flood repair. The waiver allows private and for-hire motor
carriers to haul up to 10% more than their licensed weight on Missouri
highways.
The waiver will remain in effect through
May 5, 2025. While the waiver is in effect, participating motor carriers must
abide by the following limitations:
A loaded, gross weight is not to exceed 10%
above the gross licensed weight of the commercial motor vehicle.
The waiver applies to transportation of
rock, sand and gravel only within the state of Missouri.
Drivers must obey posted bridge weight
limits.
When crossing a bridge, the driver must
restrict the vehicle speed to no more than 30 mph.
· Travel under this
allowance is only allowed on non-interstate highways. Those taking advantage of
the weight allowance cannot operate on any portion of the interstate highway
system.
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Fulton Man Injured in Montgomery Co. Wreck
A Fulton man was injured in a single vehicle accident that happened early Wednesday morning in Montgomery County. According to the Mo State Highway Patrol crash report, the accident occurred along I-70 Westbound at the 181.6 mile marker at 2:34 AM Tuesday. A Westbound vehicle driven by a 51 year old unnamed Fulton man ran off the left side of the road and struck the concrete barrier, returned to the roadway, ran off the right side of the roadway again and overturned. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and was transported by Montgomery Co. EMS to Lake St. Louis West for treatment of moderate injuries
Fatal Camden Co. Wreck
A two vehicle accident Thursday morning on the toll bridge on Westbound route MM in Camden Co killed a Lake Ozark man. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash report, the accident happened when a 2013 Mazda CX-5 struck the right rear of another vehicle that was stopped in traffic facing South on Westbound route MM. Both vehicles began to slide as the Mazda travelled off the right side of the roadway, returned to the road, and crossed the center of the roadway. The other vehicle also crossed the center of the road and both vehicles came to rest facing East in the middle of route MM. The driver of the Mazda an unnamed 20 year old Lake Ozark man was pronounced dead at Lake Regional Hospital. The other driver was not injured.
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Mexico
Public Safety Department News
On Friday, March 7th, the Mexico Public Safety
Department became aware of a group of people going to pharmacies in various
mid-Missouri cities with fake prescriptions, trying to get drugs illegally. On
Wednesday, March 26th, at approximately 1:56PM, an alert employee at a pharmacy
in Mexico notified MPSD of someone attempting the same thing. Officers located
Michael J Hoeppner, age 41 of Wisconsin, nearby. Hoeppner was arrested and
taken to MPSD for processing, and later transported to the Audrain County Jail
for Fraudulent Attempt to Obtain Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled
Substance, and an arrest warrant out of Wisconsin.
Parks
and Recreation Master Plan Public Presentation
Moberly Parks and Recreation wants to hear
from you! Join them on Tuesday April 8 at 6pm for their master plan public
presentation at the Lodge in Rothwell Park. For specific questions please call
660-269-8705 ext. 2040, visit their website at cityofmoberly.com or their
facebook page.
What consumers need to
know about the MU Healthcare and Anthem impasse
MU
Healthcare and Anthem have failed to reach an agreement by the contract’s end
date of March 31. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) wants
policyholders to know the facts about where they stand with their coverage.
“We
want to emphasize to consumers that there is no reason to panic,” said DCI
Director Angela Nelson. “This situation does not mean that you have lost
your insurance, nor does it mean that you can no longer see your health care
providers at MU Healthcare. However, until Anthem and MU Healthcare establish a
new network agreement, individuals may face higher out-of-pocket expenses, such
as copays and deductibles, for services received.”
When
a provider goes “out of network,” they no longer have an agreement with your
insurance company for payment terms. Depending on your insurance plan, this
could result in higher out-of-pocket costs if you see a physician not in your
network.
“Understanding
the complexities of insurance networks can be confusing for many consumers,
particularly those receiving treatment for serious illnesses,” Nelson noted.
“We are committed to helping policyholders navigate these challenges.”
For
consumers undergoing ongoing treatment, it is important to note that you may be
eligible for 90 days of in-network coverage, provided you meet the criteria for
“continuing care.” This designation includes patients being treated for serious
conditions, those who are terminally ill, or individuals currently undergoing
inpatient care. There are also no network restrictions for emergency medical
care. Policyholders are encouraged to discuss their eligibility with their
health care provider.
For
more information about out-of-network care, visit insurance.mo.gov or call the DCI Consumer
hotline at 800-726-7390.
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MAN HURT IN ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT
A 38 year old Kirksville man was hurt in an accident that occurred at 2:25pm Monday in Adair County. The patrol says that he was on MO 11 when his concrete truck traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A driver from Kansas City was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in Randolph County. The highway patrol said it happened at 2pm as a 92 year old man was on MO B when his car ran off the right side of the road and overturned. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
TWO MEN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
Two men were injured in a Monday morning crash in Schuyler County. MSHP stated that a 28 year old Green City man was on Rising Sun Drive 4 miles north of Lancaster when his tractor trailer failed to make a turn due to equipment failure and then went off the south side of the road and overturned. Both the driver and his passenger a 34 year old Novinger man was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of moderate injuries. The crash happened at 10:30am Monday.
THREE HURT IN MARION COUNTY INCIDENT
Three people were hurt in an incident that occurred at around 5:15pm Monday in Marion County. State troopers said that a truck driven by a 71 year old Canton man was on Veterans Road in Hannibal when he failed to yield and it was struck by a car driven by a 65 year old Hannibal woman. The man suffered minor injuries while the woman and a passenger in the man's truck a 69 year old Canton woman sustained moderate injuries. All three were taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A 30 year old Winfield man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 8:50pm Sunday in Lincoln County. The patrol says that he was on Missouri 47 and following too close to a jeep driven by a 22 year old Wright City man when the jeep slowed to make a left turn and his truck struck the jeep in the rear. The Winfield man was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious injuries.
TEEN INJURED IN RALLS COUNTY WRECK
A 17 year old Hannibal boy was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Ralls County. The highway patrol said it happened at 8:25pm as he was on Route F when his car traveled off the roadway and struck a culvert. He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
TWO HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Two people were hurt in a crash Sunday afternoon in Callaway County. MSHP stated that a 73 year old Jefferson City man was on US 63 when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his vehicle to run off the right side of the road, struck a fence and propane tanks. He sustained moderate injuries, while his passenger a 30 year old woman from Linn Creek suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The crash happened at 3:05pm Sunday.
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TEEN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A 17 year old Excello girl was injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:25am Friday in Macon County. The patrol says that she was on MO 3 at Old US 36 when her car struck a truck driven by a 77 year old Ethel man who turned into her path. She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
MAN HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
A 40 year old man from Omaha, NE was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it happened at 12:27am as he was on Route O when his truck ran off the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, returned to the road and then went off the left side, struck an embankment, began to roll and came to rest on its side. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Capital Region Hospital for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN ROLLOVER CRASH
A driver from Labadie, MO was hurt in a rollover crash Friday afternoon in Franklin County. MSHP stated that the 81 year old man was on Route N when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the road, struck a tree, went across the road and then overturned. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at 2:10pm Friday.
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MEXICO
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Monday, March 24 at approximately 3:53PM,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1400 block of S Coal
Street in reference to a fire. Responding personnel found grass and leaves
burning along a property line between two city lots. The fire had reached
unattached garages on each property and was contained and extinguished with
each garage having minor fire damage. Investigation indicated the fire was
caused by juveniles playing with a lighter. MPSD is continuing to investigate what
occurred. There were no injuries from the incident.
ANNUAL
FIRE FIGHTERS DAY AT THE CAPITOL IS SET FOR THURSDAY
On Thursday at 12PM, firefighters
from across Missouri will gather at the Capitol for Fire Fighters Day, an
annual recognition of the importance of the fire service in protecting
Missourians and their property. This year’s ceremony follows the heroic and
indefatigable efforts of fire fighters across Missouri to battle hundreds of
wildland fires as dry vegetation, low relative humidity values and strong winds
fanned far more natural cover fires than in any year in recent memory. Strong
mutual aid cooperation among fire service agencies was essential in fighting
the fires. Incident support teams organized to relieve overburdened personnel also
played an important role.
Thursday’s ceremony
will also celebrate the essential roles of 911 telecommunicators and fire
fighter spouses in supporting the fire service.
FEBRUARY 2025 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased
by 12,500 jobs in February 2025 and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate
remained at 3.7 percent. Private industry employment increased by 12,200 jobs
and government employment increased by 300 jobs. Over the year, there was an
increase of 10,300 jobs from February 2024 to February 2025, and the
unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage point, from 3.5
percent in February 2024 to 3.7 percent in February 2025.
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CHARITON
VALLEY ENABLES RANDOLPH COUNTY AREA FIRST RESPONDERS TO DELIVER LIFESAVING
SERVICES WITH SMARTTOWN FREE WI-FI
Chariton
Valley remains dedicated to enhancing
life in rural Missouri by providing complimentary SmartTown Wi-Fi to area first responders in Randolph County.
SmartTown provides a secure and
reliable connection during emergencies when traditional communication methods like cell service or radio
communication may be
limited or unreliable. The Randolph County Ambulance District, the first
emergency unit
introduced to SmartTown, has been utilizing it for
a couple of months.
Chariton Valley plans to extend SmartTown to all
volunteer firefighters and first
responders in the communities it serves. This initiative aims to enhance communication for vital emergency services,
benefiting Chariton Valley
customers during critical times when every minute and second counts.
First responders who Chariton Valley has not
contacted yet are encouraged to
call 660-395-9636 to get SmartTown started today.
RED CROSS GIVING DAY IS WEDNESDAY
The American Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri is
issuing a call to help ensure no one faces a disaster alone by donating on Red
Cross Giving Day, March 26.
During
the first 60 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters
in the U.S. than days — including the wildfires in Los Angeles and flooding in
Kentucky, along with the severe storms in Missouri over the last two weeks. And
that’s on top of everyday crises like home fires that have upended lives here
in Central and Northern Missouri. Meanwhile, more Red Cross blood donations
have gone uncollected so far this year due to weather than throughout all of
2024.
“This
year’s disasters have set a whirlwind pace, displacing thousands of people from
their homes across the country and disrupting the nation’s blood supply for
patients,” said Rebecca Gordon, Executive Director, Red Cross of Central and
Northern Missouri. “As we enter spring disaster season, families are relying on
us to come together as a community and support them when help can’t wait during
future crises. Join us today by making a financial donation or giving blood.”
GOV. KEHOE ANNOUNCES SEVEN APPOINTMENTS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced seven appointments to various
boards.
Mason Bell, of Williamsville, was appointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
Dr.
Bell currently serves as the chief financial officer and veterinarian at Bell
Veterinary Services, LLC DBA Hillcrest Animal Hospital. He is a member of
several professional organizations including the American Veterinary Medical
Association, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of
Beef Cattle Practitioners, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and
the Society for Theriogenology. Dr. Bell earned his Bachelor of Science in
Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and a Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Mark Ellebracht, of Excelsior Springs, was appointed to the Missouri Board of Probation and Parole.
Mr.
Ellebracht is a principal partner at The Injury Council, a personal injury law
firm in Clayton, Missouri. Ellebracht formerly served in the Missouri House of
Representatives from 2017 to 2023 for District 17 and later worked as an
assistant prosecuting attorney for Clay County. He also served as a squad
leader for the United States Army. Mr. Ellebracht earned his Bachelor of Arts
in Political Science from William Jewell College and his Juris Doctor from the
University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia.
Marcy Hammerle, of Troy, was appointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
Dr.
Hammerle is an associate veterinarian at Elm Point Animal Hospital. She
previously served as board chair and president of the Missouri Veterinary
Medical Association and is an active member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical
Foundation, Therapeutic Horsemanship Board, and the Greater St. Louis
Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Hammerle earned her Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine from the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Jeremy Manley, of Springfield, was appointed to the State Board of Mediation.
Mr.
Manley is the president and business representative of Teamsters Local 245.
From 2017 to 2019, Manley served as a Democrat, Republican, Independent Voter
Education (DRIVE) representative for International Brotherhood of Teamsters in
Washington, D.C. Prior to working with Teamsters, Manley worked as a delivery
driver for the United Parcel Service.
Michael Pfander, of Clever, was reappointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
Dr.
Pfander is a small animal veterinarian at Cottage Veterinary Hospital in
Springfield, Missouri. He has served on the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board
since 2012. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Pfander also worked as an
adjunct professor at Drury University from 1996 to 2012. He is a member of
several professional organizations including the American Veterinary Medical
Association, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Southwest Missouri
Veterinary Medical Association, and the University of Missouri-Columbia
Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association. Dr. Pfander earned his bachelor's
degree in agriculture and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of
Missouri-Columbia.
Christopher Rohlfing, of Fayette, was reappointed to the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board.
Mr.
Rohlfing is the owner and operator of Production Agriculture. He has been a
public member of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board since 2014. Prior to
starting his own business, Rohlfing worked as the member services manager at
Boone Electric Cooperative before retiring after 33 years. He's also worked as
an independent crop insurance agent since 1983. Mr. Rohlfing is as a member of
the Deans Strategic Advisory Committee for the University of Missouri-Columbia
School of Veterinary Medicine and is the president of the Howard County Farm
Bureau. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education from the
University of Missouri-Columbia and his Master of Business Administration from
William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri.
Rodney Schad, of Versailles, was appointed to the State Environmental Improvement and
Energy Resources Authority.
Mr.
Schad is the owner and operator of Schad Farm where he raises cattle, corn,
soybeans, and wheat. He formerly represented the 115th District in the Missouri
House of Representatives from 2005 to 2012 and later as the Morgan County
Commissioner from 2012 to 2020. Schad is an active member of the First
Christian Church of Versailles and the Missouri Farm Bureau. He also serves as
a board member for several organizations, including Quality Industries, Show Me
Christian Youth Home, Highland Mutual Insurance Company, and the Missouri
Public Defender Commission.
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SCHEDULED
RAILROAD WORK ON US ROUTE 24 IN MONROE CITY
Weather
permitting, March 31, U.S. Route 24 will be reduced to one lane from 7:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. between Lawn St. and S. Border St. in Monroe City for work at the
Norfolk Southern railroad crossing.
MODOT
CELEBRATES SECOND IMPROVE I-70 PROJECT GROUNDBREAKING
The
groundbreaking of the second project within the Missouri Department of
Transportation’s Improve I-70 Program kicked off with an official ceremony
Thursday March 20, in Foristell. MoDOT, joined by state and local elected
officials, along with members of the Missouri Highways and Transportation
Commission and its contractor team gathered at the closed eastbound I-70 weigh
station to break ground on Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville.
Improve
I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville is one of several projects that will
expand and improve I-70 across the state. Missouri’s FY2024 budget
approved through the state legislative process and signed by the governor
provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third lane in
each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to
Wentzville. This project includes the Improve I-70 and additional legislatively
designated General Revenue funding. It also includes previously allocated funds
in the state’s program for other I-70 and I-64 projects for a total contract
cost of $600 million, the largest single contract in MoDOT’s history.
Construction
will begin in spring 2025 and completion is anticipated in late 2028. This
project was awarded to the Design-Build contractor team the Improve 70
Alliance (Emery Sapp and Sons, Clarkson Construction, HNTB, and Bartlett
and West) and includes the following improvements:
- Constructing a third lane in each direction on I-70 from
Warrenton to I-64 in Wentzville, including replacing the existing I-70
lanes with new full-depth concrete pavement.
- Interchange improvements at I-70 and the I-64/U.S. Route 61
interchange.
- Interchange and outer road improvements in Warrenton, Wright
City, Foristell, and at Route Z.
- Realignment at the railroad bridge on I-70 between Wentzville
Parkway and Route Z.
- Adding a third lane of travel to eastbound and westbound I-64
between I-70 and Route K.
- The team has also committed to keeping two lanes of travel
open on I-70 in both directions during peak travel times.
Those interested in receiving construction details and other
updates for this project can sign up for project e-mails at www.modot.org/improvei70/warrentonwentzville.
Motorists traveling on I-70 across the state should note that this
project will be in construction concurrently with Improve
I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City, which will add a third lane to I-70 between
Columbia and Kingdom City. Cross-state I-70 travelers should plan ahead, allow
for extra time, and be vigilant in work zones. Buckle Up. Phone Down.
MDHEWD
REMINDS STUDENTS TO FILE A FAFSA AHEAD OF ACCESS MISSOURI GRANT FINAL DEADLINE
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce
Development (MDHEWD) is reminding students to file their Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the April 1 Access Missouri Grant
deadline to qualify for the most financial aid possible and help broaden their higher
education opportunities.
The
Access Missouri Grant provided over $81 million to more than 40,000 students
during the 2023-24 academic year, including awards of up to $2,850. Access
Missouri can combine with other federal and student non-loan aid, such as the
Pell Grant, to help cover a student’s cost of attendance. Awards are need-based
and eligibility is determined using the information provided on the FAFSA
form.
Eligible
students who complete the FAFSA before the April 1 final deadline may receive
an Access Missouri award, subject to available funding, and will have until
July 31 to make any needed FAFSA corrections. Information about Access Missouri
eligibility and award amounts are available on the MDHEWD website.
More
information about other Missouri grants and scholarships, federal grants, and
grants and scholarships offered by schools is available at dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants.
Student specific eligibility information is available in the DHEWD Student
Portal at https://web.dhewd.mo.gov/studentportal/.
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SCHEDULED CLOSURE ON ROUTE ZZ IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Weather permitting, as early as March 24, Route ZZ in
Montgomery County is scheduled to close, over Little
Loutre Creek, 0.46 mile south of Route RA near Wellsville,
as work begins on a bridge replacement project. Work is anticipated to be complete by mid-June. Included
in this contract is an additional bridge replacement project, located on Route K in Audrain County, over Hickory Creek, 1.74 miles
west of Route W near Farber. This bridge is
currently in progress with an anticipated completion date of late-May. All work is weather dependent
and schedules are subject to change.
GOV.
MIKE KEHOE NEWS
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) will participate in joint Preliminary Damage
Assessments (PDAs) of public infrastructure in 25 counties following
the deadly tornadoes and severe storms that devastated much of Missouri March 14-15.
“These
devastating storms and tornadoes not only destroyed hundreds of homes and
businesses, but also severely impacted roads, bridges, and other critical
public infrastructure,” Governor Kehoe said. “The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has been on the
ground for several days helping local officials document damage, collect cost
estimates and substantiate the need for federal Public Assistance. Initial
damage reports clearly warrant a formal review by FEMA as part of the disaster
declaration process.”
Joint
PDAs are being requested for the following counties: Benton, Bollinger, Butler, Callaway, Carter, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gentry, Howell, Iron, Madison, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Wayne and Wright. Additional
counties may be added as damage information is received from local officials.
Joint PDA teams are made up of representatives from FEMA, SEMA,
and local emergency management officials. Beginning Tuesday, March 25, six teams will
verify documented damage to determine if Public Assistance can be
requested through
FEMA. Public
Assistance allows
local governments and qualifying nonprofit agencies to seek federal assistance
for reimbursement of emergency response and recovery costs, including repair and replacement
of damaged roads, bridges and other public infrastructure.
These
PDAs will be in addition to those that began today for Individual Assistance,
which allows eligible residents to seek federal assistance for temporary
housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles and other
qualifying expenses.
Clean-up
and recovery efforts are ongoing across the state, and the State Emergency
Operations Center remains activated. SEMA continues to coordinate with local officials, other state
agencies, and volunteer and faith-based partners to identify needs and assist
impacted families and individuals. If you have damage, you should contact your insurance company
and file a claim as soon as possible. Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs),
one-stop shops for recovery resources, will be scheduled in the coming days.
Missourians
in need of debris removal services can call the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at (844)
965-1386 to be connected with volunteers from local relief organizations and
community and faith-based groups who may be able to assist. All services are
free, though assistance is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This
hotline will remain active through Friday, March 28, 2025.
Governor Mike
Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-20 in response to the severe weather that
has impacted communities across Missouri. This order grants the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) discretionary authority to temporarily
waive or suspend specific environmental rules and regulations to facilitate
storm debris removal and recovery efforts.
"The
recent storms have left widespread damage that requires a swift and
coordinated response," said Governor
Kehoe. "By signing this order, we are ensuring that
local jurisdictions have the flexibility to expedite cleanup efforts while
maintaining public safety and health."
The Missouri State Emergency Management
Agency (SEMA) has reported significant storm damage
across multiple regions resulting in excessive debris accumulation from high
winds and tornadoes. The waivers authorized under Executive Order 25-20 will
help streamline debris disposal and recovery operations, reducing
administrative delays. DNR has issued waivers that immediately apply to
Missouri communities affected by the storm, covering the following areas:
· Disposal
of yard waste and major appliances in sanitary landfills
· Burning
of woody vegetation
· Asbestos
abatement and demolition
· Discharge
of wastewater
These temporary
waivers will allow local and state agencies to act quickly, ensuring cleanup
efforts proceed efficiently and without unnecessary regulatory delays.
This order will
remain in effect until April 14, 2025, unless extended or otherwise modified.
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CHARITON
COUNTY ROUTE 11 BRIDGE NOW OPEN
The
Chariton County Missouri Route 11 bridge over Salt Creek, located south of
Mendon, is now open following a bridge replacement project through the
Northwest Bridge Bundle project. The Capital – Horner & Shifrin team,
working with the Missouri Department of Transportation through a design-build
contract, reopened the bridge on Wednesday.
The Northwest Bridge Bundle is a Design-Build project which will
replace or rehabilitate 31 poor-condition bridges in north central Missouri.
The full list of bridges to be replaced can be found on the Northwest
Bridge Bundle web page.
TEEN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY
ACCIDENT
A Sturgeon teen was injured in an accident that occurred at
10:50pm Wednesday in Boone County. The patrol says that the 18 year old boy was
on Highway OO when his car slid off the roadway, struck a concrete culvert and
overturned. He was taken to Boone Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
NEW BUSINESS COMING TO ST. JOSEPH, CREATING 138 NEW JOBS
Nortian Foodtech, an
innovative food manufacturer, has announced that it will establish a facility
in St. Joseph, investing more than $22.2 million and creating 138 new jobs. The
company will construct a 160,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing
facility to produce high-quality, food-grade protein from meat byproducts.
Nortian Foodtech
is a startup company that transforms meat byproducts that would typically be
discarded into high-value, food-grade ingredients. The company’s strategic
decision to open its first U.S. location in St. Joseph will provide
opportunities to partner with other food manufacturers in the area.
Nortian
Foodtech is focused on solving the hard underlying problems in food and farming
by creating new technology rooted on scientific discovery and solid
engineering. By implementing cutting-edge technology and efficient
manufacturing processes, the company maximizes resource utilization while
reducing environmental impact.
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two people from Centralia were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 3:10am Tuesday in Audrain County. The patrol says that a 45 year old man and his passenger a 22 year old woman were on N. Rangeline Road when their UTV crossed the center of the roadway, ran off the left side of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to overturn and sliding to a stop. The man sustained serious injuries, while the woman suffered moderate injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
TEEN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
A 19 year old boy from Bonnots Mill, MO was hurt in a Tuesday morning crash in Audrain County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 9:40am as he was on MO 15 when his vehicle crossed the center of the road, went off the left side and struck a culvert before coming to a stop. He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
MDC
STAFF FOUGHT MORE THAN 80 WILDFIRES AROUND MISSOURI LAST WEEK
Dry conditions and high winds sparked hundreds of wildfires
around Missouri last week, primarily on March 13 and 14 before severe
thunderstorms and tornados swept into the state and quenched many of the
blazes. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), partnering
fire departments and MDC staff reported 224 wildfires covering more than 15,500
acres between March 10-16. While more than 20 homes and numerous vehicles and
outbuildings were lost to the flames, there were no reported injuries or
deaths.
More
than 90 specially trained MDC staff responded to 83 of the wildfires around the
state, covering nearly 9,000 acres.
“We
are so very thankful for everyone’s efforts in fighting these fires,” said MDC
Fire Program Coordinator Ben Webster. “We greatly appreciate the expertise,
hard work, and long hours from our staff, the U.S. Forest Service, the National
Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and especially the many rural
fire departments who are such vital partners in these efforts.”
According
to MDC, the Camdenton area in central Missouri had 42 fires with a total of
6,086 acres burned, including 761 acres on Granny’s Acres Conservation Area in
Benton County. More than 30 MDC staff responded.
Several
dozen MDC staff assisted with a 150-acre fire on private land near Milan in
northeast Missouri. They also fought a 78-acre wildfire on Big Creek
Conservation Area in Adair County and a one-acre fire on nearby Sugar Creek
Conservation Area.
MDC
staff fought 19 fires in the Ozark region of the state covering nearly 1,500
acres, including nearly 300 acres of conservation lands. MDC reported that
extreme weather conditions had one of its teams fighting a fire one minute and
then taking shelter in a Dent County homeowner’s basement for a tornado warning
the next.
MDC
staff in the St. Louis region assisted with six separate fires covering nearly
300 acres, including in Davisville, on Highway 47 near Potosi, and on 178 acres
at River 'Round Conservation Area in Franklin County, and on nearly 80 acres on
the Glassberg Family Conservation Area in Jefferson County.
MDC
staff in southwest counties responded to nine wildfires that consumed 583
acres, including 75 acres on Comstock Prairie Conservation Area in Barton
County with the rest on private land. Staff also assisted the U.S. Forest
Service (USFS) on a 173-acre fire that burned part of its Seligman Hollow area
and private land.
More
than two dozen MDC staff in southeast Missouri responded to five fires that
consumed more than 300 acres, including a 115-acre blaze on USFS and private
land south of Flatwoods Conservation Area in Wayne County and a fire on 110
acres of private lands northeast of Des Arc in Iron County. Staff contained a
26-acre fire on Magnolia Hollow Conservation Area in Genevieve County. Staff
also assisted local fire departments in containing a 48-acre fire on private
land in Ste Genevieve County and a 12-acre fire on private land in Reynolds
County north of Current River Conservation Area.
While these fires have been contained and extinguished, the
National Weather Service still has Red Flag Warnings for parts of Missouri. A red flag warning
is issued to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that
conditions are ideal for wildfire ignition and rapid spread. These include
drought conditions or warm weather with very low humidity and high or erratic
winds. Learn more at www.weather.gov/.
Some wildfires are set by vandals. Help stop arson by calling
Operation Forest Arson at 800-392-1111. Callers will remain anonymous and
rewards are possible.
Learn how to help prevent wildfires at mdc.mo.gov/your-property/fire-management/wildfire-prevention.
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MEXICO
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Saturday, March 15 at approximately
9:47PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 200 block of S.
Alabama in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned that a
46-year-old man had been shot while in the front yard of a house, by the people
in a white Lincoln sedan. This was part of a dispute which had been going on
throughout the day at various locations. Audrain Ambulance District responded and
took the man to University Hospital, where he was admitted for
non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 9:56PM, a deputy with the
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department stopped the suspect vehicle on S Clark St.
near Oak Lane. Monterio M Truss, age 25 of Mexico was arrested. Branden J
Truss, age 28 of Mexico, ran from the traffic stop and was not located.
Monterio Truss was processed at MPSD and eventually transported to the Audrain
County Jail for Assault 1st degree, Assault 4th degree, and Unlawful Use of Weapon.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Branden Truss. The Missouri State Highway
Patrol also assisted with the investigation. Anyone with information about this
incident and / or the current location of Branden Truss, is asked to contact
Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100 or CRIMESTOPPERS at
(800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477.
GOV.
MIKE KEHOE NEWS
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the state has requested the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary
damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance in 23 counties following
the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that devastated Missouri March 14-15.
This request begins the process of obtaining federal disaster assistance.
"As
I observed during my visit to impacted areas this weekend, these storms and
tornadoes caused widespread, devastating destruction and disrupted the lives of
families and business across the Missouri," said Governor Kehoe.
"The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has been
working closely with local emergency management officials, and we are confident
the damage meets the threshold for FEMA to participate in joint damage
assessments."
Joint
PDAs are being requested for the following counties: Bollinger, Butler,
Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Laclede, New Madrid, Oregon,
Ozark, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Stoddard,
Wayne, Webster, and Wright.
Joint
PDA teams are made up of representatives from FEMA, SEMA, the U.S. Small
Business Administration and local emergency management officials.
Beginning Thursday, March 20, six teams will survey and verify
documented damage to determine if Individual Assistance can be requested
through FEMA. Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal
assistance for temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged
belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.
Initial
damage assessments estimate approximately 368 houses were destroyed, 356
with major damage and 1,058 with minor damage. Damage
assessments for roads, bridges and other public infrastructure are ongoing,
likely resulting in a request for additional PDAs for Public Assistance later
this week.
The
National Weather Service (NWS) continues to survey damage and debris patterns
to determine the total number and strength of tornadoes. NWS has preliminarily
confirmed the following 12 tornadoes as of March 16:
EF1:
Franklin County (Elmont to Union)
EF1:
Jefferson County (Klondike Rd)
EF1:
Webster County (near Seymour)
EF1:
Oregon County (near Rover)
EF2:
Franklin/St. Louis counties (Villa Ridge to Fox Creek)
EF2:
Jefferson County (Hillsboro to Arnold)
EF2:
St. Louis County (Bridgeton)
EF2:
Phelps County (Doolittle to Rolla)
EF2:
Dunklin/Pemiscot counties
EF3:
Iron County (Des Arc)
EF3:
Butler County (Poplar Bluff)
EF3:
Ozark County (Bakersfield)
Volunteer and faith-based organizations also continue to support
response efforts and provide support services to those in need. The Red Cross
of Missouri continues to provide meals and emergency supplies and operate
shelters. Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief is assisting individuals and
families with debris removal. Convoy of Hope is providing water and other
emergency supplies, and the Salvation Army also continues to provide meals to
those in impacted counties.
Missourians
with unmet needs are encouraged to contact United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or the American
Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. For additional resources and information
about disaster recovery in Missouri, including general clean-up information,
housing assistance, and mental health services, visit recovery.mo.gov.
Governor
Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 supplemental budget bill, HB 14,
that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current
operations of state government to continue through FY 2025.
"This
supplemental bill reflects our commitment to ensuring critical services
continue uninterrupted for Missourians," said Governor Kehoe.
"From strengthening education and special needs services to supporting law
enforcement and senior care, this funding will make a meaningful impact on
communities across our state."
HB
14 totals over $1.9 billion, including $391.5 million in general revenue, $1.4
billion in federal funds, and $183.4 million in other funds. The supplemental
budget bill includes funding for several high priority areas:
- $14 million for
services provided to Missouri seniors, including home-delivered and
congregate meals, transportation, in-home services, and more;
- $157.4 million to
support the Foundation Formula for public schools;
- $20.8 million to
provide special education instruction, therapies and other related
services to children with disabilities ages 3-5;
- $16.5 million for
the First Steps program;
- $250,000 for
immigration enforcement training pursuant to Executive Order 25-04; and
- $187,500 and staff
to support full time Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC)
investigators within each of the nine MSHP troop regions.
Following the devastating storms that struck Missouri on March
14, 2025, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE) took immediate action to support impacted school districts and
ensure students can safely return to the classroom as soon as possible.
Early
assessments show the storm impacted nearly two dozen school districts, with
many sustaining damage to buildings, including:
Significant
power loss
“While
I am disheartened to see the damage that a number of Missouri schools faced
from Friday night’s storm, I am incredibly grateful that these storms did not
hit while school was in session,” said Governor Kehoe. “Now that the storms have
passed and we are turning our attention to recovery, we must prioritize
ensuring our children can safely return to school to continue their education
and prevent any academic delays.”
As
part of this response, DESE is working closely with impacted school districts
as they identify alternative education sites and work to secure transportation
for students. The department is also working to ensure impacted districts are
not financially penalized under the state education foundation formula for days
they are unable to operate.
“We
began working on this issue early Saturday morning and have been in close
contact with Governor Kehoe since the very beginning,” said Commissioner Karla Eslinger.
“Our top priority is ensuring students and educators can safely return to
learning environments. I am speaking directly to impacted school leaders to
ensure we’re making rapid progress to help schools recover. We appreciate
Governor Kehoe’s leadership and support during these challenges.”
School
districts are encouraged to contact their DESE Area Supervisor of Instruction to
report needs or request assistance.
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COLUMBIA MAN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A 32 year old Columbia man was injured in an accident that occurred at 6am Monday in Boone County. The patrol says that he was on US 63 when his car traveled into the path of a van driven by a 49 year old man from Altamont, MO and the van struck the car in the rear. The Columbia man was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A 28 year old woman from Quincy, IL was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in Marion County. The highway patrol said that it happened at 6:30am as she was on US 61 when her vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and partially overturned. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy for treatment.
GOV.
MIKE KEHOE PROVIDES UPDATE ON MISSOURI’S STORM RESPONSE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS
Governor
Mike Kehoe provided an update on Missouri’s recovery efforts following the
devastating tornadoes that struck on March 14, leaving widespread destruction
across 27 counties.
The
storm has resulted in 12 confirmed fatalities, with one person still missing.
Hundreds of homes, schools, and businesses have been either destroyed or
severely damaged. At the height of the storm, more than 140,000 homes and
businesses were without power, and 101 roads were closed due to debris,
flooding, and structural damage. While significant progress has been made,
approximately 47,000 customers remain without power as crews continue
restoration efforts. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) also
had reports of over 130 wildland fires on Friday, some of which damaged homes
and structures.
"The
scale of devastation across our state is staggering," said Governor
Kehoe. "While we grieve the lives of those lost, we are also focused
on action—getting power restored, clearing debris, and ensuring our communities
have the resources they need to recover. The strength and resilience of
Missourians are already on display, and we will be with them every step of the
way."
Ahead
of the storm on Friday, Governor Kehoe issued a State of Emergency declaration,
which allowed first responders, road crews, and emergency management officials
to move quickly. The Missouri's State Emergency Operations Plan remains in
effect.
Damage Assessments and Federal Support: SEMA regional coordinators continue working
swiftly with local emergency managers to make initial damage assessments in
preparation for a federal major disaster declaration request. To expedite the
process, SEMA has shifted additional regional coordinators into the most
heavily impacted areas of the state. SEMA staff are coordinating resource requests from local
emergency managers for needed supplies, materials, and support services with
sheltering, debris clearance, damage assessments, and other needs.
White House Coordination: Governor Kehoe has been in direct contact with
the White House and Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) officials, who have assured him they are closely
monitoring the situation and are ready to assist as soon as Missouri request is
submitted.
Governor
Kehoe and state officials spent yesterday surveying some of the hardest-hit
areas, including Wayne, Butler, and Jefferson counties. Wayne County alone saw
six of the 12 reported fatalities, underscoring the storm's devastating impact.
All
levels of government are fully engaged, and recovery efforts continue across
the state.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Missouri
Department of Transportation (MODOT) crews have all been deployed to
clear debris, reopen roadways, and ensure the safety of Missourians across all
affected counties.
Utility companies, including investor-owned,
municipal, and cooperative providers, are working around the clock to restore
power.
Emergency shelters remain open in impacted
areas, offering food, medical support, and temporary housing for displaced
residents.
SEMA
also continues to coordinate with volunteer and faith-based partners to
identify needs and assist residents over the coming days and weeks. The
American Red Cross of Missouri has opened shelters at the following locations
for individuals and families that have been displaced or otherwise impacted:
Louis County: North County Rec Plex | 2577
Redman Avenue, St Louis MO 63136
Residents
who have experienced damage to their homes, cars and property should contact
their insurance company and document damage with photographs. Missourians with
unmet needs are encouraged to contact United Way by dialing
2-1-1 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767.
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MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A 76 year old Ewing man was injured in an accident that occurred at 2:05pm Saturday in Macon County. The patrol says that he was on US 36 Three miles west of New Cambria when his tractor trailer struck a bridge, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and a creek bed. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
A driver was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at 11:35pm as a 22 year old Hawk Point man was on Missouri 47 and driving too fast for the road conditions when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the road and overturned, returned to the roadway, coming to rest on it's top. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
A 38 year old Hannibal woman was seriously injured in a crash early Sunday morning in Marion County. MSHP stated that she was a passenger in a car driven by a 50 year old Hannibal man. They were on US 61 when he lost control on a snow covered bridge and it traveled off and struck a ditch and overturned. She was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with serious injuries. The crash happened at 3:55am Sunday.
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CHILLICOTHE
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The
Chillicothe Police Department began an investigation of domestic violence at the beginning of March. On March 11,
the Chillicothe Police Department
executed multiple search warrants within the city limits following an
investigation into illegal weapons possession and drug distribution. During the execution of these warrants, officers
recovered:14 firearms Large
quantity of ammunition Illegal
controlled substances Evidence of
drug distribution As a result
of this investigation, a 35 year old male was taken into custody and transported to the Caldwell County
Detention Center pending
the filing of formal charges.
Unlawful Possession of Firearms
Unlawful Use of Weapons
Assault
Possession of Controlled Substances
Delivery of Controlled Substances
The investigation revealed the suspect was prohibited from
possessing firearms due to prior
convictions and an active protection order. Evidence indicated the suspect had been obtaining
firearms illegally and was
involved in the distribution of controlled substances.
The Chillicothe Police Department remains
committed to the suppression of
criminal activity at every level in our community. We encourage anyone with information about illegal weapons or drug
activity to contact the
Chillicothe Police Department at 660-646-2121.
INVESTIGATION
INTO HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN PIKE COUNTY
On December 21,
2024, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing man,
identified as Nathanial C. Mueller, 23, of Hannibal, MO. On February 28, 2025,
authorities located human remains in rural Pike County. The remains were
confirmed to be Mueller’s.
On March 3, 2025, at the request of the Pike
County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug
and Crime Control will take over the investigation into Mueller’s disappearance
and death.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Missouri
State Highway Patrol requests anyone with information related to this case
contact Troop C Headquarters at (636) 300-2800.
PRINCETON
AND SOUTH LINEVILLE ADA PROJECT PROPERTY OWNERS AND COMMUNITY INVITED TO PUBLIC
MEETING
The Missouri
Department of Transportation and consultants
from Affinis are designing a project to upgrade sidewalks in Princeton
and South Lineville along U.S. Routes 136 and 65 in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). MoDOT will host a public meeting
for property owners and community members to learn about the project and
provide feedback. A public open-house meeting will be held at the
Princeton High School, 1008 E. Coleman St., Princeton, MO 64673, on
Wednesday, March 26.
Attendees are welcome to visit any time between 11
a.m. and 6 p.m. to view project plans and speak with project leaders. No
formal presentation will be made.
Affected property owners have been contacted by
MoDOT's Right of Way staff to schedule a meeting between 11 a.m. and 6
p.m. to discuss temporary easement needs for the project.
Walk-ins are also welcome. Property owners must bring a valid driver's
license. If you are unable to attend the
public meeting, two other opportunities for public comment are available
through Wednesday, April 9.
View the project website at Missouri Route 136 and
U.S. Route 65 Sidewalk/ADA Improvements in Mercer County | Missouri
Department of Transportation [2]. While there, sign up to receive
updates about this project via email and/or leave comments.
Mail your comments to:
Mercer County
ADA project
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
All comments must be postmarked by Wednesday,
April 9, 2025.
GOV.
KEHOE ORDERS FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF JOHNSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT CAPTAIN VERNON COLLETT
On Thursday, in honor of Johnson County Fire Protection District
Captain Vernon Collett, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be
flown at half-staff at government buildings in Johnson County, the Fire
Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on
Friday, March 14, 2025, from sunrise to sunset.
“Vernon
Collett’s full-time job was with the Johnson County Road and Bridge Department,
but he also had a calling to serve his community as a volunteer firefighter
with the Johnson County Fire Protection District,” Governor Mike Kehoe said.
“For over 29 years, Captain Collett responded to countless fires, vehicle
crashes, and other emergencies. He died fulfilling the responsibility he had
taken on in order to protect others. We will remember Captain Collett as a
model public servant who selflessly supported his community.”
On
March 8, Captain Collett, 60, responded and was extinguishing a controlled burn
that had grown out of control when he collapsed from a medical emergency and
died at the scene.
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2025
MAN
INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A 27 year old man from Westville, OK was
injured in an accident that occurred at 4:10pm Tuesday in Gasconade County. The
patrol says that he was on Missouri
19 when his vehicle traveled partially off
the right side of the roadway and the towed unit struck a guardrail and then it
began to travel down an embankment
and the towed unit overturned, coming to rest
on its top. He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
SCHEDULED
CLOSURE ON ROUTE ZZ IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOR BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Weather permitting, as early as March
24, Route ZZ in Montgomery County is scheduled to close, over Little Loutre Creek,
0.46 mile south of Route RA near
Wellsville, as work begins on a bridge
replacement project. Work is anticipated to be complete by mid-June.
Included in this contract is an
additional bridge replacement project, located on Route K in Audrain County, over Hickory
Creek, 1.74 miles west of Route W near
Farber. This bridge is currently in progress
with an anticipated completion date of late-May.
E & C Bridge, LLC was awarded the
contract in December 2024 in the amount of $2M. All work is weather dependent and
schedules are subject to change.
MDC
WANTS PUBLIC COMMENTS ON RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT HUNTING
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
is interested in learning more about the experiences of Missouri residents
and nonresidents who hunt deer,
turkey, and waterfowl in the state -- three
of Missouri’s most popular game species.
To learn more, MDC is conducting a survey of
a sample of resident and nonresident hunters who purchased permits for
deer, turkey, or waterfowl in the
past two years. In addition to the surveys,
MDC is requesting public comment on the topic online.
MDC created the survey and public comment
opportunity in response to public feedback it has received from resident
hunters regarding increased hunting
pressure in Missouri by nonresident hunters. MDC is emailing the survey to 56,000 resident
hunters from around the state and
1,800 nonresident hunters. According to MDC, 542,532 Missouri residents
and 84,568 nonresident hunters
purchased one or more of the related hunting
permits over the two years. In addition to the survey, MDC will be
accepting public comment on the topic
online through March 24 at moconservation.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KEkmFst4NyA9oy
.
MDC is considering a range of potential
regulatory changes regarding nonresident hunting. They could include
limiting nonresident hunting during
portions of the deer, turkey, and/or
waterfowl hunting seasons; changing the price of nonresident permits; restricting
nonresident hunting in portions of the
state; and/or restricting nonresident hunting
on MDC conservation areas.
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MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
On Saturday,
March 8 at approximately 1:37pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded
to the 1500 block of Kent Rd in reference to a fire. The residents
reported their house filling with smoke from an unknown source. Responding
personnel found a fire in the utility room, located in the basement of the
home. The fire was contained and extinguished in that area with the
utility room suffering moderate fire and water damage. The fire started in
the area of a recently washed pile of laundry covering an old
electronic device similar to a Blackberry. There were no injuries from the
incident.
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular meeting on March 5, the
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts
for bridge replacements, bridge painting, and resurfacing projects in the
Northeast District.
A $1.8M contract was
awarded to Gene Haile Excavating, Inc., for a bridge replacement project on
Route J in Macon County, over Mussel Fork, 0.03 mile east of the Linn County
line, near New Boston.
A $13.7M contract was
awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for bridge replacement projects in
Montgomery and Warren counties at the following locations:
A $3.9M contract was
awarded to Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. for bridge replacement projects in
Montgomery County at the following locations:
Route K - Over Dry
Fork Creek, 1.8 miles west of Missouri Route 19, near Big Spring
Route K - Over Loutre
River, 0.4 mile west of Missouri Route 19, near Big Spring
A $370,424 contract
was awarded to Omega Coatings & Construction, LLC for a bridge painting
project in Pike and Ralls counties at the following locations:
Route D - Bridge over
U.S. Route 61 in Eolia in Pike County
Route D - Bridge over
Lick Creek, 1.2 miles west of Missouri Route 19, in Ralls County
A $514,431 contract
was awarded to Omega Coatings & Construction, LLC for a bridge painting
project in Clark and Knox counties at the following locations:
U.S. Route 136 -
Bridge over BNSF Railway, 0.21 mile west of South Street, in Medill in Clark
County
Missouri Route 11 -
Bridge over North Fork South Fabius River, 1.4 miles west of Missouri Route 15,
near Baring, in Knox County
Missouri Route 156 -
Bridge over North River, 0.28 mile west of Missouri Route 15, near Novelty in
Knox County
Route P - Bridge over
BNSF Railway, 3.23 miles south of Missouri Route 11, near Kenwood in Knox
County
A $11.2M contract was
awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC, for a resurfacing project on Westbound U.S.
Route 36, from 0.5 mile west of Route Z near Monroe City in Marion County to
0.3 mile west of the Macon County line near Clarence
Additional information, regarding timelines
and traffic impacts will be released prior to the start of construction.
MDC REMINDS SNAGGERS PADDLEFISH SEASON BEGINS MARCH 15
Missouri’s official state aquatic animal is a giant, prehistoric
fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. Thousands of snaggers
look forward to encountering this ancient sport fish during Missouri’s annual
spring paddlefish season.
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers the season for the
major paddlefish waters – Lake of the Ozarks, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and
Table Rock Lake – along with most other waters in Missouri runs March 15
through April 30. The season for the Mississippi River is March 15 through May
15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.
Paddlefish,
named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts, can grow to seven feet and weigh
more than 100 pounds. Paddlefish swim slowly with their mouths wide open,
collecting tiny crustaceans and insects in their elaborate, closely-set gill
rakers. The paddle-shaped snout functions as an electrosensory organ that
allows it to sense plankton as it swims through water.
Because
the giant fish eat crustaceans and insects, they do not bite on traditional
fishing hooks. They are usually caught through the practice of snagging, where
anglers drag large, triple-sided hooks through the water to “snag” a fish in
the body with the hooks.
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DRIVER
HURT IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING INCIDENT
A driver was hurt in an early Monday morning
incident in Putnam County. The highway patrol said that it happened at 4:40am
as a 25 year old Unionville man was on Route U when his truck struck a cow in
the road. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Putnam County Memorial
Hospital for treatment.
TWO
INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two people were injured in an accident that
occurred just before 10pm Sunday in Boone County. The patrol says that a 20
year old Kansas City woman and her passenger an 18 year old boy from Hallsville
were on Route B when their car traveled off the right side of the roadway and
overturned. Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
minor injuries.
THREE
INJURED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION
Three people were injured in a head-on
collision Sunday night in Warren County. MSHP stated that a car driven by a 41
year old Troy woman was on Route D when her car crossed the center line and
collided head-on with a car being driven by a 44 year old Marthasville man. Both
drivers and a passenger in the man’s car, a 10 year old boy also from
Marthasville were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment of moderate injuries. The collision happened at 6:15pm Sunday.
LEARN
HOW TO USE AN ATLATL WITH MDC IN HANNIBAL THIS WEEK
Learn the history of the atlatl and how it is used today with
the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in Hannibal. The atlatl is a
primitive way of hunting that has been utilized in Missouri throughout history.
MDC invites the public ages 10 and older to learn how to use an atlatl at three
events in Hannibal this week. The dates and times are as follows, and all
events will be held at J. Thad Ray Memorial Wildlife Area:
All
equipment for these events will be provided, and participants are encouraged to
bring a camp chair or be prepared to stand for the duration of the event. They
also are asked to wear closed toed shoes. To find J. Thad Ray Memorial Wildlife
Area from the junction of Route W and Highway 61, take Route W west
approximately one mile. The events will be held off the mowed trail to the left
of the parking lot. Questions about these events should be sent to Kathi Moore
at kathi.moore@mdc.mo.gov.
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MAN
HURT IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A 55 year old Troy man was hurt in an accident
that occurred at 6pm Friday in Lincoln County. The patrol says that he was on
Route U when his motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway and
struck a culvert. He was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St.
Louis for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER
INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A driver was injured in an early Saturday
morning crash in Gasconade County. The highway patrol said it happened at
1:10am as a 27 year old Owensville man was on Missouri 28 when he failed to
negotiate a curve, causing his truck to run off the right side of the road, he
overcorrected, went back across the road, went off the left side of the roadway
and struck a driveway embankment. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
Serious Injuries in Thursday Night Wreck
A single-vehicle accident in Chariton County Thursday evening sent four people to the hospital with serious injuries. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred about 8:53 pm on Highway 11, two miles north of Rothville. According to the crash report, the driver of a Ford Mustang, a 20-year-old Brookfield man, was southbound when he ran off the left side of the road and the car overturned. The driver was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield. An 18-year-old Brunswick woman was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, and two other men from Brookfield, 22 and 25 years old, were flown to University Hospital in Columbia. They were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, March 10-16 |
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St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of March 10-16. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org, or download the app for updated information. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. |
Carroll County
Route J - CLOSED at the Bridge Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through May 2025. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin).*1
Chariton County
Route 11 – CLOSED at the Salt Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through March 2025. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin).*1
Route D – CLOSED at the Mussel Fork Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through July 2025. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin).*1
Route 11 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 24 to Route M, March 10-14.
Livingston County
U.S. Route 36 – Pavement repairs under the U.S. Route 65 Bridge and the Canadian Pacific Railroad Bridge in Chillicothe, March 10-13. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane and a 16-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC).
Mercer County
Route J – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route JJ to Jockey Street, March 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Purdin Driver Injured in Tuesday morning Wreck
A 50 year old Purdin man received minor injuries in a single vehicle wreck along Hwy 5 about 5 miles South of Milan early Tuesday morning. According to the Mo State Highway Patrol the driver was travelling Northbound when they travelled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree at 3:30am. He was transported by private auto to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Vandalia Driver Injured Wednesday in Audrain County
A 65 year old Vandalia man sustained moderate injuries in a wreck that happened at 8:00am Wednesday morning on Route j in Audrain county. According to the Mo State Highway Patrol the accident happened at county road 448 when a Northbound vehicle failed to negotiate a curve during hazardous weather conditions, travelled off the right side of the roadway and struck a culvert. The driver was transported to University Hospital by Audrain County Ambulance.
Red Cross Encourages Missourians to check Smoke Alarms
Missourians will turn their clocks forward one hour this weekend as daylight saving time begins. The American Red Cross also encourages Missourians to test their smoke alarms this weekend to make sure they're working properly and change the batteries if needed. Studies show working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a house fire in half. In January, Red Cross volunteers responded to help more than 920 people affected by house fires in Missouri. Fires account for the majority of the nearly 65,000 disasters the Red Cross responds to nationwide.
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Chillicothe Shooting Incident
Chillicothe police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday March 2nd leaving once person hospitalized. At 2:11 a.m., officers were made aware of a gunshot victim who had been taken to Hedrick Medical Center. The victim, identified only as an 18 year old male was being treated for injuries but the extent of those injuries has not been released. A male acquaintance of the victim was taken from the hospital to the Chillicothe police department where he was taken into custody. During the investigation, a traffic stop was conducted where officers found evidence related to the shooting. The driver of that vehicle and her child were transported to the Chillicothe Police Department. The child was released to a family member. Following the initial investigation, a search warrant was executed in the 400 block of Walnut Street. As a result, an adult female and an adult male were taken to the Caldwell County Detention Center and placed on a 24-hour hold pending charges of unlawful use of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence, and endangering the welfare of a Child. Authorities say they believe this to be an isolated incident and that it’s an active, ongoing investigation. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted in the investigation. No additional details have been released. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Chillicothe Police Department at (660) 646-2121.
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Upcoming Roadwork
All Counties
Moving operations such as pothole patching, brush cutting, and pavement repairs continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment.
All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
BOONE COUNTY
U.S. Route 63 – Bridge construction continues on U.S. Route 63 between the Broadway overpass and Conley Road underpass in Columbia. U.S. Route 63 will remain open but in a head-to-head configuration with narrowed lanes and reduced speeds. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place through late 2025. The bridge construction is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
Interstate 70 – New pavement construction continues in Columbia from Route B (Paris Road) to U.S. Route 63 through January 2027 as part of the Improve I-70 program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
Callaway County
Route A – Culvert replacement underway today from County Road 1006 to County Road 1011. The road will be CLOSED 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
I-70 – Work under the railroad bridge in Kingdom City began Feb. 26. One lane of I-70, in both directions, will be closed nightly 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Saturday, between mile markers 147.4 and 148, immediately west of U.S. Route 54. Nightly lane closures will continue through the end of March.
I-70 – New pavement construction continues from the Boone County line (near mile marker 136.6) to Kingdom City (near mile marker 145) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity
Cooper County
I-70 – Core drilling planned through today Feb 28 on westbound I-70 from mile marker 113 to 113.2. The driving (right) lane will be closed nightly, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Route Z – Brush cutting underway through today the 28th. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Howard County
Routes H and O – Roadside work Underway throuth Feb. 28. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation–related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24–hour Customer Service Center at 1–888–ASK–MoDOT (888 275–6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:
FROM KTVO.com
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A northeast Missouri man will spend 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to a throat-slitting death that happened in Kirksville in April 2021. As part of a plea deal, Brendon Lene, 21, of La Plata, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Jared Newman, 49, of Kirksville. The proceeding took place in Adair County Circuit Court. A third charge of resisting arrest was dismissed as part of the plea bargain. Judge Corey Moon sentenced Lene to 30 years for the murder charge and 10 years for armed criminal action. The sentences will be served consecutively, meaning Lene’s total sentence is 40 years. He will be transferred from the Adair County jail to the Missouri Department of Corrections in the coming days.
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Man seriously injured in Boone County accident
A 59 year old Clark man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9:50am Tuesday in Boone County. The patrol says that he was on Route NN when his jeep traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a small grove of trees and a culvert before coming to rest in a ditch. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
Driver hurt in Tuesday morning wreck
A driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning in Knox County. The highway patrol said it happened at 9:45am as a 68 year old Hannibal man was on Missouri 156 when his vehicle ran off the right side of the road and overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.
Motorcyclist injured in Tuesday afternoon incident
A motorcyclist was injured in a Tuesday afternoon incident in Franklin County. MSHP stated that a 26 year old Sullivan man was eastbound on I-44 when he lost control of his motorcycle, causing it to overturn, ejecting him before traveling off the left side of the roadway. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of moderate injuries. The incident happened at 1:10pm Tuesday.
February 25, 2025
ADAIR COUNTY CRASH INVOLVING A BICYCLIST AND PICKUP RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES
The Highway Patrol reports a 48 year old Kirksville man sustained serious injuries after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a northbound pickup on Route H, ½ mile north of MO Route 11 in Adair County around 8:30 pm, Monday. The pickup was driven by a 39 year old Kirksville man who was not injured. The man riding the bicycle was transported by Ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville with serious injuries.
MEXICO MAN ACCUSED OF BURGLARY AND MORE AFTER BREAK IN AT MEXICO BUSINESS
On Friday, February 21, 2025 at approximately 6:52AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a business in the 600 block of West Jackson in Mexico in reference to an alarm and property damage. Responding personnel found that a subject had broken a window with a rock and taken numerous items from the building. Video and information from alert and cooperative residents led to the arrest of Wyatt J Bradley, age 19 of Mexico. Bradley was arrested a short time after the break in in the 2100 block of Jubel Drive. After processing, the subject was taken to the Audrain County Jail for Burglary 2nd degree, Property Damage 1st degree, Stealing over $750 along with a Bond Condition Violation.
BROOKFIELD POLICE K9 WIILL SOON HAVE A PROTECTIVE VEST
The Brookfield Police Departments K9 will soon receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from a non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9’s, Inc. Delivery is expected within the next ten weeks according to a post on the departments social media page. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,882 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states made possible by both private and corporate donations.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE THROUGH HANNIBAL REGIONAL
Hannibal Regional and Complete Family Medicine are excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity available for high school seniors in northeast Missouri - the Hannibal Regional Healthcare Careers Scholarship. After receiving exceptional care during a recent visit to Hannibal Regional, James and Doris Lierheimer decided they wanted to give back. After expressing this desire to their team of nurses, they were directed to Hannibal Regional Foundation, where they set up an endowment for two annual $750 scholarships that will offer lasting community support. These scholarships will be offered yearly to two high school seniors planning on pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The scholarship application is open until March 31 and permanent residents of Adair, Audrain, Lewis, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler and Shelby counties are eligible to apply. A scholarship committee will review all applications and two local students will be awarded the scholarship. For more info and a link to apply, go to hannibalregional.org or call (573)-629-3577.
MODOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER YOUTH TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE
The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting students across the state to apply for the 2025 Youth Transportation Conference in Jefferson City. Each year the department sponsors the annual conference where students can apply STEM-related concepts learned in school to transportation-related issues. The conference will be held July 7 - 11 on the campus of Lincoln University and is free to students in grades 9-12. Students finishing 8th grade this school year and graduating seniors are also eligible to apply. Applications are currently being accepted through March 17. Up to 40 students will be selected to attend. To apply, students must complete an application accompanied by at least one and up to two letters of recommendation. You can find more information on the MoDOT website at modot dot org
POLAR PLUNGE RAISES OVER $17,000 FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI
The 18th Annual Kirksville Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville was a splashing success, raising $17,500 and additional funds are still being collected. A total 89 brave men and women from around the area participated in what was a chilly dip into the water. Their Reason for Freezin’ was the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri. Individuals and teams from all over the area participated in this year’s event hosted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department, MO Department of Conservation, and the Department of Natural Resources Online fundraising is still ongoing. Organizers of the Plunge still hope to raise an additional $8,000 to reach the goal of $25,000.
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Columbia Police arrest suspect in assault
Columbia Police arrested Briana Boone, 35, of Columbia, on Feb. 23 in connection with an assault.
At about 5:15 a.m., officers responded to an assault in the 2700 block of Mayflower Drive. Upon arrival, they found an adult male with serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. During the investigation, police identified Boone as the suspect and arrested her for first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. This is an ongoing investigation
Four injured, one seriously in Howard County accident
Four people were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at around 1:10pm Friday in Howard County. The patrol says that a 19 year old Farmington boy was on MO 240 when he failed to stop at the intersection of MO 240 and US 40 when his car was struck by a car driven by a 43 year old Marshall woman. The boy sustained serious injuries, while his passenger a 19 year old girl from High Ridge sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. Meanwhile the woman and her passenger a 39 year old Marshall man were taken to University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Man hurt in early Saturday morning crash
A 27 year old Hermann man was hurt in an early Saturday morning wreck in Gasconade County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4am as he was on Route Z when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hermann Hospital for treatment.
MISSOURI GOVERNOR APPOINTS NEW ADMINISTRATOR IN CALDWELL COUNTY
This past Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe appointed Crystal McBrayer, of Kingston as the new Public Administrator of Caldwell County. McBrayer is a longtime resident of Caldwell County and is a graduate of Penny High School. As Public Administrator, she will serve as the court-appointed guardian and conservator for individuals deemed incapacitated or disabled by the 41st Judicial Circuit. In addition, she will also act as a personal representative for descendent estates and oversee the management of assets when no other responsible party is available.
EXPANSION PROJECT AND 241 NEW JOBS MAY SOON BE COMING TO COLUMBIA
As Boone County is considered by Schneider Electric as a location for a major expansion project, the State of Missouri has announced support for the project. Schneider Electric operates a plant in Columbia that has manufactured industrial circuit breakers and circuit breaker accessories since 1978 and now Schneider Electric is working on a potential expansion at its existing facility in Columbia that would include the addition of a new warehouse and other improvements amounting to a $73.6 million dollar investment and the creation of 241 new jobs in the community. The Department of Economic Development is among multiple organizations working to support the expansion project, which includes the City of Columbia, Boone County, and Columbia REDI. The Missouri Development Finance Board has approved the use of $2 million in incentives through the BUILD Program. Schneider Electric would also benefit from just over $2.1 million from the Missouri Works Program and an additional $150 thousand from the Missouri One State Program.
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Louisiana man killed in Pike County accident
A 66 year old Louisiana man was killed in an accident that occurred at 5:20am Wednesday in Pike County. The patrol says that he was on Highway 54 west of the exit ramp to Highway 61 when his car crossed the center of the roadway, began sliding on the snow covered road, traveled off the south side, continued sliding, struck an embankment and overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Women hurt in Wednesday morning crash
Two women were hurt in a Wednesday morning crash in St. Charles County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 10:45am as a 40 year old woman from East St. Louis, IL was on Highway 61 when she failed to yield and pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by a 56 year old Moscow Mills woman. Both were taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.
Gov. Kehoe issues Executive Order to Eliminate DEI Programs in Missouri State Agencies
Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-18, directing all Missouri state agencies to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and ensure compliance with the constitutional principle of equal protection under the law. The order bars the use of state funds for DEI and prevents agencies from considering DEI in their hiring decisions.
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Dangerous Cold Continues Today – Sub Zero Temps early - 15-30 Below Wind Chills
Cold Weather Advisory through Noon-Extreme Cold Warning for NW MO/NE KS
Much milder temperatures expected next week!
TWO INJURED IN MACON COUNTY CRASH
Two females from Forest Park, IL were injured in an accident that occurred at 8:45pm Tuesday in Macon County. The patrol says that a car driven by a 25 year old woman was on US 36 when it traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a group of trees. She sustained moderate injuries while her passenger a 9 year old girl suffered minor injuries. Both were transported by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT RANDOLPH COUNTY WRECK
A 24 year old Jefferson City man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in Randolph County. The highway patrol said it happened at 7:20pm as he was on Route CC when his car slid off the road and overturned. He was taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH
A 65 year old driver from Gurnee, IL was injured in a Monday night crash in Clark County. MSHP stated that he was on US 136 when his vehicle ran off the left side of the road and overturned. He was taken to Scotland County Hospital in Memphis for treatment of moderate injuries. The crash happened at 8:05pm Monday.
February 19, 2025
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TWO PEOPLE INJURED IN LINN COUNTY CRASH
Two people from Bloomington Illinois were injured in a Monday night crash in Linn County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the accident happened on highway 36, one mile east of the Bucklin Junction. Troopers say the minivan driven by a 55 year old un-named man, traveled off the right side of the roadway where it struck a ditch and overturned due to the driver’s vision being obstructed as a tractor trailer attempted to overtake the van. Both the driver and his passenger, a 56-year-old woman, also from Bloomington, suffered minor injuries and were taken by the Linn Co Sheriff’s Deputies to Pershing Hospital in Brookfield for treatment.
AUDIT UNDERWAY IN CHULA AT REQUEST OF RESIDENTS
State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is honoring the request of residents of the City of Chula, located in Livingston County, to perform a thorough review of city operations. Fitzpatrick announced Tuesday that his office is conducting a performance audit of the city after residents of the municipality gathered 39 verified signatures to trigger the review. The audit officially began with an entrance meeting with the city council on Monday, February 10. The State Auditor's Office last conducted a petition audit of the City of Chula in 2011. The report gave the city a rating of "fair" and found it did not obtain required annual audits of its water and sewer systems, properly prepare and monitor budgets, or prepare required financial reports. Individuals may provide confidential information for consideration during the audit to the State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline at 800-347-8597, by email at moaudit@auditor.mo.gov or by visiting www.auditor.mo.gov/hotline.
FIRE CREWS BATTLED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE
Earlier this week, the Westran Fire Protection District responded to a residential structure fire on Hwy 24, west of Huntsville. A report posted on Social Media said upon arrival firefighters found a fully involved structure fire and with the strong winds and brutal cold, fighting the fire was very challenging. All the occupants of the structure made it out safely. Several other Fire Protection Districts assisted at the scene along with Ambulance Personnel and the Sheriff’s Department. No other information was provided.
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Scheduled Closure on Route K in Audrain County for Bridge Replacement Project
Weather permitting, as early as Monday Feb. 24 Route K in Audrain County is scheduled to close over Hickory Creek, at around 2 miles west of Route W near Farber, as work begins on a bridge replacement project. Work is anticipated to be complete by late May. Included in this contract is an additional bridge replacement project, scheduled to begin in late March, located on Route ZZ in Montgomery County, over Little Loutre Creek, about half a mile south of Route RA near Wellsville with a mid June estimated completion date. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
DED awards more than $7.6 million in tax credits to organizations through the Neighborhood Assistance Program
The Department of Economic Development has announced that it will award more than $7.6 million in tax credits to organizations throughout Missouri through the Neighborhood Assistance Program's Fiscal Year 2025 - Round 2 cycle. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and businesses that meet program requirements. During the Fiscal Year 2025 cycle, tax credits were reserved for organizations providing critical services, with priority given to projects located in previously underserved areas of the state.
Made In Missouri films spent more than $33 million in 2024
The 39 productions that qualified for Missouri's film incentive spent more than $33.5 million while filming in the Show-Me State in 2024. The Missouri Film Office and the Business Opportunities Division of the Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced that the Motion Media Production Tax Credit Program authorized nearly $12.4 million in production incentives for 39 projects. These included 15 narrative feature films, 4 documentary feature films, 2 narrative shorts, 2 documentary shorts, 9 unscripted TV series, 1 scripted TV series pilot, 1 animated TV series, 4 commercials and 1 web series. The $33.5 million of in-state spending supported hundreds of Missouri vendors and small businesses that served the production. In addition to the monetary spend, these projects employed Missouri residents in 1,437 cast and crew positions.
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Driver killed
in Friday morning crash
A driver was killed in a Friday morning crash
in Macon County. The highway patrol said it happened at 10:55am as a 52 year
old Anabel man was on US 36 at Anabel when he failed to yield and his car was
struck by a truck driven by a 49 year old Atlanta man. The Anabel man was
pronounced dead at the scene while the Atlanta man suffered minor injuries and
was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.
Man
hurt in Knox County accident
A 61 year old Knox City man was hurt in an
accident that occurred at 4:50pm Saturday in Knox County. The patrol says that he
was on MO 6 when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck
a ditch. He was taken to Northeast Regional Hospital for treatment of minor
injuries.
Woman
injured in Saturday morning wreck
A 33 year old Eldon woman was injured in a
one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Boone County. MSHP stated that she was a
passenger in a car driven by a 32 year old Columbia man. They were on US 63 and
traveling in the left lane when he swerved to the left after being passed by
another motorist on the right, which caused it to run off the left side of the
road and struck the cable barrier. She was taken to University Hospital in
Columbia for treatment of minor injuries. The wreck happened at 8:50am
Saturday.
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Moberly
woman injured in Randolph County accident
A 56 year old Moberly woman was injured in an
accident that occurred at 10:15am Wednesday in Randolph County. The patrol says
that she was on Route A when she lost control of her jeep and it traveled off
the left side of the roadway and overturned. She was transported by ambulance
to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
Driver
injured in Wednesday morning wreck
A driver was injured in a one-vehicle wreck
Wednesday morning in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it happened at
10:50am as a 35 year old woman from Kansas City, KS was eastbound on I-70 and
driving too fast for conditions when she lost control on the snow covered road,
causing her truck to run off the road and struck an exit sign post. She
sustained moderate injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia
for treatment.
Two
hurt in Wednesday afternoon crash
Two Palmyra residents were hurt in a
Wednesday afternoon crash in Marion County. MSHP stated that a 68 year old
woman was on MO 168 when her truck slid on the ice covered road, crossed the
center line and was struck by a car driven by a 50 year old man. The woman was
taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, while the
man was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment of moderate
injuries. The crash happened at 3:30pm Wednesday.
Man
hurt in Livingston County mishap
A man was hurt in a Wednesday morning mishap
in Livingston County. State troopers said it happened at 11:40am as the 74 year
old Chillicothe resident was on MO 190 when his truck went off the north side
of the roadway, returned to the road, ran off the south side of the road and
struck a tree. He suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Hedrick Medical
Center for treatment.
February 12, 2025
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Winter Weather Impacting Missouri –
Winter Storm Warnings and Advisory issued by National Weather Service
Do to the Winter Storms impacting Missouri, Motorists are encouraged to postpone travel if possible. If you must travel, use extreme caution and check road conditions before driving to help determine if your trip can be completed safely. The MoDOT Traveler Information map is the best source for the latest road conditions and can be found at https://traveler.modot.org/map/ or www.modot.org
Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order Ahead of Hazardous Winter Weather
Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-17 as a precautionary measure to prepare for hazardous winter weather expected to impact the State of Missouri which started Tuesday. The Order waives certain hours of service requirements for commercial vehicles transporting residential heating fuel and activates the Missouri National Guard for state and local response efforts, if needed.
Moberly woman injured in Randolph County accident
A Moberly woman was injured in an accident that occurred at around 7:50pm Monday in Randolph County. The patrol says that the 36 year old female was on US 63 when her car struck a truck driven by a 16 year old boy from Centralia who was crossing US 63. The woman was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
Driver hurt in Monday night wreck
A driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Howard County. The highway patrol said it happened at 9pm as an 83 year old woman from New Franklin backed out of her driveway and lost control of her vehicle as she began to drive forward, causing it to run off the right side of the road through a field and struck several trees. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.
Woman hurt in Monday evening crash
A 37 year old Villa Ridge woman was hurt in a Monday evening crash in Franklin County. MSHP stated that she was on Route H when she failed to negotiate a curve and her van traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a utility pole and personal property before coming to rest against a tree. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The crash happened at 8:55pm Monday.
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Commission
Awards Contracts for Projects in Northeast District
During
its regular meeting on February 5, the Missouri Highways and Transportation
Commission awarded the following contracts for bridge projects in the Northeast
District.
A $2.7M contract was awarded to Bleigh
Construction Company for bridge replacement projects in Adair County at the
following locations:
Route E - Over Bear Creek, 1.6 miles west of
Route V, near Gibbs
Route V - Over North Timber Creek, 0.86 mile
south of Missouri Route 6, near Brashear
A $860,516 contract was awarded to Bleigh
Construction Company, for a bridge replacement project on Route J, over Tiger
Fork, 0.6 mile west of Route W, near Bethel in Shelby County
A $291,672 contract was awarded to Concrete
Strategies, LLC, for a bridge rehabilitation project on Route RA, over Little
Loutre Creek, 0.44 mile west of Route ZZ, near Wellsville in Montgomery County
Additional
information, regarding timelines and traffic impacts will be released prior to
the start of construction.
Complete
Family Medicine and Kirksville R-III Raise $5,000 for Local Cancer Fighters
Complete Family
Medicine continues to support local cancer patients. This time, with a
contribution of $5,110 to the Inspire Hope campaign, which helps offset costs
for those forced to travel for radiation oncology services.
Partnering with
Kirksville R-III Schools, Complete Family Medicine put on a Pink Out event as
the Kirksville Tigers girls’ and boys’ basketball teams took on the Moberly
Spartans.
The event played host
to three local cancer survivors and their families as guests of honor: Robert
Moots, with his wife, Elaine, and daughter, Veronica; Cindy Craggs and her
daughters Tanya Tipton, Shona Lene, and Kayla Western; and Jeremiah Billington
with his wife Cortney, and son, Dax.
A moment of
recognition took place just before the boys' varsity game and included a
heartfelt message from Complete Family Medicine's Keaton Wagner. "Cancer
does not care. It only destroys,” said Wagner. “It's up to us as a community to
care and to build up.”
Complete Family
Medicine’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Justin Puckett, added: “The Inspire Hope
fund is a necessary stopgap to care for our friends and neighbors battling
cancer until we’re able to bring modernized, best-in-class radiation oncology
services back to Kirksville. That’s what this community deserves and that’s
what we’re building towards.”
Continuing the
evening’s events, Kirksville High School’s Levi Martin and Ryan Kelly
participated in halftime events that resulted in a $3,000 gift from the
physician team at Complete Family Medicine. It should be noted that Martin, on
his own, raised more than $700 selling Pink Out shirts and collecting
donations.
Conservation
Federation of Missouri Expands Share the Harvest Program with New Partnerships
The Conservation
Federation of Missouri (CFM) is celebrating another great year for its Share
the Harvest program, thanks to significant contributions from the Missouri
Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) and MFA Incorporated. These generous
donations expanded the program’s capacity, enabling hunters to donate more
venison than ever before to families in need throughout Missouri.
Share
the Harvest connects hunters with local food banks by facilitating venison
donations through approved meat processors. This year, the program saw a
remarkable increase in participation, with hundreds of additional deer
harvested and processed. The result was thousands of pounds of high-quality
venison distributed to food-insecure Missourians. The program also helped mitigate
crop damage caused by deer in some of the state’s top row-crop regions,
benefiting both agriculture and local communities.
Agricultural
organizations are pleased to play a critical role in this success, showcasing
the power of partnerships between farming and conservation groups.
Donating venison through
Share the Harvest is simple. Hunters can bring their deer to any participating
processor and choose how much meat to donate. With this year’s expanded
capacity, the program provided more venison than ever before, delivering
critical resources to food-insecure communities and addressing agricultural
challenges in rural areas.
Since
its inception in 1992, Share the Harvest has provided nearly 5 million pounds
of venison to families in need. CFM, MSMC, MFA, countless hunters, and other
partners such as Feeding Missouri and the Missouri Department of Conservation
have also played a critical role in the program's success over the years. Share
the Harvest exemplifies the power of partnerships to make a meaningful impact
across Missouri.
For
more information about Share the Harvest and how you can get involved, visit https://confedmo.org/share-the-harvest/
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Macon
man killed in Macon County accident
A 45 year old Macon man was killed in an
accident that occurred at 4:05pm Saturday in Macon County. The patrol says that
he was on Highway PP when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the
roadway, overcorrected, causing it to slide off the left side of the road, struck
a fence, slid into a pond and became submerged. He was transported by ambulance
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon where he died a short time later from his
injuries.
Driver
killed, another seriously injured in Saturday night crash
A man was killed, while a teen was seriously
injured in a Saturday night crash in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 10:10pm as a 19 year old boy from Foley was on MO 47 when he struck
a deer in the road and his truck crossed the center line and struck an SUV
driven by a 25 year old man from Troy. After impact, the SUV began to rotate
clockwise and went off the left side of the road and came to rest down an embankment.
Meanwhile the truck came to rest in the center of the roadway. The man was pronounced dead at the scene,
while the teen was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
DED
awards more than $25 million through the Community Development Block Grant
Program to community improvement projects
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced it
has awarded a total of more than $25 million to projects through its Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement
projects.
Funded
projects include street and roadway repairs, stormwater and drainage
improvements, demolition of dilapidated structures, and construction of new
public facilities. A full list of recipients and projects is available below.
About the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
CDBG
programs are designed to support the well-being of Missouri communities and
create greater capacity for growth, whether by addressing local health and
safety concerns or improving local facilities, such as senior centers and
community centers. Grants are available in a variety of categories and can be
utilized for a variety of community development initiatives.
For questions or to learn more about the CDBG program and CDBG
categories, visit ded.mo.gov/cdbg or contact mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.
City
of Bevier – Demolition - $189,088.00
City
of Bland – General Infrastructure – Street Repair - $591,170.00
City
of Boonville – Community Facilities – Kemper Campus Renovations - $500,000.00
City
of Chillicothe – Demolition - $268,000.00
City
of Clifton Hill – Demolition - $94,150.00
City
of East Prairie – General Infrastructure – Street/Drainage Improvements Phase 2
- $634,000.00
City
of East Prairie – General Infrastructure – Street/Storm Sewer Repair Phase 1B -
$625,300.00
City
of Edina – Demolition - $347,350.00
City
of Fulton – General Infrastructure – Storm Sewer Replacement - $530,000.00
City
of Green City – General Infrastructure – Street/Drainage Improvements -
$497,500.00
City
of Higbee – Demolition - $259,000.00
City
of Paris – General Infrastructure – Bridge Replacement - $346,328.00
City
of Russellville – General Infrastructure – Streets/Drainage - $267,886.03
City
of St. Clair – General Infrastructure – Street Repair - $500,000.00
Mexico Public Safety
Department Report
On Thursday, February 6 at approximately 8:39am, the
Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the
parking lot of the West Plaza Shopping Center. Responding personnel found
Leslie G Rosenthal, age 58 of Mexico, near his red, 1996, Ford Thunderbird.
There was light smoke in the area, but no fire. Investigation indicated that
Rosenthal had been intentionally spinning his vehicle’s tires, leaving black
marks on the parking lot. Rosenthal was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated
(Aggravated Offender). He was processed at MPSD and eventually taken to the
Audrain County Jail. There were no injuries from the incident.
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Teens hurt in Macon County accident
Two Callao teens were hurt in an accident that occurred at 5:50pm Wednesday in Macon County. The patrol says that a 17 year old boy was on Old US 36 at Harvest Road when he lost control on the ice covered roadway and his truck traveled off the south side of the road. The driver along with his passenger a 15 year old girl were taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.
Woman injured in Wednesday night wreck
A 49 year old Warrenton woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at 8:10pm as she was on Missouri 47 when her van ran off the right side of the road, she overcorrected, causing it to overturn on its side. She sustained moderate injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis for treatment.
Man injured in Wednesday morning crash
A man was injured in a Wednesday morning crash in Pike County. MSHP stated that a 47 year old driver from Goddard, KS was on Highway 79 when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. The crash happened at 7:45am Wednesday.
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MSHP
confirms suspect in Moberly homicide shot and killed by Columbia Police Officer
Here is an update on the story that we reported on Tuesday about
a homicide that occurred on Saturday in Moberly. According to KOMU in Columbia,
the suspect in the Moberly homicide investigation was killed by
police in Columbia Saturday night, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has
confirmed. 37 year old Timothy Turner of Columbia was shot and killed by
Columbia Police Department SWAT members after a standoff on Raleigh Drive in
Columbia. He was wanted in connection to the shooting death of 37 year
old Donald Gene Hickem in Moberly Saturday morning, Moberly police said Monday
afternoon. The CPD SWAT team and Crisis Negotiation Team attempted to make
contact with Turner around 9pm. He left the residence around 10pm armed with a
knife, according to MSHP. Law enforcement
deployed "less-lethal devices" and a police K-9 after Turner reportedly
did not comply with orders to drop the knife. Shortly after, SWAT members shot
Turner. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Postponed
pavement repairs on US 36 in Livingston County
Pavement repairs on U.S. 36 in Livingston County which were
scheduled to begin Tuesday, Feb. 4, have been postponed until spring. Magruder
Paving, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, has
postponed the project until approximately mid-March. The repair project will
take place on Route 36 in both directions under the Canadian Pacific Railroad
Bridge and the U.S. Route 65 Bridge in Chillicothe. A rescheduled date will be
provided once determined.
Woman seriously injured in Monday night accident
A woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:10pm Monday in Ralls County. The patrol says that a 45 year old woman from Grand Island, Neb. was on US 36 one mile east of Monroe City when she failed to negotiate a curve, causing her jeep to travel off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, struck a tree and then came to rest. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
Man injured in Callaway County wreck
A Fulton man was injured in a motorcycle wreck Monday night in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it happened at 5:05pm as the 26 year old man was on Route UU when his motorcycle ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
Ameren Missouri hosts open houses for public
input on Montgomery-Callaway Connector Project
Ameren Missouri is strengthening the reliability of our region's
energy grid, improving energy flexibility and growing economic development
opportunities with the proposal of the Montgomery-Callaway Connector Project. The project
team is hosting public open houses this week in Montgomery and Callaway
counties to gather input from local stakeholders.
The
open houses are set for 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4
to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Legends Rec-Plex, 808 State Street, Fulton,
and 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. and 4
to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Montgomery City Lions Club, 1200 Farnen Street,
Montgomery City. More details are available at Ameren.com/MontgomeryCallaway.
The
Montgomery-Callaway Connector Project includes approximately 30 miles of double
circuit, 345-kV transmission line in Montgomery and Callaway counties. The
proposed transmission line will run between the Burns Substation in Callaway
County and the Montgomery Substation in Montgomery County. The goal is to have
this project complete and delivering benefits to the local community by 2030.
Members
of the public are encouraged to attend the open house sessions to learn more
and share feedback.
At
each open house, the Ameren team will include project overview information and
answer questions. All open house sessions will include the same information
with no formal presentation. There is also a self-paced, virtual engagement and
comment map available on the project website, Ameren.com/MontgomeryCallaway.
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Two hurt in Putnam County accident
Two women were hurt in an accident that occurred at 8:15am Monday in Putnam County. The patrol says that a 46 year old woman from Centerville, IA was on MO 5 when her truck crossed the center line and struck a truck driven by a 28 year old Unionville woman. Both sustained minor injuries and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Driver injured in Saturday morning wreck
A 24 year old Moberly woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Ralls County. The highway patrol said it happened at 9am as she was on US 36 two miles east of Monroe City when her car traveled off the roadway and overturned. She was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
Moberly Police investigating homicide that occurred on Saturday morning
The Moberly Police Department is asking anyone with information on a homicide that took place Saturday morning to contact the department.
According to KMIZ, just before 7am Saturday, Moberly Police responded to a reported shooting in the 500 block of North Moulton St. When officers arrived, they found a 37-year old man deceased.
The Randolph County Coroner has ruled the death a homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the department either in person by coming to the station or by phone.
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Man injured in Macon County accident
A 78 year old Queen City man was injured in an accident that occurred at around 7:15pm Friday in Macon County. He was a passenger in an SUV driven by a 77 year old Queen City woman. The patrol says they were northbound on US 63 near the KLTI Radio Station just south of Macon when the SUV traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck several fixed objects. The man was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of moderate injuries.
Driver seriously injured in Friday morning wreck
A Sumner driver was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday morning in Chariton County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 7:45am as the 20 year old man was on Highway 139 when his car ran off the road and struck an embankment. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
Man killed in Saturday night crash
A New London man was killed in a Saturday night crash in Ralls County. MSHP stated that the 27 year old man was on New London gravel road when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his UTV to travel off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred at 9:30pm Saturday.
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Trenton
woman killed in Sullivan County accident
A Trenton woman was killed in an accident that
occurred at 11am Wednesday in Sullivan County. The patrol says that the 75 year
old female was on Highway C when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the
roadway and struck a fence. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Pedestrian
seriously injured after being struck by car Wednesday night
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being
struck by a car Wednesday night in Audrain County. The highway patrol said it happened
at 5:10pm as an 89 year old Vandalia woman was on West State Street in Vandalia
when her car struck a 60 year old Vandalia woman. She was transported by
ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
Public hearings scheduled for second Improve
I-70 construction project from Warrenton to Wentzville
The public is invited to public hearings regarding
the Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville project from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb.
3, in Warrenton, and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6,
in Wentzville. This is the second construction project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve
I-70 Program and will add a third lane of travel in each
direction to Interstate 70 from Warrenton to Wentzville. The Warrenton to
Wentzville project includes the Improve I-70 funding and additional
legislatively designated General Revenue funding. It also includes previously
allocated funds in the state’s program for other I-70 and I-64 projects for a
total contract cost of $600 million.
These
meetings will highlight the basic design plans, construction phasing, schedule,
and other detailed information about the project. Construction is expected to
start in Spring 2025 and be completed by late 2028.
The open
house-style hearings will provide the opportunity for nearby residents,
businesses, and travelers to learn about and provide comments regarding the
planned improvements. No formal presentation will be made. The public can
attend the meetings any time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The information will be
the same at each meeting location. Engineers from the Missouri Department of
Transportation and the Improve 70 Alliance contractor team of Emery Sapp and
Sons, Clarkson Construction, HNTB, and Bartlett and West will be on hand to
answer questions.
Written and
recorded oral statements and exhibits can be submitted at the hearing. People
can also review materials and make comments on the project website beginning on
Monday, Feb. 3, at www.modot.org/improvei70/warrentonwentzville. All
comments must be received by Thursday, March 6.
The meeting
details and locations are:
Monday,
Feb. 3, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Warrenton High School Commons Area
located at 803 Pinckney St. Warrenton, MO 63383.
Thursday,
Feb. 6, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Progress Park Recreation Center located
at 968 Meyer Rd. Wentzville, MO 63385.
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Woman
hurt in Boone County accident
A Mexico woman was hurt in an accident that
occurred after 9pm Tuesday in Boone County. The patrol says the 20 year old
female was on Route WW when her vehicle traveled off the left side of the
roadway and struck a fence. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia
for treatment of minor injuries.
Woman
killed in Tuesday morning wreck
A woman was killed in a one-vehicle wreck
Tuesday morning in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
around 9:25am as the 28 year old from Eureka was on Route A when her car ran
off the right side of the road, struck a culvert/drive way and overturned,
ejecting her as it came to rest on its top. She was pronounced dead at the
scene.
One
killed, two seriously injured in Tuesday morning incident
An elderly man was killed, while two others
were seriously injured in a Tuesday morning incident in Gasconade County. MSHP
stated that a 70 year old man from New Haven was on MO 28 when his dump truck
went off the right side of the roadway, struck a utility pole, a concrete
parking post, a tree and a house. He was
taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries. An 84 year old Owensville man
who was in the house was killed, while an 82 year old woman who was also in the
house was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries. The incident occurred
after 9am Tuesday.
SECURING
MISSOURI'S FUTURE: Governor Kehoe Delivers First State of the State Address
Governor
Mike Kehoe delivered his first State of the State Address Tuesday to the
Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative and budget priorities for
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).
Governor
Kehoe opened his first address to the 103rd General Assembly by reflecting on
lessons learned to stay humble from his mentor, Dave Sinclair, with
a commitment to working with the members of the legislature during his
time as governor.
"I
said earlier that I will never forget my roots. Well, I’ve sat where you sit. I
understand the pressures you face. And I want to work with you—not against
you—because I believe we can only secure Missouri’s future if we work
together," said Governor Kehoe.
Governor
Kehoe's speech focused on the policy priorities that have remained a central
focus at the start of his administration, beginning with public safety.
"Any
efforts we may make to improve the lives of Missourians–whether it be education
opportunities, cutting taxes, or expanding childcare–none of it matters if
Missourians aren’t safe," Governor Kehoe said.
"Securing Missouri’s future begins with public safety."
Public Safety
During
his speech, Governor Kehoe discussed the actions his administration took on
Inauguration Day, signing six executive orders developed based on input from
law enforcement to launch the Safer Missouri initiative.
To
support law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts, Governor Kehoe's
budget recommends funding to bolster the existing Missouri Blue Scholarship
Program for law enforcement basic training and $10 million in new funding to
assist local communities who prioritize public safety with equipment and
training needs through the Blue Shield Program.
The
budget also includes $2.5 million to support the sheriff’s retirement system
for another year, and funding for a new crime lab in Cape Girardeau, serving
the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop E region.
As
part of the Safer Missouri initiative, Governor Kehoe urged the General
Assembly to pass a comprehensive crime bill that includes increasing penalties
for crimes like violent rioting and fleeing from law enforcement in a vehicle,
cracking down on criminals who participate in reckless stunt driving and street
racing, and efforts to increase oversight and accountability of the St. Louis
Metropolitan Police Department.
To
combat the fentanyl crisis and identify areas of high fentanyl use in schools
across the state, Governor Kehoe's budget includes a $4 million investment for
fentanyl testing in wastewater systems at schools. Governor Kehoe also encouraged
the legislature to take action on increasing penalties for fentanyl
trafficking.
Economic Development
Governor
Kehoe emphasized his efforts to make Missouri a welcoming state for business
investment. From manufacturers, to retail, to Missouri’s sports teams:
businesses who provide jobs and opportunities to Missourians are an important
part the state's economic success.
In
order to compete with other states, the Kehoe Administration will focus on
reducing taxes and cutting regulations, so families keep more of their own
money, and so job creators look at our state to expand and hire more
hard-working Missourians.
Governor
Kehoe announced that he has directed the Missouri Department of Revenue to work
with his staff on a sustainable and comprehensive plan to eliminate the
individual income tax once and for all.
And,
knowing that infrastructure and economic development go hand in hand, Governor
Kehoe's budget includes a reappropriation of last year’s 100 million dollars
for rural road improvements to ensure all of those funds are invested in rural
infrastructure.
Governor
Kehoe's speech focused largely on solving the biggest challenge to the child
care crisis: addressing the current regulatory environment.
In
an effort to make the child care regulations easier to understand and navigate,
Governor Kehoe issued Executive Order 25-15, charging the Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education-Office of Childhood with a complete re-write
of the child care regulations.
The
budget also includes $10 million to offer grant funding opportunities to
support partnerships between employers, community partners, and the child care
industry to make more child care slots available for Missouri families.
In
an effort to provide timely payments for the child care providers who partner
with the state to provide care, providers will receive payments from the state
at the beginning of the month on enrollment, starting in fiscal year 2026.
To
build on Missouri's career and technical education opportunities, Governor
Kehoe's budget includes $15 million in new funding to address equipment, space,
and operational needs of career and technical centers across the state, as well
as an increase of $5 million on an annual basis to support increased
operational costs.
The
budget includes increased funding to expand career counseling to more high
schools across the state, so that students can talk to school counselors about
their future career path, whether that includes college or not.
Governor
Kehoe also signed Executive Order 25-16 establishing the Governor’s Workforce
of the Future Challenge, instructing DESE to put a plan in place for better
coordination among key stakeholders, including K-12 schools, local business and
industry, and higher education to improve the state’s career and technical
education programs and infrastructure.
Agriculture
Securing
the future of agriculture also means investing in the next generation. Governor
Kehoe's budget includes $800,000 in permanent funding for Missouri FFA.
Additionally,
the budget includes $55 million in new bonding to support the construction of a
40,000 square foot covered multi-use livestock barn and 80,000 square foot
stalling barn to house equine and other livestock at the Missouri State Fair’s
new arena, which was previously supported by the legislature and is now under
construction.
Education
Governor
Kehoe is a proud supporter of education in all of its forms–public schools,
private schools, charter schools–as long Missouri’s children are getting a
quality education that best meets their needs.
To
expand school choice, Governor Kehoe urged the General Assembly to pass
voluntary open enrollment in public schools.
Governor
Kehoe's budget also includes $50 million in general revenue funding to bolster
the ESA program.
This
year, Governor Kehoe's budget recommends a $200 million increase for the
Foundation Formula, the largest increase since the current Formula was created.
And, over $370 million to fully fund the state’s commitment for school
transportation needs. For teachers, the budget includes $33 million to fund
teacher salaries. Additionally, the budget includes $30 million for Small
School Grants to support the continued success of our small rural school
districts, the heartbeat of their communities.
Governor
Kehoe also signed Executive Order 25-14 establishing the School Funding
Modernization Task Force to recommend changes to the Foundation Formula to
better serve students and families.
Government Improvements
To continue to recruit
and retain quality state team members, Governor Kehoe announced a statewide
time of service pay plan increase for state employees.
Governor
Kehoe also previewed action on DEI programs in state government and support for
creating Missouri's own version of a DOGE initiative. He committed to working
with the General Assembly on these efforts in the coming weeks.
During
his speech, Governor Kehoe recognized special guests for their achievements and
commitment to the people of Missouri:
Special Guests of the Governor
Lizzy Schott
Safer Missouri Initiative Group
Alena Malone
Adeline Thessen
USS Missouri Crew Members
Governor
Kehoe emphasized there are safer choices than abortion in Missouri and
committed to helping pregnant women know these exist, including the Pregnancy
Resource Centers across the state. The budget includes support for
alternatives to abortion with $4 million in additional funding to benefit
expecting and new mothers, a more than 50% increase to existing services.
Governor
Kehoe closed the speech thanking veterans and service members, adding that his
proposed budget includes an additional $10 million of general revenue funding
to our Missouri Veterans Homes.
"Our
work in this building is only possible because of those who came before us: the
sacrifices of our brave service men and women," said Governor Kehoe.
"Under the Kehoe Administration, NO veterans home will close due to a lack
of state funding."
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Bridge in Putnam County now open
The Putnam County Route M bridge over Medicine Creek Fork, located near Powersville, is open following a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle project. The Capital – Horner & Shifirin team, working with the Missouri Department of Transporation through a design-build contract, were able to reopen the bridge Friday afternoon, Jan. 24.
The Northwest Bridge Bundle is a Design-Build project that will replace or rehabilitate 31 poor-condition bridges in north central Missouri. The full list of bridges to be replaced can be found on the Northwest Bridge Bundle web page.
Design-build is a project delivery method in which one contracting team is selected to design and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings.
Single Lane of US Route 63 in Columbia to close for pavement repairs
U.S. Route 63 in Columbia will narrow on Tuesday for pavement repairs. Construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will close one lane in each direction through the work zone between the Conley Road underpass and Broadway overpass from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 28 for pothole repairs. The lane closure could extend into Wednesday, Jan. 29, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., if necessary to complete the repairs.
Drivers traveling in Columbia on U.S. Route 63 south of Interstate 70 should consider alternate routes or allow extra time to travel through this area as backups are expected.
This work is in addition to the nighttime closure of Conley Road taking place 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. thru Wednesday.
Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Lewis County
Missouri Route 156 – January 27 – 28, CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route D to Route KK at Newark between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Marion County
Route CC – January 28 – 31, CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route K to CR 209 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 61/24 – January 29, LANE RESTRICTION for sign installation from Route F to Business Route 61 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 61 Southbound – January 30, LANE RESTRICTION for sign installation from Route V to U.S. Route 61/24 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route U – February 3 – 4, CLOSED for brush cutting operations from CR 412 to CR 500 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route U – February 5 – 6, CLOSED for brush cutting operations from CR 166 to CR 165 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Warren County
Missouri Route 94 – January 27 – 31, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after bridge near the Katy Trail between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
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Man injured in Sunday morning accident
A Bosworth man was injured in an accident that occurred after 7am Sunday in Carroll County. The patrol says that he was on MO 139 when his vehicle struck an animal in the roadway and after impact traveled off the left side of the road, struck a post and came to rest in a creek bed. He was taken to North Kansas City Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
Driver hurt in Audrain County wreck
A Thompson driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Audrain County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4pm as the man was on Route FF when his SUV ran off the right side of the road, striking a fence and a tree. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
Two injured in Friday night crash
Two drivers were injured in a Friday night crash in Callaway County. MSHP stated that a Mexico man was on US 54 eastbound on overpass ramp 699 when he ran a red light and his truck struck a car in the intersection driven by a Lake St. Louis man. Both were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor to moderate injuries respectively. The crash happened at around 6:15pm Friday.
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Governor Kehoe Signs Three Executive Orders to Enhance Government Accountability, Efficiency, and Ethics
On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed three executive orders aimed at streamlining government operations, improving stakeholder engagement, and ensuring ethical conduct within the Kehoe administration. The orders reflect the Governor's commitment to fostering more effective, transparent, and accountable government.
"These executive orders demonstrate our administration's commitment and dedication to responsible governance and meaningful reform," said Governor Kehoe.
The executive orders are as follows:
Executive Order 25-11 delegates supervisory authority over specific departments, divisions, and agencies to designated members of the Governor’s staff. This measure is intended to enhance oversight and ensure that critical state functions are managed efficiently.
Executive Order 25-12 establishes a comprehensive code of conduct for the Office of the Governor’s staff, setting clear ethical standards to ensure integrity and professionalism throughout the administration.
Executive Order 25-13 directs all executive department directors and commissioners to dedicate a minimum of eight hours per month to engaging with their agency’s stakeholders. This initiative seeks to ensure that decision-making processes are informed by input from those directly impacted by government actions. Additionally, the order prohibits the issuance of new rules without prior approval from the Governor’s office, a move designed to reduce red tape, improve government efficiency, and ensure regulatory decisions align with the needs of stakeholders and the state’s overall priorities.
December 2024 Monthly Jobs Report
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 11,200 jobs in December 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent. Private industry employment increased by 8,400 jobs and government employment increased by 2,800 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 84,700 jobs from December 2023 to December 2024, and the unemployment rate increased by four-tenths of a percentage point, from 3.3 percent in December 2023 to 3.7 percent in December 2024.
New Grant Brings Conservation Program To Missouri Corn Growers
Precision Conservation Management (PCM), in collaboration with the Illinois Corn Growers Association (IL Corn), Kentucky Corn Growers Association, and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC), has received new grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to bolster regenerative agriculture practices. This grant is part of the $14.7 million NFWF awarded nationwide to advance soil health and improve water quality on working lands. It provides the first opportunity for Missouri farmers to participate in PCM.
The awarded funds will expand PCM program availability to row crop farmers in northern Missouri, focusing on adopting cover crops, no-till, strip-till, and nitrogen fertilizer recommendations. Through this expansion, enrolled farmers will receive technical assistance, data analysis, and access to incentive programs that support their operations as they improve water quality and soil health in these watersheds.
PCM was initially launched by IL Corn in 2015 as a farmer-focused program that provides customized, data-driven guidance on conservation practices to improve profitability and environmental outcomes. Through a unique collaboration with commodity groups and industry partners, PCM has already helped hundreds of farmers in Illinois, Nebraska, and Kentucky implement climate-smart farming strategies.
For more information on Precision Conservation Management, please visit precisionconservation.org.
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Columbia man injured in Tuesday morning accident
A Columbia man was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:50am Tuesday in Cooper County. The patrol says that he was on County Road Big Lick Road when his vehicle began to slide on the ice covered road and it ran off the road and overturned down a creek embankment. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
Learn to use prescribed fire as a land management tool with MDC Feb. 1 in Edina
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to a prescribed burn workshop Feb. 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Knox County Community Center in Edina.
Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation, but it can be dangerous and ineffective when not used properly. This workshop will provide basic information on how to plan and execute a prescribed burn for land management.
Registration for this event is required and can be done at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4HT. Upon registration, participants will be asked to complete the virtual/online portion of the prescribed burn course. This online course is a mandatory prerequisite to the workshop, and there is a $25 fee to complete the online training. Participants are asked to bring their certificate of completion to the workshop. To find the online learning portion, go to http://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZoU.
Should weather allow, a demonstration burn will be conducted during the workshop. Participants are asked to wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants made of natural fibers, leather gloves, and closed toe, leather boots.
Questions about this event can be sent to Kyle Monroe at kyle.monroe@mdc.mo.gov. The Knox County Community Center is located at 207 4th Street in Edina.
MDC invites birders to join birding webinars in preparation for first ever Missouri Birding Challenge
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge -- May 1-15!
Missouri Birding Challenge participants will compete alone or on a team in different birding categories based on their ages, birding experience, and comfort levels. Birders will use eBird (eBird.org) to record their lists of birds identified at public natural areas around the state, or even in their own backyards. Once participants complete a category, they will be entered into a drawing for fun, bird-related prizes such as binoculars and gift cards. There is a fee of $10-$25 per person or team depending on the category. Fees go toward migratory bird conservation efforts.
Learn more about the Challenge and related topics at mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/activities/birdwatching/missouri-birding-challenge. Full Challenge rules and details will be released in coming weeks. Registration will be open April 1-30 through the webpage.
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Man Hurt In Boone County Accident
A Sturgeon man was hurt in an accident that occurred just before 8:30pm Sunday in Boone County. The patrol says that he was on US 63 when he swerved to avoid hitting another vehicle, causing his truck to travel off the left side of the roadway, crossed the median, struck a sign and then crossed both lanes of southbound US 63, went off the west side of the road and overturned at least twice and then came to rest on it's passenger side in a ditch. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
Woman Injured In Ralls County Crash
A Hannibal woman was injured in a Sunday afternoon crash in Ralls County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4:55pm as she was on Route O when she swerved to avoid a deer, causing her car to run off the right side of the road, she overcorrected and it went off the left side of the road, struck an embankment, a tree and then overturned. She was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Jan. 20 – 26, 2025. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.
All Counties
Moving operations such as pothole patching, brush cutting, and pavement repair continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment.
All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
Boone County
U.S. Route 63 – Bridge construction continues on U.S. Route 63 between the Broadway overpass and Conley Road underpass in Columbia. U.S. Route 63 will remain open but in a head-to-head configuration with narrowed lanes and reduced speeds. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place through late 2025. The bridge construction is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
Interstate 70 – New pavement construction continues in Columbia from Route B (Paris Road) to U.S. Route 63 through January 2027 as part of the Improve I-70 program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
Callaway County
I-70 – New pavement construction continues from the Boone County line to Kingdom City (near mile marker 145) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity
Cooper County
Route Z – Roadside work planned Jan. 21 – 24. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Howard County
Missouri Route 87 – Roadside work planned Jan. 20 – 24 from Route J to Route E. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Missouri Route 124 – Pothole patching planned Jan. 20 – 24 from Missouri Route 240 to Route Y. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Moniteau County
Routes 87, D, E, and N – Bridge maintenance planned Jan. 20 – 24 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Routes 87, F, H, T, and V – Pothole patching planned Jan. 20 – 24 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
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Governor Kehoe Orders Flags to Fly at Full-Staff in Honor of Inauguration Day
In an act of respect and patriotism, Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-09, ordering U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at full-staff on Monday at all state buildings and grounds in honor of Inauguration Day.
This directive aligns with federal statute, which states that flags should be prominently displayed during specific occasions, especially for the inauguration of a U.S. President.
EPA and Continental Cement Company in Hannibal Settle Alleged Clean Air Act Violations
Hannibal, Missouri, cement manufacturer Continental Cement Company LLC will pay a $74,440 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act. As part of the settlement, the company will also procure low-emission school buses for a local school district.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Continental Cement failed to adequately operate leak detection systems designed to notify the company of potential releases of hazardous air pollutants. EPA discovered the alleged violations during a December 2022 inspection.
EPA says that leak detection systems on the company’s emission controls were not functioning properly. Without a functioning leak detection system, the facility would be unaware of whether pollutant filters are operating effectively to reduce emissions of particulate matter and potentially other air pollutants associated with hazardous waste combustion.
In addition to paying the civil penalty, Continental Cement agreed to spend at least $282,000 to replace two of Hannibal School District #60’s diesel buses with propane school buses, which will reduce air pollution in areas impacted by excess emissions from Continental’s alleged violations.
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance names Tyler Hobbs as new Legislative Director
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) Acting Director Mick Campbell announced that Tyler Hobbs has assumed the role of Legislative Director for DCI. Beginning January 13, Hobbs assumed responsibility for the legislative duties of the department’s Insurance Divisions, Division of Finance, Division of Credit Unions, and the Office of the Public Counsel.
Hobbs has most recently served as the Legislative Director for the Office of the Governor. He also served as the Deputy Policy and Legislative Director as well as Senior Policy Analyst since joining the Office of the Governor in August 2022. Before joining Governor Parson’s team, he served as the Legislative Director for the Missouri Department of Public Safety after working as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Missouri Republican Party during the 2020 election cycle.
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Governor Kehoe Announces Sarah Willson as Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Sarah Willson as Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).Willson will assume the role of DHSS Director effective February 14, 2025, and awaits Missouri Senate confirmation.
Willson has served as Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs for the Missouri Hospital Association (MHA) since 2016. In that role, she provided clinical and regulatory guidance to over 140 hospitals across the state, serving as a key expert on licensing, survey processes and compliance for acute care, critical access, long-term care, rehabilitation, and psychiatric facilities. She also collaborated with lawmakers to develop healthcare legislation at both the state and federal levels.
Prior to MHA, Willson held leadership roles with Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care, where she oversaw operations in multiple states, and at Capital Region Medical Center, directing patient care services across several departments. Her work has focused on advancing quality care, developing efficiencies, and improving outcomes for patients.
Willson earned her Master of Business Administration in health management from William Woods University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has been recognized with several awards throughout her career.
North Central Missouri College Closed on Monday, January 20
North Central Missouri College will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This closing includes all buildings and offices at all sites and locations, and no classes will be held. The Ketcham Community Center will have alternative hours on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
NCMC and the Ketcham Center will reopen on Tuesday, January 21 for regular hours of business.
Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that all driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:
Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Honoring Officer Molly Bowden: 20-year anniversary and Red Cross blood drive in her memory
The community is invited to donate blood at the annual Officer Molly Bowden Memorial Blood Drive honoring her memory. Together with the collective emergency services of Boone County, the American Red Cross will be hosting this blood drive on Friday, January 17 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Grace Bible Church, 601 Blue Ridge Rd., Columbia, MO 65202.
It has been 20 years since Officer Bowden made the ultimate sacrifice yet her memory lives on. On the night of January 10, 2005, she sustained fatal injuries during a routine traffic stop. Following a courageous month-long battle, she succumbed to her injuries on February 10, marking the first line-of-duty loss for the Columbia Police Department.
She was more than a police officer. She was a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a friend who loved to be outdoors, either on horseback or out on the water, and loved to make her friends and family smile.
As a special thank-you for honoring Officer Bowden’s memory, those who present to donate will receive an exclusive Red Cross Battle of the Badges t-shirt, while supplies last.
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Moberly Police Department News
On January 9, 2025, at approximately 9:30 pm Moberly SWAT and the
Randolph County Sheriff’s Department Tactical Team, executed a search
warrant in the 700 Block on Monroe Ave. As a result of the search warrant, a 50-year-old Moberly woman was arrested for Unlawful Possession of A Firearm and later posted the required bond. A probable cause statement was submitted to the Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.
Mike Kehoe Sworn In as 58th Governor of Missouri
On Monday, at a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Mike Kehoe was sworn in as the 58th Governor of Missouri, marking a new chapter of leadership for the state.
Building on his distinguished record of public service, successful business career, and an unwavering commitment to Missouri’s communities, Governor Kehoe vowed to honor the state’s rich legacy while forging an ambitious path toward a brighter future. With a focus on public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture, he outlined his administration’s goal to tackle the most pressing challenges and seize the opportunities for growth.
“My life—growing up in the inner city, moving to a small town, building businesses, operating a ranch—these experiences have taught me one thing: Missourian’s are more alike than we are different,” said Governor Kehoe. "It will take each of us, working together, to secure an even safer, stronger, and more prosperous Missouri.”
Governor Kehoe was sworn in by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, using a Bible that belonged to his mother, Lorriane Kehoe.
Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, State Treasurer Vivek Malek, and Attorney General Andrew Bailey were also sworn in during Monday's inauguration ceremony. Oaths were administered by the following individuals:
- Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Rhodes Russell for Lieutenant Governor Wasinger;
- Judge Thomas N Chapman of the 43rd Judicial Circuit for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins;
- Judge Thomas C. Clark II of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District for State Treasurer Vivek Malek; and
- Missouri Supreme Court Judge Kelly Broniec for Attorney General Andrew Bailey.
Following a performance of the National Anthem by St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Eva Millar-Galván, the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, gave the invocation. The swearing-in of state elected officials was followed by a 19-gun salute and flyover of military aircraft. Musical selections were performed by the 135th Army Band. The event concluded with a benediction offered by Reverend John Miles, Senior Pastor at Morning Star Baptist Church in Kansas City.
Governor Kehoe Signs Six Executive Orders, Launches Safer Missouri Initiative
On Monday, as his first official act in office, Governor Mike Kehoe took decisive action to prioritize public safety by signing six executive orders and officially launching his comprehensive Safer Missouri public safety initiative.
Developed in close collaboration with law enforcement partners and representatives across all levels of law enforcement within the state, the Safer Missouri plan sets the stage for immediate and impactful action. The measures introduced today represent the first steps in a comprehensive, multi-phase plan that focuses on reducing crime, supporting law enforcement, and fostering community partnerships to achieve lasting change.
Further steps requiring General Assembly action are slated for implementation in the coming weeks, with additional details to be unveiled during Governor Kehoe’s 2025 State of the State address.
"By standing with the brave officers who protect us every day and implementing strategic, forward-thinking measures, we are working to make Missouri a safer place to live, work and raise a family," said Governor Kehoe. "In the coming weeks, months, and years, my administration will be relentless in our pursuit to make Missouri a place where it’s easier to be a cop than a criminal."
Governor Kehoe was joined by Attorney General Andrew Bailey, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety Mark James, and leaders from statewide law enforcement associations, including the Missouri State Fraternal Order of Police, Missouri State Troopers Association, Missouri Police Chiefs Association, and the Missouri Sheriffs Association.
"I applaud Governor Kehoe for taking action less than an hour after being sworn into office," said Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. "Today is a bold move toward restoring law and order, backing Missouri law enforcement as they protect our families, and reaffirming our commitment to obtaining justice for victims."
"Governor Kehoe’s actions reflect his unwavering resolve to enhance safety and security in Missouri," said Mark James, Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety. "These executive orders will equip law enforcement with much-needed resources and support to effectively address crime."
Exercising his constitutional authority, Governor Kehoe enacted the following measures:
Executive Order 25-02 establishes "Operation Relentless Pursuit", a regional anti-crime effort that emphasizes intelligence-led policing and cross-jurisdiction collaboration in order to collectively pursue and apprehend dangerous fugitives. The strategies employed in this enforcement initiative will include:
- The designation of full time Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) investigators within each of the nine troop regions; and
- Allocation of budgetary funds to support one new deputy sheriff within each MSHP troop who will be dedicated to task force operations, including targeted operations against criminal activities.
Executive Order 25-03 launches the Blue Shield Program to recognize local governments for their dedication to effective law enforcement and community safety. A Blue Shield designation highlights initiatives that enhance public safety, strengthen support for law enforcement and build lasting partnerships with the community. Issuance of the Blue Shield designation enables law enforcement agencies to access specific state grant opportunities.
Executive Order 25-04 establishes a 287(g) designation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow state and local law enforcement to assist in enforcing immigration laws. The executive order directs the Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) designate specific MSHP troopers to undergo immigration enforcement training with an emphasis on preventing illegal immigration, apprehending criminal offenders, and interdicting drug trafficking activities as an integral part of their regular responsibilities within Missouri.
Executive Order 25-05 charges DPS and MSHP with the collection of immigration status within the statewide uniform crime data reporting system for those charged with crimes in Missouri.
Executive Order 25-06 tasks DPS with modifying the Patrol’s salary schedule by reducing the time of service required to reach the top salary tier from 15 years of service to 12 years of service.
Executive Order 25-07 directs the Department of Corrections and Parole to assemble a working group comprised of stakeholders to assess the existing rules with regard to the eligibility of offenders for parole, conduct of parole hearings and the conditions to imposed on paroled offenders. Once the group’s recommendations have been received, the Board will present amended rules to the governor’s office by October 1, 2025. The current rules, as set by Section 217.690.4 RSMo., have not been amended since 2017. By enhancing guidelines and processes through formal rulemaking, Missouri can continue to refine its approach to offender management while reducing criminal relapses.
Additionally, in order to enhance communication and strengthen the relationships between law enforcement agencies and the governor's office, Governor Kehoe also took administrative action to establish a designated staff member in his office as the contact for law enforcement agencies and issues. This liaison will serve as the intermediary between field operations and state resources available to assist in law enforcement efforts.
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Man seriously injured in Pike County accident
A Bowling Green man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7am Monday in Pike County. The patrol says that he was on US 61 when his vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to cross the center of the road, before running off the east side and struck an embankment and rolled over. He was transported by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
Director Nickelson Announces Retirement, Culminating 25 years of Public Service
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced that Director Paula F. Nickelson will retire effective March 1, 2025, from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Her retirement brings a distinguished 25-year career at DHSS to a close. She will continue to serve as director of DHSS under Governor Mike Kehoe’s leadership until retirement.
Director Nickelson ushered in major change at DHSS by leading the department through significant innovations and achievements during her tenure. Within one year of assuming the role, she announced the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri by transitioning the state’s response to an endemic state. Nickelson was also responsible for seeing through the department’s rebranding efforts, launching a new strategic plan, mission, and vision, and hiring multiple key leadership roles never before available, including the state’s first chief medical officer, chief health information officer, health economist, health policy analyst, and workforce director. Under her leadership the State Board of Health and Senior Services was re-established, the department achieved re-accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board, and the state’s first multi-agency laboratory campus began construction.
A priority area for Director Nickelson was rebuilding trust and relationships with the public, state and federal lawmakers, local public health agencies and Missouri’s health care stakeholder groups. By working alongside the Missouri legislature, Nickelson was able to secure significant policy changes that will improve the state’s health care landscape for years to come. This includes beginning to address the state’s health care workforce shortages with the publication of the first-ever public health and health care workforce recommendation report and establishment of a state strategy to increase physician residency slots, increasing state funding to Missouri’s historically-underfunded local public health agencies, and initiating a maternal mortality prevention plan.
Nickelson assured key data and technology efforts propelled the department into readiness for the coming decade. This work was inclusive of a comprehensive state data landscape assessment, and the implementation of new systems for vital records, infectious disease surveillance and multiple inspection efforts. She also focused on the adoption of a new model for public health in Missouri, which describes foundational programs and capabilities that must be available to every Missouri resident and in every community to assure the best opportunity for health.
Director Nickelson was elected to represent Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska on the national stage as the Region VII director for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and most recently to serve that organization as Secretary-Treasurer. She was a frequent presenter at a wide variety of national and international organizations on diverse issues impacting public health.
Director Nickelson has led DHSS since March 2022 when she was appointed by Governor Parson. Prior to serving as director, Nickelson held a variety of positions at DHSS and specialized in public health and health care management, emergency planning and response, chronic disease prevention, and maternal-child health.
Attend MDC Waterfowl Workshops to give input on upcoming seasons
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites waterfowl hunters to a series of public workshops around the state to gather hunter input about duck season dates and zone boundary locations for the 2026-2030 seasons.
Participants will have the opportunity to review long-term waterfowl data about weather, migration, habitat use, harvest, and hunter opinions, and discuss their season date and zone preferences with other hunters and MDC staff. MDC will use hunter input gathered through the workshops combined with hunter opinion surveys to establish Missouri’s 2026-2030 duck season dates and zones.
The 2025 workshops will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Registration is not required. Call the related phone number for more information.
- JAN. 16 IN HARRISONVILLE: Cass County Sherriff’s Office, 2501 W. Mechanic, 660-885-6981 or 816-622-0900;
- JAN. 21 IN ST. JOSEPH: MDC Northwest Regional Office, 701 James McCarthy Drive, 816-271-3100;
- JAN. 22 IN CHILLICOTHE: Comfort Inn and Suites, 250 E. Business 36, 816-271-3100;
- JAN. 23 IN CARROLLTON: Carrollton Public Library, 1 North Folger Street, 816-622-0900;
- JAN. 28 IN ST. CHARLES: Wapelhorst Park Gould Upper Level, 1875 Muegge Road, 636-441-4554;
- JAN. 29 IN ELSBERRY: American Legion, 111 Legion Drive, 636-441-4554;
- JAN. 30 IN KIRKSVILLE: MDC Northeast Regional Office, 3500 S. Baltimore St., 660-785-2420;
- FEB. 4 IN PORTAGEVILLE: Fisher Delta Research Center, 147 State Hwy T, 573-290-5730.
- FEB. 5 IN DEXTER: National Guard Armory, 1702 Missouri Hwy 114, 573-290-5730;
- FEB. 6 IN JACKSON: Jackson Civic Center on 381 E. Deerwood Dr., 573-290-5730;
- FEB. 13 IN SPRINGFIELD: MDC Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4600 S. Chrisman, 417-895-6880;
- FEB. 14 IN JOPLIN: MDC Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, 201 W. Riviera Drive, 417-895-6880;
For more information, visit the MDC website at https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/waterfowl/waterfowl-reports-prospects/duck-zones-and-season-dates
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Three injured, one seriously in Monroe County accident
Three people were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at around 5:30pm Saturday in Monroe County. The patrol says that a car driven by a teenage girl from Monroe City was on US 24 at MO 15 when she pulled into the path of an SUV driven by a Madison woman and the SUV struck the car. The woman was transported by ambulance to University Hospital with serious injuries, while the girl and her passenger a teen boy from Paris sustained minor injuries and were taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital and Moberly Regional Hospital for treatment respectively.
Driver seriously injured in early Friday morning crash
A Troy driver was seriously injured in an early Friday morning crash in Pike County. The highway patrol said it happened at 5:15am as he was on Highway 161 when he passed a vehicle and lost control on the snow covered roadway and his car was struck in the passenger side rear by a truck traveling northbound being driven by a Bowling Green man who was unable to stop on the snow covered road. The Troy man was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious injuries.
Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few
weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Scotland
County
U.S. Route 136 – January 13 - 14, LANE
RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from CR 552 to CR
519 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri Route 15 - January 15 – 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from CR 512 to
Route M between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby
County
Route M – January 13 – 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for culvert railing repair from 0.50 mile
before and after Mesner Branch near CR 135 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
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Commission
Awards Contract for Project in Northeast District
During its regular
meeting on January 8, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
awarded a resurfacing contract in the Northeast District.
A
$6.3M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., for a resurfacing
project on the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70, from 1.4 miles
east of Route F in Montgomery County to east of Route MM in Warrenton.
Additional
information, regarding timelines and traffic impacts will be released prior to
the start of construction.
Join
the Fight Against Human Trafficking in Missouri
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention
Month, with the national awareness day on Saturday Jan. 11. The month is
dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to
look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it.
Missouri
is a transportation hub for the central United States, with large amounts of
freight moving across the state’s highways every day. Common places like rest
stops, gas stations, convenience stores and hotels are prime spots for the
practice of human trafficking. According to the National Human Trafficking
Hotline, there were 249 human trafficking cases identified in Missouri in 2023,
involving 356 victims. Nationally, these numbers jump to nearly 10,000 cases
identified nearly 17,000 victims.
In
2018, MoDOT leadership signed the Transportation Leaders Against Human
Trafficking pledge joining efforts with other transportation leaders across the
country. Through this pledge, MoDOT committed itself to providing specialized
training to employees on how to identify the common indicators of human
trafficking and what to do when trafficking is suspected in Missouri.
Some
of the warning signs of potential trafficking situation include signs of
physical abuse, branding tattoos, wearing clothing
inappropriate for the weather or location, not being in possession of
their money or identification, body language indicating discomfort, lack of eye
contact with anyone except their trafficker, or not being allowed to speak for
themself.
If
you suspect someone is being forced to engage in any activity from which they
can’t leave—whether it is commercial sex, housework, farm work or other
activity—call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at
1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733). Information is available online at humantraffickinghotline.org. Please save the
National Human Trafficking Hotline number as a contact in your cellphone: 1-888-373-7888.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
For
more information about MoDOT’s efforts to “Put the Brakes on Human
Trafficking,” go to modot.org/fighthumantrafficking.
Ameren
Missouri launches multiyear cost saving programs for customers
Ameren Missouri will continue providing customers with
opportunities to save money and energy after the Missouri Public Service
Commission (PSC) recently approved the company’s revised multiyear energy
efficiency and demand response plan, under the Missouri Energy Efficiency
Investment Act (MEEIA).
The
energy company’s portfolio includes the continuation of familiar programs for
residential customers, including Peak Time Savings, instant discounts on smart
thermostats and the Pay As You Save (PAYS®) home
energy assessment. Business customers can also continue taking advantage of its
demand response program and business energy savings program, BizSavers®.
Additional
programs available through Ameren Missouri include:
The Single-Family Income-Eligible program,
which provides a comprehensive package of whole-home upgrades and aims to
achieve >10% energy reduction per home.
The Multifamily Income-Eligible program,
which provides enhanced incentives for energy-saving upgrades that help tenants
save money on energy costs while reducing maintenance costs for property
owners.
A Business
Social Services program to support energy efficiency
upgrades (including assistance with completing paperwork) at facilities that
supply food, shelter and other forms of care.
And coming later this year: FastTrack HVAC,
an additional channel in the PAYS program for HVAC system installation that
will allow expedited replacement on systems and financing through bill
payments.
The
PSC-approved programs advance Ameren Missouri’s ongoing investment in energy
and cost saving opportunities on customer’s bills and have historically helped
customers save more than $2.9 billion on their energy bills over the lifetime
of their energy-efficient upgrades. The programs include:
$75
million in total rebates and incentives for residential and business customers.
$20
million allocated for income-eligible customers and social service agencies.
A goal
of producing 102,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) in energy savings – equal to annual
energy consumption of 8,300 average-sized Missouri homes.
$51
million invested annually in 2025 and 2026 toward customer demand response and
energy efficiency programs, and $22 million in 2027 for demand response
programs.
The
plan and programs are the result of a proposal originally filed with the PSC in
2023 and later amended in 2024. To determine your eligibility and enroll in
current energy efficiency programs, visit AmerenMissouri.com/EnergyEfficiency.
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MDC reports 10,071 deer taken during alternative methods portion
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows
deer hunters in Missouri harvested 10,071 deer during the alternative methods
portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 28 – Jan. 7. Of the 10,071 deer harvested,
2,765 were antlered bucks, 1,072 were button bucks, and 6,234 were does.
Top harvest counties were Franklin with 223 deer harvested, Pike with 209, and
Macon with 207.
The harvest total for last year’s alternative methods portion was 12,496.
For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of
deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
For harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-
trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries .
Deer hunting continues with archery season running through Jan. 15.
Deadline is Feb. 28 for nominations for Missouri Public Safety Medals
honoring heroic first responders and civilians
The Department of Public Safety is accepting nominations for the State of
Missouri’s highest awards honoring first responders who took heroic actions
beyond the call of duty in 2024. The awards are the Red, White and Blue Heart
Award, Missouri Medal of Valor, and Governor’s Medal. DPS is also
accepting nominations from Missouri public safety agencies for the Public
Safety Civilian Partnership Award. The awards will be presented during a
ceremony in Jefferson City in late 2025.
The deadline for public safety agency leaders to nominate members of their
organizations for any of the Public Safety Medals for actions performed in
2024 is Feb. 28, 2025. Nominations must come from the leader of the public
safety agency. Nomination forms and additional information about the awards,
including who is eligible to make a nomination, is available at:
https://dps.mo.gov/medal/ . There is a different nomination form for each award.
For the purposes of these awards, a public safety officer is defined as a person
serving a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter, law
enforcement officer, or emergency personnel or emergency management
personnel. The term "law enforcement officer" includes a person who is a
state or local corrections or court officer. EMS personnel are eligible.
Missouri Veterans Commission Launches Electronic Pre-Certification
Application for Burial
The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) has announced the launch of the new
electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial. The new digital application
allows Veterans and their eligible dependents to electronically pre-certify for
burial benefits, submit documents, and receive real-time notifications on the
status of their application.
Veterans and their eligible dependents interested in burial in one of the five state
Veterans Cemeteries can access the Electronic Pre-Certification Application for
Burial by visiting the Missouri Citizens portal . Users will need to create an
account before completing the application. More information on burial eligibility
can be found at mvc.dps.mo.gov/cemeteries/ . Paper applications will still be
accepted, and Veterans Service Officers will continue to assist Veterans in need.
For more information about Missouri Veterans Commission programs, call 573-
751-3779 or visit mvc.dps.mo.gov.
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Walsworth Announces Documation Acquisition
Walsworth, a family-owned printing company based in Marceline announced that
it acquired Documation on Jan. 1, 2025, bringing it into the Walsworth brand.
Documation will be renamed Walsworth – Eau Claire, and will be Walsworth’s
eighth facility, joining the company’s locations in Marceline, Brookfield and
Fulton, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Saint Joseph, Michigan; and Ripon,
Wisconsin.
Documation was founded in 1994, and for the last three decades, the company
has offered print on demand services, utilizing digital inkjet printing technology to
serve its customer base. Priding itself on its commitment to customer service,
Documation has been praised by its customers for its flexibility and ease of doing
business. These characteristics made it an ideal candidate to become part of
Walsworth.
In addition to also being an excellent cultural fit, the Documation print facility will
expand Walsworth’s capability into on-demand digital printing to better meet
customer needs. This will allow the company to accommodate long and short
print runs while also providing the high-quality printing and customer service
Walsworth is known for.
Over the past two decades, Walsworth has been steadily growing its market
share in key print segments. In 2010, the company purchased IPC in Saint
Joseph, Michigan, and in 2012, The Ovid Bell Press in Fulton, Missouri, was
acquired.
Most recently, the company acquired its first Wisconsin printing facility with the
purchase of Ripon Printers in 2019. Walsworth has made significant investments
in people, capital and technology at each location and is seeing growth across all
locations.
The printing facility in Eau Claire will remain open as usual but will be branded as
Walsworth – Eau Claire over the next several months.
Missouri 5th graders invited to participate in 42nd annual National Missing
Children’s Day Poster Contest
Missouri fifth graders can put their artistic skills to work, learn about staying safe,
and raise awareness of missing children through the National Missing
Children’s Day Poster Contest. The Department of Public Safety is inviting
Show-Me State fifth graders to participate in the annual poster contest, which
offers a chance at a trip to the nation’s capital. The national winner and his/her
parents and teacher will be invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in the 42nd
annual National Missing Children’s Day Ceremony on May 21, 2025.
Transportation and lodging will be provided.
One fifth grader from Missouri will be selected as the state winner. That student’s
poster will be submitted to the national competition. In addition, the state winner
will receive a national award certificate from the U.S Department of Justice, the
sponsor of the contest.
The Missouri winner will be notified in March 2025.
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 as National Missing
Children’s Day. Missing Children’s Day is dedicated to encouraging parents,
guardians, caregivers, and others concerned with the well-being of children to
make child safety a priority. It serves as a reminder to continue our efforts to
reunite missing children with their families and an occasion to honor those
dedicated to this important cause.
To view previous artwork from the contest, visit https://ncjtc-
static.fvtc.edu/resources/RS02456528.pdf
Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Included in America’s Best Insurance
Companies 2025 Ranking
Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Insurance has been included in Forbes’
America’s Best Insurance Companies 2025 ranking. This award is presented in
collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking
provider. The list was announced on September 24, 2024, and can be viewed on
Forbes.com.
The America’s Best Insurance Companies 2025 ranking was determined based
on an independent survey of over 18,000 U.S. citizens across the nation.
Participants evaluated the insurance companies they have held within the last
three years on six different subdimensions: Advice, Customer Service,
Price/Performance, Transparency, Digital Services and Damage/Benefit Service.
In addition, participants had to rate their insurance companies towards
satisfaction, loyalty and overall recommendation. The recommendations and
ratings were transformed into score values and aggregated towards a final score
across five insurance types: Auto, Homeowners, Renters, Permanent Life and
Term Life.
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MSHP Reports Zero Traffic Fatalities, Zero Drownings and Zero Boating
Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
provides the following preliminary statistics related to the New Year’s holiday:
Zero people died and 21 were injured in 44 traffic crashes during the 2025 New
Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 31,
2024, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2025. There were 0
boating crashes and 0 drownings over the 2025 New Year’s holiday counting
period.
2025 New Year’s Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers investigated the following:
Traffic Crashes — 44
Traffic Crash Injuries — 21
Traffic Crash Fatalities — 0
DWI — 50
Governor Parson Releases Parson Administration Report
Governor Mike Parson has released Putting People First , a review of all the wins
and accomplishments achieved during the Parson Administration.
He said that January 13, 2025, marks his final day as Governor of the state of
Missouri. For more than six years, we’ve stood tall in the face of hardships while
achieving historic wins that will continue to move Missouri forward long after
we’re gone, and it can all be attributed to the strength, resiliency, kindness,
courage, and just plain old Missouri grit the people of this great state hold
Governor Parson said. These aren’t our wins. These are wins for you, your kids,
and your grandkids. For Teresa and me, it’s always been about the next
generations having the opportunity to achieve their American Dream.
Under the Parson Administration we:
Added nearly 190,000 new jobs and more than $17 billion in business investment
to our economy,
Achieved the lowest unemployment ever recorded in our state’s history at 2.1
percent,
Cut taxes five times, including the single largest income tax cut in our state’s
history, reducing income tax burdens by over 20 percent,
Cut through nearly 20 percent of regulations and red tape,
Secured funding for and broke ground on upgrading I-70 to six lanes,
Built over 1,000 bridges, repaired 50 percent of our entire highway system, and
made once-in-a-generation investments in our rural lettered roads, Fully funded the K-12 foundation formula every year,
Boosted starting teacher pay from $25,000 to $40,000 per year,
Made historic investments in career and technical education,
Added nearly 65,000 new apprentices,
Increased higher education funding by nearly 30 percent,
Appointed more than 50 percent of the state's entire judiciary,
Maintained our AAA credit rating,
Paid our bills and left 50 percent less debt than when we started, and
Left $1.9 billion on the bottom line for future administrations,
Gov. Parson also said that The First Lady and I came to Jefferson City with our
heads held high, and we’ll be returning to the farm with our heads held high.
Because we’ve never forgotten where we came from, and every step of the way
we’ve simply done what we believed in our hearts was the right thing for all
Missourians. Words cannot express the sincere appreciation I have for this state
and our people. So, I simply say to the more than 6 million Missourians who I
have had the absolute privilege of serving, it has truly been the honor of my life to
be your 57th Governor of the great State of Missouri.
Truman State University and MDC partner to create conservation-inspired
artwork for the campus
Art students from Truman State University’s TRU 120 class partnered with
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Resource Forester, Yvette
Amerman, to combine conservation education and art creation on the university
campus.
MDC has worked with Truman State University on a rain garden over the course
of the last several years. Amerman reached out to the Assistant Professor of Art,
Danielle Yakle, to see if their students would be interested in creating mosaic
sculptures that would be placed in the existing rain garden. Each of the
sculptures were created by groups of 4 students, and they represent critters that
could realistically be in or near a rain garden.
Courtesy of the students in TRU 120 class, there are now sculptures of 3
different kinds of frogs, 1 snapping turtle, and 1 salamander. Next to each
sculpture, there are informational placards talking about conservation in Missouri.
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Bring In The New Year Safely!
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s
celebration. No one wants to start 2025 with a traffic crash or DWI arrest. During
the 2023 - 2024 New Year’s period, nine people were killed and 293 injured in
821 traffic crashes in Missouri.
The 2024 - 2025 New Year’s holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday,
December 31, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
If your plans to welcome the new year include alcohol, please designate a sober
driver or utilize a ride share service or taxi to ensure you arrive home safely. The
roadway is no place for a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you kill
or injure someone, you’ll pay the price for the rest of your life.
If you plan to travel this New Year’s, remember to buckle up and make sure all
your passengers do the same. Remember: Missouri is now a hands-free state.
Pay attention, obey all traffic laws, and when in doubt, yield the right-of-way. Be
sure to use your turn signal to communicate your intentions. The posted speed
limit reflects the roadway's classification and is not a suggestion! Download the
MoDOT Traveler Information app to your smart phone, and check road
conditions before you travel. Missouri law states if you’re using your windshield
wipers, your headlights must be turned on.
The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Assistance Number
(800) 525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or
experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are operational for both
highway and water emergencies. We're here to help.
Governor Parson Announces Mick Campbell as Acting Director of
Department of Commerce and Insurance
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced that Mick Campbell will take over
as the Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI)
effective January 1, 2025. He currently serves as the Commissioner of Finance
for DCI.
Mr. Campbell has served as the Commissioner of Finance since being appointed
by Governor Parson in June 2023. He steps temporarily into the role previously
held by Director Chlora Lindley-Myers who announced her retirement effective
December 31.
Prior to his role as Commissioner of Finance, Mick had been serving as Acting
Commissioner since January 2022 and previously held the role of Deputy
Commissioner. He has been with the Division of Finance since 2004. A lifelong
Missouri resident and native of Mt. Vernon, he holds a Master of Business
Administration and Bachelor of Administrative Management from Missouri State
University.
MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Third Improve I-70 Project
The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of
Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to
design and construct the third project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70
Program . Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa will add a third lane each
direction on Interstate 70 from just west of MO Route 7 in Blue Springs to just
east of Johnson Drive in Odessa. The project also includes interchange
improvements at MO 131 in Odessa.
Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly signed into law by Gov.
Mike Parson provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a
third lane of Interstate 70 across the state. The program will plan, design,
construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add three lanes in each direction on
approximately 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville.
The pre-qualified teams are as follows:
Ames Construction
Ames Construction with designers Parsons Transportation Group
Capital - HDR
Capital Paving and Construction and Michels Road and Stone with designers
HDR Engineering and TranSystems
Improve 70 Alliance
Emery Sapp & Sons and Clarkson Construction with designers HNTB and
Bartlett and West
MasTec Design-Build Team
William Charles Construction Company, LLC and Koss Construction Company
with designers T.Y. Lin International and Horner and Shifrin
Radmacher-Ideker Joint Venture
Radmacher Brothers Excavating Inc. and Ideker with designers Wilson and
Company, Inc.
MoDOT will issue the Request for Proposals in January 2025 to these teams to
work through development of their Design-Build proposals for the project. The
department will work through the procurement process with these teams, who will
submit their proposal for the potential selection of the winning contract in spring
2025. Construction could start as early as summer 2025. There are still
opportunities for additional consultants and subcontracting firms to be added to
each team.
Design-Build is a project delivery method that combines both the design and
construction phases into one contract. The selected contract team completes the
design and construction in parallel instead of in succession, which saves time
and resources.
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Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri
Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler
Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ .
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.
There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the
work mentioned below.
Adair County
Missouri Route 149 – January 6 – 9, CLOSED for brush cutting operations from
Connelsville Road to Route D between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln County
Route D – December 30 & January 2 - 3, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Turkey Creek Road to Route TT near Hawk Point between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Marion County
Route CC – January 7 – 10, CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route K
to CR 209 near Hunnewell between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
I-70 South Outer Road (Tree Farm Road) – January 3, LANE RESTRICTION for
shoulder work from Route J at Danville to Route F at High Hill between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
MSHP Reports Three Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas; No Drownings or
Boating Fatalities
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Christmas holiday
counting period:
Three people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period, which
began at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and ended at 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
2024 Christmas Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers investigated the following:
Traffic Crashes — 65
Traffic Crash Injuries — 38
Traffic Crash Fatalities — 3
DWI — 17
[Note: Last year during the 78-hour Christmas counting period, there were 1,034
traffic crashes statewide. In those crashes, three people were killed and another
346 were injured. During the 2023 Christmas holiday, troopers investigated 124
traffic crashes which included 2 fatalities and 71 injuries. Troopers arrested 81
people for driving while impaired during the 2023 counting period.]
There were no boating crashes or drownings over the 2024 Christmas holiday
counting period.
Colonel Eric T. Olson Announces His Retirement
Colonel Eric T. Olson, 24th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
has announced he will retire effective February 1, 2025, after more than 34 years
of dedicated service.
He said that he appreciates the support and friendships he has made across the
state the last 34 years. The privilege to serve as a trooper has been a rewarding
and humbling experience. He also thanks his family as well for their unwavering
support throughout his career.
Olson was appointed to the Patrol on July 1, 1990, as a member of the 63rd
Recruit Class. Upon completing his training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement
Academy, he was assigned to Troop H where he held the ranks of trooper,
corporal, and sergeant.
In 2004, Olson was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to Troop B
Headquarters in Macon, MO. In 2014, Olson was promoted to the rank of captain
and designated commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit. In 2015, he
transferred to the Division of Drug & Crime Control where he served as director.
Olson was promoted to major in 2017, where he served as commander of the
Criminal Investigation Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. Olson
was promoted to lieutenant colonel March 9, 2017, and designated assistant
superintendent of the Patrol. On September 1, 2018, he assumed the role of
acting superintendent.
On March 5, 2019, Governor Michael L. Parson appointed Olson the 24th
superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was confirmed by the
Missouri Senate on March 14, 2019.
Colonel Olson grew up in Chillicothe, MO. He graduated from Chillicothe High
School in 1986. Olson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from William
Jewell College in Liberty, MO, in 1990. He completed the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA, in 2011 and attended the FBI National Executive Institute in 2023. Colonel Olson and his wife have two sons.
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Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments
Governor Mike Parson has announced judicial appointments to the 10th, 13th,
and 22nd Judicial Circuits.
Jennifer A. Richardson, of Monroe City, will be appointed as Associate Circuit
Judge for Marion County in the 10th Judicial Circuit.
Ms. Richardson is the District Defender for District 2 of the Missouri Public
Defender’s Office. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Juris Doctor
from the University of Missouri–Columbia. She will fill the vacancy created by the
election of the Honorable John J. Jackson as Circuit Judge.
Jayne A. Pearman, of Centralia, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge
for Boone County in the 13th Judicial Circuit.
Ms. Pearman owns Jayne A. Pearman LC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in
accounting and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia. She will
fill the vacancy created by the election of the Honorable Stephanie Morrell as
Circuit Judge.
Michael R. Dauphin, of St. Louis, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge
for the 22nd Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Dauphin is the Assessor of the City of St. Louis. He holds a Bachelor of
Science in political science from Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor
from St. Mary’s University. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of
the Honorable Heather J. Hays as Circuit Judge.
30 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law
Enforcement Academy
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
announces that 30 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement
Academy on Friday, December 20, 2024. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at
the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 122nd Recruit Class reported to the
Academy on July 1, 2024. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned
troops on January 6, 2025.
The Honorable Robin Ransom, Supreme Court of Missouri, administered the
Oath of Office to the new troopers. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey
provided the keynote address and Colonel Olson also addressed the class. The
Troop F Color Guard presented the colors and the 135th Army Band, Missouri
Army National Guard, performed the national anthem. Chaplain Kevin Kappler,
US Missions, provided the invocation and benediction.
Four class awards were presented during the graduation ceremony. The recruits
accumulated points toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness,
firearms, and academics throughout their 25 weeks at the Academy. The person
with the highest number of points in each category earned the respective award.
The recruit with the highest number of points overall earned the Superintendent’s
Award. Trooper Kevin Francom accepted the Physical Fitness Award; Trooper
Corbin Dougherty accepted the Firearms Trophy; and Trooper Ryan Brown
accepted the Academics Award. Colonel Olson presented the Superintendent’s
Award to Trooper Corbin Dougherty.
The names, hometowns, and first assignments of members of the 122nd Recruit
Class are listed below:
Troop A
Trooper Louis T. Baggerly (Belton, MO) ─ Zone 7, Jackson County
Trooper Lance J. Estes (Warsaw, MO) ─ Zone 15, Henry County
Trooper Heisser A. Pujols Bido (Independence, MO) ─ Zone 14, Bates County
Trooper Kemp M. Stewart (Joplin, MO) ─ Zone 6, Jackson County
Trooper Reese E. Tayloe (Warrensburg, MO) ─ Zone 12, Johnson County
Troop B
Trooper Austen E. Harrison (Macon, MO) ─ Zone 2, Macon County
Troop C
Trooper Devin J. Bittick (Florissant, MO) ─ Zone 1, N. St. Louis County
Trooper WrayVauze L. Givens (Mexico, MO) ─ Zone 10, Franklin County
Trooper Adam C. Moran (Ste. Genevieve, MO) ─ Zone 13, Jefferson County
Troop D
Trooper Hunter R. Burks (Fordland, MO) ─ Zone 16, Hickory and Dallas Counties
Trooper Kyle R. Goddard (Republic, MO) ─ Zone 4, Stone and Taney Counties
Trooper Forrestt R. Jones (Hollister, MO) ─ Zone 4, Stone and Taney Counties
Trooper Jackson D. Lock (Nixa, MO) ─ Zone 1, Greene County
Trooper Jacob W. Nuttall (Bolivar, MO) ─ Zone 6, Lawrence and Dade Counties
Troop E
Trooper Ryan W. Brown (Doniphan, MO) ─ Zone 1, Butler and Ripley Counties
Trooper Cody A. Naramore (Delta, MO) ─ Zone 6, Mississippi/New Madrid/Scott
Counties
Troop F
Trooper Colton R. Cavanaugh (Kansas City, MO) ─ Zone 6, Morgan and
Moniteau Counties
Trooper Grant M. Garrett (Camdenton, MO) ─ Zone 11, Camden and Miller
Counties
Trooper Dean M. Hagenhoff (Westphalia, MO) ─ Zone 2, Cole and S. Callaway
Counties
Trooper Martha A. Minarik (Algonquin, IL) ─ Zone 1, Cole and S. Callaway
Counties
Trooper Brittney S. Romano (Patton, MO) ─ Zone 7, Cooper and Howard
Counties
Troop G
Trooper Corbin M. Dougherty (Van Buren, MO) ─ Zone 8, Carter and Reynolds
Counties
Trooper Johnny D. Healy (West Plains, MO) ─ Zone 6, S. Howell and Oregon
Counties
Trooper Dustin B. Howell (Thayer, MO) ─ Zone 7, S. Howell and Oregon
Counties
Trooper Michael J. Rudy (Thayer, MO) ─ Zone 8, Carter and Reynolds Counties
Troop H
Trooper Joshua D. Bedingfield (Magnolia, TX) ─ Zone 4,
Grundy/Mercer/Livingston Counties
Troop I
Trooper Collin A. Clinton (Rolla, MO) ─ Zone 2, Phelps and Maries Counties
Trooper Kevin L. Francom (Sandy, UT) ─ Zone 4, Pulaski and Maries Counties
Trooper Austin L. Gillispie (Bolivar, MO) ─ Zone 1, Phelps and Maries Counties
Trooper Canaan L. Park (Seymour, MO) ─ Zone 6, Pulaski and Maries Counties
Governor Parson Grants 16 Pardons, Approves Nine Commutations
Closing out the final pending clemency petitions of his administration, Governor
Mike Parson granted 16 pardons and approved nine commutations pursuant to
Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official
documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have
been sent to the individuals.
In addition to granting 16 pardons and nine commutations, Governor Parson
denied 23 clemency petitions. The Governor's Office now effectively holds zero
pending clemency petitions. When Governor Parson was sworn into office, he
inherited a clemency backlog of more than 3,500 and received hundreds more
since. In total, he has taken action on nearly 4,000 clemency petitions. Governor
Parson prioritized providing individuals an answer, whether approved or denied.
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Officer Involved Shooting In Lewis County
On Friday December 20 at approximately 2:54 p.m., the Lewis County Sheriff’s
Office requested assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol regarding a
barricaded subject at a residence in LaBelle.
The preliminary investigation revealed a female was allegedly assaulted and held
against her will at the residence by 33 year old Chadwick H. Kelly of Quincy,
Illinois. It was also determined that Kelly was wanted by Illinois authorities for a
felony probation warrant and reportedly armed with a gun. The female victim was
able to escape from the residence and had visible injuries.
Negotiators and Special Weapons and Tactical Teams (SWAT) from Troop F
(Jefferson City), and Troop C (Weldon Spring) responded to assist with the
incident. During the negotiations, Kelly fired numerous rounds from inside the
residence, toward officers. Kelly later ran from the residence armed with a gun
and members of the Patrol fired their weapons. The Lewis County Coroner
responded to the scene and pronounced Kelly deceased.
This investigation is ongoing by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of
Drug and Crime Control.
Missouri State Director Kyle Wilkens Announces $11 Million for Rural High-
Speed Internet
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development Missouri State Director Kyle Wilkens congratulated the
Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation for receiving funding that will be used
for high-speed internet projects in some of Missouri's most rural, remote, and
underserved communities.
This Rural Development ReConnect grant investment of $11,145,525 will deploy
a fiber-to-the-premises network to provide high-speed internet to hundreds of
individuals, several businesses, and nearly 140 farms in Daviess, Gentry, and
Harrison counties in Missouri.
To learn more about investment resources for rural areas,
visit www.rd.usda.gov or contact the nearest Missouri USDA Rural Development
office .
Be On Lookout For Stink Bugs In Soybean In 2025
Missouri soybean farmers should be on the lookout for several species of stink
bugs in 2025, says University of Missouri Extension state crops entomologist
Ivair Valmorbida.
According to a 2024 survey, green stink bug was the most prevalent in Missouri
soybean crops, accounting for a little more than 70% of the stink bugs. The one-
spotted stink bug and brown stink bug are also present in Missouri crops, and
they are similar in appearance. All overwinter as adults and emerge in the spring
when temperatures and day length increase.
Stink bugs damage crops with their piercing mouthparts. They feed on blooms,
pods and developing seeds within the pods. They can cause significant yield
losses and reduce seed quality.
They vary in size and shape, but they are generally described as having shield-
shaped bodies. Adult green stink bugs are usually light green. Eggs are barrel-
shaped, change from light green to yellow and are usually found on the
underside of the leaves.
Stink bugs move from field edges, and numbers increase during soybean
reproductive growth stages. Females lay their eggs in masses; after hatching,
young nymphs remain in the same area during their first instars. By fourth and
fifth instars and adult stages, they move throughout soybean fields.
Valmorbida says insecticide application is warranted only when numbers and
damage exceed thresholds. Based on sweep net samples, the threshold for grain
soybean is 0.4 bugs per sweep (40 in 100 sweeps); for seed beans, it is 0.2 bugs
per sweep (20 in 100 sweeps).
Valmorbida recommends weekly scouting when soybean begin to bloom. Some
guidelines:
• Break large fields into units of 40-50 acres. Consider soil type, history of pest
incidence and previous crop.
• Assess the whole field by walking in a U, X or W pattern. Avoid good or bad
spots in the field that may not be representative of the overall field.
• Start sampling at a different location each time you scout.
• Avoid sampling only at field edges.
• If you find an infested area, try to determine whether it is isolated or
widespread.
MU’s Pest Monitoring Network offers free text alerts to notify farmers when
insects are active in specific locations. To sign up, go to
https://ipm.missouri.edu/pestmonitoring or email ipm@missouri.edu .
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Traffic Shifts to New Frenchman Bluff Road in Troy
Weather permitting, Friday, contractor crews will permanently close the access at
the existing Frenchman Bluff Road at Missouri Route 47 in Troy, east of the MO
47/U.S. 61 interchange. All traffic will begin using the new Frenchman Bluff
Road, located just east of the current location.
Motorists can expect short delays while a signalized one-lane section is
completed on the southbound lane of Frenchman Bluff Road. This work is
weather permitting.
The 10-foot lane restriction on MO 47, from North Lincoln Drive to East Cherry
Street, will continue to remain in place.
The entire area of the interchange will be an active work zone over the next year.
The $15.4M contract was awarded this summer to KCI Construction Company of
St. Louis. The project is scheduled to be completed by the Fall of 2025.
Missouri students invited to participate in No MOre Trash! contest
The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-
12 to help fight litter in Missouri – and to have creative and educational fun – by
participating in the 2025 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-
decorating contest. The contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!”
statewide litter campaign, which is held in April.
The contest encourages school-aged kids to join in the fight against litter by
decorating a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litter
prevention message using a variety of creative materials. Schools, or home
school programs, may submit one trash can entry in each competition category:
grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Entries are judged based on creativity, adherence
to the contest rules and effective use of the theme and logo.
First-place winners from each competition category receive $200 awarded to the
sponsoring schools. All first-place winners are then eligible for a grand prize of
$600 and a trophy awarded to the sponsoring school.
There is no entry fee for the contest. Participating school groups must submit a
completed entry form online with up to three photos and a release form by March
14. Contest rules, entry forms, release forms, logos, past winners and
educational information can be found at modot.org/trash-can-contest .
TG Missouri to Expand in Perryville with Nearly $100 Million Investment
Following Trade Mission to Japan
TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, has announced that it will expand in
Perryville, investing approximately $97 million over the next three years. The
announcement comes following Governor Mike Parson’s Trade Mission to Japan
last year. The company’s expansion includes a commitment to maintain at least
1,600 full-time jobs, with benefits, in Perryville.
TG Missouri’s expansion will install new equipment, allow for further automation,
and provide new business for its Perryville facility, which serves as TG North
America’s main location. TG Missouri has been in operation since 1987 and
produces automotive parts such as steering wheels, airbags, and plastic trim
components. The company’s customer base extends across the United States
and into Canada, Japan, Australia, Mexico, and Taiwan.
Governor Parson's Trade Missions have resulted in nearly 2,000 new jobs and
over $3 billion in business investment for the State of Missouri.
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Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver
examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 12 p.m. and Wednesday, December 25, 2024,
in observance of Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Thursday,
December 26, 2024.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal
operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Governor Parson Announces Department of Social Services Director
Knodell to Step Down for New Opportunity in January
Governor Mike Parson has announced that Department of Social Services (DSS)
Director Robert Knodell will step down at the conclusion of Governor Parson's
term in office on January 13, 2025. After serving three years as DSS Director,
Knodell has accepted the opportunity to be the City Manager of Poplar Bluff,
Missouri, his hometown.
Since his appointment by Governor Parson in 2021, Director Knodell has made
significant strides in empowering Missourians to lead safe, healthy, and
productive lives.
He has focused on advocating for workforce compensation, collaborating closely
with the Parson Administration and the General Assembly to secure historic pay
raises for team members, increase shift differentials for those working evening
and overnight shifts, and implement innovative workplace solutions.
Additionally, he has successfully expedited crucial technology updates and
departmental projects, aiming to replace outdated systems to manage workloads
more efficiently and enhance services for over two million Missourians.
Missouri's Electoral College Members Cast Votes for President-Elect
Donald Trump
On Tuesday, Missouri's Electoral College Members met in the Missouri State
Capitol to cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States.
Each of Missouri's ten electors cast their votes unanimously for President-elect
Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Prior to the meeting, Governor Parson signed the Certificates of Ascertainment
certifying an abstract of votes cast during the General Election certified to him
from each county in the state of Missouri and certifying that each of Missouri’s
electors received votes qualifying them to vote in the Electoral College. These certificates were signed on December 9, attested to by the Secretary of State,
and transmitted to the Archivist of the United States.
The meeting of the Electoral College was conducted in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. Missouri's members of the Electoral College met in a public
meeting in the Senate Lounge at the Missouri State Capitol to cast their votes.
The meeting officially began at 2:00 p.m. and was presided over by Office of
Administration Commissioner Ken Zellers. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft
announced the official vote. Members of the media and public were also in
attendance.
November 2024 Monthly Jobs Report
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 1,200 jobs in November
2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of
a percentage point. Private industry employment decreased by 1,500 jobs and
government employment increased by 2,700 jobs. Over the year, there was an
increase of 81,800 jobs from November 2023 to November 2024, and the
unemployment rate increased by four-tenths of a percentage point, from 3.3
percent in November 2023 to 3.7 percent in November 2024.
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GOV. PARSON ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION IN GRANTS APPROVED FOR 13
MISSOURI COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced $5 million in grant funding has
been approved for 13 Missouri colleges and universities to continue enhancing
nursing education programs statewide.
These 13 competitive grants totaling $5 million were part of a special
appropriation to the Missouri State Board of Nursing that was recommended and
approved by Governor Parson.
The approved grants include:
$343,000 to Bolivar Technical College
$115,533 to Mineral Area Community College
$719,135 to Missouri Baptist University
$347,252 to Missouri Southern State University
$359,000 to Missouri State University - West Plains
$286,438 to Missouri Valley College
$630,000 to Rockhurst University - Kansas City
$150,000 to State Fair Community College
$621,975 to Stephens College
$424,500 to St. Charles Community College
$334,117 to St. Louis University
$150,000 to University of Missouri - Kansas City
$519,050 to University of Missouri - St. Louis
The awarded grant funds will allow nursing programs to increase faculty salaries,
develop future faculty through scholarships and nursing educator programs, and
invest in clinical simulation technology and equipment. New technology will allow
nursing students to practice, refine and replicate complex clinical procedures.
MSHP: HAVE A SAFE CHRISTMAS SEASON
The Missouri State Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas.
One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations
safely. Wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention and please, don’t
drive impaired. Remember: Missouri is now a hands-free state.
Over the 2023 Christmas holiday, there were 1,034 traffic crashes statewide. In
those crashes, three people were killed and another 346 were injured. Last year,
the 78-hour counting period began at 6 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, and
ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 25, 2023. The 2024 counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday,
December 25, 2024.
Travelers are reminded that holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. If you’re
planning a trip during the holiday, please keep this in mind. Drivers are
encouraged to make sure they are well rested, no matter how short their driving
distance. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Downloading the
MoDOT Traveler Information app to your smart phone allows you to check road
conditions before you travel. Be proactive: Make sure your vehicle is in good
condition and allow enough time to reach your destination safely. Winterize your
vehicle before bad weather arrives, but realize that sometimes, it’s safest to stay
home.
If faced with a traffic emergency, motorists can contact the Missouri State
Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. This emergency
number will ring into the nearest Highway Patrol headquarters. Motorists should
use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or pass a
stranded motorist in need of assistance, etc.
Troopers encourage motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous
drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat
belt or child restraint. Please obey all traffic laws, and if alcohol is part of your
holiday, designate a sober driver. Every driver can help make our roadways safer
this holiday season.
MDC SETS DEER AND TURKEY HUNTING DATES FOR 2025-2026
SEASONS
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer
hunting dates for the 2025-2026 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by
the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 13 open meeting at the MDC
St. Louis Regional Office in St. Charles.
The Commission also gave initial approval to recommendations related to
chronic wasting disease (CWD) that would rescind the intrastate carcass
transportation regulations for deer and other cervids (members of the deer
family) and that would establish carcass-disposal requirements for deer and
other cervids harvested in Missouri.
2025 Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting Dates
Spring Youth Portion: April 12-13
Regular Spring Turkey Season: April 21 through May 11
Fall Archery Turkey Portion: Sept. 15 through Nov. 14 and Nov. 26 through Jan.
15, 2026
Fall Firearms Turkey Portion: Oct. 1-31 (in open counties)
2025-2026 Archery Deer Hunting Dates
Sept. 15 through Nov. 14 and Nov. 26 through Jan. 15, 2026
2025-2026 Firearms Deer Hunting Dates
Firearms Early Antlerless Portion: Oct. 10-12 (in open counties)
Firearms Early Youth Portion: Nov. 1-2
Firearms November Portion: Nov. 15-25
Firearms CWD Portion: Nov. 26-30 (in open counties)
Firearms Late Youth Portion: Nov. 28-30
Firearms Late Antlerless Portion: Dec. 6-14 (in open counties)
Firearms Alternative Methods Portion: Dec. 27-Jan. 6, 2026
Recommendations for changes to firearms antlerless permit numbers, CWD
mandatory sampling, conservation area regulations, managed hunts, and other
proposals will be submitted to the Commission for consideration this spring.
Detailed information on the upcoming seasons and portions will be included in
the MDC 2025 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet and
the MDC 2025 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet,
available closer to the seasons. The booklets will be available where permits are
sold and online at mdc.mo.gov .
Recommendations on deer carcass movement and disposal
The Commission gave initial approval for rescinding the intrastate deer carcass
transportation regulations that prohibit high-risk parts of hunter-harvested deer
and other cervids from being moved from CWD Management Zone counties
unless being delivered to a licensed meat processor, licensed taxidermist, or
CWD sampling station.
In their place, the Commission gave initial approval to establishing statewide
requirements for disposal of carcasses of deer and other cervids harvested in
Missouri. MDC recommended allowing hunters who harvest deer in any county in
Missouri to be able to transport the carcass, including all parts, to any final
destination in the state for processing as long as unused parts are disposed of in
a landfill, through a trash service, or on the property where the animal was
harvested. Hunters would be required to report their deer through Telecheck
before any parts are transported out of the county of harvest.
According to MDC, these changes were recommended to slow the spread of
CWD, minimize regulatory complexity, and reduce the burden on hunters to
comply with regulations.
MDC did not recommend changes to the carcass transportation regulations for
cervids harvested outside of Missouri. These regulations prohibit the
transportation of high-risk cervid parts into Missouri, from cervids harvested out
of state, except that hunters may import cervid heads with cape attached if
delivered to a licensed taxidermist within 48 hours of entering Missouri.
MDC will take public comments on the regulation changes from Feb. 19
through March 20, 2025, at mdc.mo.gov/about-regulations/wildlife-code-
missouri/proposed-regulation-changes .
MDC will then compile comments received and share them with the Commission
prior to the April 4 open meeting when the Commission will give final
consideration to the regulation changes. If approved, the changes would become
effective June 30, 2025.
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SCHROETER NAMED NEW MODOT DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF
ENGINEER
Eric Schroeter has been named the new deputy director / chief engineer for the
Missouri Department of Transportation. This position serves as the senior
registered professional engineer responsible for preparation and approval of all
engineering documents, plans and specifications with oversight of the delivery of
projects from planning through design and construction. The position also
oversees the operations and maintenance work for the department.
Schroeter holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and is a
Registered Professional Engineer. He has worked for MoDOT for 32 years
including the past six years as the Assistant Chief Engineer. Through his career,
he has served in a variety of positions, including construction, operations, and
design at both the district and central office management levels. He was interim
district engineer in the Central District prior to becoming state design engineer in
2013. Schroeter replaces Ed Hassinger who was promoted from the position to
the MoDOT Director in November 2024.
MDC REPORTS 14,607 DEER HARVESTED DURING LATE ANTLERNESS
PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows
deer hunters harvested 14,607 deer during the late antlerless portion of firearms
deer season, Dec. 7-15. Top harvest counties were Pike with 477 deer
harvested, Callaway with 391, and Lincoln with 382.
This year’s harvest total was down from last year’s late antlerless portion harvest
total of 18,916 and slightly (4%) below the previous five-year average.
For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of
deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
For harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-
trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries .
Archery deer hunting continues through Jan. 15, 2025. The alternative methods
portion will run Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2025.
GOV. PARSON SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-16 CLOSING STATE
OFFICES AT NOON ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Governor Mike Parson recently signed Executive Order 24-16 closing state
offices at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
The statement that Governor Parson provided to all Missouri state team
members is copied below:
Today, we signed Executive Order 24-16 closing state offices on Tuesday,
December 24, 2024, at 12 p.m. As we prepare to leave office and spend more
time with our own family and friends, we understand the importance and joy for
all of you in doing the same during the Christmas Season. We know you've heard
us say it before but family, friends, and the next generations are truly what it's all
about.
With Christmas falling in the middle of the week this year, we hope that closing
state offices early allows you an opportunity to spend a little more quality time
with those closest to you as we celebrate the holiday.
Additionally, as this may likely be our final message directly to you, our state
team, we want to again express our sincerest appreciation to each and every one
of you for your service to our state and the people of our state. More than six
million Missourians are better off thanks to public servants like you having their
backs day in and day out.
For us, serving as your Governor and First Lady has been the honor of our lives,
and it's in no small part thanks to the exceptional work you do. We hope that you
will always take the time to remember the good in your lives and reflect on all that
you do in service to our fellow Missourians.
May you and your families have a safe and joyful Christmas and receive many
blessings in the coming year. Whether as your Governor and First Lady or as
private citizens, we will continue to pray for the safety, health, and happiness of
you and your families.
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Governor Mike Parson & First Lady Teresa Parson
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri
Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler
Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ .
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.
There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the
work mentioned below.
Lincoln County
Missouri Route 47 - December 16, LANE RESTRICTION for culvert replacement
operations from Cherokee Lane to Route W between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 47 - December 17, LANE RESTRICTION for drainage work from
0.08 mile west of Oak Bend Drive to West Horseshoe Bend Drive, west of Route
W, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 47 - December 20, LANE RESTRICTION for drainage work from
Giles Road to Route AA between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route D – December 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Providence Lane to Turkey Creek Road near Hawk Point between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route KK – December 18 – 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations
from U.S. Route 61 South Outer Road to Keithley Road near Old Alexandria
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Marion County
Interstate 72 (Eastbound) – December 16 – 20, a continuous LANE
RESTRICTION will be in place for bridge maintenance operations from one mile
before to the end of the bridge over the Mississippi River at Hannibal, beginning
at 8:00 a.m. Monday, December 16 through 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 20. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place during this time.
Monroe County
Route AA – December 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR
980 to CR 959 near Madison between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Missouri Route 19 – December 23, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
operations from the Audrain County line near Wellsville to Missouri Route 94
near McKittrick between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
RED CROSS OFFERS DECORATING SAFETY STEPS TO AVOID A HOME
FIRE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they
can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season,
the American Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri encourages everyone
to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations.
HOLIDAY DECORATING SAFETY TIPS Follow these safety tips and visit
redcross.org/fire for more information. You can also download the free Red
Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.
If you must use candles, keep them away from anything that could burn, and
place them out of reach of pets and children. Never leave burning candles
unattended.
Check all holiday light cords to ensure they aren’t frayed or broken. Don’t
string too many strands of lights together — no more than three per extension
cord.
Ensure outside decorations are for outdoor use and fasten lights securely to
your home or trees. If using hooks or nails outside, make sure they are insulated
to avoid an electrocution or fire hazard.
If buying an artificial tree, look for a fire-resistant label. When putting it up,
keep it away from fireplaces, radiators and other sources of heat. Never use
electric lights on metallic trees.
If getting a live tree, make sure it’s fresh and keep it watered. To test if the
tree is fresh, bend the needles up and down to make sure no needles fall off.
Don’t light the fireplace if hanging stockings or other decorations on the
mantel.
Install smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area.
Test them once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year. If you
cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one,
the Red Cross may be able to help. Contact your local Red Cross for help.
HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVE LIVES Since October 2014, the Red Cross
Home Fire Campaign, working with community partners, has saved at least
2,246 lives by educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape
plans and installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas across the country. To
learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit
redcross.org/homefires .
GOV. PARSON ANNOUNCES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND
INSURANCE DIRECTOR CHLORA LINDLEY-MYERS TO RETIRE
Governor Mike Parson has announced that Chlora Lindley-Myers will retire as
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) Director on December
31, 2024.
Director Lindley-Myers was appointed Director of the Missouri Department of
Insurance, Financial Institutions, and Professional Registration on March 6, 2017,
and was confirmed by the Missouri Senate on April 13, 2017. She continued to
serve in this leadership role during Governor Parson's administration. In August
2019, the department's name was changed to the Department of Commerce and
Insurance, following the addition of the Public Service Commission and the Office
of the Public Counsel to the existing insurance, finance, credit unions, and
professional registration divisions.
Lindley-Myers chaired the Missouri Health Insurance Innovation Task Force,
created by Executive Order 19-03 and issued by Governor Parson, which was
charged with identifying innovative concepts to improve access to affordable
insurance options and access to health care services within the state while
reducing the state's uninsured rates, with a particular emphasis on increasing
access to health care in rural areas of the state.
Under her direction, DCI received reaccreditation twice, the most recent with
distinction, earning high praise from the accreditation body for exemplary work
and confidence that regulations are being implemented effectively to promote a
strong and stable insurance market and a confident consumer environment.
During her tenure, Missouri consumers also saw record amounts returned to
them from their insurance companies through mediation work on complaints and
the DCI's efforts to ensure insurer's compliance with state insurance laws.
Director Lindley-Myers has served as an insurance regulator for four decades.
While director of DCI, she was elected the first Black woman to preside as the
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) president.
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NIGHTTIME LANE RESTRICTIONS SCHEDULED ON US 61 AND I-70
Weather permitting, the week of December 16, contractor crews with S & A
Equipment and Builders, LLC will begin concrete pavement repair work on the
northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. Route 61 in Lincoln County, from the
St. Charles County line to Watson Road, near the south end of Route KK.
Weather permitting, once completed, operations will shift to the eastbound and
westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Montgomery and Warren counties from the
Callaway County line to the St. Charles County line, between mile marker 165
and mile marker 203.
All work will occur during nighttime hours between 7pm and 6am. Motorists can
expect possible delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width
restriction in place where workers are present.
All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
MDC ENCOURAGES PUBLIC TO USE CAUTION AMIDST SUSPECTED
AVIAN INFLUENZA OUTBREAK
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is monitoring reports of sick
and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, across the state. The Department
is actively collecting birds to determine the cause of illness but suspects highly
pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be the cause. Other states, including
Kansas and Iowa, are experiencing similar occurrences.
Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, spreads as birds along the
North American flyways intermingle with infected birds from Europe and Asia.
The viruses are transmitted from bird to bird through fecal droppings, saliva, and
nasal discharges. There is a risk for spillover from wild birds into domestic poultry
and then back again from poultry to wild birds, resulting in further spread.
Though HPAI does not present an immediate public health concern, MDC
recommends the following:
Do not touch dead geese, waterfowl, or other bird species.
Report any sightings of dead geese to MDC online at
http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4KD
Ensure that pets do not come into contact with dead animals to help prevent the
spread of disease.
If you have inadvertently come into contact with a dead goose, wash your hands
thoroughly and contact a healthcare professional if you experience any unusual
symptoms.
Due to ongoing waterfowl hunting seasons, waterfowl hunters should dress game
birds in the field whenever possible or at a location away from poultry or other birds. Hunters should also properly dispose of harvest waste by placing the
remains in trash bags and disposing of them through trash collection or a
permitted landfill. Bald eagles and other raptors are particularly susceptible to
avian influenza. This simple action could help prevent bald eagle and other raptor
mortalities.
Hunters should also be aware it is possible to transport avian influenza viruses
on boats, waders, or other equipment, especially if it isn’t dry before moving it
from one site to another. Allowing hunting equipment to dry between outings will
reduce this chance.
Avian influenza does not present an immediate public health concern, though on
rare occasions it has infected humans and other animals. It is safe to eat poultry
and wild game as normal cooking temperatures are hot enough to kill the virus if
present. Meat should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees
Fahrenheit.
More information can be found on the Missouri Department of Agriculture website
at https://agriculture.mo.gov/avian-influenza.php .
MISSOURI CORN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising
Council are continuing the longstanding tradition of awarding seven deserving
students $1,000 scholarships in 2025. Applications for the Missouri Corn
Scholarship Program are now available online for high school seniors and
college juniors pursuing a degree in agriculture.
Applications for the 2025 Missouri Corn Scholarships are available at
www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab. New this year, all applications must
be submitted online. To be eligible, students must submit an application, official
high school or college transcript, and at least one letter of recommendation by
Feb. 14, 2025.
High school senior applicants must be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or
rural area. They must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university and
major in an agriculture-related field. The scholarship funds will apply toward the
freshman year of college expenses for high school winners.
College applicants must also be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural
area and currently a junior enrolled in a four-year college or university majoring in
an agriculture-related field. The scholarship funds will apply toward the senior
year of expenses for college winners.
The Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee will review the applications, and
recipients will be notified by mail on or before April 15, 2025. To learn more about
Missouri Corn programs, visit www.mocorn.org .
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TEENS INJURED IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Two teens were injured in an accident that occurred at 1am Wednesday in Ralls County. The patrol says that the teen driver from New London was on Camp Creek Lane when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Both the boy and his passenger a girl from Hannibal were taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
THREE HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Three people were hurt in a Tuesday afternoon crash in Saline County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4:40pm as a truck driven by a Moberly man was stopped for traffic on MO 240 at Route M when it was struck in the rear by a jeep driven by a Glasgow teen. Both drivers and a passenger in the teenage girl's jeep a baby boy also from Glasgow sustained minor injuries. All three were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY HELD FOR NEW ROCHEPORT BRIDGE
New eastbound bridge to open to traffic by end of year
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Dec. 10, to celebrate the new
Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. Governor
Parson, Lieutenant Governor Kehoe, other state and local elected officials, local
community leaders, and family members of the fallen Marine for whom the bridge
is named attended the event on the nearly complete new eastbound I-70 bridge.
Members of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) were joined by the bridge
contractor, Lunda Construction, and its subcontracts, to celebrate this milestone.
The old steel truss bridge, completed in 1960, carried two lanes of I-70 traffic in
each direction. The new twin bridges will each carry three lanes of traffic, linking
the multiple projects in the Improve I-70 program, which will expand the interstate
to three lanes across the state. More than 37,000 vehicles including 8,800
commercial vehicles use this Missouri River bridge crossing each day.
Construction on this $220 million project began in early 2022 and is on time to
have eastbound traffic shifted to the new bridge in December 2024. Funding for
the project came from several sources including the city of Boonville, the city of
Columbia, Boone County, Cooper County and an $81.2 million INFRA grant,
secured with assistance from Missouri U.S. Congressman Sam Graves.
Motorists are advised to continue to watch out for ongoing construction work on
the bridge. Eastbound I-70 traffic should be moved over to the new bridge later
this month. Construction will continue with all the final work through late spring
2025. For more information on the project, visit www.modot.org/RocheportBridge.
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GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES 16 APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Governor Mike Parson has announced 16 appointments to various boards and
commissions.
Ansur Adams, of Columbia, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation
Council.
Mr. Adams currently serves as clinical supervisor and site director for
Powerhouse Community Development Corporation. He previously served as
director of youth development for COMO Youthworks. Mr. Adams holds a
Bachelor of Science in psychology from Springhill College and a Master of
Science in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University.
January Boyer, of Kansas City, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation
Council.
Ms. Boyer currently serves as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She previously
served as support coordinator, intake and assessment specialist, and community
living coordinator for the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Ms. Boyer holds
a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Park University.
Marsha Campe, of Camdenton, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation
Council.
Ms. Campe currently serves as assistant director of effective practices for the
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She previously
served as a teacher for the Sedalia School District. Ms. Campe holds a Bachelor
of Science in deaf education K-12 and elementary education 1-6 from
MacMurray College and a Master of Arts in elementary administration from
William Woods University.
Daniel Cayou, of Columbia, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council.
Mr. Cayou currently serves as an attorney for Missouri Protection and Advocacy
Services. He previously served as an attorney for Kespohl, McCrary, and
Cornejo LLC. Mr. Cayou holds a Bachelor of Science in management and a Juris
Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Dr. Chris Clause, of California, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation
Council.
Dr. Clause currently serves as assistant commissioner for the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Vocational Rehabilitation
program. He has been a licensed professional counselor since 2008. Dr. Clause
holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Indiana University, a Master of Science in psychology from the University of Central Missouri, and a Doctor of
Philosophy in public affairs from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Claire Helmig, of Linn, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council.
Ms. Helmig currently serves as a level I medication aide at Harbor Place. She
previously served as a dietary aide for General Baptist Nursing Home and as a
florist assistant for River City Florist.
Robert “Bob” Hosutt, of Nixa, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation
Council.
Mr. Hosutt currently serves as owner of Work Solutions LLC. He previously
served as regional senior manager for the Health and Medical Department at
Union Pacific Railroad. Mr. Hosutt holds a Bachelor of Education in rehabilitation
services from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master of Arts in
counseling psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jennifer Keller, of Lee's Summit, was appointed to the State Board of
Psychologists.
Ms. Keller currently serves as section chief of psychology and senior director of
behavioral health for University Health Behavioral Health Lakewood Counseling.
She is a licensed psychologist in both Missouri and Tennessee. Ms. Keller is a
member of the Missouri Psychological Association and the American
Psychological Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science in
psychology/sociology from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master of
Arts and Doctor of Psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.
Paul Lenhart, of Crestwood, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation
Council.
Mr. Lenhart currently serves as a disability inclusion operations leader with Mercy
serving the greater St. Louis area. He previously served as direct support
coordinator and employment specialist for St. Louis Arc. Mr. Lenhart received the
2010 Big Picture Award for creating and implementing weekly education classes
for the St. Louis City Community Integration Site.
Scott Lindsey, of Cabool, was appointed to the Coroner Standards and
Training Commission.
Mr. Lindsey currently serves as sheriff of Texas County. He previously served as
chief of police for the City of Licking. Mr. Lindsey has held a Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST) license since 1997. He holds a Bachelor of
Science in criminal justice from Drury University.
Dr. Maureen Clancy-May, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Southeast
Missouri State University Board of Governors.
Dr. Clancy-May currently serves as state supervisor for the Missouri Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Quality Schools. She
previously served as superintendent of the Bayless School District. Dr. Clancy-
May holds a Ph.D. in education administration from Saint Louis University, a
Master of Science in education administration from the University of Missouri–St.
Louis, and a Bachelor of Science in teaching exceptional children from Southeast
Missouri State University.
Paul Ogier, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Health and Educational
Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri.
Mr. Ogier currently serves as a board member of LeadingAge Missouri and as
treasurer of Nursing Facility Agency Corporation (NFAC). He previously served
as chief financial officer for Lutheran Senior Services in Brentwood. Mr. Ogier
holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Missouri State University.
Jill Patterson, of Springfield, was appointed to the Child Abuse Neglect and
Review Board.
Ms. Patterson currently serves as senior attorney for Legal Services of Southern
Missouri. She previously served as development director for the Missouri Sports
Hall of Fame and as assistant prosecuting attorney for both Greene and Christian
Counties. Ms. Patterson holds a Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in
St. Louis and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia
Susan Roemer, of Harrisburg, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation
Council.
Ms. Roemer currently serves as executive director of Independent Living
Resource Center and as vice president of Missouri Centers for Independent
Living (MOCIL). She previously served as director of professional services for
MORE Group. Ms. Roemer is a certified workforce development professional.
Dr. Josh Stilley, of Columbia, was appointed chair of the State Advisory
Council on Emergency Medical Services.
Dr. Stilley currently serves as associate professor of emergency medicine at
University of Missouri Health Care. He previously served as clinical assistant
professor of emergency medicine at University of Iowa Health Care. Dr. Stilley is
state chapter vice president of the National Association of EMS Physicians. Dr.
Stilley holds Bachelors of Science in biology and economics from Iowa State
University and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Missouri–Columbia.
Tim Tadlock, of Gallatin, was appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council.
Mr. Tadlock currently serves as an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance
Agency. He previously served as president of the Gallatin Rotary Club. Mr.
Tadlock holds a Bachelor of Science in marketing and business management
and a Master of Business Administration from Northwest Missouri State
University.
MARK TWAIN CASINO IN LAGRANGE RAISES $1,430 FOR TOYS FOR
TOTS OF NORTHEAST MISSOURI
Mark Twain Casino, located in LaGrange is proud to announce the success of its
recent fundraising campaign benefiting Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri.
Through a remarkable display of community support, Mark Twain Casino rallied
patrons to contribute to this noble cause, resulting in a grand total of $1,430
raised.
The fundraising initiative, led by Mark Twain Casino, invited guests to participate
in a match donation program, where every dollar donated in cash up to $100,
was matched by the casino in free play. Employees of Mark Twain Casino
generously donated many new, unwrapped toys that will bring joy to many little
faces in the community this holiday season.
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to
collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the
community in which the campaign is conducted. Toys for Tots of Northeast
Missouri serves 6 counties and has collected more than 7,700 toys this year for
their distribution. This will help over 550 families and more than 1,550 children in
the community.
APPLICATIONS FOR CREDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAM OPEN JAN. 1,
2025
Missouri One Start, a division of the Department of Economic Development
(DED), has announced that the next application period for the Credential Training
Program opens on January 1. The Credential Training Program is a competitive
grant that helps employers offset the cost of short-term, industry-related
employee credentialing.
Applications for the program will be accepted throughout January. When an
employer is accepted for the program, a preliminary award letter will be issued to
them, and the employee will have 12 months from that date to earn their
credential. The business will be reimbursed once proof has been submitted to the
State, showing the worker successfully earned the credential.
Awards are limited to $30,000 per company per fiscal year, and there is a $6
million maximum program cap per fiscal year, subject to annual appropriation.
Moving forward, applications are to be accepted throughout one month each
quarter (January, April, July, and October).
For more info, email upskill@missourionestart.com .
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri
Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler
Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ .
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.
There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the
work mentioned below.
Adair County
U.S. Route 63 (Northbound and Southbound) December 9, LANE
RESTRICTION for transmission line installation approximately 1.6 miles south of
U.S. Route 63 and Missouri Route 11 intersection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
U.S. Business Route 63 (Southbound) - December 9, LANE RESTRICTION for
transmission line installation approximately 1.6 miles south of U.S. Route 63 and
Missouri Route 11 intersection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Knox County
Missouri Route 156 – December 10 - 13, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the
North River Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily. An 11-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Lincoln County
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound & Southbound) – December 10 – 11, LANE
RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from Missouri Route 47 to Route C
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working daily.
Route J – December 11 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route U West to Zoar Church Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route KK – December 9 – 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Jacks Road to Dodson Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route KK – December 18 – 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations
from U.S. Route 61 South Outer Road to Keithley Road between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Missouri Route 149 – December 9, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from
Concord Street to Danube Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion County
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – December 16 – 20, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 1.0 mile before and after the Mississippi River Bridge
between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working daily.
Montgomery County
Missouri Route 19 – December 9, LANE RESTRICTION for culvert replacement
operations from the Pearl Street to Wilson Street in Montgomery City between
7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Ralls County
Missouri Route 154 – December 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations
from Route Y to Route P between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
GOV. PARSON UNVEILS OFFICIAL PORTRAIT, CUTS RIBBON ON NEW
HALL OF GOVERNORS EXHIBIT
On Friday, during a ceremony at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson and
First Lady Teresa Parson unveiled Governor Parson's official portrait,
commemorating his tenure as Missouri's 57th Governor. The unveiling of the
Governor's portrait coincided with the grand opening and ribbon cutting event for
the new Hall of Governors exhibit in the Missouri State Capitol.
"Serving as Missourians' Governor and First Lady has truly been the honor of our
lives, and we are excited to share this official portrait with the thousands of
visitors to our magnificent State Capitol Governor and First Lady Parson said.
The new Hall of Governors exhibit will be a great addition to the beautiful
artwork, historic exhibitions, and exceptional tributes to past Missouri leaders
already on display. This portrait may serve as the bookend to our public service
careers, but we will forever be humbled and count ourselves truly blessed to
have been entrusted by the people of Missouri to lead our great state, where the
promise of faith, family, and freedom lives on for generations to come."
About the Hall of Governors
The new Hall of Governors exhibit is located on the first floor rotunda in the
Capitol and honors Missouri's 57 Governors and six territorial Governors and
showcases their respective official portraits, if they’ve been commissioned. Many
of these portraits were located in various parts of the Missouri State Museum
located on the first floor of the Capitol Building, but others had been stored in
state archives due to lack of space within the museum. Due to the passage of
time, many of the portraits and frames needed to be restored.
Approved by the Missouri Board of Public Buildings and supported by the
Missouri State Capitol Commission, this new Capitol gallery provides a
centralized location for these portraits and creates an interactive exhibit to
educate visitors on Missouri’s past and present Governors and the role of the
Executive Branch in Missouri’s state government. A nameplate QR code will be
placed next to each portrait to allow visitors to learn more about each Governor.
These portraits are permanently mounted to the stone walls in the hallways and
placed under glass with a name plate and mounting system installed. The new
gallery space also features a large video wall display utilizing chip-on-board LED
technology. This display showcases the sitting Governor and includes timely
content during his or her administration.
As part of the project, the Office of Administration (OA) has renovated the
North/South corridor hallways adjacent to the first floor rotunda to establish this
new gallery. Museum-grade recessed lighting was installed in the ceiling to
illuminate the portraits. The ceilings were also painted to reflect the stone finish
color that was originally displayed on the hallway ceilings in the Capitol. Capitol
guests will notice archway signage in the entry ways of the gallery to easily
identify the exhibit as the “Hall of Governors” and large-format signs will be
placed in the gallery to allow visitors to read more about the history of Missouri.
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CAM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO EXPAND IN GLASGOW, INVESTING
$925,000 AND CREATING 30 NEW JOBS
CAM Construction Services, a leader in custom cabinetry, has announced that it
will expand in Glasgow, investing $925,000 and creating 30 new jobs. The
company’s expansion includes the establishment of a new facility for Heritage
Wood Mills, its cabinet manufacturing division.
CAM Construction Services’ strategic move reflects the company’s commitment
to delivering high-quality, locally crafted cabinetry to homeowners, general
contractors, municipalities, and businesses across Missouri and surrounding
states. Heritage Wood Mills will produce a wide range of cabinetry options at the
new facility, from convenient online orders to fully customized designs.
Construction for CAM Construction Services’ new manufacturing facility is
currently underway with plans to open early next year. Cabinets will be
manufactured entirely in Missouri, ensuring quality, reliability, and a commitment
to supporting local craftsmanship without reliance on overseas suppliers.
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACT FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST
DISTRICT
During its regular meeting on December 4, the Missouri Highways and
Transportation Commission awarded the following contract in the Northeast
District.
A $2M contract was awarded to E and C Bridge, LLC for bridge replacement
projects in Audrain and Montgomery counties at the following locations:
Route K - over Hickory Creek near Farber in Audrain County.
Route ZZ - over Little Loutre Creek near Wellsville in Montgomery County.
Additional information, regarding timelines and traffic impacts will be released
prior to the start of construction.
MDC REPORTS YOUNG HUNTERS HARVESTED 2,530 DEER DURING LATE
YOUTH PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows
young hunters ages 6-15 harvested 2,530 deer during Missouri’s late youth
portion of the 2024 firearms deer hunting season, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1. Of the 2,530
deer harvested, 1,046 were antlered bucks, 270 were button bucks, and 1,214
were does.
Top counties for the late youth portion were Pike with 58 deer harvested,
Harrison with 55, and Lincoln with 55. For more information on this season’s
harvest totals, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A New Cambria woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at
around 7:15pm Tuesday in Macon County. The patrol says that she was on US
36 when her car struck a truck driven by a Brooklyn, NY man in the rear. She
was transported by helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
TWO HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING MISHAP
Both drivers were hurt in a Tuesday morning mishap in Adair County. The
highway patrol said it happened at around 9:50am as both were on US 63 when
the SUV driven by a St. Peters man struck the rear of the garbage truck driven by
a Moberly man. Both were taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center for
treatment of minor to moderate injuries.
TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING COLLISION
A Cairo teen was hurt in a Wednesday morning collision in Randolph County.
MSHP stated that the boy was on County Road 1355 when his truck and also a
truck driven by a Cairo man crested a hill and collided. The teen was taken to
Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. The collision
happened at 8am Wednesday.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Monday at approximately 10:31am, the Mexico Public Safety Department
responded to the 300 block of Muldrow in reference to a business which had
been broken into during the previous overnight hours. Video and information
from alert citizens led to officers locating the suspect in the 700 block of W
Monroe around 5:42pm. Dakota L Fratzke, age 26, was processed at MPSD and
taken to the Audrain County Jail on a 24 hour hold for Burglary 2nd degree,
Stealing over $750, and Property Damage 2nd degree. MPSD is continuing to
investigate Fratzke’s involvement in some other burglaries and thefts.
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PATROL REPORTS FOUR FATALITIES, NO DROWNINGS, BOATING CRASHES OVER THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
During the Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers report the following traffic statistics for 2024 (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 362
Injuries ─ 120
Fatalities ─ 4
DWI Arrests ─ 106
[During the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers investigated 431 traffic crashes, which included four fatalities and 138 injuries. Statewide, nine people died and 483 people were injured in 1,342 traffic crashes over last year’s Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers arrested 103 people for driving while intoxicated during the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.]
Troopers investigated all four of the traffic crash fatalities in 2024. One traffic fatality occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, area; One traffic fatality occurred in Troop D, Springfield, MO, area; One traffic fatality occurred in Troop G, Willow Springs, MO, area.; One traffic fatality occurred in Troop F, Jefferson City, MO, area
There were zero boating crashes, zero boating fatalities, zero drownings, and zero boating while intoxicated arrests reported during the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.
MDC REPORTS HUNTERS HARVESTED 11,424 DEER DURING CWD PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 11,424 deer during the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) portion of the firearms deer-hunting season, Nov. 27 – Dec. 1, in CWD Management Zone counties. Of the 11,424 deer harvested, 3,917 were antlered bucks, 1,052 were button bucks, and 6,455 were does. MDC initiated the CWD portion last year to increase deer harvest in the CWD Management Zone to help slow the spread of the disease. For a list of CWD Management Zone counties, visit the MDC website at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/chronic-wasting-disease/cwd-management-zone-
regulations . Hunters were allowed to use any unfilled firearms deer hunting permits during the CWD portion and had to abide by the statewide limit of one antlered deer during the firearms deer season, all portions combined. Hunters also had to abide by county-specific firearms antlerless permit numbers.
Top counties for the CWD portion were Franklin with 413 deer harvested, Jefferson with 301, and Howell with 279. For more information on this season’s harvest totals, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS GEORGE KARLAFTIS DEDICATES “MY CAUSE MY CLEATS” TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI ATHLETES AND TREATS THEM TO CHIEFS VERSUS RAIDERS GAME
Over the past couple of months, Kansas City Chiefs Defensive End George Karlaftis III has been meeting with athletes from Special Olympics Missouri who helped him design his one-of-a-kind cleats for ‘My Cause, My Cleats.’ In October, George met the group of athletes from all over Missouri who would be designing his cleats. Together, they were able to come up with designs for the cleats, discussing aspects they liked, all while getting to know each other better.
Then, earlier this month, George invited the athletes on a special tour of
Arrowhead Stadium. At the conclusion of the tour, George met the athletes in the locker room to reveal the cleats with their designs. He then surprised the group with tickets to the My Cause My Cleats game versus the Raiders, where they were able to cheer the Chiefs on to victory from the stands.
“For me, just seeing these athletes and all the opportunities that they’ve been given to showcase what they got,” said George Karlaftis. “And to me, sports are the great unifier of this world, and to see the good that comes out of it. It’s just an awesome organization for me to be involved with.”
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TEEN HURT IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Brookfield teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at 11:25am Sunday in Linn County. The patrol says that he was on Route M when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. The teen was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of minor injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A Columbia woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in Boone County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 11:20am as she was on Route W when she lost control on the snow covered road and her vehicle overturned, came to rest on its right side, blocking both lanes of the roadway. She sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
A driver was hurt in a Sunday morning crash in Franklin County. MSHP stated that a Union man was on 230 Sunset Bluffs Road when his truck went off the left side of the road, struck a boulder, before coming to rest in a private lake. The man was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at 8:55am Sunday.
WOMAN INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY INCIDENT
A Fenton woman was injured in an incident that occurred at 1:30am Sunday in Franklin County. State troopers said that she was eastbound on I-44 when her car hit a patch of ice, causing it to slide off the right side of the roadway and struck several trees. She was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment of moderate injuries.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri
Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler
Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ .
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.
There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the
work mentioned below.
Adair County
U.S. Route 63 (Northbound and Southbound) December 2 – 9, LANE
RESTRICTION for transmission line installation approximately 1.6 miles south of
U.S. Route 63 and Missouri Route 11 intersection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. daily.
U.S. Business Route 63 (Southbound) - December 2 – 9, LANE RESTRICTION
for transmission line installation approximately 1.6 miles south of U.S. Route 63
and Missouri Route 11 intersection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Knox County
Route A – December 3 – 5, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri
Route 6 to Missouri Route 156 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln County
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – December 3 – 4, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Timber Ridge Drive to U.S. Route 61 Outer Road
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working daily.
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound & Southbound) – December 10 – 11, LANE
RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from Missouri Route 47 to Route C
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working daily.
Route J – December 11 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route U West to Zoar Church Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route KK – December 9 – 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Jacks Road to Dodson Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Missouri Route 149 – December 9, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from
Concord Street to Danube Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route C – December 3, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR
970 to Route C Spur between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route M – December 4 – 5, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
CR 881 to CR 835 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Missouri Route 19 – December 6, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
operations from the Audrain County line to Missouri Route 94 between 8:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
Randolph County
U.S. Route 24 (Westbound) – December 9 – 12, LANE RESTRICTION for
shoulder work from 0.10 mile west to 0.20 mile west of U.S. Route 63 beginning
at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9th and continuing to 7:00 a.m. on Thursday,
December 12th.
MDC REPORTS 159,120 DEER HARVESTED DURING NOVEMBER PORTION
OF FIREARMS DEER SEASON
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows
that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 159,120 deer during the November
portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 16 - 26. Of the 159,120 deer harvested,
82,613 were antlered bucks, 13,203 were button bucks, and 63,304 were does.
Top harvest counties were Franklin with 3,530 deer harvested, Texas with 2,935,
and Howell with 2,741. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season,
county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at
extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
This year’s harvest total was lower than last year’s November portion harvest
total of 193,885 deer and was about 15% below the five-year average. For more
harvest information from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-
trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries .
According to MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle, the drop in harvest
this year was due to a combination of factors.
“The November portion started about a week later this year due to the calendar
shift,” said Isabelle. “When this happens, we can expect a drop in harvest
because the November portion occurs further from the peak of the rut which is
about the tenth of November.”
Less than ideal hunting conditions throughout much of the November portion
were another factor that contributed to this year’s lower opening weekend
harvest total according to Isabelle.
“We had a few nice days sprinkled throughout the November portion, but there a
number of days with warm temperatures or high winds,” he said. “These
conditions likely affected deer movement and also hunters’ desire to be in the
woods.”
Another factor that Isabelle believes significantly affected this year’s harvest total
is a bumper acorn crop.
“Throughout much of Missouri, there are a lot of acorns in the woods this year,”
said Isabelle. “When that happens, deer don’t need to move as much to find food
and they frequent fields and other open areas less often because of the
abundance of food in the woods.”
He noted that the counties with the largest decline in harvest were in the more
heavily forested portions of the state where acorn abundance has a more
significant effect on deer movement.
“Many northern and western Missouri counties were either up from last year’s
harvest total or were down slightly,” said Isabelle. “As would be expected, with
the good acorn crop we have this year, harvest was down the most in the more
heavily forested Ozark counties.”
GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY PARSON INVITE FAMILIES TO
CANDLELIGHT TOURS, ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT
GOVERNOR’S MANSION
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson cordially invite families to
attend this year’s Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the
Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. The annual
lighting of the tree will be followed by this year’s Candlelight Tours. The
Candlelight Tours will run until 8:00 p.m.
The Governor's Mansion Christmas tree will arrive on Monday, December 2,
2024, between 7 - 8 a.m. A portion of Madison Street will be closed during this
time. The tree that will be displayed on the Mansion lawn is a 40-ft Norway
Spruce donated by the family of Daryl and Sherry Richardson of Boone County.
Missouri Department of Conservation staff and Missouri Office of Administration
staff will install the Mansion lawn tree.
In addition to the Governor's Mansion, this year, the Governor's Gardens and the
Maus House will also be decorated. The Governor's Gardens will feature a 30-ft
Christmas tree, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be hosted at the Maus House from
5:30 -7:30 p.m. on December 11th, 13th, 17th, and 19th. Families are
encouraged to bring their children to meet Santa Claus.
This year's theme is "A Christmas Hug: The Farewell to the Parson Family."
During the Candlelight Tours, visitors will be able to walk through the festively
decorated ground floor of the Governor's Mansion.
The Candlelight Tours are free and open to the public. Visitors will enter through
the Madison Street gate.
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RED CROSS OFFERS STEPS TO HELP YOU AVOID A COOKING FIRE ON
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a
cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400
home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. The American
Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri offers safety steps everyone can follow if
they will be preparing their family’s Thanksgiving feast.
COOKING SAFETY TIPS Follow these safety tips and visit redcross.org/fire for more
information, including a fire escape plan to practice with your family.
Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you must leave
the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
Use a timer to remind yourself that the stove or oven is on.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking.
Keep kids and pets at least three feet away from cooking areas.
Keep anything that can catch on fire — potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils,
paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and towels or curtains — away from your
stove top and oven or any other appliance that generates heat.
Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup.
Consider purchasing a fire extinguisher to keep in your kitchen.
Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving home to make sure all
stoves, ovens and small appliances are turned off.
Smoke alarms save lives. Install a smoke alarm near your kitchen, on each level of your
home, near sleeping areas, and inside and outside bedrooms if you sleep with doors
closed. Use the test button to check it each month. Replace all batteries at least once a
year. If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install
one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Contact your local Red Cross for more
information.
DISCOVER NATURE WITH MDC THROUGH EAGLE DAYS
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to discover
nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around the state.
From December through February, Missouri's winter eagle watching is
spectacular. Because of Missouri’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant
wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle
viewing. Each fall, thousands of these great birds migrate south from their
nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in Missouri. Eagles
take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More than
2,000 bald eagles are typically reported in Missouri during winter.
MDC is again offering various Eagle Days events around the state. Some will
include live eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and guides with spotting
scopes. Some require registration. Get more information on MDC Eagle Days
events at mdc.mo.gov/events/eagle-days .
Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water's edge. Early in the
morning you can see them flying and fishing. Be sure to dress for winter weather
and don't forget cameras and binoculars.
Here are some hot spots around the state for winter eagle viewing:
Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area on Route K southwest of Columbia,
Lake of the Ozarks at Bagnell Dam Access east of Bagnell,
Lock & Dam 20 in Canton,
Lock & Dam 24 at Clarksville,
Lock & Dam 25 east of Winfield,
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge south of Mound City,
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Puxico,
Moses Eagle Park in Stella,
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge south of I-270 off of Riverview Drive in St. Louis,
Riverlands Environmental Demonstration Area east of West Alton,
Schell-Osage Conservation Area north of El Dorado Springs,
Smithville Lake north of Kansas City,
Stockton Lake near Stockton,
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner,
Table Rock Lake and Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery southwest of Branson,
and
Truman Reservoir west of Warsaw.
Learn more about bald eagles in Missouri from the MDC online Field Guide at
mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/bald-eagle.
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MODOT URGES EXTRA CAUTION FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
As Missourians plan to hit the road to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones, the
Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious, patient
and use good judgment behind the wheel. Impaired driving, distracted driving,
excessive speeds, and increased traffic are just a few of the concerns that can
accompany holiday travel.
Motorists should expect heavy traffic volumes on interstates and major roads for
the holiday especially on the day before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after. All
work zones with extra lane closures will stop at noon on the day before
Thanksgiving through 6 a.m. the day after. Typically, construction contracts don’t
work through the entire holiday weekend. All motorists should buckle up
themselves and all passengers and the driver should put their phone down to
avoid distractions.
The night before Thanksgiving, sometimes referred to as Blackout Wednesday,
has become a popular night for outings at bars, which can result in a potential
increase of impaired driving. Additionally, speed and distraction present
significant concerns, especially with increased traffic volumes over the holiday.
This year, MoDOT is hoping a combination of public awareness, enforcement,
and promotion of sober rides will be successful in eliminating traffic fatalities
during the holiday. With the number of statewide traffic fatalities being more than
800 for the year, MoDOT is urging motorists to be vigilant, buckle up, obey
posted speed limits and never drive impaired or distracted.
MDC THANKS DEER HUNTERS FOR HELP WITH CWD SAMPLING
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) thanks the thousands of deer
hunters who participated in its mandatory sampling efforts in 43 counties to test
for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in harvested deer. Thanks to hunter
participation, MDC collected tissue samples from more than 18,500 hunter-
harvested deer on Nov. 16 and 17 for CWD testing.
CWD sampling consists of MDC staff removing lymph nodes from the necks of
harvested deer for testing. Tissue samples are sent to an independent lab for
testing.
According to MDC, the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms
deer season is the most popular two days for most deer hunters in Missouri.
Hunters typically harvest between a quarter to a third of the state’s total annual
deer harvest during those two days. Focusing on this key weekend gives MDC the best opportunity to collect the most tissue samples for CWD testing during a
very concentrated time period.
MDC is also offering free voluntary CWD sampling and testing of harvested deer
during the remaining deer season at select locations throughout the state,
including some MDC offices and participating taxidermists and meat processors.
MDC also offers self-service freezer deer-head drop-off locations within the CWD
Management Zone for hunters to deposit harvested deer heads to have tested
for CWD. Instructions, packing supplies, and information tags are available at the
sites.
Get more information on voluntary sampling locations and drop-off locations
online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd .
Hunters can get their CWD test results for free online at mdc.mo.gov/cwdResults .
Results are available within four weeks from the time of sampling and the wait
time is often much less.
GOV. PARSON ANNOUNCES THREE JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Governor Mike Parson recently announced judicial appointments to the 14th,
16th, and the 21st Judicial Circuits.
Garreth Cooksey, of Hannibal, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge
for Randolph County in the 14th Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Cooksey is an assistant prosecuting attorney in Marion County. He holds
Bachelors of Arts in English and business administration from Truman State
University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia. He will
fill the vacancy created by retirement of the Honorable James M. Cooksey.
Patrick C. Edwards, of Kansas City, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the
16th Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Edwards is an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States
Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri. He holds Bachelors of Arts
in political science and history from the University of Missouri–Columbia and a
Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He will fill the vacancy
created by the retirement of the Honorable Justine E. Del Muro.
Jason K. Lewis, of Wildwood, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for
the 21st Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Lewis is general counsel to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. He
holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and a Juris Doctor from
Washington University in St. Louis. He will fill the vacancy created by the
appointment of the Honorable Lorne J. Baker as Circuit Judge.
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NIGHTTIME LANE RESTRICTIONS SCHEDULED ON US ROUTE 61 AND I-70
Weather permitting, as early as November 26, contractor crews with S & A
Equipment and Builders, LLC will begin concrete pavement repair work on the
northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. Route 61 in Lincoln County, from the
St. Charles County line to Watson Road, near the south end of Route KK.
Weather permitting, once completed, operations will shift to the eastbound and
westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Montgomery and Warren counties from the
Callaway County line to the St. Charles County line, between mile marker 165
and mile marker 203.
All work will occur during nighttime hours between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Motorists can expect possible delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane with a
12-foot width restriction in place where workers are present.
All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
GENERAL MILLS TO EXPAND IN HANNIBAL, CREATING MORE THAN 35
NEW JOBS
General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced Wednesday that it
will expand its manufacturing facility in Hannibal, creating more than 35 new jobs.
The company’s expansion includes the addition of an Old El Paso hard-shell taco
production line, increased square footage, and infrastructure improvements.
General Mills’ manufacturing facility in Hannibal produces food products across
multiple categories and brands, including Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Old El
Paso, and Progresso. The company’s Hannibal location has been in operation
since 1972 and has undergone multiple expansions to now employ more than
1,000 people.
New jobs added as part of General Mills’ expansion will pay an average wage
well above the county average.
MSHP: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SAFETY
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving
holiday. The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel periods of the year,
with Wednesday and Sunday afternoon/evenings being the most heavily traveled
times. Drivers should expect more traffic and the possibility of delays throughout
the weekend. Regardless of traffic patterns, safety should remain a priority.
The counting period for the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday weekend is from 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Troopers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E., enforcing all traffic laws, and
available to assist the public. Over the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday counting
period, nine people were killed and 4,823 injured in 1,342 traffic crashes.
If you plan to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend be sure your vehicle
is in good condition, obey all traffic laws, and be sure everyone in your vehicle is
wearing a seat belt or secured in the appropriate child safety seat for their size
and age. Remember: Missouri is now a hands-free state and there is never a
reason to speed, drive aggressively, or drive impaired.
The MoDOT Traveler Information Map can be a helpful tool while you are
traveling. The map provides up-to-date information such as road closures,
delays, construction zones, and alternative routes. You can download the app for
free to your smart device or access it by using this link:
https://traveler.modot.org/map/index.html .
If being on or near the water is part of your Thanksgiving holiday weekend plans,
remember that the water is becoming colder, and hypothermia is a concern. The
body loses heat 25 times faster in water than in the air of the same temperature.
The proper use of life jackets is imperative.
The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-
5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity, observe
driving behavior that could cause a crash, or experience an emergency. These
phone numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your
celebration includes intoxicants, designate someone else to drive whether you
are in a boat or vehicle. Please don't become a statistic.
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DRIVER HURT
IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Higbee woman was hurt in an accident that
occurred at 12:40pm Wednesday in Randolph County. The patrol says that she was on County Road
2210 when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. She was taken to Moberly Regional Medical
Center for treatment of minor injuries.
WOMAN
INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT CRASH
A woman from Dallas, TX was injured in a
Tuesday night crash in Saline County.
The highway patrol said it happened at 7:30pm as she was a passenger in
a Tractor Trailer driven by a man also from Dallas. They were eastbound on I-70 when it ran off the
right side of the road and overturned.
The woman sustained minor injuries and was taken to University Hospital
in Columbia for treatment.
MDC AND
PARTNERS ENCOURAGE LANDOWNERS TO ENROLL IN THE PRECISION FARM DATA RCPP BY NOV.
29
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), and several other conservation partners encourage
landowners to participate in the Precision Farm Data and Strategic Buffer
Placement Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The Precision Farm Data RCPP provides
cost-share opportunities to producers to establish field borders, streambank
buffers, or pollinator habitat on non-profitable cropland acre farms. In
addition to the 75% cost-share for the establishment of practices, MDC and
partners offer an additional one-time incentive payment of $300/acre for the
establishment of pollinator-friendly field borders. Field borders must be an
average of at least 45 feet wide to qualify for the additional incentive. Other
available practices can assist with establishing native grasses, monarch
habitat, wetland restoration and the management of existing wildlife habitat.
The establishment of these converted areas will allow producers to maximize
their profitability while improving water quality, soil health, and wildlife
habitat. Landowners in eligible counties
are encouraged to apply at their local NRCS office by Nov. 29 to qualify for
the program. The eligible counties are Linn, Macon, Chariton, Randolph, Saline,
Pettis, and Lafayette. Questions about this program can be directed to your
local Private Land Conservationist (PLC) or NRCS staff at your USDA Service
Center. Find local PLC contact information at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4ok.
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MDC REPORTS 68,312 DEER HARVESTED DURING FIREARMS OPENING
WEEKEND
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows
deer hunters in Missouri harvested 68,312 deer during opening weekend of the
November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 16 and 17. Of the 68,312 deer
harvested, 42,283 were antlered bucks, 5,105 were button bucks, and 20,924
were does.
Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with 1,627 deer
harvested, Texas with 1,305, and Pike with 1,161.
Last year, hunters checked 90,253 deer during opening weekend of the
November portion of firearms deer season.
According to MDC Cervid Program Supervisor Jason Isabelle, the drop in harvest
this year was due to a combination of factors.
“The calendar shift this year put the November portion a week later than last
year, which results in lower deer harvest,” said Isabelle. “The peak of the rut in
Missouri occurs around Nov. 10. When the calendar shifts, it puts the opener
about a week past peak rut when deer movement isn’t as high as it is earlier in
the month.”
Another factor that Isabelle believes significantly affected this year’s harvest total
is an abundant acorn crop.
“Throughout much of Missouri, there are a lot of acorns in the woods this year,”
said Isabelle. “When that happens, deer don’t need to move as much to find food
and they frequent fields and other open areas less often, making them less
visible to hunters.”
Isabelle noted that the counties with the largest decline in harvest were in the
more heavily forested portions of the state where acorn abundance has a more
significant effect on deer movement.
Warm temperatures were another factor that contributed to this year’s lower
opening weekend harvest total according to Isabelle.
“Although the warm temperatures this weekend made it comfortable for hunters
to be in the woods, it likely had an adverse effect on deer movement,” said
Isabelle.
Isabelle noted that the unseasonably mild temperatures probably also affected
the desire of some hunters to harvest deer given the necessity for rapid
processing.
For current, ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of
deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
NATIONAL CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK IS THIS WEEK
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s highway workers are part of a
larger group of emergency responders who put their lives on the line on
Missouri’s highways responding to crash scenes. Alongside police officers, fire
fighters, EMS, and tow truck operators, they respond to traffic incidents, assist
drivers, and help keep traffic flowing.
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), traffic incidents are
the leading cause of death for EMS responders and law enforcement officers. To
remind motorists what’s on the line, the FHWA has declared the week of Nov.
18-22 as National Crash Responder Safety Week.
Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to either change lanes or slow down
when approaching stationary MoDOT, law enforcement or other emergency
vehicles with flashing lights on. To help protect those who protect us, all 50
states enforce some form of the Move Over law.
In 2023, more than 136,000 traffic crashes were reported on Missouri roadways
that required emergency response. MoDOT emergency response personnel
respond to more than 6,000 traffic incidents each month on average.
Crash Responder Safety Week provides a valuable chance to remind drivers
about Missouri's Move Over law, educate them on crash prevention, and promote
critical training for all traffic incident responders.
GIVE NATURE-THEMED HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM MDC
Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of
Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for
anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular
Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages.
Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores and visit one of the MDC nature
centers around the state in Kirkwood, Cape Girardeau, Springfield, Kansas City,
Blue Springs, and Jefferson City for an array of reasonably priced, nature-
themed holiday gifts. Find MDC nature centers at mdc.mo.gov/discover-
nature/places/nature-centers .
MDC holiday gift offerings include:
2025 Natural Events Calendar ($9) -- This annual favorite has amazing images
of native animals, plants, and places, along with phases of the moon, holidays
and days of recognition, daily notes about natural events, and more.
Coneflower Nature Journal ($8) – It includes simple tips to get started drawing
or writing about nature. It is spiral-bound with plenty of blank pages.
Cooking Wild in Missouri ($16) – This favorite cookbook features more than
100 recipes for native game, fish, fruits, nuts, and mushrooms.
Strange but True ($8.95) -- This fun offering was adapted from the pages of
MDC’s Xplor magazine and features 350 weird and wild facts and illustrations
about creatures that inhabit Missouri.
A Paddlers Guide to Missouri ($9) – This newly revised edition makes a great
gift for canoeists, kayakers, and floaters with color photos, maps, and
descriptions of 54 rivers and streams. The 102-page, spiral-bound guide includes
trip planning tips, equipment recommendations, paddling pointers, and more.
Owl and Nuthatches Notecard Sets ($8) – This is great for gift giving. Each set
includes 12 cards of either a barred owl or brown-headed pair of nuthatch birds.
Missouri’s Wild Mushrooms ($26) – This book is a great guide for hunting,
identifying, and cooking the state's most common mushrooms.
Discover Missouri Natural Areas, Second Edition ($19.95) – This handy
reference helps nature lovers experience 50 great examples of our state’s natural
heritage. The new edition features updated maps, text, references, and scientific
names.
Amphibians and Reptiles of Missouri, Third Edition ($29) – This classic book
has been updated and expanded to a 522-page illustrated guide that provides
descriptions, distribution, habitats, habits, breeding, and other information on
nearly 130 species of native salamanders, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards, and
snakes.
Buy these and other items at MDC nature centers, through the MDC online
Nature Shop at mdcnatureshop.com or by calling 877-521-8632.
Applicable tax, shipping, and handling costs will apply.
Give the gift of hunting and fishing permits for hunters and anglers on your
list. Buy permits from vendors around the state, online
at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits or through the MDC free mobile apps, Mo Hunting
and Mo Fishing, available for download through Google Play for Android devices
or the App Store for Apple devices.
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MAN KILLED IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hannibal man was killed in an accident that occurred after 5:30am Sunday in Marion County. The patrol says that he was on Hillcrest Drive in Hannibal when he became incapacitated and fell from his truck and then it ran off the left side of the roadway, struck a sign and a tree. He was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital where he died a short time later.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
A driver was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Gasconade County. The highway patrol says that it happened at 9:45pm as the man was on Route EE when he lost control, causing his car to travel off the right side of the road, struck a mailbox and some brush. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries.
ONGOING SEARCH FOR SUSPECT IN FATAL SHOOTING FRIDAY NEAR WRIGHT CITY
A search is ongoing to locate a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday near Wright City in Warren County. According to First Alert 4 in St. Louis Law enforcement is looking for 38 year old James Frazer who is described to be 6ft. 1in. tall and weighs about 180 pounds and has brown hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black ball cap, dark hoodie, blue jeans and work boots. According to Warren County Sheriff's Department at around 6:40am Friday a person reported they drove to the 29000 block of Bobwhite Lane to pick up the 49 year old victim for work and found him on the ground dead from a gunshot wound. Police said that the victim and Frazer were neighbors and acquaintances. Authorities said on Saturday that they did not have any information that he is still armed after they located his weapons in the woods. However, they still warn the public to use extreme caution regarding Frazer. Anyone with information is asked to call 636-456-7088.
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MISSOURI ROUTE 161 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS NOW OPEN TO
TRAFFIC
The bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 161, over Elkhorn Creek, 1.6
miles south of Route CC near Buell in Montgomery County, has been completed
and opened to traffic on Friday November 15. The new two-lane bridge replaced
the previous single lane structure built in 1932.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri
Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler
Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ .
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.
There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the
work mentioned below.
Lincoln County
Route J – November 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Elm
Tree Road to Bruning Lane between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route J – November 21 – 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route U West to Jabin Farm Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route KK – November 18 - 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
U.S. Route 61 East Outer Road to Keithley Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route M – November 18 – 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Mariner Street to Laredo Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
I-70 (Westbound) – November 19 - 20, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
from Mile Marker 182.0 to Mile Marker 181.4 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Warren County
Route D – November 18 - 22, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile
before and after the Tuque Creek bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily.
OCTOBER 2024 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 5,400 jobs in October 2024,
and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by one-tenth of a
percentage point. Private industry employment increased by 1,600 jobs and
government employment increased by 3,800 jobs. Over the year, there was an
increase of 81,700 jobs from October 2023 to October 2024, and the
unemployment rate increased by half of a percentage point, from 3.3 percent in
October 2023 to 3.8 percent in October 2024.
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TEEN KILLED IN LEWIS COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Wentzville teen was killed in an accident that occurred at around 11:25pm Tuesday in Lewis County. The patrol says that the teen was driving southbound in the northbound lane of US 61 when his car was struck by a tractor trailer driven by a man from Apple Valley, MN. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
A man from Elsberry was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at 10:20am as he was on Missouri 79 when his SUV crossed the center of the road, he overcorrected, causing it to run off the right side of the roadway, struck a driveway and became airborne and then came to rest facing south in the southbound ditch of MO 79. The man was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN CALLAWAY COUNTY INCIDENT
A Columbia man was hurt in an incident in Callaway County Wednesday morning. State troopers stated that he was eastbound on I-70 when his vehicle struck a deer in the roadway. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries. The incident happened at 6am Wednesday.
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MISSOURI HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ANNOUNCES
NEW DIRECTOR
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) announced
Wednesday that Ed Hassinger is the new director of the Missouri Department of
Transportation. His leadership at this time will ensure the continuity of MoDOT’s
delivery of critical infrastructure projects currently underway and on very tight
construction schedules.
Director Hassinger holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and
is a Registered Professional Engineer. He has dedicated over 40 years of his
career to fulfill the mission of MoDOT. He has consistently produced results that
have made Missouri a national leader in project delivery, providing great value to
Missourians. Hassinger is fully aware of what is necessary and is capable of
delivering the projects outlined in the STIP. He is committed to partnering with
the General Assembly and industry partners to improve Missouri’s transportation
system. He is also committed to MoDOT employees, their development and
welfare.
The Commission and Director Hassinger will work collaboratively with a new
advisory council to be formed with representatives of the department’s key
stakeholders including key elected officials, local planning partners, the MoDOT
contractor community, state and local economic development, and others critical
to delivering this transportation improvements. Efforts will focus on review and
fine-tuning of MoDOT's organization to strengthen its commitment to several key
areas of continuous improvement critical to project delivery success and
operations.
These include:
Safety in all operations and project management;
Outreach to and coordination with state leadership and elected officials to make
the STIP process as locally driven as possible with sensitivity to timely local
needs as they arise;
Build even closer partnership with the department's critical private sector
contractor community and regional planning partners;
Recruit and retain the essential and valued MoDOT workforce;
Increase focus on operational needs to keep MoDOT's system maintained,
useable, clean, and responsive to citizen reported upkeep; and,
Innovate and use technology for the future to maximize efficiency and cost-
effective delivery of programs and services. Hassinger replaces previous MoDOT
Director Patrick McKenna who resigned in September 2024 after serving in the
role since December 2015.
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
During its regular meeting on November 7, the Missouri Highways and
Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for pavement
repairs, diamond grinding, seal coat, and resurfacing projects in the Northeast
District.
An $8.2M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., for a pavement
repair and diamond grinding project on U.S. Route 36, in Marion and Ralls
counties at the following locations:
Eastbound U.S. Route 36 - from 0.9 mile east of Route H to 1.8 miles east of
U.S. Route 24 east junction, in Marion County
Westbound U.S. Route 36 - from 0.7 mile west of U.S. Route 61 at Hannibal to
0.5 mile west of Route Z near Monroe City, in Marion County
A $2.4M contract was awarded to Capital Paving & Construction, LLC for
resurfacing projects in Randolph County at the following locations:
Route D - from Route C near Huntsville to Route BB
Route BB - from Missouri Route 3 to Route A near Moberly
Route DD - from U.S. Route 24 in Moberly to the end of state maintenance
A $1M contract was awarded to N.B. West Contracting Company, for a seal coat
project on Missouri Route 94, from Missouri Route 19, near McKittrick in
Montgomery County, to the Warren and St. Charles County line.
A $7.8M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for resurfacing
projects in Audrain, Monroe, Ralls and Randolph counties at the following
locations. The routes below are included in Gov. Parson’s Rural Roads program.
Route C - from U.S. Route 24 in Monroe County to Missouri Route 151 near
Centralia at the Boone County line
Route M - from Missouri Route 151 to Missouri Route 15, in Monroe County
Route O - from Route C to the end of state maintenance, in Randolph County
Route U - from U.S. Route 24 to the end of state maintenance at Florida, in
Monroe County
Route U - from Missouri Route 3 to the end of state maintenance, in Randolph
County
Route CC - from Route C to Missouri Route 15 near Rowena, in Audrain County
Route EE - from Route J to Missouri Route 19, in Ralls County
Route JJ - from U.S. Route 54 to the end of state maintenance near Mexico, in
Audrain County
With the Governor’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, an additional $100
million in General Revenue is available for Missouri’s low volume rural roads.
Using asset management data, the Missouri Department of Transportation has
identified 1,985 lane miles of low volume roads to receive treatments to improve
road conditions. The roads are being bundled into 19 contracts across the state.
For more information on the Governor’s Rural Roads Program, visit Governor's
Rural Roads Program | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org) .
Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released
prior to the start of construction.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE RELEASES
HEALTH INSURANCE RATES FOR 2025
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) have announced
the release of final health insurance rates for Missouri’s 2025 individual market.
Beginning in 2025, every county in Missouri will have at least two insurance
companies offering health plans in the individual market. This represents an
important change, ensuring choices for Missourians, particularly in the rural parts
of the state.
Well over half of Missouri’s counties now have five or more insurance companies
offering coverage in the individual market (71 out of 115). Nearly a third of the
counties in the state have six or more companies offering coverage (37 of 115).
The 115 jurisdictions include 114 counties plus the City of St. Louis.
Missourians can find more information about the rate review process and review
rate information on DCI’s website
at insurance.mo.gov/consumers/health/index.php .
Annual open enrollment for health insurance coverage in 2025 began on
November 1, 2024. For coverage to start January 1, 2025,
consumers must enroll or change their plan by December 15, 2024. Consumers
that miss the December 15th deadline have until January 15, 2025, to enroll;
however, coverage will not begin until February 1, 2025, for consumers who
enroll after December 15, 2024.
For any insurance questions, or to verify whether a producer or assister is
licensed, Missouri consumers can call DCI’s Insurance Consumer
Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov/consumers/ .
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PEDESTRIAN KILLED IN ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT
A pedestrian was killed in an accident that occurred at around 4:45am Monday in Adair County. The patrol says that a Greentop man was in the road on US 63 one mile south of Sublette when he was struck by an SUV driven by a Kirksville man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A St. Louis woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Ralls County. The highway patrol said it happened at 1:45pm as she was on MO 154 when her jeep traveled off the roadway, overturned, returned to the road and came to rest. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MISHAP
A Potosi driver was seriously injured in a Sunday night mishap in Franklin County. MSHP stated that the driver was on Highway FF when he failed to negotiate a curve to the right and lost control, causing his truck to run off the right side of the road and struck a tree. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious injuries. The mishap occurred at 8:10pm Sunday.
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CHARITON VALLEY ANNOUNCES THE FOUNDATION FOR RURAL
SERVICES GRANT TO SUPPORT MACON POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENTS
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The
Rural Broadband Association, announced the recipients of 36 Community Grants
totaling nearly $170,000 — the largest number of grants and greatest total
annual allocation in its history — to close out the foundation’s 30th anniversary
year. These grants will support a wide variety of projects aimed at improving
quality of life across rural communities served by NTCA members.
Chariton Valley is pleased to announce the Macon Police and Fire Departments
as one of these grant recipients. The Macon Police and Fire Departments
received $4,914 to upgrade their telephone system with advanced
telecommunications devices for enhancing service capabilities for its citizens.
Chariton Valley President and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Johnson joined in
congratulating the grant recipients, “Congratulations to the Macon Police and Fire
Departments!” he said. “We are proud to be a part of the FRS and partner with
your departments for the betterment of this community,” Johnson concluded.
GOV. PARSON SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-15 CLOSING STATE
OFFICES NOV. 29
Last Week, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-15 closing state
offices on Friday, November 29, 2024, the day after the Thanksgiving Day
holiday. This is what he had to say:
"Today, I signed Executive Order 24-15 closing state offices on Friday,
November 29, 2024, the day after the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Every year, our
administration has directed this additional day off. As Teresa and I prepare to
leave office and spend more time with our own family and friends, we understand
the importance and joy for all of you in doing the same over the holiday weekend.
Friends, family, and the next generations are what it's all about. We hope this
well-earned day off allows you an opportunity to remember the good in your lives
and reflect on all that you do in service to our state. Thanks to the work you do,
our economy is strong, our state is strong, and Missourians are strong.
May you and your families have a safe and joyful holiday and receive many
blessings in the coming year. Teresa and I continue to pray for the safety, health,
and happiness of you and your family.
From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
CONTRACTOR SELECTED FOR THE IMPROVE I-70 PROJECT
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has selected Improve
70 Alliance Joint Venture as the apparent best-value proposer and Design-Build
contractor of the next project in MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program. The joint venture team
consists of Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), Clarkson Construction, HNTB, and Bartlett and
West. Negotiations to finalize the contract are currently in progress.
Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville is a $600 million fixed-cost contract and is the
largest project in MoDOT history. It will build a third lane in each direction and improve
the stretch of Interstate 70 from Warrenton to I-64 in Wentzville beginning in Spring
2025. The contract requirements also include the following additional improvements:
Interchange and outer road improvements in Wright City
Realignment at the railroad bridge on I-70 between Wentzville Parkway and
Route Z
Interchange improvements at I-70 and I-64/Route 61
Add a third lane of travel to eastbound and westbound I-64 between I-70 and
Route K
Bridge replacement in Foristell
This project is the second project in a series of projects which will widen and improve the
I-70 corridor. Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly signed into law by
Governor Parson provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third
lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct,
rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue
Springs to Wentzville. The Warrenton to Wentzville project includes the Improve I-70
and additional legislatively designated General Revenue funding. It also includes
previously allocated funds in the state’s program for other I-70 and I-64 projects for a
total contract cost of $600 million.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri
Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler
Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ .
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.
There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the
work mentioned below.
Clark County
Missouri Route 27 (Northbound) – November 21, LANE RESTRICTION for
environmental cleanup beginning 1.0 mile south and continuing to 1.5 miles
south of U.S. Route 136 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route J – November 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Elm
Tree Road to Bruning Lane between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route J – November 21 – 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route U West to Jabin Farm Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route KK – November 18 - 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
U.S. Route 61 East Outer Road to Keithley Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
I-70 (Westbound) – November 19 - 20, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
from Mile Marker 182.0 to Mile Marker 181.4 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route J – November 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from South
Turkey Ridge Road to Short Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Warren County
Route D – November 12 – 15, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Tuque
Creek Road to Boone Monument Road between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Thursday, November 7 at approximately 10:21AM, the Mexico Public Safety
Department responded to the area of S Clark Street near the US Highway 54
access ramps. This was in reference to a disturbance involving a gun.
Investigation revealed that two drivers, who had been traveling on US Highway 54, came to the stop sign at the on ramp after passing each other or attempting
to pass each other, several times along the highway. At the stop sign, Jessie L
Deere, age 42, of Auxvasse, exited his vehicle and shot a gun, one time, towards
the other vehicle, then drove from the scene. Officers located Deere in the 2700
block of S Clark Street. He was processed at MPSD and later taken to the
Audrain County Jail for Unlawful Use of Weapon, Armed Criminal Action, and
Assault 4th degree. There were no injuries from the incident.
On Tuesday, November 5 at approximately 1:26AM, the Mexico Public Safety
Department responded to the 600 block of W Jackson in reference to a burglary
which had just occurred at a business. Video had alerted the business’
management and a suspect description was provided to MPSD. At
approximately 1:36AM officers located a male fitting the description a few blocks
away. The male was identified as Joshua C Kennemore, age 24 of Mexico.
Additional evidence led to Kennemore being arrested and transported to MPSD.
He was processed and eventually taken to the Audrain County Jail for Burglary
2nd degree, Possession of Burglary Tools, Property Damage 2nd degree, Stealing
$150, and Violation of Bond Conditions.
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MAN INJURED IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man from Fowler, IL was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:15am
Wednesday in Ralls County. The patrol says that he was on Route E when his
vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was
transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of
moderate injuries.
TEEN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
A teenage girl from Meadville was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday
morning in Grundy County. The highway patrol said it happened at 8:30am as
she was stopped on MO 6 and waiting to make a left turn onto Route Z when her
car was struck in the rear by a dump truck driven by a man from Edgerton, MO.
She sustained moderate injuries and was first taken to Wright Memorial Hospital
and then flown by helicopter to Truman Medical Center for treatment.
MISSOURI HUNTERS HARVEST 1,857 BIRDS DURING FIREARMS PORTION
OF FALL TURKEY SEASON
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows
that hunters checked 1,857 turkeys during the firearms portion of Missouri’s fall
turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Gasconade with 51 birds
harvested, Osage with 48 and Cedar with 46.
For current fall firearms turkey harvest results by county, go online to MDC’s
website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
Hunters harvested 2,220 birds during the 2023 fall firearms turkey season. For
more harvest results for past seasons, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-
trapping/species/turkey/turkey-reports/turkey-harvest-summaries .
"A very warm and dry October likely impacted turkey and hunter behavior,” said
MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley. “When it’s 80 degrees and windy, the birds
may not be in their usual haunts and hunters aren’t as interested in literally
sweating it out to find birds.”
Fall archery turkey hunting continues through Nov. 15 and resumes Nov. 27
through Jan. 15, 2025. Get more information about fall turkey hunting at
mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey .
SEND FEATHERS
MDC is again asking Missouri turkey hunters to save and send feathers from the
wild turkeys they harvest this fall. MDC asks hunters who harvest turkeys to mail
feathers from their turkeys to MDC using a postage-paid envelope from MDC.
The feathers will help MDC scientists improve research models used to monitor
turkey population trends and estimate turkey numbers across the state. MDC
instructs turkey hunters to save the 9 th and 10 th primary wing feathers and 3-5
breast feathers from harvested turkeys after Telechecking.
For a Feather Submission Form and more information from MDC, visit
mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey/fall-turkey-feather-submission .
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GOV. PARSON SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-14 ACTIVATING STATE
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN IN RESPONSE TO FLOODING AND
SEVERE WEATHER
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-14 activating the
Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to flooding and severe
weather. Parts of Missouri have already sustained flood and storm damage with
additional impacts expected as river levels begin to crest and floodwaters recede.
“With several areas of Missouri already impacted by this week’s storms and
heavy rainfall, we want to ensure state resources are available should further
disruptions or damage occur,” Governor Parson said. “This action enables the
state to be better prepared and ready to assist our communities with response
and recovery. We urge Missourians to follow the direction of local authorities and
emergency managers, use extra caution on the roads, and never drive into
floodwaters.”
Executive Order 24-14 will expire on December 5, 2024, unless otherwise
terminated or extended
MSHP: DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO CLOSE FOR NOVEMBER
HOLIDAYS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver
examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday, November 7, 2024, at noon for system modernization.
Friday, November 8, 2024, for system modernization.
Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans’ Day.
Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of Thanksgiving.
YOUNG HUNTERS HARVEST 13,923 DEER DURING EARLY YOUTH
PORTION OF FIREARMS DEER SEASON
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows
that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 13,923 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2024 deer hunting season, Nov. 2 and 3. Top counties
were Franklin with 285 deer harvested, Howell with 273, and Texas with 265. Of
the deer harvested, 9,852 were antlered bucks, 3,102 were does, and 969 were
button bucks.
Get more harvest information on the 2024 early youth portion at
extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/ .
Youth hunters harvested 11,270 during last year’s early youth portion. Get more
information on past seasons at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-
reports/deer-harvest-summaries .
Firearms deer hunting in Missouri continues with the November Portion running
Nov. 16-26 followed by the CWD Portion Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in open counties. The
Late Youth Portion runs Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 followed by the Late Antlerless Portion
Dec. 7-15 in open counties and then the Alternative Methods Portion Dec. 28
through Jan. 7, 2025. Archery deer hunting in Missouri runs through Nov. 15 and
reopens Nov. 27 and through Jan. 15, 2025.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CHARITON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 3:45pm Sunday in Chariton County. The patrol says that the man from Keytesville was on MO 5 when he slowed to make a left turn and his UTV was struck in the rear by a truck driven by a man also from Keytesville. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
A Chillicothe teen was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Livingston County. The highway patrol said it happened at 6:30am as the teenage boy was on LIV 251 when he failed to yield when crossing Highway V and his car was struck in the driver’s side by a truck driven by a Chula man. After impact, the truck came to rest off the side of the roadway on its wheels facing west while the car went off the roadway and struck a utility pole before coming to rest on its wheels facing southeast. The teen was taken to Truman Medical Center with serious injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY HURT IN MONROE COUNTY CRASH
A Paris teen was seriously hurt in a Friday afternoon crash in Monroe County. MSHP stated that the boy was on Route D when his truck traveled off the left side of the road, struck a tree and overturned. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. The crash happened at 2:05pm Friday.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri
Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler
Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ .
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work.
There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the
work mentioned below.
Audrain County
Route A – November 4, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route
U to CR 832 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Clark County
Route K – November 5, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 47
to CR 49 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route Y – November 4, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR
146 to CR 143 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route E – November 4 – 7, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from
0.50 mile before and after the North Fork Cuivre River bridge between 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working daily.
Route KK – November 4, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S.
Route 61 East Outer Road to Keithley Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Missouri Route 107 – November 13, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations
from Missouri Route 154 to Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route D – November 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR
623 to CR 624 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route J – November 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from South
Turkey Ridge Road to Short Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Warren County
Missouri Route 94 – November 5 – 8, LANE RESTRICTION for grading
ditches/drainage work from Route TT to Mooncrest Lane between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working daily.
MISSOURI WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK
Despite the recent mild temperatures, winter – and the snow, sleet and ice that come
along with it – is just around the corner. To help Missourians prepare and stay safe during
the winter months, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and National
Weather Serivce (NWS) are partnering to promote Nov. 4 – 8, 2024, as Winter Weather
Preparedness Week in Missouri.
“As cold weather approaches, we encourage all Missourians to take time to plan ahead
and prioritize safety,” SEMA Director Jim Remillard said. “Being prepared is always
the best way to protect yourself and your families. Be sure you have emergency kits
ready, understand the risks of prolonged exposure to the cold and review additional steps
you can take to stay safe at home and on the road.”
SEMA and NWS Forecast Offices serving Missouri will be sharing winter weather safety
messaging via social media throughout the week. Each day will focus on a different
theme:
Monday, Nov. 4 – Winter Weather Terminology
Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Ice Safety
Wednesday, Nov. 6 – Snow Safety
Thursday, Nov. 7 – Extreme Cold, Hypothermia and Frostbite
Friday, Nov. 8 – Planning for Snow, Ice and Cold
Often, too little attention is paid to the danger posed by prolonged exposure to the cold.
According to the Department of Health and Senior Services, 37 people died in
Missouri as a result of low body temperatures due to prolonged exposure to cold weather
in 2023.
Protect against frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm, loose-fitting clothing in
several layers. Avoid alcohol, limit time spent outdoors in frigid temperatures and stay
indoors if possible. Find more information on hypothermia and nearby warming center
locations on the DHSS website at health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/hypothermia/ .
MDC REPORTS MISSOURI HUNTERS HARVESTED 15 BLACK BEARS THIS
SEASON
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Missouri hunters
harvested 15 black bears during the state’s fourth bear hunting season, Oct. 21-
30.
More than 5,969 hunters applied during May for 400 permits for the season with
the maximum total harvest being 40 bears. Of the 400 hunters selected through a
random drawing of all applicants, 319 hunters purchased permits for the season.
Bear hunting in Missouri is limited to Missouri residents and restricted to three
designated areas of southern Missouri called Bear Management Zones (BMZ).
Each permit issued is for a specific BMZ and hunting is limited to public or private
property within the BMZ.
Twelve bears were harvested in BMZ 1 out of a maximum of 20 with 166 hunters
purchasing permits to hunt the zone. Three bears were harvested in BMZ 2 out
of a maximum of 15 with 121 hunters purchasing permits to hunt the zone. No
bears were harvested in BMZ 3 out of a maximum of five with 32 hunters
purchasing permits to hunt the zone.
Of the bears taken, 13 were harvested using firearms methods, one was
harvested with archery equipment, and one was harvested with a crossbow. Ten
of the harvested bears were males and five were females.
“We had another successful black bear hunting season this year,” said MDC
Furbearer Biologist Nate Bowersock. “Despite the acorn crop potentially being
above average, hunters were able to harvest a record number of bears. This
could be due to the dryer fall conditions, which likely caused bears to move more
often in search of water.”
Learn more about Missouri black bears and bear hunting in Missouri at
https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/bear .
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RED CROSS
ASKS YOU TO TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARMS AS YOU TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK THIS WEEKEND
Daylight
saving time ends on November 3 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone
to test their smoke alarms as they turn
their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.
“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in
half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Rebecca
Gordon, Executive Director, Red Cross of Central and Northern Missouri. “Every
second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an alarm alerts you
to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place. When daylight saving
time ends this weekend, test your smoke alarms to help prevent a tragedy in
your home.”
Since July 1, local Red Cross volunteers responded to help
nearly 1,500 people in Missouri affected by nearly 400 home fires, which
account for most of the about 65,000 disasters that the Red Cross responds to
annually across the country.
SMOKE ALARMS When turning your clocks back this
weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information,
including an escape plan to create and practice with your family, or download the free Red Cross
Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.
- Install smoke
alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside
bedrooms and sleeping areas.
- Replace smoke
alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become
less sensitive over time. Follow your alarm’s manufacturer instructions.
- Practice your
two-minute home fire escape plan. Make sure everyone in your household can
get out in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to
escape a burning home before it’s too late.
- Include at least
two ways to get out of every room and select a meeting spot at a safe
distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or landmark
like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone can meet.
IF YOU NEED HELP If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are
physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Visit redcross.org/smokealarmMO or call
1-800-RED-CROSS to register for free smoke alarm installation and fire safety
instruction.
HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN SAVES LIVES Since October 2014, the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, working
with community partners, has saved at least 2,196 lives by
educating families about fire safety, helping them create escape plans and
installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas across the country. To learn
more about the campaign and how you can get involved, visit redcross.org/homefires.
HWI TO EXPAND IN FULTON, INVESTING $13.9 MILLION AND CREATING 11
NEW JOBS
HWI
(HarbisonWalker International), one of the leading suppliers of refractory
products and services in the United States and member of the Calderys Group,
announced Thursday that it will expand in Fulton, investing $13.9 million and
creating 11 new jobs.
“We’re
excited to see an innovative and world-class company like HWI continuing to
invest in Fulton,” said Governor Mike Parson. “From day one, our administration
remained committed to improving infrastructure and strengthening our workforce
to ensure a thriving economy. As a result, more and more quality employers like
HWI are growing and improving the lives of Missourians and their families.”
HWI’s
expansion includes the construction of an additional, state-of-the-art,
lightweight monolithics refractories manufacturing facility that will increase
production capacity by approximately 60 percent while enhancing product
availability. The facility will feature cutting-edge technology and process
automation advancements, including a new furnace and automated robotic
packaging and material handling systems. HWI currently employs more than 70
people at its existing Fulton location.
HWI’s
new plant will provide access to local, high-quality clay reserves, allowing the
company to increase the production of its Greenlite aggregate-containing
products, including the GREENLITE®-45-L family of monolithics and GREENLITE®
115 AR brick. These products are used extensively in many applications,
including petrochemical, power generation, and other heater linings. Their
unique strength-to-density ratios optimize thermal insulation with minimal
structural bulk to reduce energy consumption and support customers’ goals. The
company’s new facility is expected to be completed in July 2025.
New
jobs added as part of HWI’s expansion will pay an average wage well above the
county average.
For
this expansion, HWI will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that
helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital
through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.
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MSHP:
HAVE A SAFE HALLOWEEN
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.
It’s that time of year when young ghosts,
vampires, superheroes, and cartoon characters are planning their night of
trick-or-treating. While some local events take place in large parking lots the
weekend prior, many trick-or-treaters will be out on Halloween night. It’s
imperative that drivers and pedestrians stay alert.
Young children excited by Halloween could dart
in front of a vehicle. Slow down and drive with extra caution. Expect an
increase in the number of slow-moving vehicles in neighborhoods as motorists
pick up and drop off trick-or-treaters. Please be courteous and stay alert for
trick-or-treaters of all ages. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers─when
you’re driving, keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone!
Parents, please remind children to approach only
familiar houses that are well-lit. Remind them they should never enter a
stranger’s house or vehicle. Consider trick-or-treating with your children for
their safety and because it’s a fun way to spend an evening. Give some thought
to safety when choosing a costume. Consider using make-up rather than wearing a
mask, which can obstruct a child's vision making it difficult to see an
oncoming car. A light-colored costume is easier for drivers to see at night and
adding reflective tape to dark costumes makes them visible. Flame resistant
costumes are encouraged.
All trick-or-treaters are reminded to watch for
traffic while they are out and about this Halloween. Remember to look both ways
when crossing the street. Use sidewalks wherever possible and trick-or-treat
while it is light outside. If you do go out after dark, increase your
visibility by using a flashlight and wearing a light-colored costume. An adult
should always accompany small children, and older children should stay in
groups.
Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults
enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of
friends. If you are driving to a costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t
hamper your vision. If you attend a Halloween party that includes alcohol,
designate a sober driver for the trip home. Alcohol, even in small amounts,
slows reaction time and dulls the senses. Driving after you've had alcohol
could have a sad and possibly deadly result.
Have a safe, happy Halloween!
MDC
HONORS GEORGE SEEK OF MEADVILLE WITH MASTER CONSERVATIONIST AWARD
The Missouri Conservation
Commission and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently honored
retired MDC employee George Seek of Meadville with their Master Conservationist
Award. Seek was presented with the award at a special ceremony at Fountain
Grove Conservation Area near Meadville on Oct. 24. Seek worked for MDC for more
than 30 years, retiring as chief of the Private Lands Division.
The Master Conservationist award was created in 1941 to honor
living or deceased citizen conservationists, former MDC commissioners, and
employees of conservation-related agencies, universities, or organizations who
made substantial and lasting contributions to the fisheries, forestry, or
wildlife resources of the state. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/awards-honors/master-conservationist-award-nomination.
Before joining MDC, Seek earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Agriculture with a major in Fish and Wildlife Ecology from the University of
Missouri, Columbia. He also received additional military training and
education, including a Master of Science degree in Strategic Planning from the
U.S. Army War College.
Seek joined MDC in 1972 as a research assistant for deer and
waterfowl biologists. He then served as a wildlife area assistant for the
Schell-Osage Conservation Area in southwest Missouri before becoming the
assistant manager of the area. Seek was then promoted to a wildlife area
manager in 1979 for the Fountain Grove Conservation Area, and helped manage
portions of Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge. His responsibilities grew to
include managing Grand Pass, Franklin Island, Cooley Lake, and Bob Brown
conservation areas and supervising 16 staff persons. He was then promoted to a
wildlife district supervisor in 1983 with responsibilities for the 10-county
Grand River District. During that time, he was instrumental in major wetland
developments at Grand Pass and Fountain Grove conservation areas. Seek became a
wildlife regional supervisor in 1997 for MDC’s 19-county Northwest Region. He
then became the division chief for the Department’s newly formed Private Land
Services Division in 1999 until his retirement in 2003.
During his time with MDC, Seek was also instrumental in
developing the Department’s first Wetland Management Plan, providing important
insights from an experienced manager's perspective on the challenges of wetland
restoration and management. Seek also led MDC’s initial effort and report on
the “Evaluation of Waterfowl and Waterfowl Hunting on MDC Areas,” which
provided an important basis for the evolution of public hunting to follow. He
also wrote part of the Department’s “Waterfowl Hunting and Wetland Conservation
in Missouri” book, considered the most contemporary historic overview of
waterfowl and wetlands management in Missouri ever published.
After retirement from MDC, Seek focused on helping Ducks
Unlimited establish the Confluence Focus Area near St. Louis for land
protection to secure donated conservation easements on 25,000 acres of
waterfowl habitat.
Seek is also the founder and primary manager of Massasauga
Flats, LLC, a private 250-acre wetland in north-central Missouri that provides
diverse natural shallow wetland habitat where more than 160 different wetland
birds have been documented and is a model for how to manage wetlands without
dependance on crops.
He has also served as a member, vice-chair, and chair of the
Wetlands and Waterfowl Resource Advisory Committee for the Conservation
Federation of Missouri, the state’s oldest grassroots conservation
organization. As chair of the committee, Seek helped to develop and gave the
welcome address at the Missouri Wetlands Summit in 2023.
In addition to his extensive conservation work, Seek also
retired as a colonel from the U.S. Army Reserves after more than 30 years of
service in the Reserves and the Missouri National Guard from 1972-2003.
WESTERN SMOKEHOUSE PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH NEW FACILITY IN MEXICO,
INVESTING MORE THAN $67 MILLION AND CREATING 280 NEW JOBS
Western
Smokehouse Partners, the leading co-manufacturer of better-for-you meat snacks,
has announced that it will establish a new manufacturing facility in Mexico,
investing more than $67 million and creating 280 new jobs.
Western
Smokehouse Partners’ new facility in Mexico will span 300,000 square feet and
specialize in the production of CHOMPS brand meat sticks. The location will
feature state-of-the-art equipment and is expected to open by the end of summer
2025.
Western
Smokehouse Partners began in Greentop as two companies founded by Sam Western
and Jim Hankes in 1978. A shared passion for meat snacks resulted in a combined
company dedicated to premium products, customer satisfaction, and world-class
hospitality. Today, Western Smokehouse Partners continues to grow with a
reputation for quality and excellence. After the establishment of its Mexico
location, the company will operate a total of six facilities with more than
1,100 employees.
New
jobs added as part of Western Smokehouse Partners’ new facility will pay an
average wage well above the county average.
For
this expansion, Western Smokehouse Partners will benefit from the Missouri
Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by
providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job
creation. The company is also receiving assistance from Missouri One Start, a
division of the Department of Economic Development. Missouri One Start assists
eligible businesses with their recruitment and training needs.
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Governor
Parson signs Executive Order 24-13 Declaring Drought Alert in Missouri
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson signed
Executive Order 24-13, declaring a drought alert in Missouri until March 31,
2025. Currently, the U.S. Drought
Monitor indicates that all or portions of at least 88 Missouri counties are
experiencing moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The Executive Order declares a Drought Alert
in these Missouri counties and any additional county that begins experiencing
moderate drought conditions. While the weather did improve this
spring, allowing us to let our previous drought alert expire, the last few
months have been dry, forcing us to reissue a drought alert in Missouri, “Governor
Parson said. “Despite all our
challenges, from droughts to floods and everything in between, Missourians have
remained strong. This Executive Order
will again allow us to step in and direct resources to those struggling with
the consequences of drought, while allowing for vigilant monitoring of
conditions over the winter months.” In response to this Executive Order,
the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will activate the Drought
Assessment Committee, a workgroup set up to assess drought levels and work with
impact teams on response and recovery recommendations. During drought,
local condition reports are crucial to understanding impacts to provide timely
and appropriate assistance. Citizens can
submit information about local drought conditions at Condition Monitoring
Observer Reports (CMOR) A variety of helpful resources are online at
www.dnr.mo.gov/drought. The Department
of Natural Resources is adding information on drought mitigation and assistance
opportunities as it becomes available. The
one-stop drought website features a link to CMOR , current drought-related
news, the current United States and Missouri drought maps, the Missouri Drought
Mitigation and Response Plan, and other resources, including information on
previous droughts.
Randolph
County Sheriff hit with restraining order over alleged misuse of county funds
A restraining order has been issued against
Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson, prohibiting from spending county money,
after allegations of misuse of funds arise.
According to kjluradio.com:
Randolph County Presiding Commissioner Sid
Conklin filed the motion for a temporary restraining order Friday, which was
granted. The petition alleges that some unauthorized or inappropriate
transactions may have occurred with respect to bank accounts controlled by the
sheriff’s office. Two examples include a $7,000 cash withdrawal made on
October 24, and the purchase of a vehicle for personal use. The accounts in question can be accessed by
Wilson, but not by any county commissioners or other county officials.
The restraining order prohibits Wilson from transferring, concealing or
disposing of any property or assets held in those bank accounts. Any
purchases made with county money would require written approval from the court. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for
Monday November 4.
Weekend
fire at Moberly manufacturing plant remains under investigation
The Moberly Fire Department reports crews were
called to Orscheln Products, L.L.C on North Morley Street on Saturday morning
just before 6 a.m. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the
structure. All employees were evacuated prior to the fire department’s
arrival. Interior attack crews reported
heavy smoke inside the building with zero visibility. Once inside, they
found fire located near the ceiling. The combination of fire personnel
and the building’s sprinkler system kept the fire contained to one area of the
building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
MoDOT and Safety Partners Promote Buckle Up Phone Down Day
For the eighth year, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners, schools and businesses throughout the state, are encouraging better driving behaviors as part of the annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day on Wednesday. The day challenges all drivers to do the two most important steps while driving to reduce your risk of a fatal crash. The goal of BUPD Day is to have zero traffic fatalities on Missouri
roads throughout the day.
To date in 2024, of the more than 740 fatalities in Missouri, 63% of vehicle occupants killed were unbuckled. Distracted driving is also a leading cause of crashes in Missouri. In 2023, distracted driving was cited in crashes that claimed 106 lives.
In August 2023, the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law took effect in Missouri, prohibiting all drivers from using a handheld electronic communication device while driving. The law aims to address distracted driving, which contributed to crashes that claimed the lives of more than 800 people across the state during the last decade. Paired with the requirement to wear a seat belt, the enactment of the hands-free legislation means BUPD is officially law in Missouri.
Additionally, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has been educating drivers on the new law for the past year, and law enforcement agencies throughout the state will begin writing citations for driving distracted beginning January 1, 2025. Since the creation of BUPD in 2017, Missouri’s seat belt usage rate reached an all-time high and the number of people killed who were unbuckled has decreased. The movement has collected more than 55,000 pledges to BUPD and has expanded to more than a dozen states across the country.
“We are very proud of the impact of the Buckle Up Phone Down program, but there is still a lot of work to be done to eliminate fatalities from our roadways,” said Missouri State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer Jon Nelson. “We are asking everyone to do their part on this BUPD Day. Buckle up and put the phone down. Lives are on the line.”
In support of the hands-free law, many Missouri high schools are participating in AAA Missouri’s Show Me Your Score Safest Driver Competition. This competition will be held through the end of February 2025, and will measure participant’s acceleration, braking, and phone usage habits. The goal of this competition is to promote positive driving habits and educate young drivers on how crucial it is to make smart, safe decisions behind the wheel, especially putting down the phone.
More information on the competition is available at
www.savemolives.com/mcrs/smys.
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MAN
SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at
around 2:25pm Saturday in Linn County.
The patrol says that 71 year old Richard Frazier of Chillicothe was on
US 36 at the Meadville Junction when he failed to yield and his truck struck a
jeep driven by 54 year old Lane Alexander of Louisville, KY which caused the
jeep to travel off the road and overturned.
Alexander was transported by ambulance to Pershing Memorial Hospital in
Brookfield with serious injuries.
TEEN
HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
A Fulton teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in
Callaway County. The highway patrol said
it happened at 11:15pm as 19 year old Hailen Albaugh was on County Road 363
when his truck ran off the road and struck a tree. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to
Capital Region Hospital for treatment.
DRIVER
SERIOUSLY INJURED IN UTV CRASH
57 year old Daniel Bushdiecker II of St. Charles was seriously
injured in a UTV crash in Franklin County.
MSHP stated that he was on Boeuf Creek Road in a dried portion of a
creek bed, traveling up a hillside when it struck a tree and then overturned
down a steep embankment. He was taken to
Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. The crash happened after 1am Sunday.
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GOV.
PARSON ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-11, RESCINDING 177 PAST EXECUTIVE ORDERS
On Wednesday, in an
effort to leave state government better than he found it, Governor Mike Parson
has signed Executive Order 24-11, which rescinds 177 past executive orders that
are no longer necessary or applicable. These orders date back to the 1980s with
many being past state of emergency declarations or found to be in conflict with
changes to state law and/or Missouri and U.S. Courts' opinions.
"Since the very
beginning, we have always looked to cut red tape, streamline bureaucracy, and
reduce the size of government where possible," Governor Parson said.
"This action today helps untangle a web of unnecessary and contradicting
executive orders that no longer serve their intended purposes, ensuring more
efficient and effective operations across state government."
The vast majority of the
177 executive orders being rescinded are because the issue or crisis they were
intended to address no longer exists. It is now common practice for executive
orders to be issued with a specific date of rescission so that they do not
linger in effect unnecessarily.
GOV. AND FIRST LADY PARSON TO HOST FINAL
PARSON FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
On Monday, Governor
Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson announced that the final Parson
Family Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treating at the People’s House will be held
at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The
outdoor event will feature several vendors, children's activities, and bluegrass
musical entertainment.
“We look forward to hosting
the final Parson Family Fall Festival at the Missouri Governor’s
Mansion,” Governor and First
Lady Parson said
in a joint statement. “We have held this event every year since taking office
and it has been a great honor to welcome Missourians of all ages to the
People's House. Seeing so many young faces light up as they participate in the
variety of activities offered will always be some of our most cherished
memories."
In addition to more than a dozen vendors,
activities will include a bounce house, face painting, trick-or-treating, hayrides and more. Jordan Thomas and Shakin Jake from the Kay Brothers
will perform bluegrass music for everyone to enjoy.
Several vendors are slated to attend, including The Magic House - St. Louis, MO Hives,
Missouri State Parks, Runge Nature Center, Missouri Department of Higher
Education and Workforce Development, Missouri Department of Agriculture,
Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri Department of Health and Senior
Services, Puppies for Parole, Missouri Department of Revenue, Boys & Girls
Club of Jefferson City, BACA World, Fun Fab Four, Flowers on Phoenix, and
more.
Children 12 and under are encouraged to wear
their Halloween costumes. The event is free and open to the public, and no
registration is required.
MDC
WARNS NOT TO BURN OUTDOORS TO AVOID WILDFIRE
With ongoing and worsening drought conditions
throughout the state, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds
people that outdoor burning could cause a wildfire. According to MDC, a main
cause of wildfires is improper burning of debris such as leaves or brush piles.
MDC reminds people that a person who starts a fire for any reason is
responsible for any damage it may cause.
“It’s been drier and warmer than usual, which
means fires have the potential to get out of control very quickly,” said MDC
Fire Program Supervisor Ben Webster. “We want everyone to check weather
conditions and be extremely careful with or avoid burning leaves or debris
during these drier and warmer conditions. Check with your local fire department
regarding burn bans or reference the National Weather Service for Red Flag
Warnings that may be in place because of critical fire-weather conditions.”
MDC urges landowners, hunters, campers, and
others in the outdoors to help prevent wildfires and offers the following tips.
OUTDOOR BURNING: Avoid burning during times of high
temperatures, low relative humidity, and increased winds. These conditions make
fire more difficult and hazardous to control. Check with local fire departments
regarding burn bans or reference the National Weather Service regarding Red
Flag Warnings that may be in place.
DRIVING OFF ROAD: Wildfires can start when dry fuel, such
as grass, comes in contact with catalytic converters. Think twice before
driving into and across a grassy field. Never park over tall, dry grass or
piles of leaves that can touch the underside of a vehicle. When driving
vehicles off road, regularly inspect the undercarriage to ensure that fuel and
brake lines are intact, and no oil leaks are apparent. Always carry an approved
fire extinguisher on vehicles that are used off road. Check for the presence of
spark arresters on ATV exhausts.
MAKING A CAMPFIRE: Clear a generous area around fire rings.
Store unused firewood a good distance from a campfire. Never use gasoline,
kerosene, or other flammable liquid to start a fire. Keep campfires small and
controllable. Keep fire-extinguishing materials, such as a rake, shovel, and
bucket of water, close. Extinguish campfires each night and before leaving
camp, even if it’s just for a few moments.
CALL FOR HELP: Call 911 at the first sign of a fire
getting out of control.
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two people from Quincy, IL were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at around 3:05pm Tuesday in Marion County. The patrol says that 23 year old Alaysia Dade was on County Road 425 in Hannibal when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a concrete pillar. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment, while her passenger 31 year old Johnny David was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Mexico driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County. The highway patrol said it happened just before 1pm as 40 year old Isaac Cuno was on Route CC when he lost control on a curve, causing his car to run off the road, struck an embankment and overturned. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
19 year old Colten Fritzemeter of Leslie was seriously injured in an early Wednesday morning crash in Franklin County. MSHP stated that he was on Peters Ford Road and driving too fast for conditions when he failed to negotiate a curve and his truck went off the east side of the road and struck an embankment. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious injuries. The crash happened at 5:45am Wednesday.
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CHARITON
COUNTY ROUTE 11 BRIDGE TO BE REPLACED
The next bridge replacement project included
in the Northwest Bridge Bundle project is scheduled to begin next month. The
Chariton County Missouri Route 11 bridge over Salt Creek, located south of
Mendon, will close beginning Monday, Nov. 4. The project to replace the bridge
is expected to continue through March 2025.
During construction, motorists will be
directed on a detour using Routes C, F and U.S. Route 24. The Salt Creek Bridge
was built in 1953 and has a traffic volume of approximately 913 vehicles per
day.
“The Northwest Bridge Bundle is a Design-Build
project which will replace or rehabilitate 31 poor-condition bridges in north
central Missouri, and this bridge is number 12,” stated Missouri Department of
Transportation Project Director Michael Marriott. The Capital – Horner &
Shifrin team was awarded the design-build contract by the Missouri Highways and
Transportation Commission at its meeting in December 2023.
Design-build is a project delivery method in
which one contracting team is selected to design and build the highway
improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and
schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been
known to significantly save time and provide cost.
LOCAL
HIGHWAY SAFETY HEROES HONORED AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Twelve individuals and organizations were recognized at this
year’s Highway Safety and Traffic Conference for their efforts in moving
Missouri towards zero roadway fatalities. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway
Safety holds the event each year to support Show-Me Zero, Missouri’s strategic
highway safety plan. Every other year, these awards are presented to four
statewide individuals or businesses and one winner from each of seven regions
across the state.
This
year, Nicole Hood was recognized as the Buckle Up Phone Down Champion for the
instrumental role she played in expanding the Buckle Up Phone Down initiative
not only statewide, but also nationally.
The
Highway Opportunities through Professional Engineering (HOPE) Award was
presented to MoDOT’s St. Louis County Safety Improvements Project for
innovative infrastructure upgrades and community partnerships, that will
ultimately save lives.
The
Lay Down the Law Award recognizes law enforcement officers or groups advancing
highway safety through innovative traffic safety efforts. This year, the award
was presented to Lt. Scott Schnurbusch with the Hazelwood Police Department for
his dedication to traffic safety, the St. Louis Coalition for Roadway Safety
and the citizens of Hazelwood. A second award was also presented to the
Springfield Police Department for their commitment to the SGF Yields pedestrian
safety program.
The
Tempe Humphrey Award, which recognizes an individual or group with focused
efforts on younger drivers, was presented to Tyler Luckenhoff. Luckenhoff has
been involved in the TRACTION (Teens Taking Action to Prevent Traffic Crashes)
youth program for the last 20 years and is a true leader and role model inside
and outside of TRACTION.
In
addition to the statewide awards, each region of the Coalition recognizes an
individual or group for their leadership and work to improve highway safety.
For the Northeast Missouri Region, Anna Gill with the Mark Twain Regional
Council of Governments was recognized for her dedication to educating our
youngest and most vulnerable drivers and consistently demonstrating her
commitment to highway safety through various initiatives.
To
view the full list of award recipients and nominations, visit: 2024 Highway Safety and Traffic Awards.
A.T.
STILL UNIVERSITY WINS AWARD FOR EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) has been named a
recipient of the 2024 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in
Diversity (HEED) Award by INSIGHT
Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest
diversity-focused publication in higher education.
ATSU
was the first comprehensive health professions university to be named a HEED
Award recipient in consecutive years (2017-18) and has now extended its
achievement to an eighth consecutive year.
“We
thank INSIGHT Into
Diversity magazine for highlighting and recognizing important
work being done at ATSU,” said Chancellor Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84.
“Congratulations to Clinton Normore, MBA, chief diversity officer, and his team
on yet another honor celebrating their dedication and achievements.”
ATSU
supports students who learn and serve in diverse, underserved, urban, and rural
communities across the world. INSIGHT
Into Diversity magazine selected ATSU for its commitment to an
educational and collaborative environment embracing inclusivity and cultural
proficiency, highlighted by the University’s innovative Dreamline Pathways program, which received the
2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine earlier
this year.
Through
Dreamline Pathways, ATSU partners with school districts and community-based
organizations, offering experiential learning opportunities to students. These
collaborations introduce young minds to healthcare careers and nurture students
through campus and graduate student engagement opportunities.
As
a recipient of the Health Professions HEED Award – a national honor recognizing
U.S. health college and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment
to diversity and inclusion – ATSU will be featured in the November/December
2024 issue of INSIGHT
Into Diversity magazine.
For
more information about the 2024 HEED Award, visit insightintodiversity.com.
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TEEN INJURED IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Princeton teen was injured in an accident that occurred at 7pm Sunday in Livingston County. The patrol says that 18 year old Kelby Thomas was on US 65 when his car traveled off the east side of the roadway, struck a guardrail and came to rest upright on the guardrail. He was air-lifted to Truman Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
51 year old Scott Breitenstein of Union was seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon crash in Franklin County. State troopers stated that he was on Highway 100 and traveling too fast while attempting to make a left turn when his motorcycle overturned. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries. The crash happened at around 1:15pm Sunday.
MAN SERIOUSLY HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
A man was seriously hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Lafayette County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 7:25pm as 48 year old Timothy Kelsey of Odessa was on Highway OO when his truck ran off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to strike an embankment and overturned, ejecting him from it. He was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
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FATALITY
ACCIDENT IN MONROE COUNTY
A Paris man was
killed in an accident that occurred at 12:30am Saturday in Monroe County. The patrol says that 23 year old Mackenzy
Baladenski was on Highway 154 when his car struck an embankment, overturned and
ejected him from it. He was pronounced
dead at the scene.
MAN
SERIOUSLY INJURED IN UTV WRECK
A man was seriously injured in an UTV wreck early Sunday morning
in Sullivan County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 12:35am as 43 year old Kenny Deryke of Milan was on Highway
D when his UTV ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast
Regional Hospital in Kirksville with serious injuries.
DRIVER
HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
77 year old Sandra Charlton of Hannibal was hurt in a Saturday
night crash in Ralls County. MSHP stated
that she was on US 61 when her truck went off the road, crossed the median and
southbound on US 61 and then struck a guardrail. She suffered moderate injuries and was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.
The crash happened at 10:25pm Saturday.
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DRIVER
LICENSE SYSTEM CHANGES
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to
inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In
preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the
state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and all-day November
8, 2024. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, following
the Veterans Day holiday. Driver examination testing facilities will be closed
due to converting to a modernized system, directly integrated into the
Department of Revenue’s new driver license system. Follow this link for further
information on the driver’s license system changes being implemented by the
Missouri Department of Revenue MV-DL System Changes (mo.gov).
As part of this upgrade, the Patrol will now offer the Class F written test in
a total of 20 languages, which includes a newly created sign language video
version of the test made possible by the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing.
The new system will provide a direct digital reporting network to the
Department of Revenue. The system will increase efficiency by sending test
results directly to the Department of Revenue. The new system will also help
deter driver license fraud. For more information, please visit our website
at https://apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/DVSD/DE/DOR_FUSION.html.
NEW
TROOPERS ASSIGNED TO TROOP F
Captain Jason N. Crites,
commanding officer of Troop F, is pleased to announce the assignment of three
new troopers to Troop F. The troopers were members of the Missouri State
Highway Patrol’s 121st Recruit Class that graduated Friday, October 11, 2024.
Trooper Billy R. Kamp,
of Moberly, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 8, which serves the citizens of
Callaway and Montgomery counties. In 2004, Trooper Kamp graduated from Hickman
High School in Columbia, Missouri. Prior to joining the Patrol, Trooper Kamp
was a deputy with the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office.
Trooper Taylor A.
Tarwater, of Columbia, Missouri, has been assigned to Zone 3, which serves the
citizens of Boone County. In 2010, Trooper Tarwater graduated from Hickman High
School in Columbia, Missouri. Prior to joining the Patrol, Trooper Tarwater was
a deputy with the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office.
Trooper Isaac J. Smith,
of Vandalia, Illinois, has been assigned to Zone 5, which serves the citizens
of Camden and Miller counties. In 2018, Trooper Smith graduated from Vandalia
High School in Vandalia, Illinois. Prior to joining the Patrol, Trooper Smith
was a police officer with the Vandalia Police Department in Illinois.
HUNTERS
TAKE 5,741 DEER DURING FIREARMS EARLY ANTLERLESS PORTION
Preliminary data from the
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 5,741
deer during the state’s firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct.
11-13. The top-three harvest counties were Franklin with 156 deer harvested,
Howell with 140, and Bollinger with 135. Last year’s early antlerless portion
harvest total was 16,553. Get more information on harvest summaries by county
at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
MDC’s Cervid Program Supervisor
Jason Isabelle attributes the decreased harvest to the stark contrast in
weather conditions between the two years. He noted that the unseasonably warm
temperatures this year undoubtedly kept many hunters out of the woods,
resulting in far fewer deer being harvested.
“We were fortunate to have
caught a cold front during last year’s inaugural early antlerless portion,
which resulted in increased deer movement and greater hunter participation,”
said Isabelle.
Archery deer hunting in
Missouri opened Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 15. It reopens Nov. 27 and runs
through Jan. 15, 2025. Firearms deer hunting in Missouri continues with the
Early Youth Portion Nov. 2-3. The November Portion runs Nov. 16-26 followed by
the CWD Portion Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in open counties. The Late Youth Portion runs
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 followed by the Late Antlerless Portion Dec. 7-15 in open
counties and then the Alternative Methods Portion Dec. 28 through Jan. 7, 2025.
Get more information on deer
hunting from MDC’s 2024
Fall Deer & Turkey Regulations and Information booklet,
available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.
SEPTEMBER
2024 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment decreased
by 900 jobs in September 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate
was unchanged from August at 3.9 percent. Private industry employment decreased
by 1,300 jobs and government employment increased by 400 jobs. Over the year,
there was an increase of 86,500 jobs from September 2023 to September 2024, and
the unemployment rate increased by six-tenths of a percentage point, from 3.3
percent in September 2023 to 3.9 percent in September 2024.
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MISSOURI
SHAKEOUT EARTHQUAKE DRILL SET FOR THURSDAY
Many recognize the southeast
region of the state as Missouri’s Bootheel, but did you know it is also at the
center of one of the country’s most active earthquake zones? The New Madrid
Seismic Zone (NMSZ) spans more than 100 miles and averages over 200 small
earthquakes a year. To prepare for any
future earthquakes, the 2024 Great Central U. S. ShakeOut earthquake drill is
set for Thursday. Missouri is one of 14
participating central U.S. states that could be impacted by a NMSZ earthquake. “Missouri is home to a very large and active
seismic zone,” State Emergency Management Agency Director Jim
Remillard said. “Earthquakes
occur without warning, so it’s important to prepare now. The ShakeOut drill is a great opportunity to
practice so you know what to do when the shaking starts.”
At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17,
hundreds of thousands of Missourians will practice the “Drop, Cover, Hold On”
technique:
DROP to your
hands and knees;
COVER your
head and neck with your hands and arms under a table or desk if you can; and
HOLD
ON until the shaking stops.
Studies show that in developed countries with modern structures,
falling debris is the most common source of injury in an
earthquake. Experts advise that when an earthquake occurs in the
U.S., the “Drop, Cover and Hold On” technique is the best protection from
falling debris.
In 1811 and 1812, the NMSZ produced some of the largest
earthquakes in U.S. history, and seismic experts agree that similar quakes
still pose a risk today. Shaking from
another major earthquake in this zone would be felt not only in Missouri but
throughout the Midwest, damaging much of the southern and eastern parts of the
state, including the St. Louis metropolitan area. To learn more about earthquakes in Missouri
and how to prepare, please visit sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness.
TWO MEN
INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN SCHUYLER COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two men were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred
at 2:35am Wednesday in Schuyler County.
The patrol says that 27 year old Kenneth Hull of Memphis was on US 63
when his car crossed the center line and struck a truck driven by 33 year old
Keaton Baker of Downing. After impact
the truck traveled off the west side of the roadway while the car remained in
the road blocking both lanes of traffic.
Hull sustained serious injuries while a passenger in Baker’s truck 26
year old Cristian Cullers of Kirksville suffered moderate injuries. Both were taken to Northeast Regional Medical
Center in Kirksville for treatment.
MAN
HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
A Lewistown man was hurt in a Wednesday morning crash in Lewis
County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 6:45am as 44 year old James Peters was on Highway 16 when his SUV
struck an animal in the roadway. He was
taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER
HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT MISHAP
79 year old Gerald Ward of Glasgow was hurt in a Tuesday night
mishap in Howard County. MSHP stated
that he was on MO 5 when he suffered a medical emergency, causing his jeep to
run off the right side of the road and struck a building. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to
University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
The mishap happened at 7:10pm Tuesday.
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TEEN
SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
A Winfield teen was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck
Tuesday morning in Lincoln County. The
highway patrol said it happened at around 7:15am as a 17 year old boy was on
MaryKnoll Road and driving too fast for the road conditions when his car ran
off the right side of the road and struck a tree. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis
with serious injuries.
WOMAN
HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
64 year old Linda Welschmeyer of Martinsburg was hurt in a
Monday night incident in Audrain County.
State troopers stated that a truck was parked in the roadway on Audrain
County Road 812 with no lights on and no driver when she was unable to see the
truck and her SUV struck the rear of the truck.
She sustained minor injuries and was taken to University Hospital in
Columbia for treatment. The incident
happened at 7:45pm Monday.
MAN
HURT IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was hurt in an accident that occurred at 7am Monday in
Linn County. The patrol says that 25 year
old Reed Aylor of Borger, TX was on US 36 at Laclede when his truck traveled
off the right side of the roadway and struck a road sign. He was transported by ambulance to Pershing
Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of minor injuries.
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DRIVER
EXAMINATION STATIONS CLOSE FOR HOLIDAY
The Missouri State
Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations
throughout the state will be closed on the following date:
Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will
resume on Tuesday, October 15.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF ELI BEASLEY SET FOR SATURDAY
Eli Beasley and his family invite the local
community to a special blood drive in his honor, hosted in partnership with the
American Red Cross. The event will take place on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Spirit Hall, 20650 N. Hwy 124, Centralia, MO 65240. In 2018, Eli
sustained third-degree burns on 80% of his body and needed 21 units of blood to
survive. Before the accident, he was a regular blood donor, including
during his service in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2013. While
deployed in Afghanistan, Eli discovered he had O-negative blood, the universal
donor type. Although he can no longer donate due to the specialized
skin graft procedures following his accident, Eli remains committed to the
cause and hopes to inspire others to donate blood and help save lives. As
a thank you, those who come to give will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by
email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000
gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
MDC HOSTS 80TH BIRTHDAY BASH FOR SMOKEY BEAR ON
SATURDAY IN KIRKSVILLE
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites the public to
celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday in Kirksville on Saturday
Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Truman State University Quad. This
free event will have activities for participants of all ages. Participants are
invited to try their hand at archery, snap some photos with Smokey, explore
various emergency vehicles courtesy of many MDC partners, and more. Visitors
will also be able to design their own iron-on transfer t-shirt to commemorate
the day. Registration for this event is not required. Questions about the
birthday bash can be sent to Yvette Amerman at 660-785-2420 or by email
at yvette.amerman@mdc.mo.gov.
MISSOURI
ROUTE 161 IN MONTGOMERY CITY TEMPORARILY CLOSES FOR RAILROAD WORK
Weather permitting, thru Friday morning, Missouri Route 161 in
Montgomery City is closed temporarily for work on the railroad crossing,
in Montgomery County. The road has been closed between Allen Street and
Walker Street since Wednesday and is set to reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday.
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MAN INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 10:15am Tuesday in Linn County. The patrol says that 34 year old Vincent Taliaferro of Sarasota, FL was on US 36 when an animal ran into the path of his vehicle, causing it to travel off the right side of the roadway. He was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT MISHAP
A Kirksville woman was hurt in a Monday night mishap in Macon County. The highway patrol said it happened at 7:10pm as 56 year old Betsy Krause was on US 63 when her jeep struck a deer in the road. She was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
30 year old Robin Jackson from the state of Ohio was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in Clark County. MSHP stated that he was on County Road 113 when his car ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree. He was transported by Air Evac to University of Iowa Hospital with serious injuries.
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MAN INJURED IN ADAIR COUNTY INCIDENT
A Lewistown man was injured in an incident that occurred at 12:15pm Sunday in Adair County. The patrol says that 26 year old Kevin OOsthuysen was on MO 6 1/2 mile west of Kirksville when his tractor caught fire and he was injured while exiting it. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of moderate injuries.
TEEN INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A teen was injured in an early Sunday morning accident in Randolph County. The highway patrol said it happened at 12:15am as 18 year old Donna Wall of Auxvasse was on County Road 1130 when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and overturned coming to rest on its top. She sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment.
ATV RIDER HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
A 14 year old boy from Palmyra was hurt in an ATV crash Sunday morning in Marion County. MSHP stated that the boy was on private property at County Road 183 when his ATV struck a ditch, ejecting him from it. The boy was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries. The crash happened at around 9:15am Sunday.
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PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair County
Route T – October 7 – 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Hazel Green Way to Bowtie Way between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route T – October 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Bowtie Way to Blueberry Way between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route T – October 15 - 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Blueberry Way to Lincoln Street in
Kirksville between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route T – October 17 - 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Lincoln Street to U.S. Route 63 in
Kirksville between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Audrain County
Route U – October 7 - 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route N to CR 741 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route U – October 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 741 to CR 733 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route U – October 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 733 to CR 725 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route U – October 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 715 to CR 725 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Clark County
Route B – October 11 & 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route C to CR 198 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Route Y – October 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 146 to CR 143 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route Y – October 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 139 to Route HH between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Knox County
Route A – October 8 & 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route F between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route F – October 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route A between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
U.S. Route 61 East Outer Road – October
15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Creech Lane to Luck Road between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Route K – October 7 – 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Twin Valley Road to Opal Lane between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route KK – October 16 - 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 61 East Outer Road to Keithley
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – October 7 – 9 &
11, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route K to Lariat
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in
place where crews are actively working daily.
Route Z – October 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Bugle Avenue to Arizona Street between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cannon Street to Route TT between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cannon Street to Badger Street between 8:00
a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Badger Street to Missouri Route 149 between
12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Monroe County Road 980 – October 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to Route AA between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route C – October 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 870 to Route C spur between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Route D – October 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 657 to Route E between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 154 to CR 670 between 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – October 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 343 to Route V between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route KK – October 8 – 9 & 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 715 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Missouri Route 161 – October 9 – 11, CLOSED for
railroad crossing repairs from Allen Street to Walker Street in Montgomery City
beginning October 9 at 8:00 a.m. and continuing to October 11 at 8:00 a.m.
I-70 (Westbound) – October 15 – 16, LANE RESTRICTION for
shoulder work operations from MM 182.0 to MM 181.4 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00
p.m.
Route J – October 16, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Whiteside School Road to Big Springs Quarry Rd from
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route J – October 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from South Turkey Ridge Road to Short Road
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Randolph County
Route A – October 7, CLOSED for
railroad crossing repairs at Route A/Business 63 intersection in Moberly
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 2610 to 0.50 mile south of CR 2610 between
7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 0.25 mile south of Route A to 0.50 mile
south of Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route Y – October 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Ranch Avenue to Coon Road between 7:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route MM – October 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 136 to CR 504 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Route EE – October 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 36 to CR 390 between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
38TH
ANNUAL MIZZOU HOMECOMING BLOOD DRIVE IN COLUMBIA
This year marks the 38th year
the American Red Cross and University of Missouri are partnering to host the
Mizzou Homecoming Blood Drive, the largest collegiate blood drive in the
nation. This year’s event will take place from October 7 through October
10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at the University of
Missouri Student Rec Complex, 901 Rollins St. in Columbia.
Last
year’s drive finished with 4,743 units collected putting the 2023 blood drive
in the top 5 of most units collected in the last 18 years. This year’s goal is
4,800 total units collected over the course of the 4-day blood drive.
“Each year, the dedication of the students, faculty, alumni, and
Columbia community to this life-saving event leaves me in awe,” remarked
Rebecca Gordon, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Central and Northern
Missouri. “We are thrilled to be involved in the Mizzou Homecoming activities
and are excited for another successful Blood Drive, securing blood donations
for those in need.”
As a thank you, everyone who presents to donate blood will
receive an exclusive Homecoming-themed, ‘Lights,
Camera, Action’ Red Cross T-shirt,
while supplies last. Additionally, those who come to give will receive a $10
Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to
win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE FOUNDATION DONATES $25,000 TO AMERICAN RED
CROSS FOR DISASTER RELIEF
The
American Red Cross is pleased to announce a generous donation of $25,000 from
the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. The money will support multiple disaster
relief efforts following the devastating impacts of everything from wildfires
to hurricanes. This contribution underscores the foundation's commitment to
helping communities in need during times of crisis.
Natural disasters have caused significant damage across several
states, affecting thousands of lives and displacing many families. The American
Red Cross is actively engaged in providing essential services such as shelter,
food, and emotional support to those impacted.
The funds will assist the American Red Cross in supplying
necessary resources, including shelter, meals, and health services, while
contributing to ongoing recovery efforts in the hardest-hit areas.
The O'Reilly Automotive Foundation encourages others to join in
supporting the American Red Cross and contributing to disaster relief efforts.
Donations can be made directly to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org.
For more information about the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
and its charitable initiatives, please visit https://www.oreillyauto.com/oreilly-foundation.
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PATROL
WARNS PUBLIC OF SCAM
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to
make the public aware of a telephone scam. In the past month, some incidents
have been reported across the state. In each case, a suspect contacted an
individual associated with someone who was involved in a motor vehicle crash,
identified themselves as the investigating trooper and attempted to solicit
money from the victim. The suspect may intimidate the victim with false claims
of impending or nonexistent court charges/proceedings. The public should understand Patrol employees will not
contact individuals and solicit funds or demand any form of payment.
Furthermore, the Patrol employees do not process bonds or accept money to
prevent or dispose of charges.
If a person asks you to send your money
anywhere, you should assume it’s a scam. Take your time verifying the
information by calling phone numbers you locate yourself on verified websites.
You should not confirm any identifying information about yourself to the
scammer. If you or someone you know have
been contacted in a similar manner, please report the incident to your local
Troop Headquarters.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2024 EMPHASIZES CRITICAL
IMPORTANCE OF SMOKE ALARMS IN PROTECTING MISSOURI FAMILIES
One of
the simplest steps Missourians can take to protect their families is to install
smoke alarms in their homes. Installing smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying
in a home fire by more than 50%. That’s why this year’s theme for Fire Prevention
Week is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”
“About three of every five home fire deaths occur in residences
without working smoke alarms,” State Fire Marshal Tim Bean said.
“We cannot emphasize enough the importance of having working smoke alarms in
your home. Many Missouri fire departments, working with the American Red Cross,
can even provide and install smoke alarms for families at no cost. Families in
need of assistance should contact the American Red Cross of Missouri.”
To request a free American Red Cross Home Fire Safety Visit and
smoke alarms, click here.
A report this year from the National Fire Protection Association
showed that while in 1977 less than one-quarter of U.S. households had smoke
alarms, it’s now estimated that over 90% of homes have at least one smoke
alarm. But it is essential that smoke alarms are regularly tested and batteries
are replaced so that they remain in working order.
- Install smoke
alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a
hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home;
- Test smoke
alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button;
- The end of
daylight saving time, when clocks are adjusted to “fall back” an hour, can
serve as an easy reminder to change smoke and CO alarm batteries once a
year. This year, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3,
2024. Remember, when you change the time, change the batteries.
- Replace all
smoke alarms when they are 10 years old;
- Make sure smoke
alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory
or physical disabilities.
Smoke alarms
provide precious time to escape a burning home. Each family member should know
escape routes from every room in a residence. Families should also regularly
practice their fire escape plans.
WATCH OUT FOR DEER ALONG ROADWAYS IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
Fall has arrived,
which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool
and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October
and November and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be
prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on Missouri roadways
throughout the fall months.
“Deer increase their
movements during the breeding season, which begins in October and peaks in
mid-November,” said Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Deer Biologist
Jason Isabelle. “Because of this, motorists should be especially cautious when
driving this time of year.”
According to the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has consistently ranked 10th to
15th in the country for collisions involving deer each year. In
2023, Missouri drivers experienced 3,591 crashes involving deer. One deer
strike occurred approximately every 2 hours and 30 minutes in the state. In
these crashes, there were four fatalities and 420 people were injured.
Rural areas are not
the only places where vehicle strikes occur. Deer are often in groups, even in
populated areas.
Here are some tips for
staying alert:
· Stay on guard after a close call or when you see a single deer,
as there are likely more.
· To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and regularly scan
both sides of the roadway.
· Watch for the reflection of deer eyes from vehicle headlights
and slow down so you can more easily react to their presence.
· Never swerve to avoid animals in the road, as it can cause loss
of vehicle control, resulting in serious injury or death.
According to Missouri
Law, an individual who has struck and killed a deer with their vehicle may
claim the deer carcass if written authorization to possess the deer is granted
by an MDC agent. The Wildlife Disposition Form is free, but MDC must be
contacted to obtain the permit.
“No one should ever
jeopardize their safety by attempting to remove an animal in a high-traffic
area. Instead, contact MoDOT’s customer service line at 1-888-ASK-MODOT
(275-6636),” said MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer Darin Hamelink. “Crews will
address any animal or debris that poses a safety hazard, meaning the item is in
the driving lanes. Crews will safely drag the large animal debris to the outer
portion of the grassy roadside, outside any active drainage ditch or channel.”
If a deer is located
on the shoulder, MoDOT will address the deer during normal weekday work hours.
MoDOT crews are not called out after hours to remove an item unless it is a
road safety hazard in a driving lane. MoDOT does not employ any specialized
crews assigned to remove dead animals from roadways or contract out any
roadkill removal. If a deer is struck along a state-maintained road and is
completely off the roadway, MoDOT will not pick it up unless it impedes mail
delivery or is in a neighborhood, especially at or near a bus stop.
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TEENAGE GIRL SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ATV ACCIDENT
A teenage girl from Carrollton was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7:10pm Tuesday in Carroll County. The patrol says that the 12 year old girl was riding an ATV on County Road 210 and County Road 261 when it struck the side of a semi driven by 42 year old Curtis Swearingin of Carrollton. The girl was life-flighted to Truman Medical Center with serious injuries.
TEEN KILLED, TWO OTHERS INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT MISHAP
A Union teen was killed while his two passengers' were injured in a UTV mishap Tuesday night in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at 6:20pm as they were in a field at Val Road on Sandstone Trail when they failed to negotiate a left turn and it overturned. The 13 year old driver was killed while one of his passenger's a 13 year old boy from Union was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious injuries, while his other passenger also 13 and from Union suffered minor injuries but was not transported from the scene.
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
40 year old Shonecia Bailey of St. Louis was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County. MSHP stated that she was westbound on I-70 when her vehicle went off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail end, returned to the roadway, went off the left side and struck the median concrete barrier. She suffered minor injuries and was taken to St. Joseph West Hospital for treatment. The wreck happened at 3:55pm Tuesday.
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PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of
general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has
planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned
roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause
schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving
operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair County
Route D – October 2, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Morelock Cemetery Road to Sydney Road between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – October 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Sydney Road to Fayette Road between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route D – October 4, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Fayette Road to Foliage Road between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route T – October 7 – 9, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Hazel Green Way to Bowtie Way between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route T – October 10, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Bowtie Way to Blueberry Way between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route T – October 11, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Blueberry Way to Lincoln Street in Kirksville
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Audrain County
Route U – October 2, 4 & 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route N to CR 741 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route U – October 8, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 741 to CR 733 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route U – October 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 733 to CR 725 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route U – October 11, LANE RESTRICTION for
culvert replacement operations from CR 715 to CR 725 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. A 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working.
Clark County
Route K – October 2 – October 4, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Iowa State line to Route AA between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Knox County
Missouri Route 156 – October 2 – October 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.5 mile before and after the
North River Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction
will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route A – October 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Linden Street to Lotus Road between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route T – October 2, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Seymour Road between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route K – October 7 – 10, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Twin Valley Road to Opal Lane between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Route V – October 2 – 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Hawk Ridge Drive to Jacks Road between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route Z – October 2, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Cannon Street to Route TT between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Cannon Street to Badger Street between 8:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Badger Street to Missouri Route 149 between 12:00
p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Monroe County Road 980 – October 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to Route AA between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route C – October 4, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 870 to Route C spur between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route D – October 2, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 647 to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route D – October 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 647 to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route KK – October 7, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 715 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Missouri Route 161 – October 9 – 11, CLOSED for
railroad crossing repairs from Allen Street to Walker Street in Montgomery City
beginning October 9 at 8:00 a.m. and continuing to October 11 at 8:00 a.m.
Ralls County
Route FF – October 3, CLOSED for grading
ditches/drainage work from U.S. Route 61 to Plum Creek Lane between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Randolph County
Route A – October 7, CLOSED for railroad crossing
repairs at Route A/Business 63 intersection in Moberly between 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 2, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from 1.0 mile north of Route B to 1.5 miles south of CR
2580 between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 3, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from 1.0 mile south of CR 2580 to 1.0 mile north of CR 2680 between
7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 4, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from 1.0 mile south of 2580 to 1.5 miles north of CR
2680 between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 8, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 2610 to 0.50 mile south of CR 2610 between 7:00
a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 9, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from 0.25 mile south of Route A to 0.50 mile south of
Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route J – October 2, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Walking Trail Drive to Quail Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route Y – October 2 – 4, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Ranch Avenue to Coon Road between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby County
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – October 2 – October 4, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from North Fork Salt River bridge
to Monroe City between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – October 2 – October 4, LANE
RESTRICTION for grading ditches/drainage work from Monroe City to
Shelbina between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route EE – October 9, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from U.S. Route 36 to CR 390 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route FF – October 8, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 343 to Route V between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Warren County
Missouri Route 94 – October 3 – 4, LANE
RESTRICTION for grading ditches/drainage work from Missouri Route 94
to just east of Church Hill Downs between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route TT – October 2, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Missouri Route 94 to Turkey Hollow Road between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
MOBERLY
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
On September 20, the Moberly Police Department
was made aware of a possible kidnapping and assault that occurred at a
residence on Rollins St. The victim was
rescued by the Moberly Police Department Swat Team and North Missouri Drug Task
Force. The Moberly Police Department
furthered the investigation, and a warrant was issued to arrest 38 year old
Vaughn Woods for kidnapping 1st, assault 1st and unlawful use of a weapon. On September 26, the Moberly Police
Department located Woods at a residence in the 800 block of Union Ave. After an hour long standoff with the Moberly
Swat Team he was taken into custody without incident. The Moberly Police Department was assisted by
the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and North Missouri Drug Task Force.
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY EARNS NUMBER 1 RANKING FOR 28TH YEAR IN
A ROW
Truman State University has again
been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Region by U.S.
News & World Report. The University earned multiple recognitions in
the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, including another
year as the No. 1 public school in the Midwest Region.
Among both public and private institutions, Truman was No. 5 overall for the Midwest Region.
Notably, Truman was the only Missouri public school to be included in the top
60 spots. Truman faculty members’
commitment to students helped the University improve in another noteworthy
category. Always a fixture in the Undergraduate Teaching Programs list,
Truman improved seven spots to tie for the No. 3 position this year. This
subcategory, compiled from peer assessment, highlights schools that emphasize
providing high-quality instruction to undergraduates. Of the 13 institutions to
make this ranking, Truman was the lone public school to be included. As
usual, the University fared well on a number of supplemental tabs included in
this year’s Best Colleges rankings. Coming in at No. 11 on the list of Best Value Schools for the Midwest
Region, Truman was the only Missouri public institution included in the top 40
spots. This ranking was determined by examining key indicators such as:
academic quality; the percentage of full-time students receiving need-based
scholarships or grants; and the average discount from a school’s sticker price
for full-time undergraduates receiving the average need-based grant. U.S.
News & World Report also recognized Truman on its list of Top Performers on
Social Mobility, and four of the University’s academic programs – business,
computer science, nursing and psychology – again earned inclusion on rankings
of their respective disciplines. The entire Best Colleges rankings can be found
online at usnews.com/best-colleges.
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September 30, 2024
FOUR SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
Four people were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 1:40pm Saturday in Macon County. The patrol says that 55 year old Kimberly Gittemeier of Cairo was on US 63 when she failed to stop at a stop sign and her truck struck an SUV in the passenger side driven by 36 year old Kristopher Kidd of Moberly. Both drivers and two passengers' in Kidd's SUV boys ranging from 8 to 6 years old were taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
WOMAN INJURED IN LINN COUNTY WRECK
A Milan woman was injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in Linn County. The highway patrol said it happened just after 12am as 21 year old Victoria Fitzpatrick was on Highway 5 when she swerved to miss a deer, causing her SUV to travel off the right side of the roadway and overturned. She was air-lifted to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
TWO HURT IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
Two people were hurt in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Boone County. MSHP stated that 22 year old Jacob Lalumandier of Weldon Springs was on Route K when his motorcycle struck a deer in the road and caused both he and his passenger 21 year old Ciara Shelby of Augusta, MO to be ejected from it. Both sustained moderate injuries and were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The crash happened at 7:25pm Saturday.
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26, 2024
MAN INJURED IN HOWARD COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Franklin man was injured in an accident that occurred at
5:40pm Tuesday in Howard County. The patrol says that 60 year old Gregory
Davis was on MO 87 when his homemade motorized scooter skidded on loose gravel
and overturned, ejecting him from it. He was transported by ambulance to
University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
MAN SENTENCED
TO 25 YEARS FOR JUNE 2020 MURDER OF MEXICO MAN
Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announces
that 29 year old Timothy Scott Midgyett of Columbia pled guilty to the June
2020 murder of Chance Davis of Mexico. Midgyett
pled guilty Monday morning, when a jury trial was scheduled to begin in Mexico
at the Audrain County Courthouse. He pled
guilty to murder in the second degree, unlawful use of a weapon resulting in
death, and burglary in the first degree and received fifteen year sentences on
those crimes, with an additional, consecutive ten-year sentence for Armed
Criminal Action, the use of a firearm in a felony murder. This means the total sentence is 25 years in
prison. The early morning June 27, 2020
home invasion shook the Mexico community, which led to an extensive search and
investigation by Mexico Public Safety and the Mid-Missouri Major Case Squad. Timothy Midgyett, Sadiq Moore, and Deyton
Curtis-Fisher were involved in the murder. Moore and Midgyett entered into the West
Street home and fired a single shot. Chance
Davis was murdered in front of his significant other and his young son. Shellabarger’s office was assisted by the
Missouri Attorney General’s Public Protection Division in this case, with
Assistant Attorneys General Kelly Snyder and Greg Goodwin leading the
prosecution.
TEEN FACES ADULT CHARGES IN SHOOTING DEATH OF MACON MAN
Boone County prosecutors
charged a 15 year old with adult charges in connection to the death of a Macon
man whose body was found in Columbia earlier this year. Kavon La’Shaun Eugene
Williams has been charged with Second Degree Murder and First Degree Robbery in
the death of 25 year old Malik Jones of Macon who had last been seen on January
30, 2024. His sister found his body in the 6100
Block of Creasy Springs Road North in Columbia on February 7, 2024. On
March 1, 2024, Columbia police arrested a 15 year old boy. Court documents state that Jones and Williams arranged to meet
in Columbia for a marijuana deal. They also
state that Williams posted on social media images that showed money covered in
something red and that a video posted shortly after Jones disappeared Williams
holding the red-stained money, stating “We busted that ol’ boy.” Williams has been held without bond.
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25, 2024
TEEN
HURT IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Fulton teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at 9:10am
Tuesday in Callaway County. The patrol says that 19 year old Jonna
Vanzetti was on Route WW when her car traveled off the right side of the
roadway, she overcorrected, causing it to return to the road and then went into
the path of a car driven by 68 year old Russell Curry of Fulton and Curry’s car
struck her car in the passenger side. The teen was taken to University
Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER
INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
59 year old Jeffrey Hohman of California was injured in a
one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning in Grundy County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 9:20am as he was on MO Route A when he failed to negotiate
a curve and his freightliner dump truck ran off the south side of the road,
overturned and struck an embankment, before coming to rest on its top facing
east off the south side of the road. He was taken to Wright Memorial
Hospital in Trenton for treatment of moderate injuries.
TWO
INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Both drivers were injured in a Monday afternoon crash in Lincoln
County. MSHP stated that 38 year old Anthony Dale of St. Peters was on
Missouri 47 when his car crossed the center line and struck a truck driven by
54 year old Jeffrey Cornelius of St. Charles. Both were transported by
ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.
The crash happened at 4pm Monday.
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MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday, September 17 at
approximately 7:03am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1700
block of E Liberty in reference to a crash where a vehicle left the roadway and
struck a utility pole. The vehicle then left the scene. Alert residents gave a
description of the vehicle and officers stopped the 2008 Chrysler Sebring in
the area of Boulevard and Huntingfield Drive. A 17 year-old male was detained
and taken to MPSD where he was later turned over to a parent, pending action by
the 12th Circuit Court-Juvenile Division for Leaving the Scene of an Accident,
DWI, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia, and Careless and Imprudent Driving. There were no injuries
as a result of the incident.
AUGUST 2024 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,900 jobs
in August 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased by
one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent. Private industry employment
increased by 5,800 jobs and government employment increased by 2,100 jobs. Over
the year, there was an increase of 98,500 jobs from August 2023 to August 2024,
and the unemployment rate increased by seven-tenths of a percentage point, from
3.2 percent in August 2023 to 3.9 percent in August 2024.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Business Route 63 (Baltimore Street) –
September 23, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 6
to Charles Street in Kirksville between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route D – September 30 – October 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Forest Ridge Road to Morelock Cemetery Road
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route D – October 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Morelock Cemetery Road to Sydney Road
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – October 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Sydney Road to Fayette Road between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – October 4, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Fayette Road to Foliage Road between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Audrain County
Business Route 54 – September 23, LANE RESTRICTION for
grinding high joints from Green Boulevard to Teal Lake Road in Mexico between
8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 54 – September 30, LANE RESTRICTION for
culvert replacement operations from 500 feet east of CR 557 to 400 feet west of
Route P between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 22 – September 24 –
25, LANE
RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Mexico City
Limits to Centralia City Limits between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Route N – September 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1600 feet west of West Jackson Street in
Martinsburg to CR 740 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route ZZ – September 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 353 to CR 335 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Clark County
Route A – September 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 228-4 East to CR 228-4 West between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route K – September 23 – 26 & September
30 – October 4, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Iowa State line to Route AA between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Knox County
Missouri Route 156 – September 23 – October
3, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 0.5 mile before and after the North River Bridge
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working daily.
Lewis County
Route D – September 23 – 26 & 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route U to Missouri Route 156 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln County
Route V – September 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 61 to Henry Harris Road between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route V – September 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Ivy Lane to Harmony Grove Road between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route V – October 2 – 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Hawk Ridge Drive to Jacks Road between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route K – September 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Mariner Street to Landmark Street between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route M – September 24 – 26 CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route K to Olive Avenue between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route Z – September 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route VV to Bugle Avenue between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 1, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Bugle Avenue to Arizona Street between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cannon Street to Route TT between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Cannon Street to Badger Street between 8:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m.
Route Z – October 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Badger Street to Missouri Route 149 between
12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route C – October 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 870 to Route C spur between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Route D – September 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 647 to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route D – September 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route E to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route Z – September 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route D to CR 616 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route Z – September 24, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 770 to CR 650 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route Z – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 154 to CR 670 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route ZZ – September 23 - 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route B to CR 1040 in Callaway County
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route ZZ – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cedartown Road to Whitehall School Road
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route ZZ – September 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Whitehall School Road to Missouri Route 19
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Pike County
U.S. Route 79 – July 15 – September
30, CLOSED for
flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville
beginning July 15th ending September 30th.
Randolph County
Route O – September 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.5 miles west of Route C to 2 miles west
of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.0 mile north of Route B to 1.5 miles
south of CR 2580 between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route AA – October 3 - 4, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.0 mile south of CR 2580 to 1.0 mile north
of CR 2680 between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Route BB – September 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning at CR 2150 continuing 1000 feet east
of CR 2150 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route BB – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning at CR 2270 continuing 1000 feet east
of CR 2270 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route J – September 23 – 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Walking Trail Drive to Quail Avenue between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route J – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Keller Drive to Rocky Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route V – September 30 – October 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route Y – October 2 – 4, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Ranch Avenue to Coon Road between 7:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby County
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 23 –
24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 15
to Route N between 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 25 -
27, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 311 to the
Macon County Line between 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily.
Route P - September 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 227 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route P - September 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to end of state
maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route MM - September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to end of state
maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route MM - September 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to CR 315 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Warren County
Missouri Route 47 – September 23 –
24, LANE
RESTRICTION for culvert replacement operations from just
south of Legion Hall Road to Marthasville City Limits between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri Route 94 – October 3 – 4, LANE RESTRICTION for
grading ditches/drainage work from Missouri Route 94 to just east of Church
Hill Downs between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be
in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route D – September 25 – 27, LANE RESTRICTION for
grading ditches/drainage work from Sycamore Street in Marthasville to Wolf
Creek Road between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. daily.
Route TT – September 30 – October 2, LANE RESTRICTION for
culvert replacement operations from Route TT to Turkey Hollow Road between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
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MOBERLY MAN INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Moberly man was injured in an
accident that occurred at 7:45am Sunday in Randolph County. The patrol says that 24 year old Brandon
Bunch was on County Road 2320 when his SUV traveled off the right side of the
roadway and struck a concrete barrier.
He was transported by ambulance to Moberly Regional Medical Center for
treatment of minor injuries.
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
18 year old Tyler Hawkins of
Centralia was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Boone
County. The highway patrol said it
happened after 9pm as he was on Schooler
Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign and his car went across Route U and
struck a tree. The teen was taken to
University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY HURT IN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING CRASH
A Browning driver was seriously
hurt in an early Friday morning crash in Linn County. MSHP stated that 18 year old Ransom Wood was
on Route M when he fell asleep, causing his car to run off the road and
overturned. He was taken to University
Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
The crash happened at 3:30am Friday.
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RAMP CLOSURES ALONG US ROUTE 63 IN COLUMBIA
The contractor has made changes to the planned
schedule of work for the remainder of the week for the ramps along U.S. Route
63 in the Columbia/Prathersville area as part of a resurfacing project.
Contractors from Capital Paving and Construction LLC, working with the Missouri
Department of Transportation, worked at the Oakland Gravel Road and Prathersville
Road overpasses Wednesday and then will move to the shoulder work on Thursday
and Friday.
Below is the revised schedule of work for the
remainder of the week. As always, all scheduled work is subject to change.
Planned work Wednesday, Sept. 18:
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – in the following order:
- West end of Oakland Gravel Road and southbound off-ramp
from U.S. Route 63 CLOSED. The southbound on-ramp to U.S. Route 63 from
Oakland Gravel Road will remain open.
- East end of Oakland Gravel Road and northbound off-ramp
from U.S. Route 63 will CLOSE. The northbound on-ramp to U.S. Route 63
will remain open.
3 to 9 p.m. – in the following order:
- East end of Prathersville Road and northbound off-ramp
from U.S. Route 63 will CLOSE. The northbound on-ramp to U.S. Route 63
will remain open.
- West end of Prathersville Road and the southbound
off-ramp from U.S. Route 63 will CLOSE. The southbound on-ramp to U.S.
Route 63 will remain open.
Planned work for Thursday, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m.
to 9 p.m.:
- The southbound driving lane of U.S. Route 63 will close
for the paving of the outside shoulder.
Planned work for Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 a.m.
to 9 p.m.:
- The northbound driving lane of U.S. Route 63 will close
for the paving of the outside shoulder.
Some intermittent, short-term ramp closures
may be necessary between Route B and Route 763 throughout the day Thursday and
Friday. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and eliminate all
distractions. Pay attention to signs, changing traffic patterns, and workers
and equipment close to the travelway.
UPDATE
ON SLIDE REPAIR PROJECT ON ROUTE U IN WARREN COUNTY
The slide repair project located in Warren
County on Route U, between Rogers Drive and Lake Ridge Lane, approximately 1.25
miles north of Missouri Route 94, has been declared an emergency project
allowing an accelerated schedule for the letting and award of the repair
contract.
All necessary environmental clearances and
right of way have been obtained and the project is currently underway.
The work is scheduled to be completed in November.
Route U will remain closed until the project
is complete. The preferred detour around the closure is to use Missouri
Route 94 to Missouri Route 47.
OTHER
MODOT NEWS
The Missouri Legislature and Governor Parson signed into law
significant investment in the I-44 Corridor during the 2024 Legislative session. The
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the 2025-2029
Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan this summer which included already
planned projects programmed along the I-44 corridor. These historic investments
for I-44 corridor are just a start to bring a much-needed upgrade to this aging
facility. MoDOT
is currently updating the Forward 44 purpose and need study which
is anticipated to be completed in early 2025.
MoDOT has an
immediate need to acquire the services of three (3) Owner Engineer Consultants
to assist as an extension of MoDOT Staff to develop, procure and deliver
projects within each District. The contract is anticipated to
provide flexibility to manage each District’s program related to I-44
improvements. Consultants
should understand they will be precluded from any future alternative delivery
projects as a bidder due to their work as part of these contracts. In
addition to the above three (3) Consultant contract Opportunities, MoDOT will
release a solicitation for an Improve I-70 Owner Consultant opportunity for the
section between the Missouri River Bridge in Rocheport to west of the I-70/US
63 interchange in Columbia.
Formal
solicitations are anticipated to be released by early next week and a 3-4 week
time frame will be provided to put together letters of interest.
Other Pertinent
information:
- All letters of interest will be
due at the same time. Industry will have 3-4 weeks
for teaming and decision making.
- Consultants may submit for all
four (4) opportunities, however consideration must be given to
understanding the intensity of each project and expectation to deliver.
- Consultants offering letters on
more than one solicitation will be asked to identify their priority.
- Each Solicitation will seek
ability to move quickly and call-in resources to meet deadlines.
- Careful coordination with
subconsultants should be considered as it relates to conflict of interest
and competition on alternative delivered projects.
- Each Contract will have a
required DBE Goal.
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TEENS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Two Salisbury teens were
seriously injured in an accident that occurred just before 8am Tuesday in
Chariton County. The patrol says that a
16 year old girl and a 14 year old boy were passengers’ in a vehicle driven by
39 year old Joshua Brown of Salisbury.
They were on US 24 at Highway Y in Brunswick when he attempted to make a
left turn, failed to yield and pulled into the path of a tractor trailer driven
by 59 year old Larry Fox of Brunswick and the semi struck the vehicle in the
passenger side. Both teens were
transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
FOUR INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN ADAIR COUNTY CRASH
Four people were injured, one
seriously in a Monday afternoon crash in Adair County. The highway patrol said it happened at 2:30pm
as a truck driven by 33 year old Brian Western of Greentop was stopped in the
roadway to make a left turn on US 63 when it was struck in the rear by a car
driven by 32 year old Neil Mehta of Kirksville.
The collision forced Western’s truck into the southbound lane where it
struck a truck driven by 22 year old Keith Steen Jr. of Kirksville and also a
truck driven by 76 year old Shirley Watt of Centralia. After impact Watt’s truck traveled off the
left side of the roadway and overturned.
She sustained serious injuries, while her passenger 68 year old Paul
Kennedy of Centralia suffered moderate injuries as did Steen Jr. also Mehta
suffered minor injuries. All four were
taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All road
closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be
moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Business Route 63
(Baltimore Street) – September 23, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 6
to Charles Street in Kirksville between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Audrain County
U.S. Route 54 – September 18 -
20, LANE RESTRICTION for
grinding high joints from Missouri Route 19 to Route P in Vandalia between 8:00
a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Business Route 54 – September 23, LANE RESTRICTION for
grinding high joints from Green Boulevard to Teal Lake Road in Mexico between
8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 22 – September 24 – 25, LANE RESTRICTION for
grinding high joints from Mexico City Limits to Centralia City Limits between
8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Route N – September 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1600 feet west of West Jackson Street in
Martinsburg to CR 740 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Clark County
Route K – September 16 –
19 & 23 – 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from Iowa State line to Route AA between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Lewis County
Route D – September 16 –
19 & 23 – 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route U to Missouri Route 156 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln County
Route V – September 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Ethan Drive to Sherman Drive between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route V – September 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 61 to Henry Harris Road between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route V – September 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Ivy Lane to Harmony Grove Road between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Macon County
Route K – September 16 –
19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Mariner Street to Landmark Street between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Marion County
U.S. Route 36
(Westbound) -
September 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route J to Route
Z between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 36
(Westbound) -
September 17 – 20, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K to Route
TT in Shelby County between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.
Route Z – September 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route CC to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Monroe County
U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound
& Westbound) – September 16 - 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route C to
Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route D – September 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 647 to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route D – September 27, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Route E to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route Z – September 18 –
19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 364 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route Z – September 20
& 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route D to CR 616 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Route Z – September 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 770 to CR 650 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route Z – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 154 to CR 670 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route ZZ – September 23 -
24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route B to CR 1040 in Callaway County
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route ZZ – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cedartown Road to Whitehall School Road
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route ZZ – September 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Whitehall School Road to Missouri Route 19
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Pike County
U.S. Route 79 – July 15 –
September 30, CLOSED for
flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville
beginning July 15th ending September 30th.
Randolph County
Route O – September 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.5 miles west of Route C to 2 miles west
of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route BB – September 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning at CR 2150 continuing 1000 feet east
of CR 2150 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route BB – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning at CR 2270 continuing 1000 feet east
of CR 2270 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route J – September 23 –
24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Walking Trail Drive to Quail Avenue between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route J – September 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Keller Drive to Rocky Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route K – September 16 -
17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Fifth Street to Keim Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route V – September 18 -
19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland County
Route AA – September 18 -
19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 458 between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby County
U.S. Route 36
(Westbound) –
September 17 – 20, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K in Marion
County to Route TT between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36
(Westbound) –
September 23 – 24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 15
to Route N between 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36
(Westbound) –
September 25 - 27, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 311 to the
Macon County Line between 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. p.m. daily.
Route H – September 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to Route K between 7:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route M – September 17 –
18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route BB between 7:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Route P - September 23 –
24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 227 between 7:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Route U – September 20, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 343 to CR 337 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
Route MM - September 25 -
26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to CR 315 between 7:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
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September 17, 2024
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hartsburg man was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at 6am Sunday in Callaway County. The patrol says that 26 year old Caleb Ellingsworth
was on Route CC when his motorcycle struck a cow that was in the roadway. He was transported by ambulance to University
Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
DRIVERS HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
Both drivers were hurt in a
two-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at 9:20am
as 38 year old Shannon Frkovic of Foley was on MO 47 when she failed to keep a
proper lookout and the front of her SUV struck the rear of a truck driven by 60
year old John Greco of Winfield. Both
were taken to area hospitals for treatment of minor injuries.
TEEN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A teen was hurt in a Sunday
afternoon crash in Lafayette County.
State troopers stated that a 16 year old girl from Dover, MO was on
14401 Rocky Ford Road when her SUV ran off the road, she overcorrected, causing
it to travel off the opposite side of the road and then struck an embankment and
overturned. The teen sustained minor injuries
and was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg for treatment. The crash happened at around 1:30pm Sunday.
September 16, 2024
Man seriously injured in Adair County accident
A Novinger man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 1:15pm Saturday in Adair County. The patrol says that 67 year old Gregory Dixson was on Highway 149 when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his motorcycle to travel off the left side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting him from it. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
Man injured in Friday morning crash
A man was injured in a Friday morning crash in Monroe County. The highway patrol said it happened at 8:15am as 19 year old Anna Sinclair of Montgomery City was on Highway M at Highway C when she failed to stop at the intersection and her SUV struck a truck driven by 55 year old Randy Myers of Lawson. He was transported by ambulance to Moberly Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
Woman hurt in Friday morning wreck
32 year old Hailey Porter of Hunnewell was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Friday morning in Ralls County. MSHP stated that she was on Route H when her truck ran off the left side of the road and overturned. She sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment. The wreck happened at 7:25am Friday.
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Four injured, one seriously in Boone County accident
Four people were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 9am Wednesday in Boone County. The patrol says that six vehicles were involved in the accident on eastbound I-70 as an SUV driven by 31 year old Sai Reddy of Kansas City failed to notice traffic ahead had stopped due to an unrelated incident when the SUV struck a car in the rear and then the SUV skidded from the left lane into the right lane, striking the rear of a truck and then it traveled off the roadway and came to rest partially blocking the right lane. Meanwhile the car was propelled into the rear of another car, while the truck struck the rear of another truck and finally the sixth vehicle was struck by airborne debris. Reddy suffered minor injuries, while his three passengers, all women sustained serious to moderate injuries. All four were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
Man killed in Tuesday night incident
A Palmyra man was killed in a Tuesday night incident in Marion County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 7:15pm as 52 year old Scott Miller was riding his motorcycle on South Dickerson Street when he suffered a medical incident, lost control and it struck a curb and overturned, ejecting him from it. He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital where he died a short time later from the medical incident.
Driver seriously injured in Tuesday morning wreck
51 year old Shane Whitacre of Moberly was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning in Knox County. MSHP stated that he was on MO 6 when his dump truck ran off the right side of the road, returned to the roadway, overcorrected, overturned and then went off the left side and came to rest off the road. He was air-lifted to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. The wreck happened at 10am Tuesday.
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New Assistant Administrator for Macon County Health
Department
The Macon County Health
Department and the Macon County Health Department Board of Trustees invites you
to welcome Sarah Miller as the new Assistant Administrator which began on
Monday. She will be working and training
to assume the position beginning Jan. 1, 2025 with the retirement of current
Administrator Mike Chambers. Miller has
a long history working in health care for 18 years at Samaritan Hospital in
Macon primarily in insurance billing and has spent the last 10 years as Patient
Accounts Director.
Governor Parson, Attorney General Bailey Announce New Actions
to Combat Spread of Dangerous Unregulated Cannabis Products
On Tuesday, during a press conference at the State Capitol,
Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a joint task
force between the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the Division of Alcohol
and Tobacco Control (ATC) to combat the spread of unregulated psychoactive
cannabis products in Missouri. This latest action comes after Governor
Parson announced Executive Order 24-10 and
subsequent emergency rules by ATC were refused.
Governor Parson and Attorney General Bailey were joined
by Senate President Pro Tempore Caleb Rowden, House Majority Floor Leader
Jonathan Patterson, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director
Paula Nickelson, Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Kevin Bond, ATC
State Supervisor Michael Leara, and Missouri Poison Center Director Julie
Weber.
"While there are some out there who want Missourians to
believe the proliferation of these harmful products is not an emergency or
threat to the well-being of Missouri children, I, along with the Attorney
General, DPS, DHSS, and other health experts, strongly disagree," Governor Parson said.
"Together, with the help of the Attorney General and his team, we will
root out these cannabis products being deceptively marketed to our children
until such time the General Assembly provides the statutory framework for
commonsense regulations."
“Under state law, Missourians have a right to know what is in
the products they or their children consume. That is why we are building on our
existing investigation into these harmful, illicit products by formalizing a
unit within my Consumer Protection Division that will be dedicated to
investigating referrals from the ATC,” Attorney General Bailey said. “We
will enforce the law to protect our children every step of the way.”
The AGO and ATC will establish a joint task force. Under the terms
of the partnership, ATC will be responsible for investigating its licensees who
sell unregulated psychoactive cannabis products in their facilities, collecting
evidence of deceptive marketing practices, and referring matters to the AGO.
The AGO will create a specialized new unit within its Consumer
Protection division to evaluate referrals from ATC and use its
authority under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) to
bring legal action against licensees who continue prohibited practices
related to unregulated psychoactive cannabis products
DHSS will continue to embargo unregulated psychoactive cannabis
food products being sold, manufactured, or delivered in Missouri that do not
originate from an "approved source" according to state and federal
law. DHSS's efforts will complement those of the AGO and ATC's joint task
force.
Since September 1, DHSS has visited 64 facilities, finding 39
with unregulated psychoactive cannabis products present on shelves. Thus far,
8,929 products have been embargoed through these enforcement efforts.
DHSS already regulates food products using the authority within
Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 196, sections 196.010 to 196.120, and
the Missouri Food Code. To
report an unregulated product, submit a complaint at Health.Mo.Gov/Report.
Highway Commission Seeks Applications for MoDOT
Director
The Missouri Highways and
Transportation Commission have opened its search for a new director for the
Missouri Department of Transportation. Director Patrick McKenna has announced
his departure effective September 20, and the Commission has named MoDOT Deputy
Director Ed Hassinger as interim director to lead the organization during the
transition.
The
Commission has posted the job description and job posting, which includes
instructions for how to apply, at www.modot.org/careers. Applications
will be received through 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2024.
“The
Commission appreciates the input received from stakeholders, the public and
employees on important leadership qualities for the director. Some of the
common themes we heard include a commitment to safety, vision, integrity,
engagement and collaboration and a focus on all modes of transportation,” said
Commission Chairman W. Dustin Boatwright. “The MoDOT Director position is
critical to the success of transportation in Missouri, and we are excited to
see the interest and talent of applicants for this challenging position.”
The
Commission intends to have a new director in place by the end of the year.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of
general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has
planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned
roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause
schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving
operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Audrain
County
U.S. Route 54 –
September 9 - 12, LANE
RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Missouri Route
19 to Route P in Vandalia between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Knox
County
Missouri Route 156 –
September 9 - 12, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after the North River Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Lewis
County
Route V –
September 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route Z to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route V –
September 10 – 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route O between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route D - September 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Columbus Street to
Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Lincoln
County
Route V –
September 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 0.03 mile before Whippoorwill Trail to
0.144 mile after Ivy Lane between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Route V – September 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Ethan Drive to Sherman Drive between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Marion County
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 17 – 20, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K to Route TT between
6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 16, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route U to Route J between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 17, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route E to Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monroe
County
U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound &
Westbound) – September 9 - 11, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
operations from CR 971 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound &
Westbound) – September 12 – 13, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
operations from Route A to Business Highway 24 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Montgomery
County
Route CC –
September 12, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from approximately 1500 feet east of Missouri
Route 161 to Mayapple Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route JJ –
September 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning 400 feet east continuing to 1000 feet
east of Route F between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Pike
County
U.S. Route 79 –
July 15 – September 15, CLOSED for
flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville
beginning July 15th ending September 15th.
Schuyler
County
Route V –
September 9 – 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route K – September 16 - 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Fifth Street to
Keim Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland
County
Route P – September 9 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from the Iowa State Line
to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route BB –
September 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from CR 706 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route CC –
September 10, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route B to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Shelby
County
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) –
September 9 – 11, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route T to
Route Z between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 17 – 20, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K to Route TT between
6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.
Route H – September 19, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
Route M – September 17 – 18, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. daily.
Route U – September 20, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 343 to CR 337 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
COMMISSION
AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular meeting on September 5, the
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts
for seal coat and resurfacing projects in the Northeast District.
- A $2.7M contract was awarded to W.L. Miller Company for
seal coat and resurfacing projects in Clark, Putnam, Schuyler and Scotland
counties at the following locations:
- U.S. Route 136 - resurfacing from U.S. Route 63 in
Schuyler County to 0.3 miles west of Route N near Livonia in Putnam
County
- U.S. Route 136 - seal coat from U.S. Route 63 at
Lancaster in Schuyler County to the Scotland County line
- U.S. Route 136 - seal coat from the Schuyler County
line to 0.5 miles west of the BNSF Railroad near Medill in Clark County
- A $9M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons,
Inc. for resurfacing projects in Audrain, Boone, Knox, Monroe and Shelby
counties at the following locations:
- Route K - from Missouri Route 151 to Missouri Route 15
in Shelbyville in Shelby County
- Missouri Route 151 - from Missouri Route 156 in Knox
County to 0.3 miles north of U.S. Route 36 near Clarence in Shelby County
- Missouri Route 151 - from 0.3 miles north of U.S.
Route 36 in Shelby County to Missouri Route 22 near Centralia in Boone
County, and on Business Route 36 in Clarence in Shelby County
- Business Route 36 - from U.S. Route 36 west junction
to U.S. Route 36 east junction in Shelbina in Shelby County
- A $3.2M contract was awarded to W.L. Miller Company for
a resurfacing project in Adair, Schuyler and Sullivan counties at the
following locations. The routes below are included in Gov. Parson’s Rural
Roads program.
- Route D - from Missouri Route 6 in Green Castle in
Sullivan County to Missouri Route 149 in Adair County
- Route H - from U.S. Route 136 to Route W in Schuyler
County
- Route W - from Putnam County line to U.S. Route 63 in
Schuyler County
- Route T - from U.S. Route 63 to end of state
maintenance in Adair County
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MAN HURT IN LEWIS COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Ewing man was hurt in an accident that occurred after 1am Sunday in Lewis County. The patrol says that 23 year old Gavin Scott was on Highway BB when he failed to negotiate a curve and his car ran off the roadway. He was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment of minor injuries.
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
31 year old Rhett Mullins of Galt was injured in a Saturday night crash in Sullivan County. The highway patrol said it happened at around 8:05pm as he was on MO 6 when his motorcycle malfunctioned resulting in a crash. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Wright Memorial Hospital for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY EVENING WRECK
A driver was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Saturday evening in Ralls County. MSHP stated that a car driven by 24 year old Eduardo Ulloa of Lincoln, NE was on US 36 when he turned into the path of a tractor trailer driven by 21 year old Andriy Fedinchyk of Nicholasville, KY and the tractor trailer struck the car. Fedinchyk refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries. The wreck happened at 7:20pm Saturday.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of
general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has
planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned
roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause
schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving
operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Audrain
County
U.S. Route 54 –
September 9 - 12, LANE
RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Missouri Route
19 to Route P in Vandalia between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Knox
County
Missouri Route 156 –
September 3 - 12, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after the North River Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Lewis
County
Route V –
September 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route Z to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route V –
September 10 – 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route O between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln
County
Missouri Route 79 –
September 3 - 6, LANE
RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Foley city
limits to Winfield city limits between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route V –
September 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 0.03 mile before Whippoorwill Trail to
0.144 mile after Ivy Lane between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Monroe
County
U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound) –
September 4 - 6, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 396 to CR 426
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound &
Westbound) – September 9 - 11, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
operations from CR 971 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound &
Westbound) – September 12 – 13, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work
operations from Route A to Business Highway 24 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Montgomery
County
Route CC –
September 12, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from approximately 1500 feet east of Missouri
Route 161 to Mayapple Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route JJ –
September 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning 400 feet east continuing to 1000 feet
east of Route F between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Pike
County
U.S. Route 79 –
July 15 – September 15, CLOSED for
flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville
beginning July 15th ending September 15th.
Ralls
County
Route O –
September 6, CLOSED for
private entrance bridge replacement beginning 700 feet south of the Marion
County line and continuing to 1000 feet south of the Marion County line between
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Schuyler
County
Route V –
September 9 – 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard Avenue between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland
County
Route BB –
September 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from CR 706 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route CC –
September 10, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route B to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route EE –
September 9, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from CR 852 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Shelby
County
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) –
September 9 – 11, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route T to
Route Z between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
MSHP RELEASES LABOR DAY HOLIDAY STATS
Seven people
died in traffic crashes, two people died in a boating crash, and one person
drowned during the 2024 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2024 counting period for
the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, August 30, through 11:59 p.m.,
Monday, September 2.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the
following enforcement activity during 2024 Labor Day holiday:
MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes - 233
Injuries - 115
Fatalities - 7
DWI - 108
Drug Arrests - 5
MSHP Boating Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 3
Injuries ─ 8
Fatalities ─ 2
BWI - 8
Drownings - 1
Drug Arrests - 0
2024 Labor Day Holiday Boating Statistics
Troopers investigated three boating crashes,
which included eight injuries and two fatalities. Troopers made eight boating
while intoxicated arrests. One person drowned over the holiday weekend. The two
fatalities and the drowning occurred in the Troop F, Jefferson City, area.
Drowning Incident
The drowning occurred on Saturday, August 31,
2024. William R. Hitzemann, 45, of Weldon Spring, MO, attempted to swim to
shore from a vessel. While swimming Hitzemann became distressed and unable to
make it to the shore. He was not wearing a life jacket. This drowning occurred
at Golden Eagle Lake in Montgomery County. The Patrol was assisted by the
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department.
Boating Fatality
Two boating fatalities occurred on Sunday,
September 1, 2024. Reven N. Newbound, 30, and a juvenile, 7, both of
Owensville, MO, died when the vessel Newbound was operating struck a root wad
causing the vessel to collide with a rock bluff. The juvenile was wearing a
life jacket and Newbound was not wearing a life jacket at the time of
collision. Both subjects were pronounced deceased by Osage County Coroner A.J.
Probst. Five other occupants on the vessel received injuries. The crash
occurred on the Gasconade River, near Pointers Creek.
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MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Sunday, September 1 at
approximately 1:43AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a
business in the 1400 block of W Monroe in reference to an alarm sounding.
Responding personnel found that someone had forced open the doors to the
business and taken around $1,200 worth of merchandise. Investigation led to the
identification of Dakota M Goodin, age 27 of Mexico, as the suspect. At
approximately 7:10AM, officers located Goodin walking in the 600 block of W
Monroe. Goodin was arrested without incident. He was processed at MPSD and taken
to the Audrain County Jail for Burglary 2nd Degree, Stealing over $750, and Possession
of Drug Paraphernalia.
On Friday, August 30 at
approximately 3:15PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a crash
on the US Highway 54 bypass, about 1/2 mile south of E Liberty. The
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department assisted with traffic control and the Missouri
State Highway Patrol assisted in the investigation. MPSD determined that Tyler
W Herman, age 30 from Bloomington, IL was driving a red, 2017 Dodge pickup truck
southbound when he drove into the northbound lane in what some witnesses described
as an attempt to pass other vehicles. The Dodge struck a silver, 2005
Toyota SUV being driven by Mary L Piper, age 70 of Columbia, and the vehicles
caught fire. MPSD quickly extinguished the fire. Piper died prior to MPSDs
arrival. Herman was removed from his vehicle and Audrain Ambulance District
transported him to University Hospital where he was admitted for treatment for
his injuries. An initial report was forwarded to the Audrain County
Prosecuting Attorney who obtained an arrest warrant for Herman for Driving
While Intoxicated-Causing a Fatality and other offenses. Herman was arrested in
Bloomington after his release from the hospital and is currently in jail.
PUTNAM COUNTY ROUTE M BRIDGE TO BE REPLACED
The next bridge replacement
project included in the Northwest Bridge Bundle project is scheduled to begin
soon. The Putnam County Route M bridge over Medicine Creek Fork, located near
Powersville, will close beginning Monday, Sept. 9. The project to replace the
bridge is expected to continue through mid-January 2025.
During
construction, motorists should seek an alternate route around the closure. The
Medicine Creek Fork Bridge was built in 1953 and has a traffic volume of
approximately 53 vehicles per day.
“The
Northwest Bridge Bundle is a Design-Build project which will replace or rehabilitate
31 poor-condition bridges in north central Missouri, and this bridge is number
ten,” stated Missouri Department of Transportation Project Director Michael
Marriott. The Capital – Horner & Shifrin team was awarded the design-build
contract by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at its meeting
in December 2023.
Design-build
is a project delivery method in which one contracting team is selected to
design and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the
project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work.
This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost
savings.
All
work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.
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TWO HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
Two Marceline residents were hurt in an accident that occurred at 8:25pm Sunday in Macon County. The patrol says that 33 year old Tyler McHenry of Anabel was eastbound on US 63 two miles south of La Plata when he pulled into the path of a northbound car driven by a 17 year old boy from Marceline and McHenry's truck struck the car. Both the teen and his passenger 22 year old Christopher Dixon were taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of minor injuries.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY CRASH
A Fulton woman was seriously injured in a Monday night crash in Boone County. The highway patrol said it happened after 7:30pm as 57 year old Sherri Zajdel was on Route Z when she over accelerated, causing her motorcycle to travel off the right side of the roadway, overturned and ejected her from it. She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
25 year old Darinel Estaban Morales of Mexico was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Audrain County. MSHP stated that he was on Route KK when his SUV ran off the left side of the road, struck a culvert and several signs before overturning. He sustained minor injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The wreck happened at around 6:50pm Monday.
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WOMAN INJURED IN ADAIR
COUNTY ACCIDENT
A
Kirksville woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 3:20pm Friday in
Adair County. The patrol says that 54 year old Sonia Lopez Palomino was
on MO 6 when her truck slid off the right side of the roadway and
overturned. She was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional
Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of moderate injuries.
MAN KILLED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
66 year old James Moore of Auxvasse was killed in a motorcycle wreck
Saturday afternoon in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 4:45pm as he was westbound on I-70 when his motorcycle began to
skid, traveled off the right side of the road and struck a ditch, ejecting him
from it. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Friday, August 30 at
approximately 3:15PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the US
Highway 54 bypass, on the railroad overpass, in reference to a crash.
Responding personnel found two vehicles that had struck each other head on and
were still attached. The vehicles were on fire. The fire was extinguished and
the people in the vehicles were removed. Audrain Ambulance District transported
a man to University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A woman was
killed in the crash. There were no other people involved in the crash and the
incident is still under investigation. The bypass was closed until
approximately 5:06PM
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MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Monday, August 5, 2024, the
Mexico Public Safety Department became aware of a dumpster fire, which had occurred
in a downtown alley over the previous weekend. It was determined the fire had
burned itself out, but not before damaging the dumpster, another trash
receptacle, and two buildings. Investigation led to a suspect being identified
and a case being forwarded to the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney. On Tuesday,
August 27 at about 1:59PM, MPSD arrested Nathan M Sommer, age 39, for a warrant
for Knowingly Burning or Exploding. Sommer was taken to the Audrain County Jail
for the offense.
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at approximately
2:18PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of
Garfield in reference to harassment. Responding officers determined that
a resident was being harassed by some of her neighbors because they believed she
had cooperated with MPSD on an unrelated issue. As officers were
attempting to investigate what occurred, some of the people at the neighboring
address became combative. Malachi L Whitley, age 18, was arrested for
Harassment 1st degree and Violation of bond conditions. Austin
W Terry, age 26, was arrested for Harassment 1st degree and
Resisting Arrest. Joshua L Graham, age 18, was arrested for Interfering
With an Arrest. All three were processed at MPSD and taken to the Audrain
County Jail for the offenses.
On Monday, August 26, 2024 at
approximately 6:28PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 700
block of Singleton Street in reference to a car fire.
Responding personnel found a 2002
Hyundai sedan with a large fire in the passenger compartment. The fire was
extinguished with the vehicle suffering extensive damage and the house it was
parked next to suffering heat damage. Initial investigation indicates the fire
was started as part of an ongoing disturbance between the people who use the vehicle.
Investigation is ongoing. There were no injuries from the incident. Anyone with
information is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800)
392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.
KARHOFF CONVICTED OF DRUG TRAFFICKING, FIREARM CHARGES
Audrain County Prosecuting
Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announces that Larry Dale Karhoff, 53, of Mexico,
Mo., was found guilty of six counts: two counts of Trafficking in the First
Degree for methamphetamine and
fentanyl, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled
Substance, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Driving While Suspended. A jury of
eleven women and one man found Karhoff guilty after about two hours of
deliberations at the Audrain County Courthouse in Mexico Monday.
Karhoff will be sentenced October
7.
The incident occurred on February
5, 2022, when a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper noticed a car with what
he believed was a revoked driver. Larry Karhoff, the driver, was revoked. He
was arrested for that, and searched, where the Trooper found methamphetamine,
fentanyl, alprazolam and hydrocodone, as well as a Ruger handgun was found in
Larry’s pants. Karhoff has multiple prior convictions for controlled
substances, including distribution of a controlled substance, and as a felon in
possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon.
MSHP: INCLUDE SAFETY IN YOUR PLANS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State
Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2024 Labor Day weekend.
Whether you are on the water or on the road, it’s everyone's responsibility to
travel safely and observe all Missouri laws. Never operate a vehicle or vessel
while you are impaired. Alcohol affects your judgement, reaction time, vision,
coordination, and comprehension. The movement of the boat, vibration and noise
from the boat’s motor, sun, and wind are all boating stressors and enhance the
effect of alcohol on your body. If alcohol is part of your water activities,
drink responsibly, and never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol.
The 2024 counting period for the Labor Day
holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2024, through 11:59 p.m.
Monday, September 2, 2024.
The Labor Day holiday is a busy boating weekend.
Before you take your boat on the water, inspect fuel lines and hose connections
for leaks, and test the battery to confirm it is charged. When refueling, turn
off any electrical devices which could create a spark. After refueling, open
the engine compartment to visually inspect and smell for fuel leaks. Activate
the blower system for at least four minutes before restarting the vessel.
In 2023, there were 12 boating crashes which
included zero fatalities and three injuries. No one drowned over last year's
Labor Day holiday. Troopers arrested 10 people for boating while intoxicated
during last year's counting period.
Marine enforcement troopers will be working to
make our waterways safer during the holiday weekend. Missouri’s boaters are
asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers and
being courteous on the water. Smaller vessels should yield right-of-way to
larger vessels. Boaters should avoid overloading their boat with too many
passengers and always pay close attention to the boats around them. Causing
harm to another person or their property with an excessive boat wake may
subject you to enforcement action or civil liability. Treat other boaters and
property owners as you want to be treated. Be courteous and follow all of
Missouri’s boating laws. Remember: Life jackets
save lives. Wear one when you are on or around water.
If you'll be on the road this Labor Day holiday,
make sure your vehicle is in good working condition before you depart. Drive
courteously and obey all of Missouri's traffic laws. Remember to buckle up and
pay attention as you travel.
Help ensure a safer Labor Day weekend for
everyone.
In Missouri, 15 people died and 477 were injured
in 1,058 traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday. This means one person
was killed or injured every 9.5 minutes. Troopers arrested 125 people for
driving while intoxicated during last year’s holiday weekend.
The Highway Patrol will be participating in
Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) over the Labor Day
holiday weekend. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of
traffic crashes. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways
and waterways. Troopers on the roadways will be enforcing Missouri’s speed
limit, seat belt, and impaired driving laws, in addition to being available to
assist motorists.
The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's
Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they
witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers
are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration
includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat
or your car. Please don't become a statistic.
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WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
20 year old Hannah Stanton of Milan was hurt in a Monday morning crash in Sullivan County. State troopers stated that she was on Route E and failed to yield making a left hand turn and her van collided with a truck driven by 49 year old Jason Dickerson of Milan. She was taken to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened after 9am Monday.
MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A Troy man was injured in an accident that occurred at 5:40pm Sunday in Lincoln County. The patrol says that 29 year old Ryan Bathe was on US 61 when his motorcycle experienced a malfunction, causing it to skid and overturned onto its side, ejecting him from it. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN AUDRAIN COUNTY WRECK
A Mexico driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Audrain County. The highway patrol said it happened at 6:30pm as 56 year old Patrick Baker was on US 54 when his van traveled off the road, struck several road signs and a MoDOT sign. Baker refused medical attention at the scene for minor injuries.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri
region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Audrain County
U.S. Route 54 – August 26 –
28, LANE
RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Missouri Route
19 to Route P in Vandalia between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Clark County
Route NN – August 26 - 27, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from Route K to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. daily.
Knox County
Missouri Route 156 – August 26 –
29, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after the North River Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Lincoln County
Missouri Route 79 - August 26 –
29, LANE
RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Foley city
limits to Winfield city limits between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound and Westbound
Passing Lanes) – August 27, LANE
RESTRICTION for new transmission line installation from
Gantz Street in Macon to Hickory Street between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – September 4 –
5, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Long Branch Lake Road to Kellogg Avenue in Macon
between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – August 28 –
29, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Lake Street to
Business Route 36/West Briggs Drive in Macon between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Monroe County
U.S. Route 24 – August 26 – 29
& September 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 457 to CR 831
between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound) – September
4, LANE RESTRICTION for
shoulder work operations from CR 117 to CR 971 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 24 – September 5 -
6, LANE RESTRICTION for
shoulder work operations from CR 971 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Pike County
U.S. Route 79 – July 15 –
September 15, CLOSED for
flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville
beginning July 15th ending September 15th.
Randolph County
U.S. Route 24 – August 26, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance beginning 200 feet west of Business Route 63 continuing to
1500 feet west of Business Route 63 over the Moberly Stub Railroad between 7:00
a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route BB – August 28, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning 0.5 mile east of CR 2210 to 1.0 mile
east of CR 2210 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route BB – August 29, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 2170 to .05 mile east of CR 2170 between
7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route O – August 26 – 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Miller Corner to Germania Avenue between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland County
Route A – August 26 – 29 & September
3, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route U to Route M between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route A – September 5, CLOSED for seal
coat operations from Route U to Route M between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route RA – September 4, CLOSED for
patching and seal coat operations from Route U to CR 107 between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Warren County
I-70 (Eastbound & Westbound) – August 26 –
28, LANE
RESTRICTION for core drilling operations between mile
marker 191 in Warren County and mile marker 211.6 near Route A in St. Charles
County. All work will take place from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.
Missouri Route 94 – August 26, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Missouri Route 47 to Route TT between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING
ACCIDENT
A Keytesville man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 3:25am Saturday in Chariton County. The patrol says that 49 year old Chuck McKinstry was on the intersection of Ridge Street and State Street in Keytesville when he failed to negotiate a turn and struck a utility pole and was ejected from his UTV. He was air-lifted to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN MACON COUNTY INCIDENT
A La Plata woman was hurt in an early Friday morning incident in Macon County. The highway patrol said it happened at 5:50am as 46 year old Danielle Edwards was on Highway 156 when she experienced a medical emergency, causing her SUV to travel off the roadway. She was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.
TEEN INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
19 year old Brynna Beamer of Rush Hill was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Audrain County. MSHP stated that she was on US 54 when her truck ran off the right side of the road and struck an embankment. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries. The wreck happened at 6:10am Saturday.
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TWO INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two Macon residents were injured in an accident that occurred at 5:10pm Wednesday in Macon County. The patrol says that 38 year old Andrea White was on US 63 one mile south of Atlanta when her car traveled off the road and overturned. She sustained moderate injuries, while her passenger a 13 year old boy suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.
THREE DRIVERS INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Three drivers were injured in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Randolph County. The highway patrol said it happened at 2:05pm as 20 year old Sarah Dowling of Moberly was on US 63 when she failed to yield to southbound traffic and her car was struck by a truck driven by 27 year old Caitlin Magers of Novinger and then Magers truck was struck by a truck driven by 51 year old Daniel Hager of Wellsville. All three vehicles ran off the west side of the roadway and then Magers truck struck a sign and overturned. Both Magers and Hager were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries, while Dowling was taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
71 year old Judith Ford of Troy was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in Lincoln County. MSHP stated that she was on US 61 when she suffered a medical incident, causing her car to travel off the right side of the road and struck two roadway markers. After impact the car continued traveling southbound, struck the US 61 and Route U concrete overpass. After the third impact it overturned onto its top, struck the guardrail and came to a final rest facing south. She was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment. The wreck happened at 11:35am Wednesday.
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MAN INJURED IN ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Milan man was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:10am Wednesday in Adair County. The patrol says that 24 year old Abraham Arzola was on MO 6 two miles east of Green Castle when his car traveled off the north side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting him and then the car came to rest on top of him. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
A Polo woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Livingston County. State troopers stated that 22 year old Mary Barnett was on Livingston County Road 2164 when she failed to negotiate a curve at Livingston County Road 235, causing her car to travel off the west side of the roadway, went down an embankment and came to rest on its wheels facing northwest. She was taken to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for treatment of minor injuries. The wreck happened at 11:30pm Tuesday.
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING CRASH
45 year old Eric Zenovitch of Kirksville was hurt in an early Monday morning crash in Schuyler County. The highway patrol said it happened at 4:40am as he was on US 63 at Lancaster when his truck ran off the right side of the road and struck a culvert. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center for treatment.
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FIVE INJURED, FOUR SERIOUSLY IN SCOTLAND COUNTY ACCIDENT
Five men were injured, four seriously in an accident that occurred at 8:30pm Sunday in Scotland County. The patrol says that 18 year old Charles Horst of Memphis was on Highway U when his SUV traveled off the roadway, struck the ground and a tree. Horst along with three passenger's sustained serious injuries, while his other passenger suffered moderate injuries. All five were taken to Scotland County Hospital in Memphis for treatment.
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING INCIDENT
35 year old Warren Godfrey of Philadelphia, MO was seriously injured in an early Monday morning incident in Marion County. The highway patrol said it happened at 12:45am as he was on Highway 168 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the road, causing it to skid off the right side and came to rest. He was transported by ambulance to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with serious injuries.
TWO DRIVERS HURT IN MONDAY MORNING HEAD-ON COLLISION
Two drivers were hurt in a head-on collision Monday morning in Lewis County. MSHP stated that a 17 year old boy from Monticello was on Route BB when his car crossed the center line on a curve and struck a car driven by 27 year old Hayle Swain of Lewistown head-on. The teen sustained moderate injuries while Swain suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment. The crash happened at 7:05am Monday.
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THREE
TEENS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three Moberly teens were injured, one seriously in an accident
that occurred at around 12:10am Friday in Randolph County. The patrol
says that a 17 year old boy was on Highway BB when he swerved to avoid a deer,
causing his car to travel off the roadway, struck an embankment and
overturned. The driver along with one of his passengers' a 15 year old
boy suffered moderate injuries, while his other passenger a 17 year old boy
sustained serious injuries. All three were transported by ambulance to
University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
27 year old Seth Rupp of Moberly was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday
morning in Monroe County. The highway patrol said that it happened at
7:30am as he was on Monroe County Road 1050 and pursuing a vehicle when his car
ran off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and a fence. He was
taken to Moberly Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
MAN INJURED IN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING CRASH
A Monroe City man was injured in an early Friday morning crash in Ralls
County. MSHP stated that 21 year old Hunter Whitt was on Route W when his
car traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and
overturned. He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of
moderate injuries. The crash happened at around 5:40am Friday.
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TEEN KILLED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Salisbury teen was killed in an accident that occurred at 6:20pm Wednesday in Randolph County. The patrol says that 18 year old Zander Munden was on US Highway 24 when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck several trees. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING WRECK
A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning in Linn County. The highway patrol said it happened just before 4am as Alejandro Menendez of Fultondale, AL was on Highway 5 at Linneus when he fell asleep, causing his van to run off the roadway. He was transported by ambulance to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment.
WOMAN KILLED IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
A New London woman was killed in an early Wednesday morning crash in Ralls County. MSHP stated that 28 year old Rachel Nodine was on MO 79 when her truck traveled off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and overturned, ejecting her from it. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened at 12am Wednesday.
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MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Bucklin man was involved in an
accident that occurred at 12:35pm Tuesday in Macon County. The patrol says that 60 year old Stephen
Bright was on US 36 when he suffered a medical condition, causing his car to
travel off the roadway and struck a guardrail.
He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Robertsville man was seriously
injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at
12:40pm as 45 year old Jason Hill was on Route H when the towed unit on his
truck traveled off the north side of the roadway, before his truck did the same
thing and then the truck returned to the road, before the towed unit rolled
over, causing the truck to roll over and overturned. He was transported by ambulance to SSM Health
St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious injuries.
TEEN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH
A Union teen was hurt in a Monday
night crash in Franklin County. MSHP
stated that the 17 year old girl was on Highway 100 when she failed to maintain
a single lane and her car ran off the right side of the road. She suffered minor injuries and was taken to
St. Louis Children’s Hospital for treatment.
The crash happened at 9:30pm Monday.
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AREA BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT COMPLETE
The bridge rehabilitation project on Scotland
County Route A, over BNSF Railway, 0.3 miles east of Route M near Rutledge, has
been completed and opened to traffic on August 9. Included in this contract is
an additional bridge rehabilitation project located on Route T over North
Fork Middle Fabius River, 1.9 miles west of Missouri Route 15 near Bible Grove
completed earlier this summer. Emery
Sapp & Sons, Inc. was awarded the contract earlier this year in the amount
of $767,287.
DRIVER INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Steedman driver was injured in
an accident that occurred at 2:30pm Sunday in Callaway County. The patrol says that 55 year old Debra Caissie
was on County Road 428 when her truck traveled off the right side of the
roadway, she overcorrected, causing it to begin to slide before striking a
tree. She was taken to University Hospital
in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Lonedell woman was seriously
injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at 1:40pm
as 27 year old Emily McClard was on Highway N when her vehicle ran off the
right side of the road and overturned. She
was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious
injuries.
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of
general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has
planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned
roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause
schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving
operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair
County
Missouri Route 6 –
August 19, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance over the structure over
the Chariton River, located 0.50 mile west of Rye Creek Road between 8:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
Audrain
County
Business Route 54 (Northbound) –
August 19, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from East Holt Street
to Arch Drive in Mexico between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 54 On Ramp
(Eastbound) – August 20 – 21, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from Business 54 to the bottom of the ramp merging onto U.S. Route
54 (Eastbound) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will
be in place where crews are actively working daily.
U.S. Route 54 On Ramp
(Westbound) – August 22, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Business 54 to
the bottom of the ramp merging onto U.S. Route 54 (Westbound) between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working.
Clark
County
Route AA –
August 19 – 21, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route K at Luray to Route NN between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route BB –
August 12 – 15, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 113 to Missouri Route 136 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route NN –
August 22, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route K to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Knox
County
Missouri Route 156 –
August 12, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.25 mile before
and after the bridge over the North River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route C –
August 20, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 11 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route O –
August 14, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Laramie Street to Missouri Route 6 between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route Y –
August 19, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Elwood Ave to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route Z –
August 15, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Bean Blossom Loop to Missouri Route 6 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route TT –
August 12 – 13, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln
County
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound and
Southbound) – August 19 – 23, LANE RESTRICTION for surveying
operations from the intersection of Route K/Route V to Creech Lane between 8:30
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon
County
Missouri Route 3 –
August 14, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Old Highway 36 to
the South Outer Road (Golden Avenue) between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A 12-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) –
August 14, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile west of Route C to after Middle Fork Bridge
over the Chariton River between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 12-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) –
August 15, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Missouri Route 129
to Route W between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be
in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) –
August 13, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.25 mile before
and after the bridge over Gantz Street in Macon between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion
County
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound -
McMasters Avenue) – August 13, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Sunny Side Avenue
to Stardust Drive in Hannibal between 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 61/24 (Southbound) –
August 21, LANE
RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from CR 365 to CR
312 between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Montgomery
County
Missouri Route 161 (Second Street) –
August 12 – 16, CLOSED for
railroad maintenance from Walker Street to Allen Street in Montgomery City
beginning 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 12th through 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 16th.
Route B (Wilson Street) August
12 – 16, CLOSED for
railroad maintenance from Walker Street to Missouri Route 19 in Montgomery City
beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 12th through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August
16th.
Route ZZ (South Madison Street) –
August 15 – 17, CLOSED for
railroad maintenance from South Krekel Street to West Sturgeon Street in
Wellsville beginning at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15th through 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17th.
Pike
County
U.S. Route 79 –
July 15 – September 15, CLOSED for
flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville
beginning July 15th ending September 15th.
Randolph
County
U.S. Route 24 –
August 20, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance beginning 200 feet west
of Business Route 63 continuing to 1500 feet west of Business Route 63 over the
Moberly Stub Railroad between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Scotland
County
Route V –
August 21 - 22, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route M to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
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TEEN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Bevier teen was injured in an
accident that occurred at 6:40pm Saturday in Macon County. The patrol says that 18 year old Natalie West
was on Jaguar Street when her jeep slid on the gravel roadway, traveled off the
right side of the road and struck a tree.
She was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor
injuries.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Higbee woman was seriously
injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Randolph County. The highway patrol said it happened at 12:35pm
as 62 year old Mary Holzbaur was on Highway B when her vehicle ran off the
right side of the road, returned to the roadway, crossed over the left side and
struck an embankment before coming to rest in a creek. She was air-lifted to University Hospital in
Columbia with serious injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN FRIDAY MORNING CRASH
21 year old Cameron Pierce of
Huntington, MN was hurt in a Friday morning crash in Clark County. MSHP stated that he was on US 136 when he slowed
down to make a turn and his SUV was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 53
year old Sherie Sommers of Luray, MO. Pierce
was taken to Scotland County Hospital in Memphis for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at 8:15am Friday.
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Huntsville woman was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at 1:35pm Wednesday in Randolph
County. The patrol says that 66 year old
Susan Karg was on Route DD when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the
roadway, struck a culvert and overturned.
She was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Kahoka man was seriously
injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Clark County. The highway patrol said it happened at 1:20pm
as 68 year old Larry Mohr was on US 136 when his SUV ran off the left side of
the roadway and overturned. He was
air-lifted to University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA with serious injuries.
DRIVER KILLED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
27 year old Clayton Hulme of Troy
was killed in a Wednesday morning crash in Callaway County. MSHP stated that he was eastbound on I-70
when his truck crossed the center of the road and struck the towed unit of a
freightliner driven by 54 year old Thomas Goin of Tonganoxie, KS and then the
truck skidded off the left side of the roadway, before striking several median
cable posts and coming to rest on its top.
Hulme was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash happened after 9:30am Wednesday.
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MAN INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man escaped with minor injuries
after an accident that occurred at 3:45pm Sunday in Linn County. The patrol says that 56 year old Ayad Alnassery
of Wichita, KS was on US 36 when his car had a tire blowout, causing it to travel
into the median, overturned and slid into the westbound lanes of US 36. He was transported by ambulance to Pershing
Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of minor injuries.
MAN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A St. Charles man was hurt in a
motorcycle wreck Sunday morning in Pike County.
The highway patrol said it happened at 10:40am as 72 year old Stefanus
Van Dijkhorst was riding his motorcycle on private property, traveling
westbound on a dry dam towards Pike County Road 207 when it struck a pot hole
and he and the motorcycle laid down on their passenger side in the grass as he
was not ejected from it. He sustained
minor injuries and was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
46 year old Ryan Rhyneer of
Elsberry was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Lincoln County. MSHP stated that he was on McIntosh Hill Road when
his vehicle was struck by another vehicle driven by 65 year old Thomas
Timmermeier of O’Fallon who had failed to maintain its lane and crossed the
center line. Rhyneer was taken to Mercy
Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The crash happened at 8:55pm Sunday.
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TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Meadville teen was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at around 2:20am Saturday in Linn
County. The patrol says that the 15 year
old boy was on Crow Drive when his ATV struck a deer in the roadway and ejected
the teen from it. He was taken to
Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City with serious injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A Troy man was seriously injured
in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in Monroe County. The highway patrol said that it happened at
12am as 28 year old Colt Schuman was on County Road 581 when his vehicle ran
off the left side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to overturn and
eject him. Schuman was air-lifted to
University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
34 year old Caleb Tasco of La
Grange was injured in a Saturday morning crash in Lewis County. MSHP stated that he was on County Road 510
when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, went off the road and overturned,
ejecting him from it. He refused medical
treatment for his injuries. The crash
happened at around 7am Saturday.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of
general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has
planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned
roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause
schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving
operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Audrain
County
Route K –
August 6, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to CR 510 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route K –
August 7 – 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from the Pike County line to U.S. Route 54 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA –
August 1 & 5, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route CC –
August 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 217 to Audrain CR 209 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route CC –
August 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 225 to Audrain CR 233 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Clark
County
Route DD –
July 29 – August 1, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 95 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route CC –
August 5 - 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 27 to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Knox
County
Route C –
August 5 – 8, CLOSED for
resurfacing operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 11 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln
County
U.S. Route 61 (Outer Road) –
July 29 – August 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route C to South
Lincoln Drive between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will
be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Monroe
County
Missouri Route 151 –
August 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 136 to CR 156 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 151 –
August 5, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 1191 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 151 –
August 6, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 1085 to CR 923 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Montgomery
County
Route Y –
August 4 – 9, CLOSED for
railroad maintenance from 1.93 miles southwest of Route E continuing for 0.25
mile in Jonesburg beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 4 through 5:00 p.m.
on Friday, August 9th.
Route F –
August 6 – 10, CLOSED for
railroad maintenance from Booneslick Street to Garrett Road in High Hill
beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday,
August 10th.
I-70 (North Outer Road) –
August 6 – 10, CLOSED for
railroad maintenance from 1.38 miles east of Route F in High Hill continuing
east for 0.25 mile beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th through 5:00
p.m. on Saturday, August 10th.
Pike
County
U.S. Route 79 –
July 15 – September 15, CLOSED for
flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville
beginning July 15th ending September 15th.
Warren
County
I-70 (Westbound - North Service
Road) – July 30 – August 2, LANE RESTRICTION for soil boring
operations beginning 0.3 mile from Route J continuing east for 0.25 mile
between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
I-70 (Eastbound - Veterans
Memorial Parkway) – July 30 – August 2 LANE RESTRICTION for soil boring
operations beginning 0.52 mile from Route F continuing east for 0.25 mile
between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
I-70 (Eastbound and Westbound) –
July 31, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident 4,800 feet east of Route F overpass at High Hill beginning at 9:00
p.m. on Wednesday, July 31st through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1st.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A St. Clair man was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at 3pm Tuesday in Franklin County. The patrol says that 46 year old John Benetin
was riding his motorcycle eastbound on I-44 and traveling too fast for the
rainy and wet road conditions when it began sliding and overturned, ran off the
right side of the roadway and ejected him from it. He was transported by ambulance to Mercy
Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT CRASH
A woman was hurt in a Tuesday
night crash in Franklin County. State
troopers stated that 56 year old Jennifer Rubenstein of Bradenton, FL was a
passenger in an SUV driven by 72 year old Mark Rubenstein of Bradenton,
FL. They were westbound on I-44 when the
SUV went off the left side of the road and struck the cable barrier. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to
Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment. The crash happened at around 5pm Tuesday.
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WOMAN INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Glasgow woman was injured in an
accident that occurred at 7:30am Monday in Randolph County. The patrol says that 40 year old Nitosha
Shepherd was northbound on Route A when she attempted to make a pass and
sideswiped a southbound truck driven by 45 year old Brian Dougherty of
Higbee. She was transported by ambulance
to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
22 year old Adam Morgan of
Camdenton was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Cole
County. MSHP stated that he was on US 54
when he overcorrected to the right causing his car to slide off the road, struck
a log and then struck a tree, before overturning onto its left side. He was taken to University Hospital in
Columbia with serious injuries. The
wreck happened after 7:30am Monday.
MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A Leslie man was hurt in a Monday
afternoon crash in Franklin County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 3:45pm as 82 year old Raymond Meyer was on
Route C when his SUV traveled off the roadway and struck a ditch, became
airborne and overturned. He sustained
minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
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TWO HURT IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two people from Raytown were hurt in an accident that occurred at 9:50pm Saturday in Linn County. The patrol says that 69 year old Mark Wilson was on US 36 at Brookfield when his SUV traveled off the road to avoid a deer and struck an embankment. Both Mark Wilson and his passenger 67 year old Beth Wilson were transported by ambulance to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of minor injuries.
TWO MEN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
Two Columbia men were injured in a Saturday night crash in Boone County. The highway patrol said it happened at 10:35pm as 20 year old Peyton Thomas of Huntsville was on MO 763 when he failed to stop at a red light and ran into the path of a vehicle driven by 19 year old Roman Diaz and the two vehicles collided. After impact Diaz's vehicle came to rest in the intersection facing northwest while Thomas's vehicle struck the center median and came to rest in the southbound lanes of MO 763 facing north. Diaz was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries, while a passenger in Thomas's vehicle 22 year old Charleston Foster suffered minor injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT MOTORCYCLE WRECK
A Troy man was seriously injured in a motorcycle wreck Sunday night in Lincoln County. MSHP stated that a car and a motorcycle approached North Lincoln Drive on MO 47 when the car driven by 18 year old Mariah Mash of Troy attempted to turn north onto North Lincoln Drive when she failed to yield to a motorcycle driven by 42 year old Nathan Sanders and the car struck the motorcycle causing it to overturn, ejecting him from the motorcycle. Sanders was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries. The wreck happened at 10:20pm Sunday.
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CHAMBER TO HOST CANDIDATE FORUM
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidate Forum in Rooms 151/153 of the IPE Building on the A.T. Still University Campus at 6pm on Thursday. Candidates for the Adair County 1st and 2nd District County Commissioners, Sheriff, Assessor and Coroner have been invited to participate. The public is invited to attend.
WALSWORTH HIRES ANDY BILLETT AS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Walsworth has announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company's new Chief Operating Officer. Billett will be replacing Walsworth's current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of Walsworth's corporate office in Marceline. He comes to Walsworth with 25 plus years of printing and senior leadership experience at Taylor Corporation, Custom Ink and Jostens. Once he began to explore the opportunity to join Walsworth he said it was a perfect match. Billett will be responsible for developing and overseeing the strategy and execution of plans to help the company achieve its short- and long-term operational goals. He will help establish the company direction and be responsible for developing operating budgets and establishing operational policies and procedures.
MAN KILLED IN ATV INCIDENT IN SCOTLAND COUNTY
A man was killed in an ATV incident in Scotland County. The patrol says that it occurred sometime Saturday night, but it wasn't discovered until around 3:30pm Monday. The victim was identified as 47 year old Lee Riebel of Downing. The report stated that he was operating the ATV in a hay field on his family's farm when he braked hard to avoid hitting a fence, but the ATV skidded, overturned and ejected him and then it overturned a second time, landing on top of him. The report also stated that the accident was discovered after Riebel's employer reported that he had not shown up for work on Monday. He was officially pronounced dead at the scene at around 4pm Monday.
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THREE INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN CHARITON COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three people were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 9am Monday in Chariton County. The patrol says that 37 year old Jacey Mohr of Ludlow was on MO 11 when she suffered a medical event, causing her vehicle to travel off the left side of the roadway, struck two utility poles and overturned. She sustained serious injuries, while her two passengers' both from Brunswick a 14 year old girl and an 11 year old boy suffered minor injuries. All three were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
TWO HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
Two people were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Sullivan County. The highway patrol said it happened at 5pm as 28 year old Travis Linkhart of Purdin was on Highway 5 when his car ran off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned. Both the driver and his passenger 26 year old Michaela Siira of Milan were transported by ambulance to Sullivan County for treatment of minor injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED, BOY HURT IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING CRASH
A man was seriously injured, while his passenger an 11 year old boy both from Hallsville was hurt in an early Monday morning crash in Montgomery County. MSHP stated that 34 year old Gregory Rasmussen was eastbound on I-70 when his Mack truck went off the left side of the roadway, overturned and struck the median cable. The man was air lifted to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries, while the boy was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at 5:20am Monday.
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TWO WOMEN HURT IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two women were hurt in an accident that occurred at 5:05pm Friday in Linn County. The patrol says that two vehicles met on a blind curve on Lowen Road 5 miles North of Marceline when they collided in the roadway. Both drivers 22 year old Taylor Douglas of Brookfield and 43 year old Amber Gulley of Marceline were taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of minor injuries.
FOUR INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING INCIDENT
Four people were injured in an early Sunday morning incident in Boone County. The highway patrol says it happened at 12:45am as an unknown driver failed to keep a proper lookout and the front of their SUV struck the rear of an SUV driven by 24 year old Laramie Hergert of Huntsville. After impact both vehicles went off the left side of the road across the southbound lanes of US 63 and then came to rest off the west side of the road. Four passengers in Hergert's vehicle sustained minor injuries and were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. Meanwhile the unknown driver left the scene of the crash.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
46 year old Arian Robnett of Little Rock, AR was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Gasconade County. MSHP stated that he was on MO 19 when his tractor trailer traveled off the right side of the roadway, into a ditch, struck a culvert and overturned. He was taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries. The wreck happened at around 9:50am Saturday.
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BROOKFIELD MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Brookfield man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 12:05am Thursday in Linn County. The patrol says that 48 year old Justin Thompson was on Jade Drive 2 miles South of Brookfield when his ATV traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was air lifted to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
49 year old Brandon Geiser of Maywood was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in Lewis County. MSHP stated that he was on Maple Avenue when his truck ran off the left side of the road and struck the ground. He was transported by ambulance to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with serious injuries. The wreck happened at 8:15pm Wednesday.
MAN HURT IN MACON COUNTY CRASH
A La Plata man was hurt in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Macon County. The highway patrol said it occurred at 4:15pm as 74 year old Glen Clark of Kirksville was on MO 156 when his car struck the rear of a horse drawn buggy operated by 68 year old Daniel Schrock of La Plata. Schrock was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
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MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Shelbyville man was injured in
an accident that occurred at 8:30am Tuesday in Macon County. The patrol says that 64 year old Jeffrey
Miller was on Highway 156 Five miles East of La Plata when his freightliner
traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to run
off the left side, overturned and struck a fence. He was transported by ambulance to Northeast
Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of moderate injuries.
FOUR HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
Four people from Coralville, IA
were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning in Pike County. The highway patrol said it happened at 9:50am
as 47 year old Viviane Joseph was northbound on US 61 at State Route NN when
her vehicle began to hydroplane, ran off the left side of the road and
overturned into the median. Viviane Joseph
along with her three passengers’ an 11 year old girl and two boys aged 17 and 15
respectively suffered minor injuries.
All four were taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
A Holts Summit woman was hurt in
a Tuesday morning crash in Montgomery County.
MSHP stated that 38 year old Magen Nichols was westbound on I-70 when her
SUV hydroplaned and struck the concrete median barrier. She was taken to University Hospital in
Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.
The crash happened at 10:45am Tuesday.
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MAN
INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was injured in an accident that occurred
at 10:25am Sunday in Boone County. The
patrol says that 65 year old Timothy Plye of Urbandale, IA was on US 63 when he
swerved to avoid an unknown object and his SUV exited the left side of the
roadway, struck a road sign and overturned.
He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate
injuries.
TEEN
KILLED IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING CRASH
18 year old Xavier Carpenter of Chester, VA
was killed in an early Monday morning crash in Montgomery County. The highway patrol said it occurred at around
5:50am as he was westbound on I-70 when his car traveled off the left side of
the road and struck the median posts and then he overcorrected, causing his car
to return to the road, went off the right side, struck a ditch, became airborne,
skidded and struck a parked semi in a rest area. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
DRIVER
HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
A St. Clair driver was hurt in a one-vehicle
wreck early Tuesday morning in Franklin County.
MSHP stated that 66 year old David Kramer was on Deerwood Trail when his
truck ran off the left side of the road, went through the front yard of 5030
Stone Church Road and into a ditch. He
sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The wreck happened after 5am Tuesday.
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COLUMBIA MAN KILLED IN
BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Columbia man was killed in an
accident that occurred at around 12:25am Friday
in Boone County. The report states that an officer with
the Columbia Police Department notified Boone County Joint Communications that
they had a motorcycle fleeing from a traffic stop. A Boone County deputy who was
near Paris Road and Nelwood Drive spotted the motorcycle
and attempted to stop it. However the suspect failed to stop resulting in a
short pursuit. He traveled south on Paris Road and west on
Business Loop 70. When the motorcycle reached
the Providence intersection, he failed to stop for a red light and
struck another vehicle within the intersection. The man identified
as 36 year old Daniel Edwards was ejected from his motorcycle and struck a
traffic signal pole. He was transported by ambulance to a local
hospital where he later died from his injuries. The police report
also states that his license/privilege was revoked and he was found to be in
possession of approximately 2 grams of what is believed to be meth.
GOVERNOR
PARSON ORDERED FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF BOONE COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT ASSISTANT CHIEF MATTHEW TOBBEN
Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri
flags be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Boone County, the
Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on
Saturday, July 13, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Boone County Fire
Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben.
“Assistant Chief Matt Tobben’s life was
defined by courageous, selfless public service,” Governor Parson said. “Within
five days, Mr. Tobben took part in two daring rescues of flooding victims in
dangerous swift water conditions, and that's just one example of his nearly 20
years of commitment to the wellbeing of his fellow citizens. Teresa and I
extend our condolences to Mr. Tobben's loved ones as we keep them all in our
prayers."
After heavy overnight rain led to the flooding
of Bear Creek before dawn on July 8, Tobben assisted a firefighter with the
Columbia Fire Department in the swift water rescue of two victims. The
civilians and Columbia firefighter survived after the rescue boat overturned.
Tobben, 42, had joined the Boone County Fire
Protection District on May 1, 2024, as Assistant Chief of Training. He had
previously served nearly 20 years with the Union Fire Protection District,
rising to the rank of Assistant Chief. Tobben had been a member of Missouri
Task Force 1 since 2012 and rose to the rank of Rescue Squad Officer. He
deployed to seven national disasters as a member of Missouri Task Force 1.
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain County
Route
W – Now – July 19, CLOSED for
City of Vandalia sewer project from East Washington Street to East State Street
which began on Monday, June 24th at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July
17th at 6:00 p.m.
Route
W – July 24 - 25, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route K to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
WW – July 22, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 538 to CR 557 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
WW – July 23, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from CR 557 to CR 538 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Clark County
Route
DD – July 22 - 25, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 95 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Knox County
Missouri
Route 156 – July 15 – 18, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after the Little Fabius River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Lewis County
Route
C – July 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 at Ewing to
Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Lincoln County
Missouri
Route 79 – July 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route B to
Missouri Route 47 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Macon County
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – July 23 – 24, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling
operations from Kellogg Street to Long Branch Lake Road between 8:00 a.m. and
12:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working daily.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) - July 23 – 24, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling
operations from Long Branch Lake Road to Kellogg Street between 12:00 p.m. and
4:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Marion County
Route
D – July 15 -17, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
D – July 22 - 25, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
M – July 15, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
M – July 16, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route
F – July 25, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route A to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route
J – July 22 – 23, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 151 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
J – July 24, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from the Randolph County line to Missouri
Route 151 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
P – July 15 - 16, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 346 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
P – July 17, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 344/346 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route
NN – July 15, CLOSED,
for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end
of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
NN – July 16, CLOSED,
for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the
end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Pike County
U.S.
Route 79 – July 15 – September 15, CLOSED for flood wall construction
from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville beginning
July 15th ending September 15th.
Randolph County
Business
Route 63 – July 15, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63
continuing to 1.0 mile west of U.S. Route 63 at Renick between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route
F – July 15 - 16, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
J – July 17 - 18, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Quail Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
Y – July 22 - 23, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Ranch Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland County
Route
CC – July 15 – 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route
CC – July 17 – 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Shelby County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – July 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident approximately 5,500 feet west of Missouri Route 15 and U.S. Route 36
intersection between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Warren County
I-70
(Eastbound and Westbound) – July 17, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up
following a recent traffic incident 4,800 feet east of Route F overpass at High
Hill beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th through 6:00 a.m. on
Thursday, July 11th.
Route
NN – July 15, CLOSED,
for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road)
in Montgomery County to the end of state maintenance
in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
NN – July 16, CLOSED,
for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the
end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
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July 11, 2024
GOV. PARSON SIGNS FIVE BILLS INTO LAW
On Tuesday, during a bill signing at the State
Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed five bills into law: House Bill (HB) 1912,
Senate Bill (SB) 872, HB 2134/1956, HB 2062, and SB 895.
"We thank Missouri legislators
and the bill sponsors for getting each of these quality pieces of legislation
to my desk," Governor Parson said. "Together, these
bills represent our efforts to ensure a cleaner environment, a more simple and
fair tax code, and, above all, our commitment to standing with Missourians in
safeguarding their personal property rights against squatters and those whose
aim to take what others have worked hard to achieve."
The five bills Governor Parson signed into law
are as follows:
- HB 1912 – taxation of past-through entities.
Clarifies how s-corporation resident income tax
credits are determined and applied.
Clarifies processes and provides definition
changes for the SALT Parity Act.
- SB 872 – taxation of utility infrastructure.
Extends the Small Wireless Facility Development
Act.
Provides an income tax deduction for federal
broadband grants.
Provides a sales tax exemption for electricity
production, extending current exemptions to cooperatives and smaller companies.
- HB
2134/1956 – relating to water
pollution.
Corrects existing loopholes in state law regarding
application of certain industrial waste byproducts on agricultural land by
changing facility definitions, expanding regulations on industrial waste
storage, establishing a Nutrient Management Technical Standard, and requiring
annual sampling.
- HB 2062 – relating to the use of real property.
Establishes the Protecting Missouri's
Small Businesses Act.
Strengthens the rights of personal property
owners against squatters.
Restricts Home Owner's Associations from
prohibiting backyard chicken flocks.
Prohibits local government from requiring
churches and nonprofits to install electric vehicle charging stations.
- SB 895 – relating to landlord-tenant actions.
Provides that no county, municipality, or
political subdivision shall impose or enforce a moratorium on eviction
proceedings unless specifically authorized by federal or state law.
MODOT
SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON I-44 CORRIDOR STUDY
The Missouri Department of Transportation
is conducting an environmental study, called Forward 44,
of more than 250 miles of Interstate 44 from the Oklahoma state
line to the Route 100 east interchange near Gray Summit in Franklin County.
This summer, MoDOT is holding a series of public meetings and encourages the
public to give input on their concerns and observations along I-44.
I-44 is a vital east-west link across Missouri.
A 2008 study showed the aging route needs additional roadway capacity to
accommodate the increased travel demand. Since the highway was built more
than 50 years ago, evolving engineering standards and safety components mean
many portions of I-44 are inconsistent with current design standards, and the
pavement and bridges need repairs.
The Forward 44 project is an effort to update and validate the
outcomes of that 2008 Purpose and Need Study and provide the opportunity for
input from stakeholders and the public along the I-44 corridor.
The public is invited to attend one of the public meetings
listed below:
Wednesday, July 17, from 4–7 p.m. at St.
Clair City Hall, 1 Paul
Parks Drive, St. Clair, MO 63077
Thursday, July 18, from 5–7 p.m. at Rolla City Hall, 901 N. Elm
St., Rolla, MO 65401
Tuesday, July 23, from 4:30–6 p.m. at the Joplin Public
Library, 1901 E. 20th St., Joplin, MO 64804
Thursday, July 25, from 4:30–6 p.m. at Crossway Baptist Church, 2900
N. Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65803
Wednesday, August 14, from 4–7 p.m. at the Wallace Center, 325
Harwood Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536
The public is welcome to attend the session and location that is
most convenient. All meetings will share the same information which will also
be available on the project website. The public will be able to provide
comments in person or online at modot.org/forward44 from
July 10 through Aug. 21.
For more information on the I-44 Corridor Study, call MoDOT at
ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit the Forward 44 website for the latest
updates and to sign up for Forward 44 news.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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July 10, 2024
GOV. PARSON SIGNS FOUR BILLS INTO LAW
On Tuesday, during a bill signing at the State
Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed four bills into law: House Bill (HB) 2057,
Senate Bill (SB) 894, SB 756, and SB 754.
"We are proud to sign these bills today,
demonstrating the General Assembly's and Governor's Office's commitment to good
governance," Governor Parson said. "We are
especially proud to finally get Blair's Law across the finish line once and for
all. Unrelated provisions forced our hand in preventing passage last year, but
this year, we celebrate a yearslong effort by Blair's family and friends to
help ensure such a tragedy doesn't happen again."
The four bills Governor Parson signed into law
are as follows:
- HB
2057 – municipal franchise fees for video service
providers
Exempts streaming providers (e.g. Netflix)
from paying separate local use fees in addition to those already levied on
video service providers.
- SB
894 – promotion of business development.
Establishes the Right to Start Act, Small
Business Regulatory Fairness Act, Office of Entrepreneurship, and Regulatory
Sandbox Act.
- SB
756 – clarifies the language of SB 190 (passed last
year) for political subdivisions when providing property tax relief to seniors.
- SB
754 – relating to public safety.
Establishes Blair's Law, Max's Law, and
Valentine's Law.
Ensures matching punishment under the law for
drug trafficking of crack cocaine and powder cocaine.
Creates stricter punishments for armed
criminal action, repeat offenders, endangering the welfare of a child, and
unlawful firearm possession.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were
investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on
7/03/24 and 7am 7/05/24.
On July 3, 2024, Moberly Officers responded to
the area of Highway 63 near US 24 in reference to a male subject walking in the
roadway. Officers contacted 33-year-old Steven Eravi and attempted to detain
him due to an earlier call for a peace disturbance. Eravi ignored commands and
pulled away from the officers. Eravi was taken into custody and later
transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On July 4, 2024, a Moberly Officer contacted
33-year-old Aaron Plymesser-Hansen on Sturgeon near Burkhart St. Hansen was
placed under arrest for a probation violation warrant. Officers located
numerous individually packaged baggies of suspected methamphetamine on Hansen’s
person. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On July 4, 2024, Moberly Officers responded to
Allendale Manor in reference to a large peace disturbance involving a male that
brandished a handgun at a crowd of people. A vehicle left the area and was
located nearby by Officers. The 32-year-old driver of the vehicle was placed
under arrest for unlawful use of a weapon and assault 1st. The man
was later transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On July 4, 2024, a Moberly Officer contacted a
39-year-old man who was riding his bicycle without a light at night. The
officer located a suspected drug pipe and methamphetamine on the ground near
where the man stopped his bicycle. The man was placed under arrest and
transported to the Randolph County Jail.
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July 9, 2024
MSHP: PRELIMINARY REPORTS INDICATE EIGHT
TRAFFIC FATALITIES, ZERO BOATING FATALITIES & ONE DROWNING MISHAP OVER JULY
4TH HOLIDAY COUNTING PERIOD
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the
following 2024 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6
p.m., Wednesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024:
2024 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics
Troopers worked ten boating crashes, which included seven injuries and zero
fatalities. Troopers made 11 boating while intoxicated arrests. One person
drowned over the holiday weekend. The drowning occurred in Troop D.
[In 2023, there were 11 boating crashes, which included two injuries and no
fatalities. One person drowned during last year's July Fourth holiday. Troopers
made 10 boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday
weekend.]
The drowning occurred on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Craig H. Olson, 60,
of Shawnee, KS, was swimming near a vessel, went under the water, and
did not resurface. He was not wearing a life
jacket. Cedar County Deputy Coroner Joe Trussel pronounced Olson
dead at the scene. The incident occurred at Stockton Lake in the
first cove west of the Stockton Dam.
2024 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers worked 382 traffic crashes, which included 159 injuries and eight
fatalities. Troopers also made 147 DWI arrests.
One traffic fatality occurred in the Troop I, Rolla area. Two fatalities
occurred in both the Troop C, Weldon Spring, and Troop
D, Springfield areas. Three fatalities occurred in the Troop
B, Macon, MO, area.
GOV. PARSON SIGNS SB 1388, SUPPORTING BILLIONS
IN BUSINESS INVESTMENT
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson signed Senate
Bill (SB) 1388 during a ceremony at the KC NExT construction site near the
Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) managed by Honeywell Federal
Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T). Governor Parson was joined by
Honeywell FM&T representatives as well as state and local elected leaders,
including bill sponsors Representative Chris Brown, Representative Anthony
Ealy, and former Senator Greg Razer.
"Missouri is on the move. Our
economy continues to grow and businesses are finding success all across our
state, including right here in Kansas City," Governor Parson said.
"We're proud to sign this legislation today to help pave the way for
nearly $2.5 billion in investment and thousands of high-paying jobs in the
coming years at the KC NExT campus. This legislation is a testament to the
success our state can achieve when government removes roadblocks and works
alongside our business and industry partners."
SB 1388 authorizes a state and local sales tax
exemption for all sales and purchases of tangible personal property, building
materials, equipment, fixtures, manufactured goods, machinery, and parts for
the expansion of the National Nuclear Security Administration campus
in Kansas City MO.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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July 8, 2024
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two St. Joseph residents were
seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 4pm Saturday
in Boone County. The patrol says that 71 year old Dennis
Lincoln was on Route O when his motorcycle traveled off the right side of the
roadway, struck the ground, became airborne and overturned. Both
Lincoln and his passenger 67 year old Peggy Tyler were taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
MAN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
23 year old Jeffrey Berhorst
of Canton was injured in a Saturday night incident
in Lewis County. The highway patrol said it happened at
9:30pm as he was on MO 16 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the
road. He was transported by ambulance
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment
of moderate injuries.
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain County
Route
W – Now – July 17, CLOSED for
City of Vandalia sewer
project from East
Washington Street to East
State Street beginning on Monday, June 24th at
7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Route
W – July 16 – 17, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route K to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
AA – July 18, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
WW – July 15, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 538 to CR 557 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Knox County
Missouri
Route 156 – July 10 – 18, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the Little Fabius River
bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will
be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route
V – July 8 – 9, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Route HH to Route AA between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Lewis County
Route
C – July 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route P to Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m.
Route
C – July 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route BB between 7:30
a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route
E – July 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route K to Route A between 7:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m.
Lincoln County
U.S.
Route 61 Outer Road (John Deere
Drive) – July 11, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route C to South
Lincoln Drive between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 61 Outer Road - July 15, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route U to the
end of the service road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 61 Outer Road (Davis Road)
July 16 – 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route KK to the
end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Marion County
Missouri
Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to
Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
D – July 15 -18, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
M – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
M – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Monroe County
Route
A – July 9 - 11, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
J – July 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 151 between 7:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Route
P – July 15 – 16, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 344/346 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
P – July 17 - 18, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 344/346 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Route
FF – July 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route E to the end of state maintenance between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
FF – July 9, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route E to the end of state maintenance between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
NN – July 10, CLOSED,
for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick
Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
NN – July 15, CLOSED,
for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick
Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Pike County
U.S.
Route 79 – July 15 – September 15 – CLOSED for flood
wall construction from Smith
Street to Main Cross beginning July 15th ending
September 15th.
Schuyler County
Route
C – July 8 - 10, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route N between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
F – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
J – July 17 - 18, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Quail
Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
Y – July 15 - 16, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Ranch
Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
CC – July 9, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route
CC – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
CC – July 10 -11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Shelby County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – July 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident approximately 5,500 feet west of Missouri Route 15 and U.S. Route 36
intersection between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z to Route D in Marion County between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Warren County
I-70
(Eastbound and Westbound) – July 10, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up
following a recent traffic incident 4,800 feet east of Route F overpass at High
Hill beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10th through 6:00 a.m. on
Thursday, July 11th.
Route
NN – July 10, CLOSED,
for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick
Road) in Montgomery County to
the end of state maintenance in Warren County between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
NN – July 15, CLOSED,
for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick
Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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July 3, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AWARDS $40,000
GRANT TO KEYTESVILLE
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
has awarded a $40,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city
of Keytesville to evaluate the city’s wastewater system.
The grant offers funding to qualified
communities to help cover engineering costs of evaluating wastewater system
improvements. Keytesville will use the grant to identify wastewater system
improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit
requirements and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes.
The facility plan should be complete in November 2025.
GOV. PARSON ORDERS CAPITOL DOME TO SHINE RED,
WHITE AND BLUE FOR 4TH OF JULY
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson ordered the
Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue the evening of July
4, 2024, in celebration of the Independence Day holiday.
"The Fourth of July is a
time honored tradition in this country when, as Americans, we come together to
celebrate and remember the founding of our great nation and the freedoms we
enjoy today," Governor Parson said. "As we
gather together in celebration, we also remember the sacrifices of those who
came before us. It is our honor to light the Capitol dome as a symbol of
Missourians' unwavering patriotism, and the First Lady and I wish all
Missourians a happy and safe Independence Day full of quality time with family
and friends."
Governor Parson has also
directed state offices to be
closed on Friday, July 5, to allow state team members more time
with their loved ones over the Fourth of July holiday.
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain County
Route
W – June 24 – July 17, CLOSED for
City of Vandalia sewer
project from East
Washington Street to East
State Street beginning on Monday, June 24th at
7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Knox County
Missouri
Route 156 – July 2 – 3, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the North
River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Missouri
Route 156 – July 10 – 11, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the Little Fabius River
bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will
be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route
V – July 8 – 9, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Route HH to Route AA between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lewis County
Route
C – July 1 – 3 & 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route P to Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. daily.
Route
C – July 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route BB between 7:30
a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route
E – July 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route K to Route A between 7:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m.
Lincoln County
Missouri
Route 79 – July 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route CC to
Missouri Route 47 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
M – July 8, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 79
to Sterling Harbor Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
CC – July 1 – 2, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route W to Missouri
Route 79 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route
J – July 1 - 2, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Route O to Hacksaw
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion County
Missouri
Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to
Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
C – July 1, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route K to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route
D – July 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
M – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
M – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Monroe County
Route
A – July 9 - 11, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
J – July 1, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 151 to the Randolph County line
between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
J – July 2 – 3 & 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 151 between 7:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Route
FF – July 1 - 3, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route E to end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
FF – July 8, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route E to the end of state maintenance between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
NN – July 9 – 10, CLOSED,
for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick
Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren county
between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Randolph County
Route
D – July 9 – 11, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route C to Route
BB between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
DD – July 1 – 3 & 8, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 1650 to CR
1220 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Schuyler County
Route
C – July 1, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route CC to U.S. Route 136 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
C – July 2, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route N between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
F – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
J – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Quail
Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
Y – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Ranch
Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
CC – July 3, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route
CC – July 1 - 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
CC – July 3 & 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z to Route D in Marion County between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Warren County
I-70
(Eastbound and Westbound) – July 10, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up
following a recent traffic incident 4,800 feet east of Route F overpass at High
Hill beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10th through 6:00 a.m. on
Thursday, July 11th.
Route
NN – July 9 – 10, CLOSED,
for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick
Road) in Montgomery County to
the end of state maintenance in Warren County between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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June 28, 2024
MOBERLY POLICE
DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following
incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between
the hours of 7am on 6/24/24 and 7am 6/26/24.
On June 24, 2024,
Moberly Officers contacted 35-year-old Charles Ray Baker on Kennedy Dr. Baker
was placed under arrest for 4 active Randolph County felony
warrants. Baker was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On June 24, 2024,
Moberly Officers responded to an assault in the 1500 block of S. Morley St.
Officers learned that 50-year-old Robert Liese entered a neighboring residence
and assaulted two men. Liese was placed under arrest for burglary 1st and
transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On June 25, 2024, a
Moberly Officer observed a 36-year-old man trespassing on Railroad property.
The officer attempted to contact the man and he ran from the officer. The
officer apprehended the man after a short foot chase. The officer located two
bags of suspected methamphetamine believed to have been dropped by the suspect.
The man was placed under arrest for trafficking drugs and resisting arrest. The
man was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
MDC REMINDS EVERYONE
THAT FROGGING SEASON KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY
The Missouri Department of
Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to discover nature during frogging
season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing
permit or small-game hunting permit may go frogging for bullfrogs and green
frogs.
The daily limit is eight frogs
of both species combined and the possession limit is 16 frogs of both species
combined. Only the daily limit may be possessed on waters and bank of waters
where frogging.
MDC notes that daily limits end
at midnight. Froggers who catch their daily limits before midnight and want to
return for more frogging after midnight must remove the daily limit of
previously caught frogs from the waters or banks before returning.
The public can go frogging with
a fishing or small-game hunting permit, but children 15 and under
and Missouri residents 65-years and older are not required to have a
permit.
Those using a fishing permit
may take frogs by hand, hand net, atlatl, gig, bow, trotline, throwline, limb
line, bank line, jug line, snagging, snaring, grabbing, or pole-and-line.
With a small-game hunting
permit, frogs may be harvested using a .22-caliber or smaller rimfire rifle or
pistol, pellet gun, atlatl, bow, crossbow, or by hand or hand net. The use of
artificial light is permitted when frogging.
After frogging, be sure to
browse recipes for your quarry by visiting MDC online at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Zxz.
MISSOURI OPENS
REGISTRATION FOR FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONFERENCE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
The Missouri Department of
Public Safety will host a free two-day First Responders Health & Wellness
Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks this fall. Because first
responders face stresses and are exposed to traumatic events that do not come with
other professions, the unique conference will focus on improving health and
well-being for members of the fire service, law enforcement, EMS, dispatchers,
corrections officers, and first-responder agency chaplains.
“Supporting Missouri first
responders is an important part of our public safety priorities, including
helping them build resilience to deal with the pressures and strains they can
face because of the nature of their work,” Governor Mike Parson said.
“This health and wellness conference will bring together a lineup of experts to
provide practical guidance in dealing with traumatic events, building
peer-support teams and balancing family life with their careers.”
“Under Governor Parson’s
leadership, our public safety funding has moved beyond equipment and tactical
training to include supporting first responder mental health and
wellness,” Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten said.
“In 2022, DPS launched a free first responder critical incident stress
management training program to help build peer-support teams across the state.
This conference will help bolster this critical support of Missouri’s
first responders.”
A brief video highlighting the
Critical Incident Stress Management training program is available here.
Registration for the free
conference, which includes meals for attendees and lodging for those who reside
over 60 miles from the conference site, has opened for up to 300 first
responders. The conference will be held Oct. 24-25, 2024, at the Lodge of the
Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Drive, Lake Ozark, MO 65049.
Conference check-in is on the afternoon of Oct. 23, with lodging provided the
23rd and 24th. The conference is open to law
enforcement, the fire service, EMS, dispatchers, corrections officers and
chaplains.
The conference registration
link is here.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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June 27, 2024
TEEN HURT IN TUESDAY EVENING MISHAP
A Macon teen was hurt in a Tuesday
evening mishap in Macon County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 10pm on private property 4 miles southwest of Macon off
Highway BB as a 17 year old boy from Callao was traveling up a hill
when his truck experienced a mechanical failure and began to roll backwards
causing his passenger to fall from the towed unit of the truck. The
17 year old boy from Macon was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for
treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
67 year old Robert Fry of Taylor was
hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night
in Marion County. MSHP stated that he was on US 24 when
his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail,
returned to the road and then went off the left side and struck a bridge
wall. He sustained minor injuries and was taken
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment. The
wreck happened at 10pm Tuesday.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Sullivan woman was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at 6:15pm Monday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 72 year old
Harold Harrison of Sullivan was stopped in eastbound traffic on the North
Service Road when his car was struck from behind by an SUV driven by 28 year
old Hannah Stuckey. She was transported by ambulance
to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan with serious
injuries.
Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 24-08
Extending State of Emergency in Preparation for
Potential Missouri River Flooding
On Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson signed
Executive Order 24-08 extending the current State
of Emergency declaration in preparation for potential flooding along
the Missouri River over the coming days. Governor Parson first declared a State
of Emergency on May 2, 2024, through Executive Order 24-06 in response to severe weather.
“We have seen the tremendous, destructive
force of flooding this past week in neighboring states to our north and must
ensure resources are available should flooding threaten areas of our
state,” Governor Parson said. “This extension allows us to be
ready to respond and support our communities. We encourage Missourians to
follow their local forecasts and have preparations in place to protect
themselves and their loved ones.”
Extending the State
of Emergency ensures the state can directly assist local
jurisdictions, allowing increased flexibility and capacity to support response
and recovery efforts. A State of Emergency is also the first step
required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seek a major disaster
declaration if statewide damages meet federal thresholds
for Missouri.
Executive Order 24-08 will expire on July 31,
2024, unless otherwise terminated or extended.
Governor Parson to Host Kansas
City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII and LVII Lombardi Trophies
at Missouri State Capitol
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced
that he will host a public viewing of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII
Lombardi Trophy as well as the Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri
State Capitol in Jefferson City. The event will take place Thursday
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"We are excited to have this special
opportunity to host both the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII and LVII
Lombardi Trophies at the same time here at the State Capitol," Governor
Parson said. "Missouri is proud of our back-to-back Super
Bowl champions. We look forward to continuing this, now, annual event at the
State Capitol and hope Missourians from all corners of
the Red Kingdom will join us to celebrate."
The back-to-back Super Bowl Trophies will be
displayed in the State Capitol Rotunda (1st floor) in a custom GEHA Field at
Arrowhead Stadium backdrop.
The event is free and open to the public.
Visitors will need to enter the Capitol through the main security entrance
(south side) where they will then follow verbal and posted directions to the
trophy viewing area. Attendees will have a photo opportunity with the trophy
and state staff members will be present to assist.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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June 25, 2024
TWO HURT IN SCOOTER INCIDENT
Two Callao boys were hurt in a
scooter incident Saturday night in Macon County. MSHP
stated that a 15 year old boy and his passenger a 5 year old boy were riding a
scooter on Chestnut Street in Callao when they failed to
negotiate a turn and it ran off the left side of the road and crashed, ejecting
both from the scooter. The 5 year old boy was taken to Samaritan
Hospital in Macon for treatment while the 15 year old boy decided to seek own
treatment for minor injuries. The incident happened at 8:30pm
Saturday.
TWO INJURED, ONE
SERIOUSLY IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two people
from Troy were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at
8:20am Sunday in Lincoln County. The patrol says that 53
year old Bryan Williams was on a scooter on Highway W when it suffered a
equipment failure and it traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a
ditch and overturned. Williams was taken
to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious
injuries while his passenger 49 year old Denise Ray sustained moderate injuries
and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN UTV ROLLOVER
25 year old Bridget
Dennison of St. Louis was seriously injured in a UTV rollover crash
Saturday night in Pike County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 8:40pm as she was on a private trail on Pike County Road 260 when
she failed to negotiate a curve and it overturned. She was airlifted
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
June 24, 2024
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain County
Route
W – June 24 – July 17, CLOSED for
City of Vandalia sewer
project from East
Washington Street to East
State Street beginning on Monday, June 24th at
7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Knox County
Route
V – June 24 – 27, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.25 mile before
and after the Bridge Creek bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Lincoln County
Missouri
Route 79 – July 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route CC to
Missouri Route 47 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
W - June 26 – 27, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 79
to the Lincoln county
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
CC – July 1 – 2, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route W to
Missouri Route 79 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – June 25 - 27, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from U.S. Business Route 36 to Nashville Avenue between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews
are actively working daily.
Missouri
Route 156 – July 2 – 3, Lane Restriction for
bridge maintenance 0.25 mile before and after the North
River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route
J – June 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 129 in Linn County to
Alpine Avenue in Macon County between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
J – July 1, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Route O to Hacksaw
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion County
Missouri
Route 168 – July 1 – 2, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to
Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily
Route
C – June 26 – 27, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to
Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
K – June 24, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
K – June 25, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
M – July 3, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
Z – June 26, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to
Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route
A – June 27 & July 1, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
F – June 24 – 26 CLOSED for
patching operations from Route A to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
J – July 2 – 3, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to the Randolph county
line between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Route
FF – July 1 - 3, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route E to end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m. daily.
Pike County
Route
D – June 24 – 25, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 79
to U.S. Route 61 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Ralls County
Route
Y – June 24, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 19 to Missouri Route 154 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Randolph County
Route
J – June 24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63 to
CR 1870 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 daily.
Route
DD – June 25 – 27 & July 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 1650 to CR
1220 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Schuyler County
Route
C – June 24 – 25, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route CC to Route N between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
C – June 26, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route CC to Route N between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Route
C – July 2, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route CC between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
F – July 3, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
J – July 8, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Quail
Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route
Y – July 9, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Ranch
Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
Route
CC – June 27, CLOSED for
resurfacing operations from Route C to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
CC – July 1, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route
BB – June 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 811 to CR 819 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
BB – June 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 819 to CR 804 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
BB – June 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 804 to CR 851 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
CC – June 27 & July 1 - 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
CC – July 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 168 – July 1 – 2, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to
Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily
Route
C – June 26 – 27, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to
Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Warren County
I-70
(Eastbound and Westbound) – June 26, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up
following a recent traffic incident 4,800 feet east of Route F overpass at High
Hill beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26th through 6:00 a.m. on
Thursday, June 27th.
MAY 2024 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment
increased by 5,900 jobs in May 2024, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment
rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private industry employment
increased by 4,000 jobs and government employment increased by 1,900 jobs. Over
the year, there was an increase of 82,000 jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, and
the unemployment rate increased by six-tenths of a percentage point, from 2.9
percent in May 2023 to 3.5 percent in May 2024.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
June 21, 2024
Red Cross recommends 3 steps to stay safe and cool as temperatures
soar
As
extreme heat blankets the state of Missouri,
the American Red Cross of Central and Northern
Missouri is asking residents to take three steps to
stay safe: slow down, stay hydrated and spend time indoors.
Heat
is more than uncomfortable; it can be deadly, especially for older adults, the
very young and those with chronic medical conditions. Last year, some 2,300
heat-related deaths occurred. To help stay safe, the Red Cross recommends that
people take three steps:
- Slow down by
postponing or limiting outdoor activities, including strenuous exercise.
If you must work outdoors, take frequent breaks and avoid the hottest part
of the day by scheduling tasks earlier or later. Hot cars can be deadly — never
leave children or pets in your vehicle alone.
- Stay hydrated by
drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic
drinks. Check that animals also have access to plenty of fresh water and
shade.
- Spend time indoors in
an air-conditioned place. If you don’t have air conditioning, go to a
public library, shopping mall or a public cooling center. Call 211 to find
an open location. Check
on loved ones and neighbors who may be at risk and do not have air
conditioning to make sure they are safe.
Unusually hot days and heat waves are both a natural part of
weather patterns, however, since the 1960s, heat waves have become more
frequent and intense and are lasting longer in the U.S. As the climate
crisis worsens, 2023 was the hottest year on record, scientists warn that 2024
could break records for a second year in a row.
As
heat waves become more common and last longer, heat-related deaths are also on
the rise. Heat illness can be prevented, and the Red Cross recommends
learning the warning signs and how to help so you can act fast.
Heat
cramps are an early sign of trouble and include heavy sweating
with muscle pains or spasms. To help, move the person to a cooler place and
encourage them to drink water or a sports drink. Get medical help if symptoms
last longer than an hour or if the person has heart problems.
Heat
exhaustion is a more severe condition signaled by heavy sweating;
cool, pale and clammy skin; a fast or weak pulse; nausea or vomiting; muscle
cramps; tiredness or weakness; or a headache, dizziness or passing out. To
help, move the person to a cooler place, loosen tight clothing, encourage them
to sip water slowly. Use wet cloths, misting or fanning to help cool them off.
Get medical help right away if symptoms get worse or last longer than an hour,
or if they begin vomiting or acting confused.
Heat
stroke is a deadly condition that requires immediate medical
help. Symptoms include a high body temperature; hot, red, dry or damp skin; a
fast or strong pulse; a headache or dizziness; or nausea, confusion and passing
out. Call 911 right away if you think someone may have heat stroke. After
calling 911, move the person to a cool place, and use wet
cloths, misting or fanning to help cool them off. Do not give the person
anything to drink.
Heat can make anyone ill, but older adults, the very young,
pregnant women and those with chronic medical conditions are more at risk.
People who work outdoors, have limited personal resources and live in places
that lack green spaces are also at higher risk.
Download the free Red Cross First Aid app so
you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and
the free Emergency app for real-time weather alerts and heat safety
information. Content is available in English and Spanish
with an easy-to-find language selector. Find both apps in smartphone app stores by
searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
Department of Natural
Resources awards $2.8 million to Princeton
The Missouri
Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.8 million in financial
assistance to the city of Princeton for upgrades to its drinking
water distribution, storage and treatment systems. The project is expected to
total nearly $3.6 million and is anticipated to be completed by October 2025.
Project funding
consists of a $1.4 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant, a $1.4
million loan and a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Missouri
Department of Economic Development. The funding provided by MoDNR is estimated
to save the system’s customers more than $1.4 million in principal and
approximately $677,000 in interest over the loan’s 30-year term.
The department’s
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund finances improvements to water treatment
plants, distribution systems and water storage and supply facilities, along
with interconnection or consolidation projects. Communities that borrow from
the fund benefit from the below-market interest rate and from assistance
provided throughout their project by a project manager.
The
department’s Financial Assistance Center is committed to
working with communities to assist with water and wastewater infrastructure
improvement projects. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies
received from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Elite Tool and Swafford-Kientzy Machine &
Fabrication announce expansions in Lincoln County, investing a total
of more than $30.25 million and creating 36 new jobs
Elite Tool and Swafford-Kientzy Machine &
Fabrication (SKMF) has announced that they will both expand
in Lincoln County, investing a combined total of more than $30.25
million and creating a total of 36 new jobs.
Elite Tool, a lean contract manufacturer
offering quality manufacturing solutions, will expand at a new location in
Moscow Mills, investing $30 million and creating 32 new jobs. The new
120,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will increase the company’s
efficiency and ability to keep up with customer needs. Elite Tool takes pride
in community involvement that includes working closely with local high schools
and Ranken Technical College. The company is dedicated to
helping educate youth about the importance and need for skilled trade jobs.
Swafford-Kientzy Machine & Fabrication
(SKMF), an industry leader in machining and custom metal fabrication, will
expand in Troy and increase its workforce by 25%. Increased demand
for the company’s custom metal work created a need for its expansion and new
equipment. Operating with more than 20 years’ experience in the machine and
fabrication industry, Swafford-Kientzy Machine & Fabrication (SKMF) offers
a variety of products and services to meet customers’ metal needs. The company
proudly works with local companies, supports the local schools and FFA
programs.
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June 20, 2024
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING
CRASH
A La Plata woman was seriously
injured in a Tuesday morning crash in Macon County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 8:40am as 70 year old Susan Calef was on MO
156 when she swerved to miss a deer, causing her car to run off the road and
crash. She was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN
TUESDAY NIGHT MISHAP
A Hannibal man
was injured in a Tuesday night mishap
in Marion County. State troopers said that 30 year old
Jorden Marshall was on Marion County Road 418 just outside of the Hannibal City
Limits when his vehicle traveled off the road, struck a fence and a
tree. He was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate
injuries.
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN AUDRAIN COUNTY WRECK
Two Mexico residents
were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning
in Audrain County. MSHP stated that it happened at 4:15am
as 26 year old Dayton Cates was on MO 15 when his truck traveled off the right
side of the roadway and overturned several times, ejecting the driver and his
passenger from the truck. Both Cates and 19 year old Carlee Abbott
were transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY
AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
30 year old Austin
Glandon of Leslie was hurt in an accident that occurred at 4:50pm Tuesday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that he was on Highway
185 when he fell asleep at the wheel, lost control of his car and it ran off
the left side of the road and struck a concrete culvert pipe. He
suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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June 19, 2024
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS T0 CLOSE STATEWIDE
FOR UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like
to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will
be closed on the following dates:
Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Normal operations will resume
on Thursday, June 20.
Thursday, July 4 in observance of the July Fourth holiday. Normal operations
will resume on Friday, July 5.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were
investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 6/14/24
and 7am 6/17/24.
On June 6, 2024, Moberly Officers took a
report of a vehicle theft in the 100 block of Sparks Ave. A video of
the suspect was observed, and Officers continued their investigation. On June
16, Officers arrested a 46-year-old man for outstanding warrants. The man
admitted to stealing the vehicle and told Officer’s where he parked it. The
Macon County Sheriff’s Office later recovered the vehicle near Excello.
On June 14, 2024, a Moberly Officer
investigated a harassment involving an 80-year-old Salisbury man and
two juveniles. The man was placed under arrest for harassment and later
released with pending charges.
On June 14, 2024, Moberly Officers contacted
55-year-old Robert Dyer in the 700 block of Bueth Road in reference
to having multiple felony warrants. Dyer was placed under arrest and
transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On June 15, 2024, Moberly Officers responded
to the 1700 block of Louisa Lane in reference to a possible burglary
in progress. A 59-year-old Moberly man was later located and placed under
arrest for a violation of an order of protection. The man was transported to
the Randolph County Jail.
On June 15, 2024, a Moberly Officer observed a
vehicle being operated poorly near the intersection of Rollins and Bedford
St. The 19-year-old operator was placed under arrest for driving while
intoxicated. The man was later released with a pending court date.
On June 16, 2024, a Moberly Officer observed
46-year-old Jessy Cross walking near Bratcher’s. The officer knew Cross to have
multiple felony warrants for his arrest. After a brief foot pursuit, Cross was
taken into custody. Cross was later transported to the Randolph County
Sheriff's Office.
On June 16, 2024, Moberly Officers responded
to a residence on Tydings Ter in reference to an assault. Officers contacted
22-year-old Xavier Brown and he was placed under arrest for domestic assault.
Brown was later transported to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.
FIREWORKS
SALES TO START IN MISSOURI ON
THURSDAY
While
the drought conditions that plagued Missouri for over a year have eased, the
Division of Fire Safety is urging Missourians to continue to exercise extreme
caution if they choose to use consumer fireworks as part of July 4th celebrations.
Across the nation, July 4th is not only the busiest day of the
year for fireworks; it’s the busiest day of the year for fires.
About 40 percent of Independence Day structure fires are the
result of fireworks, according to the National Fire Protection
Association. About 250 people go to emergency rooms each day with
fireworks-related injuries in the month around July 4th. Fireworks
start an average of 18,500 fires a year.
Fireworks sales at licensed seasonal retailers
are legal in Missouri from
June 20 to July 10. Through June 16, the Division of Fire Safety had issued
1,133 permits to seasonal fireworks retailers.
Missourians who choose to use consumer fireworks should
follow these safety tips:
Confirm
fireworks are legal where you live; only purchase fireworks from licensed
retailers.
Only
use fireworks in a large open space that has been cleared of flammable
materials.
Always
keep young children away from fireworks; if teens are permitted to handle
fireworks, they should be closely supervised by an adult; always wear eye
protection.
Make
sure to have a garden hose or a bucket of water nearby in case of a fire.
Only
light fireworks one at a time; never try to re-light fireworks that have
malfunctioned.
Dispose
of fireworks by soaking them in water and leaving them in a trash can.
Never
shoot fireworks off from a glass jar or container.
Never
use fireworks while consuming alcohol.
Never
store fireworks from season to season.
DFS conducts safety inspections at fireworks retailers,
including checking to make sure they sell only legally-permitted consumer
fireworks, that they have at least two exits, are equipped with fire
extinguishers, and that fireworks tents have been treated with fire retardant
chemicals.
For questions or concerns about firework safety, firework rules,
or firework dealers can contact the Division of Fire Safety at (573) 751-2930.
More fireworks safety tips are available at https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/safetytips/fireworks-safety.php.
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June 18, 2024
BROOKFIELD LICENSE OFFICE SET TO
TEMPORARILY CLOSE AUGUST 1
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the temporary
closing of the license office in Brookfield, Missouri,
located at 223 N Main Street, Brookfield, Mo., 64628.
The last day of operations will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
The Department encourages customers to visit one of the following
nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver
licensing needs:
- Chillicothe License
Office – 730 South Washington, Chillicothe, Mo., 64601
- Macon License
Office – 210 N Rubey, Macon, Mo., 63552
- Keytesville License
Office – 306 South Cherry, Keytesville, Mo., 65261
A full list of license office locations and hours of operation
can be found at
dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/.
MODOT HIRING MAINTENANCE WORKERS IN NEW FLORENCE, TROY AND
WARRENTON
The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District
Office will host several job fairs to hire Maintenance Workers. These events
will be from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the following dates at the MoDOT
Maintenance Facilities below:
- Tuesday, June 18, Warrenton Maintenance
Facility, 800 West Boonslick, Warrenton, MO.
- Thursday, June 20, Troy Maintenance
Facility, 111 Francis
Drive, Troy, MO.
- Tuesday, June 25, New Florence Maintenance
Facility, 540 Tree
Farm Road, New Florence, MO.
MoDOT offers full training and benefits including medical
insurance, paid annual and sick leave, educational assistance, paid holidays
and more.
MoDOT is a diverse workplace dedicated to safety and personal
and professional development.
Applicant information:
- Bring a valid driver’s license.
- Applications can be completed on-site or
ahead of time at modot.org/careers.
An active email address will be required.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years
old, have a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver's license.
- If offered a position, applicants also
must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening,
work simulation and physical at a separately scheduled date and time.
To learn more about all open MoDOT career positions, or to
apply, go to www.modot.org/careers.
GOV.
PARSON HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF MISSOURI’S
SOUTHERN BORDER DEPLOYMENT
Last
Thursday, as Executive Order 24-03 expires, Governor Mike Parson highlighted
the successful conclusion of Missouri's
months-long Southern Border Deployment in support of Texas Governor Greg
Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission to secure the Texas-Mexico Border. On
February 20, 2024, Governor Parson issued Executive
Order 24-03 activating up to 200 Missouri National Guard (MONG)
members and 22 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers to support Texas'
border security operations.
"We
express our sincere appreciation to our MONG and MSHP members who answered the
call to help secure the Southern Border and stop illegal drugs and immigrants
pouring into our nation," Governor Parson said. "The
mission has been a resounding success, significantly reducing daily
illegal-immigrant encounters near Eagle
Pass and seizing millions of lethal doses of
fentanyl. Missouri personnel
undoubtedly helped better secure the border and make our communities safer. For
now, we welcome our men and women in uniform home and congratulate them on a
job well done."
"We
also greatly appreciate Governor Abbott for leading this charge. Every state is
a border state, but thanks to Governor Abbott leading where President Biden and
the federal government have failed, the rest of the nation can rest a little
easier knowing their Republican Governors are fighting to help keep them safe.
Should Governor Abbott and the State of Texas call
on Missouri again,
we are prepared to answer," Governor Parson continued.
"I
thank Governor Parson for standing with Texas and
sending personnel to join our historic border security mission, Operation Lone
Star. When Texas was
standing alone to hold the line at the border, he delivered," Texas
Governor Greg Abbott said. "Missouri National Guard soldiers and
law enforcement officers stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Texas National Guard
soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to secure the border;
stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into our country; and prevent,
detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
As Missouri National Guard soldiers and law enforcement officers return home to
the Show-Me State, know that their efforts made our communities, and our
country safer."
To
date, with the help of Missouri and
other states across the country, the multi-agency Operation Lone Star effort
has apprehended over 513,100 illegal immigrants and arrested more than 43,700
criminals, with more than 38,400 felony charges. In the fight against the
fentanyl crisis, law enforcement has seized over 488 million lethal doses of
fentanyl—enough to kill every man, woman, and child in the United
States and Mexico combined—during
the border mission.
MONG
soldiers were stationed near Eagles
Pass, Texas, and
were directly involved in reducing daily illegal-immigrant encounters from more
than 4,000 to less than 300. MONG soldiers also assisted in the capture of five
individuals on the terrorist watch list.
Recapping Missouri's
Southern Border Operations:
Missouri National
Guard:
Since March 15, approximately 50 soldiers from the 138th
Infantry Regiment, 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade have been serving side by
side with soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard. Now, MONG soldiers have
begun their out-processing in preparation to return to their traditional status
in Missouri.
MONG soldiers maintained 24-hour security surveillance
operations, with each soldier working shifts alongside Texas Guardsmen. This
allowed for soldier safety and operational efficiency. Routine calls for
service included detecting undocumented migrants coming across the border,
helping turn back undocumented migrants to Mexico, and assisting with
surrenders. Soldiers routinely intercepted undocumented migrants on foot and in
vehicles and observed them until U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers
responded to take custody and process.
MONG soldiers worked daily with their Texas National Guard
counterparts and Border Patrol to expand their presence and deter migrant
activity within their sixty square miles area of operations on the Rio
Grande River,
near Eagle Pass, Texas.
In addition to their surveillance operation duties, Missouri soldiers
assisting Texas Army National Guard members in the area of the U.S. border
provided assistance with the following encounters:
Undocumented Migrant Surrenders - 2,400
Undocumented Migrant Detections & Turn Backs - 1,000
Missouri
State Highway Patrol Border Deployment:
On March 1, 2024, 11 MSHP troopers traveled to southern Texas to
assist the Texas DPS in providing law enforcement services in the area of the U.S. border.
The team briefed at the Texas DPS South Region Office (3) in Weslaco, Texas,
on March 3 and reported to its first assigned shift on March 4. This team
continued to serve in the border area until March 30, 2024.
On March 30, 2024, a second contingent of 11
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers
traveled to southern Texas to
assist Texas DPS in providing law enforcement services in the area of the U.S. border.
The team briefed at the Texas DPS South Region Office (3) in Weslaco, Texas,
on April 1 and reported to its first assigned shifts on April 2.
From March 3 through April 15, MSHP troopers assisting Texas
DPS troopers in the area of the U.S. border
provided assistance with the following incidents/encounters:
Traffic Stops – 1,432
Undocumented Migrants – 519
Undocumented Migrant Turn-Backs – 61
Impaired Driver and Drug Arrests – 69
Other Law Enforcement Assists – 105
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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June 17, 2024
US ROUTE 65 BRIDGE CLEARANCE REDUCTION
IN CHILLICOTHE
Beginning Monday at 6 a.m., the clearance
under the U.S. Route 65 Bridge over U.S. Route 36 in Chillicothe will
temporarily be lowered to 14 feet, 6 inches. Magruder Paving, LLC, working with
the Missouri Department of Transportation, will be moving traffic in near the
median of U.S. Route 36 under the bridge, reducing the height in both
directions, to complete concrete repairs. Traffic will be moved to the median
shoulder of the passing (left) lane, both directions, beneath the U.S. Route 65
bridge until Friday afternoon,
July 12, when the bridge clearance will return to normal.
Drivers of over height loads may use the off/on ramps at U.S.
Route 65 to navigate around the temporary restriction. Message boards and
signage will be in place, both directions, to alert travelers. A 10-foot width restriction
will be in place. All work for the resurfacing and pavement improvement project
is expected to be complete by the end of July.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
DRUG BUST IN CHILLICOTHE
On Monday June 10 at approximately 4:35pm Chillicothe Police
Department, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and Missouri State Highway
Patrol assisted the Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force with a Search Warrant in
the 1000 Block of Cherry Street, Chillicothe resulting in the seizure of a
substantial amount of Narcotics and Drug Paraphernalia.
As a result, a 36-year-old male was arrested for Drug
Trafficking, and transported to Caldwell County Detention Center and
held on a $500,000.00 cash only bond.
The Chillicothe Police Department is working closely with the
Northwest Missouri Drug Task Force in efforts to dismantle drug networks and
bring offenders to justice. They encourage anyone with information pertaining
to criminal activities to come forward and assist them in their efforts to
maintain a safe and secure Community.
Community cooperation is essential in their efforts to maintain
a safe and secure environment for all residents. Anonymous tips can be
submitted via 660-646-2121 or through their website at https://www.chillicothecity.org/police-department/webforms/crime-tips.
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 15 - June 17, LANE RESTRICTION for
core drilling operations from Love
Street to Robinson
Street between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Missouri
Route 15 – June 17, LANE RESTRICTION for
core drilling operations from U.S.
Business Route 54/Green Boulevard to Route D
between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Business Route 54 – June 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from East Liberty
Street to Huntington Field Road between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 54/Missouri Route 19 - June 18, LANE
RESTRICTION for milling operations from Route K to East 4th Street
in Laddonia between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 13-foot width restriction will be
in place where crews are actively working.
Route
W –
June 24 – July 17, CLOSED for
City of Vandalia sewer
project from East
Washington Street to East
State Street beginning on Monday, June 24th at
7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Lewis County
Route
DD –
June 17 – 18 & 24 – 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to 230th
Street between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – June 25 -
27, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Business
Route 36 to Nashville Avenue between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working daily.
Route
J –
June 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 129 in Linn County to
Alpine Avenue in Macon County between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
AX –
June 17 – 18 & 20, LANE
RESTRICTION bridge maintenance from 0.25 mile before and
after the East Fork Little Chariton River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Marion County
Route
C –
June 26 – 27, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to
Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
K –
June 17, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
K –
June 18, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
K –
June 24 - 25, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
Z –
June 26, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to
Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
DD –
June 16, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 36 to end of Route DD between 6:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
Route
DD –
June 17, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 36 to end of Route DD between 7:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route
A –
June 27, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
F –
June 24 – 26 CLOSED for
patching operations from Route A to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Route
FF –
June 24 – 27, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route E to end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Pike County
Route
AD –
June 17, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route YY to CR 130 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Route
TT –
June 17, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 79 to CR 165 between 7:00 a.m. and
12:00 p.m.
Route
VV –
June 17, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route UU to CR 132 between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
YY –
June 17, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 79 to CR 123 between 7:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m.
Ralls County
U.S.
Route 61 (Northbound) – June 18, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance at the Salt River
bridge from U.S. Business Route 61 to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
E –
June 20, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 79 to end of state maintenance between
11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Route
Y –
June 24, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 19 to Missouri Route 154 between 7:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
HH –
June 17 – 18, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 61 to Route H between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
ZZ –
June 20, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 61 Outer Road to Bailey
Bridge Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Randolph County
Route
J –
June 17 – 18, 20 & 24 - 25, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63 to
CR 1870 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 daily.
Route
DD –
June 26 - 27, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 1650 to CR
1220 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Schuyler County
Route
C –
June 20 & 24 – 25, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route CC to Route N between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
C –
June 26, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route CC to Route N between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Route
C –
July 2, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route CC between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
M –
June 17, CLOSED for
resurfacing operations from Missouri Route 202 to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
M –
June 18, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 202 to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
CC –
June 27, CLOSED for
resurfacing operations from Route C to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
CC –
July 1, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
CC –
July 11, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state
line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route
BB –
June 24, CLOSED culvert
replacement operations from CR 811 to CR 819 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
June 25, CLOSED culvert
replacement operations from CR 819 to CR 804 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
June 26, CLOSED culvert
replacement operations from CR 804 to CR 851 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
CC –
June 27, CLOSED culvert
replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Route
T –
June 20, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 168 to U.S. Route 36 between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route
T –
June 24, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route AA between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route
U –
June 18, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 160 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route
AA –
June 17, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route T to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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June 14, 2024
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Mexico man was seriously injured
in an accident that occurred at 7:20am Wednesday in Audrain County. The
patrol says that 35 year old Michael Blankenship was on MO 15 when he failed to
negotiate a right turn onto Audrain County Road 355 and his vehicle skidded off
the road and struck a creek embankment. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
WOMAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
24 year old Kassondra Potter
of Troy was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon
in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said that it
happened at 12:15pm as she was on Route J when she fell asleep, causing her car
to travel off the right side of the roadway, returned to the road and went off
the left side, struck the ground, became airborne and
overturned. She was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
moderate injuries.
TWO HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
A man and a woman
from Centralia were hurt in a Wednesday night incident
in Audrain County. MSHP stated that a truck driven by 51
year old George Hardy was stopped in traffic on MO 22 when it was struck in the
rear by an SUV driven by 51 year old Patricia Watson-Adams
of Mexico. George Hardy sustained moderate injuries while his
passenger 53 year old Tonya Hardy suffered minor injuries. Both were
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment. The incident happened at 5:10pm Wednesday.
GOVERNOR
PARSON BREAKS GROUND ON HISTORIC IMPROVE I-70 PROJECT IN COLUMBIA
On
Thursday, Governor Mike Parson kicked off the first project within Missouri's Improve I-70 Program with an official
groundbreaking ceremony in Columbia. Governor Parson joined federal,
state, and local elected officials along with members of the Missouri Highways
and Transportation Commission and its Design-Build contractor team to break
ground on Project #1: Columbia to
Kingdom City.
“Today’s
groundbreaking is a momentous occasion not only because we’re kicking off our
historic Improve I-70 project, but it’s a culmination of the bold
infrastructure initiatives we’ve prioritized since day one,” Governor Parson
said. “I-70 is one of Missouri’s oldest and most vital corridors. The
safety and economic prosperity of Missourians depend on an interstate that
grows along with the state and nation. Expanding I-70 to six lanes has been
talked about in Jefferson City for decades, but our administration,
in working with Senator Lincoln Hough and the General Assembly, is taking
action and getting it done. We could not be more proud that the work we’re
commemorating here today will continue serving Missourians for generations to
come.”
“Today’s
I-70 groundbreaking kicks off a historic, once-in-a-generation investment that
will benefit Missouri businesses, commuters, and tourists alike for decades to
come," Senator Lincoln Hough, Missouri Senate Appropriations Chair, said.
"I was happy to lead this project’s development in the General Assembly
and work with Governor Parson to lead the nation in large scale infrastructure
development. Expanding I-70 to six lanes has been needed for decades. It has
been talked about for decades. Today, decades of talk turns to action. This
project is pro-infrastructure, pro-business, pro-jobs, and, above all, pro-Missouri.
We thank Governor Parson for being a leader in strengthening Missouri’s
infrastructure as we look forward to continuing the strong foundation he has
built on behalf of all Missourians.”
Missouri’s
FY2024 budget from the General Assembly, signed into law by Governor Parson,
provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third lane in
each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville.
This first project, Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City,
is a $405 million fixed-cost contract that will add an additional lane to I-70
in each direction between U.S. Route 63 in Columbia and Route 54
in Kingdom City. The project also incorporates $123 million in
previously programmed MoDOT projects to improve the I-70 interchanges at both
Route 63 and Route 54.
“Thank
you to the Governor and the General Assembly for their support in of this
generational investment of I-70 for Missouri’s future,” said Missouri
Highways and Transportation Commission Chairman W. Dustin Boatwright. “Today’s
event in Columbia is just the first step to transform I-70 across the
state. While we celebrate today, we are actively working on the next bid
package, and we look forward completion of the entire I-70 corridor by late
2030.”
The
planned improvements for
Project#1: Columbia to Kingdom City from the
Design-Build contractor Millstone Weber and its designer Jacobs Inc. also
include new concrete pavement on all three lanes of I-70 in each direction of
the project. Additionally, throughout construction two lanes of travel will be
available in both directions of I-70 during peak hours. Construction of this
project is set to begin in July 2024 with an anticipated completion in late
2027.
Those
interested in details regarding Project #1 can sign up for project e-mails and
view the designs at https://www.modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity. For more information,
call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup
for e-updates.
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June 13, 2024
PARIS WOMAN ARRESTED FOR FINANCIAL
EXPLOITATION, STEALING AND FORGERY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division
of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Jessica A. Chase, 45,
of Paris. Chase was arrested on June 10, 2024, for six counts of financial
exploitation of an elder/disabled person, six counts of forgery, seven counts
of filing false documents, 12 counts of felony stealing, two counts of
fraudulent use of a credit/debit device, and one count of money laundering.
Chase’s arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Troop B
Criminal Investigations Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of
Drug and Crime Control.
On February 15, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff Joe Colston requested the Missouri
State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control investigate
allegations of theft committed by a former Monroe County elected
official, Jessica Chase. At the conclusion of an exhaustive investigation, on
June 10, 2024, Chase was arrested by members of the Missouri State Highway
Patrol for an active Monroe County arrest warrant. This arrest
followed formal charges being issued by the Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney.
Chase is currently being held in the Monroe County Jail, on a $150,000.00 cash
only bond.
MSHP
COMPLETES 2024 ANNUAL SCHOOL BUS
INSPECTIONS
Colonel
Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces
the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2024 annual school bus
inspection program.
Missouri’s
2024 school bus inspection results are as follows:
School buses rated as “approved” upon initial inspection -- 10,055
School buses rated as “defective” upon initial inspection -- 895
School buses rated as “out-of-service” upon initial inspection -- 410
Buses with identified defective components require repair within 10 days. Buses
placed out-of-service require correction of the component(s), and reinspection
and a return to service by Patrol personnel prior to further usage in
transporting passengers.
A total of 262 Missouri school
districts earned the Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence award for 2024. During the
2024-2025 school year, 4,931 buses in these award-winning fleets are eligible
to display the Patrol’s Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of
the first window on the passenger entry side of the bus.
“Through the unified effort of Missouri State Highway Patrol personnel and
pupil transportation professionals statewide, the successful inspection of
11,360 school buses occurred in accordance with Missouri revised
state statutes,” said Colonel Olson. “The Patrol, Missouri schools,
and private pupil transportation companies share the common goal of keeping our
schoolchildren safe while they travel on school buses.”
Missouri school
bus inspection results are a matter of public record. Individual school
district results for 2024 are available at
https://apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/DVSD/MVI/documents/2024AnnualSchoolBusInspectionResults.pdf
School bus
inspection criteria, including Missouri State Highway Patrol out-of-service
criteria are available at
https://apps.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/DVSD/MVI/FormsBrochures.html
STATE CARRIED OUT SENTENCE OF DAVID HOSIER
Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the State
of Missouri has carried out the sentence of David Hosier on Tuesday
as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
"Ms. Angela Gilpin had her life stolen by
David Hosier because he could not accept it when she ended their romantic
involvement. He displays no remorse for his senseless violence," Governor
Parson said. "For these heinous acts, Hosier earned maximum
punishment under the law. I cannot imagine the pain experienced by Angela’s and
Rodney’s loved ones but hope that carrying out Hosier’s sentence according to
the Court’s order brings closure."
Hosier murdered Angela and Rodney Gilpin at
their apartment in Jefferson City, Missouri, in a jealous rage.
Hosier, with a decades-long history of violence against women, would not let
Angela reconcile with Rodney, stalking and harassing her for weeks before
murdering her and her husband. Hosier then fled but was apprehended with the
help of law enforcement in Oklahoma to answer for his crimes.
Although Hosier did not receive an additional conviction for murdering Rodney,
the jury in Angela’s trial determined that Hosier murdered both victims as it
related to Hosier’s sentence. No court has ever found any error in Hosier’s
case.
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MAN KILLED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON HEAD-ON
COLLISION
A man was killed while a woman was seriously
injured in a head-on collision that occurred at 1pm Monday
in Shelby County. The patrol says that 39 year old Kim
Willis of Georgetown, IL was northbound in the southbound lane of MO 151 two
miles North of Clarence when his car struck a truck driven by 27 year old
Kaytlyn Mefford of Clarence head-on. Willis was pronounced dead at the
scene while Mefford was transported by Air Evac
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A woman was hurt in an accident that happened
at 1am Tuesday in Macon County. The highway patrol said
that 44 year old Geneva Perez-Nuez of Fort Riley, KS was on US
36 when her car struck a deer in the roadway. She was taken
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor
injuries.
MISSOURI TO
OBSERVE SUMMER SAFETY DAY ON WEDNESDAY
As summer weather arrives, Missourians are reminded to be aware
of the dangers posed by extreme heat and humidity and take precautions as they
spend more time outdoors.
“Extreme heat and humidity are dangerous seasonal hazards in Missouri that
can place a lot of stress on the body, especially for more vulnerable groups
like children, the elderly and those with pre-existing medical
conditions,” State
Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Remillard said.
“It’s important for Missourians to learn about these risks in advance and know
how to protect themselves to stay safe and healthy.”
To help Missourians prepare, the state will observe Summer
Safety Day on Wednesday, June 12. SEMA and
the National
Weather Service (NWS) encourage all Missourians to pay
attention to local forecasts and plan accordingly when activities are outside.
Humidity can amplify the feeling of heat measured by a heat index, so it is
especially important to keep a close eye on friends and family and know the
signs of heat-related illnesses.
Remember, never leave a child or pet alone in a vehicle. Even
on a cooler day, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise by 20 degrees in 10
minutes and pose a real threat to anyone left inside. Stress, distraction and
being out of a normal routine can all contribute to forgetting a child in a car
seat. Always “look before you lock” and check the back seat each time you exit
your vehicle.
Remember these other safety tips to protect yourself and your
family during the summer heat:
If the weather forecast calls for heat and humidity, limit outdoor
exposure.
Drink plenty of water and limit intake of alcoholic beverages.
Eat light, well-balanced meals at regular intervals.
If left outside, make sure your pet has plenty of fresh water and
access to shade.
Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothes that cover
as much skin as possible.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and head. Use at
least SPF 30 sunscreen.
Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Use the
buddy system when working in extreme heat and take frequent breaks.
If you do not have air conditioning, consider spending the warmest
part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters,
shopping malls or other community facilities. Find a nearby cooling center near
you here.
Check on family, friends and neighbors who may not have air
conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Be aware of medications that may impair the body's response to
heat, including antihistamines, tranquilizers and some medications for heart
disease.
For interviews or additional information on summer weather
safety, please contact your local NWS office:
St. Louis:
(636) 441-8467
Kansas
City: (816) 540-6021
Springfield:
(417) 869-4491
Paducah, Ky.:
(270) 744-6440
Memphis, Tenn.:
(901) 544-0401
Davenport, Iowa:
(563) 388-0672
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THREE TEENS INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
Three Hannibal teens were injured in
a Sunday night crash in Marion County. State troopers
stated that 18 year old Austin Wilhoit was on Marion County Road 337 when he
lost control and his vehicle ran off the left side of the road, overturned and
came to rest on its top. Wilhoit along with his two passengers 19
year old Hayden Sims and 19 year old Mason Wasson were taken to Hannibal
Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries. The crash
happened at 6:15pm Sunday.
MAN INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A St. Charles man was injured in an
accident that occurred at 4pm Sunday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 78 year old Kurt
Braune was on Route OO and driving too fast for conditions when he failed to
negotiate a left turn, overcorrected, traveled off the right side of the
roadway and went down an embankment. He was transported by ambulance
to St. Clair Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday
morning in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it
happened at around 10:35am as 69 year old Deborah Hawkins of Sullivan slowed
for a bump in the road on the North Outer Road of Westbound I-44 when her car
was struck in the rear by a truck being driven by 26 year old Matthew Young of
St. Clair who was driving too fast for the wet road conditions as he attempted
to slow down or stop upon sight of her car but was unable to do so due to the
wet road conditions. Hawkins sustained moderate injuries and was
taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment.
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DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY NIGHT WRECK
26 year old Gabriel Gonzalez of Foley was
seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday night
in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at
11:30pm Friday as he was on Old Highway 79 when he failed to negotiate a curve
and his car began to skid and ran off the left side of the road. He
was airlifted by Arch Helicopter to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with
serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A St. Louis woman was hurt in a Saturday
morning crash in Warren County. MSHP stated that 26 year
old Arin Barbarick was eastbound on I-70 when her car began to skid on the wet
roadway, traveled off the right side and overturned. She was taken
to SSM Health St.
Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis for
treatment of moderate injuries. The crash happened at 6:55am
Saturday.
TWO INJURED
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman and a man from Montgomery City were
injured in an accident that occurred at 4:35am Saturday
in Montgomery County. The patrol says that 42 year old
Ellen Schulze was on Route V when she fell asleep at the wheel, causing her SUV
to travel off the left side of the road and struck a concrete
culvert. She suffered minor injuries, while her passenger 45 year
old Joshua Schulze sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken
to SSM Health St.
Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis for
treatment.
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TWO INJURED IN
GASCONADE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two drivers were injured in an accident that
occurred at 3pm Tuesday in Gasconade County. The patrol
says that 49 year old Alvin Phillips of Marshall was on US 50 when he swerved
to miss an eastbound vehicle that was traveling in the westbound lane, causing
his truck to travel off the left side of the roadway, returned to the road,
crossed the center line and then struck an eastbound truck driven by 52 year
old Pamela Reid of Rosebud. Both were taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A woman was hurt in a Tuesday afternoon crash
in Jefferson County. The highway patrol said that 66 year
old Cindy Morrow of Barnhart was driving north on the southbound shoulder of
Old Highway 21 preparing to make a u-turn on the northbound shoulder in her
driveway as a car driven by 54 year old William Spikes of Barnhart was
southbound on Old Highway 21 when she made the u-turn and the front of his car
struck the left side of her car. After impact her car ran off the
right side of the roadway. Morrow sustained moderate injuries and
was taken to Mercy Hospital South for treatment. The crash happened
at 2:30pm Tuesday.
GET HOOKED ON FISHING WITH MDC FREE FISHING DAYS ON SATURDAY
& SUNDAY
Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in
nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s
(MDC) Free Fishing Days June 8 and 9. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish
in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or
trout park daily tag.
Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place
statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June.
Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain
in effect, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep.
Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing
areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.
Conservation makes Missouri a
great place to fish, and Free Fishing Days encourages people to sample Missouri’s
abundant fishing opportunities. Missouri has
more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great
fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri,
with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state's more than 1.1 million
anglers.
For information on Missouri fishing regulations, fish
identification, and more, get a copy of MDC’s 2024 Summary of Missouri Fishing
Regulations, available where permits are sold, or online at mdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/summary-missouri-fishing-regulations.
Want to learn to fish? MDC’s Discover Nature – Fishing Program
provides a series of free lessons throughout the state. All fishing gear is
provided. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/discover-nature-fishing.
Need fishing gear? MDC works with numerous libraries and other
locations around the state to loan fishing gear for free. Loaner gear includes
fishing poles and simple tackle box with hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Worms,
minnows, or other bait are not provided. Find MDC Rod and Reel Loaner Program
locations at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/get-started-fishing/rod-reel-loaner-locations.
MDC’s free MO Fishing app can help anglers find the best places
to fish in Missouri, access regulation information, identify fish by species,
and more. Anglers can also buy, store, and show fishing permits right on their
mobile devices. MO Fishing is available for download through Google Play for
Android devices or the App Store for Apple devices. Learn more at mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/mobile-apps/mo-fishing.
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ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING
WRECK
One person was killed, while two others were
injured in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning
in Cooper County. The highway patrol said it happened at
9:40am as 37 year old Nicole Wilson of Kirksville was on Route J when
her vehicle crossed the center line and struck a truck driven by 41 year old
Jonathan Kuschel of Tipton. After impact the truck traveled
partially off the north side of the road and came to rest facing south, while
her vehicle went off the south side and came to rest facing
south. Nicole Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene, while Kuschel
sustained moderate injuries and also a passenger in Wilson’s vehicle 43
year old Amanda Zingarelli of Columbia suffered minor
injuries. Both were taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING CRASH
24 year old Brook McEwen
of Macon was seriously injured in an early Sunday morning crash
in Macon County. State troopers stated that she was on
Route PP when her car ran off the right side of the roadway and
overturned. She was airlifted by Air Evac
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries. The crash happened at 12:30am Sunday.
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A teen was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred at 7:55pm Monday in Montgomery County. The
patrol says that 58 year old Alfa Brockelman of Salina, KS was
eastbound on I-70 when he was coming to a stop due to congestion caused by a
crash already on the roadway when his tractor trailer was struck in the rear by
a truck driven by 19 year old Ronin Picker of Moscow Mills. Picker
was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
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MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
On Friday, May 31 at approximately 12:36PM,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 800 block of S
Jefferson in reference to a structure fire in a large, two story home.
Responding personnel located the fire in an upstairs bedroom as it began to
spread into the attic. The fire was contained and extinguished in this area
with the bedroom suffering significant fire damage and the areas around the
bedroom suffering serious smoke damage and some water damage. Two of the
residents were in the downstairs portion of the home at the time. They reported
hearing smoke detectors then finding extreme dark smoke in the upstairs portion
of the house before calling 9-1-1. It was determined the
fire started in an area where numerous electrical items were plugged in and
covered by clothing. There were no injuries from the incident.
ELECTRIC TERRITORIAL AGREEMENT APPROVED
The Missouri Public Service Commission has
approved an electric territorial agreement between Howard Electric Cooperative
and the City of Fayette which specifically designates the boundaries
of exclusive electric service areas for both electric service providers, within Howard County,
within and around the City of Fayette. The territorial agreement does not
include an exchange of customers or facilities between Howard Electric
Cooperative and the City of Fayette.
MDC
INVITES THE PUBLIC TO SEVERAL DISCOVER NATURE – FISHING EVENTS IN NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn the skill
of fishing this summer.
MDC
staff will host two series of Discover Nature – Fishing in northeastern Missouri in
the coming months. Each series is comprised of two parts. The first part
teaches participants about fishing equipment, casting, fish handling, how to
tie a knot, and how to bait a hook. The second part teaches participants about
five common Missouri fish,
and how to fish with lures. Participants will also learn about fishing
regulations.
Part
one will be held at the following locations:
June
4 at Hunnewell Hatchery from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/46H. Hunnewell Hatchery is
located at 6503 Hwy Z in Hunnewell.
July
23 at Henry Sever Lake Conservation
Area (CA) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/46j. Henry Sever Lake CA is
located on Hwy KK in Newark.
Participants
of the second part of these series must attend the first session prior to
attending the second. Part two will be held at the following locations:
June
6 at Hunnewell Hatchery from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/46C. Hunnewell Hatchery is
located at 6503 Hwy Z in Hunnewell.
July
25 at Henry Sever Lake CA from
5:30-7:30 p.m. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/46F. Henry Sever Lake CA is
located on Hwy KK in Newark.
Questions
about these events can be sent to George Wisdom at George.wisdom@mdc.mo.gov. These events are
designed for participants ages 7 and older. Participants will need a valid
fishing permit. Purchase permits at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z4g. Learn more about
Discover Nature – Fishing at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Zty.
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EPA FINES PESTICIDE SELLER
IN PARIS, MISSOURI FOR ALLEGEDLY VIOLATING FEDERAL LAW
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
penalized Logan Agri-Service Inc. for allegedly repackaging pesticide products,
in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. The
Illinois-based pesticide dealer, which operates a branch
in Paris, Missouri, will pay a civil penalty of $74,806.
According to EPA, employees at Logan
Agri-Services’ Paris branch were repackaging pesticides from bulk
containers into containers provided by customers, without required repackaging
agreements from the pesticide manufacturers. Further, Logan Agri-Services
failed to obtain a registration number from EPA for its Paris branch
in order to produce pesticides at that location.
“Registering pesticide products with EPA helps
to ensure that, when used according to label directions, the products will not
harm people, non-target species, or the environment,” said Jodi Bruno,
acting director of EPA Region 7’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division.
“Proper pesticide labeling is critical to protecting public health so consumers
are aware of a product’s ingredients, how the product can be safely used, and
how the product should be properly stored and disposed.”
Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act, pesticide manufacturers, distributors, and appliers are
required to comply with the law’s registration, labeling, packaging, and
application regulations.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
On Wednesday, May 29 at approximately 2:04PM,
an officer with the Mexico Public Safety Department
attempted to stop a white, Ford F-150 in the area
of Liberty and Clark Street. The driver refused to stop and a
pursuit began. The pursuit went for about two miles before the vehicle left
town and began traveling on gravel roads at excessive speeds. Additional MPSD
officers, assisted by the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, located the vehicle
and driver, Glenda M Barnes, age 59, at her home. Barnes was arrested without
incident, processed at MPSD, and eventually transported to the Audrain County
Jail for Driving While Intoxicated (Prior offender), Driving While Revoked,
Failing to Yield to Emergency Vehicle, traffic violations, and violations of
bond conditions. There were no injuries from the incident.
PSC SETS INTERVENTION
DEADLINE IN AMEREN MISSOURI CASE
Union Electric Company
d/b/a Ameren Missouri has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service
Commission seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) authorizing
Ameren Missouri to construct, install, own, operate, maintain and
otherwise control and manage a solar generating facility
in Montgomery County to serve as the third program resource for
its Community Solar Program.
Applications to
intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than June
13, 2024, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service
Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102,
or by using the Commission’s Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS) at
www.psc.mo.gov .
Individual citizens
wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel
(Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230,
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone 1-866-922-2959, e-mail
opcservice@opc.mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission Staff (P.O. Box 360,
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211, e-mail
pscinfo@psc.mo.gov). The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state
agency that represents the general public in matters before the Commission.
Ameren Missouri serves
approximately 1.2 million electric customers in Missouri.
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Patrol: Preliminary Reports Indicate Seven
Traffic Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & No Drownings Over Memorial Day
Weekend
Seven people died in traffic crashes over the
2024 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 24, through
11:59 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2024.
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2024
Memorial Day holiday weekend:
Traffic Statistics
Crashes -- 275
Injuries -- 161
Fatalities -- 7
DWI -- 128
Boating Statistics
Crashes -- 7
Injuries -- 7
Fatalities -- 0
Drowning -- 0
BWI -- 6
(Note: During the 2023 counting period, the Patrol investigated 287 traffic crashes,
which included 117 injuries and 12 of the 13 fatalities. Also, over the 2023
Memorial Day holiday: Marine operations troopers investigated 10 boating
crashes, which included no fatalities and two injuries. Troopers made 137
driving while intoxicated arrests and eight boating while intoxicated arrests.
No one drowned over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday. Statewide over the
2023 Memorial Day holiday weekend, 13 people died and 403 were injured in 990
traffic crashes. During the 2023 Memorial Day weekend, there were 10 boating
crashes which included no fatalities and two injuries. No one drowned over last
year’s Memorial Day weekend.)
Troopers investigated all seven of the traffic crash fatalities. Three
fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring, MO, area. One
fatality occurred in each of the following areas: Troop A, Lee’s
Summit, MO, Troop B, Macon, MO, Troop E, Poplar
Bluff, MO, and Troop I, Rolla, MO, areas.
Governor Parson Places Amendment 1 and
Amendment 4 on August Primary Ballot
On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced
that Amendment 1 (SJR 26) and Amendment 4 (SJR 38) will be placed on the 2024
August Primary Election ballot. This year's primary election will take place on
August 6.
Both Amendment 1 and Amendment 4 are proposed
changes to Missouri's Constitution. A brief summary of each ballot measure
is below:
Amendment 1 – if approved by the voters, allows the General Assembly to
exempt from property tax all real and personal property used primarily for the
care of a child outside of his or her home.
Amendment 4 – if approved by the voters, provides an exception to allow
for a law that increases minimum funding, if increased before December 31,
2026, for a police force established by a state board of police commissioners
to ensure they have additional resources to serve their communities.
All other ballot measures are expected on the
November General Election ballot, if certified by the Missouri Secretary of
State's Office.
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN TUESDAY
AFTERNOON CRASH
Two people from Memphis were
injured, one seriously in a Tuesday afternoon crash
in Scotland County. The highway patrol said it happened at
around 12:10pm as 32 year old Marcus Fox was on MO 15 when his tractor trailer
ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. He was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries, while his passenger a
4 year old boy was to seek own treatment for minor injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
43 year old Brian Schaefer of St.
Charles was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning
in Warren County. MSHP stated that he was on the MO 47 off
ramp from eastbound I-70 when he failed to observe traffic ahead and steered to
the right, causing his truck to travel into an electric traffic control box and
became disabled on the concrete island. He was taken
to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St.
Louis for treatment of moderate injuries. The wreck happened at
11:25am Tuesday.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred at 5:20pm Tuesday in Franklin County. The
patrol says that 28 year old Nicole Hendrickson of Catawissa was stopped at the
intersection of Missouri Route HH and Missouri Route O when she failed to yield
to a truck driven by 41 year old Jonathan Gummers of Robertsville who was
eastbound on Missouri Route O and his truck struck her car and after impact her
car went off the road into the woods. She was transported by
ambulance to Mercy Hospital South with serious injuries.
MDC PROPOSES MINOR PRICE ADJUSTMENTS FOR SOME
PERMITS IN 2025
Missouri is home to more than 1 million
anglers, 500,000 hunters, and several thousand trappers. MDC issues nearly 2.6
million hunting, fishing, and trapping permits each year. While MDC permit
prices have increased only slightly over the past 20 years, MDC’s cost of doing
conservation work have increased significantly.
To keep pace with continual rising costs of
goods and services, MDC has implemented initial price adjustments to most
permits over the past several years and proposes additional modest and gradual
adjustments to permit prices over the coming years.
For 2025, MDC is proposing an incremental
increase to non-resident permit prices and a few resident permit prices. The
Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the MDC proposed
permit price adjustments at its May 24 open meeting in Jefferson City.
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MDC INVITES LANDOWNERS TO LEARN
ABOUT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR WILD TURKEY IN NOVINGER JUNE 1
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners
to learn how to manage their property to create nesting and brood-rearing
habitat for eastern wild turkeys in Novinger on June 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
This workshop will cover turkey biology, desired nesting and
brood-rearing habitat, state and federal cost share programs for land
management, habitat management techniques, and field demonstrations. This is an
outside event with lunch provided. Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair
and wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Closed-toe shoes designed for
walking are recommended.
Adult wild turkey males in Missouri are
very large and dark with a bare, red and blue head, with red wattles on the
throat and neck. They have long legs, and their feathers are bronzy and
iridescent. Males, and some females, have a tuft of hairlike feathers in the
middle of their breast. Females are smaller and less iridescent. Turkeys are
most famous for their gobbling calls, but they make other vocalizations as well.
Wild turkeys are most commonly found in mixed forests and
grasslands statewide. Like other ground nesters, their reproductive success may
be greatly reduced by extensive precipitation during nesting time. Successful
management focuses on proper seasonal combinations of food, cover, and water.
This workshop is designed for participants of all ages, and
registration can be done at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/46R. Questions about
this event can be directed to Meagan Duffee-Yates at Meagan.duffee-yates@mdc.mo.gov.
This workshop will be held on private land at 15274
Rolling Hills Road in Novinger.
MISSOURI ROUTE 19 OVER FRENE CREEK
IN HERMANN TO CLOSE IN JUNE
Missouri Route 19 in Hermann is set to close at the beginning of
June to replace the deck of the Frene Creek (Market
Street) Bridge. Construction crews working with the
Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the bridge to all traffic
beginning on Monday, June 3.
The contractor will have 75 calendar days to complete the
project and is expected to reopen the road in mid-August. A signed
detour will direct motorists around the closure via Route 100 and
Route Z.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to
change.
AIR PRODUCTS TO EXPAND
IN MARYLAND HEIGHTS, INVESTING MORE THAN $70 MILLION AND CREATING 30
NEW JOBS
Air Products, the global leader in the
production of gas separation and purification membranes, has announced that it
will significantly expand its manufacturing and logistics center in Maryland
Heights, investing more than $70 million and creating 30 new jobs. The
company’s expansion, the largest ever for its Air Products Membrane Solutions
unit, will help meet growing demand for its products.
Air Products’ expansion
in Maryland Heights is driven by growing product demand in
biogas and hydrogen recovery applications, in addition to customer needs for
nitrogen used in the aerospace industry and cleaner fuels for the marine
industry. The company’s new manufacturing facility is expected to begin
production by the end of 2025. About 170 employees currently work at Air
Products’ existing facility.
Air Products Membrane Solutions specializes in
the development of hollow fiber membrane separators and systems for onsite gas
generation. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets a full
portfolio of PRISM® Membrane Separators, Marine Systems, and
Engineered-to-Order Systems to protect lives and goods at sea, on land, and in
the air. Air Products’ systems are also designed to create more sustainable
energy sources and raise productivity across a variety of industries and
applications.
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PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 28, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route D to North
Wade Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. An
11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 31, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from CR 381 south to CR 381 north between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working.
Missouri
Route 22 – May 30, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 1.0 mile east of U.S. Route 63 to Route Y between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews
are actively working.
Clark County
U.S.
Route 136 – May 28, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from the Schuyler County line
to Medil in Clark County between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lewis County
Route
E –
May 31 & June 3, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 81 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
F –
June 4, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 16 to Route E between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Route
Y –
May 28 – 30, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route H to Missouri Route 16 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
BB –
June 5, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 16 to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route
PP –
May 28 – 31, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route
161 to Route H between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will
be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route
PP –
June 3 – 7, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 161 to Route H between 6:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
Macon County
Route
W –
May 30, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from the end of state
maintenance to U.S. Route 36 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route
W –
June 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from the end of state
maintenance to U.S. Route 36 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route
UU –
May 28 – 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Fathom
Place to U.S. Route 36 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Monroe County
Route
C –
June 3, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 1.75 miles north of Route AA to CR 962 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route
K –
May 28 – 29, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P at Loutre River between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland County
Route
BB –
June 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 804 to CR 851 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
CC –
June 4 - 5, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route 15 to CR 855 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
CC –
June 6, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route 15 to CR 855 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 136 – May 28, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from the Schuyler County line
to Medil in Clark County between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 29, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from U.S. Route 136 to the Knox County line
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Pike County
Route
U –
June 3, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to CR 36 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
U –
June 4, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 36 to U.S. Route 61 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
VV –
June 5, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 132 to CR 130 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
AD –
June 6, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 130 to Route YY between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
YY –
June 6, CLOSED for
patching operations from CR 129 to Missouri Route 79 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 15 – June 4, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from East
Beech Street to West
Elm Street in Shelbina between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working.
Missouri
Route 15 – June 5, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from Route WW to CR 458 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. An
11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 29, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from CR 471 to Route T between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A
12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – May 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident 1,600 feet east of Route PP, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
J –
May 30 – 31, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route J Spur to Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
J –June
3, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route J Spur to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route
J –
June 6 – 7, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Route J Spur to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
Route
T –
May 28, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route AA to Missouri Route 168 between 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Route
T –
June 4 - 5, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 168 to U.S. Route 36 between 7:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
W –
May 29, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 168 to Route J between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
TT –
June 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 428 to CR 416
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
Warren County
Route
F –
June 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Innsbrook to Wright City state
maintenance ends between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
M –
May 29 -30, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 47
to Route T between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Quaker Windows and Doors to expand in Eldon,
investing more than $30 million and creating 220 new jobs
Quaker Windows and Doors, a premier
manufacturer of top-quality windows and doors, has announced that it will
significantly expand its Eldon manufacturing facility, investing more than $30
million and creating 220 new jobs. The company’s expansion will add a vertical
paint line and increased capabilities for insulating glass production while
helping meet demand for its high-quality commercial, residential, and luxury
windows and doors.
Through its expansion, Quaker continues to
increase its manufacturing capacity, adding 300,000 square feet to its existing
450,000-square-foot campus. The original phase for the company’s Eldon facility
was completed in 2020. The location has now received three additions in four
years, bringing its total space to nearly 800,000 square feet. The latest
expansion includes the installation of a state-of-the-art vertical paint line,
a major technological leap, to increase powder paint capabilities. This
cutting-edge equipment will improve efficiency and uphold the high product
quality that customers expect. Quaker is also expanding its insulating glass
production and adding tempering capabilities to better meet the needs of its
diverse customer base.
Quaker’s expansion continues to generate new
employment opportunities in central Missouri while underscoring the
company’s commitment to innovation and growth. Quaker’s new facilities,
expected to be complete by the fall of 2025, are designed to accommodate future
growth and ensure the company remains a leader in its industry.
For this expansion, Quaker Windows and Doors
will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies
expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings
or tax credits for job creation.
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred after 1:30pm Wednesday in Linn County. The
patrol says that 61 year old William LaPlant of Troy was on US 36 when he
failed to yield and his dump truck went into the path of an SUV driven by 79
year old Karen Wheatcraft of Brookfield and the two collided. After
impact the dump truck overturned. She was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
THREE HURT IN HORSE DRAWN BUGGY INCIDENT
Three people from Greentop were hurt in a
horse drawn buggy incident Wednesday night
in Adair County. The highway patrol said it happened at
6pm as 21 year old James Schwartz was on US 63 when he lost control of the
horse pulling the buggy and it traveled into the path of a truck driven by 33
year old Alyssa Fugate and then the truck struck the buggy in the
rear. Both drivers suffered minor injuries while a passenger in the
buggy 19 year old Rebecca Schwartz sustained moderate injuries. All
three were taken
to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment.
MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
34 year old Ronald Griffith of Hannibal was
injured in a Wednesday morning crash
in Warren County. MSHP stated that he was on South
Rock Church Road when he lost control of his tractor on a curve and it
traveled off the right side of the road, into an embankment and struck a
mailbox. He was transported by ambulance
to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
moderate injuries. The crash happened at 10:15am Wednesday.
MSHP:
HAVE A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Memorial
Day weekend brings Missouri to
life with busy state parks, lakes, and attractions, along with sporting events,
barbecues, and gatherings of friends and family. Our state has a lot to offer,
especially when the weather is nice. A little planning will go a long way to
making your Memorial Day weekend activities a success. The Missouri State
Highway Patrol reminds everyone to include safety when they plan their holiday
weekend. Everyone should expect more travelers on Missouri’s
roadways and an increase in boating traffic on the state’s lakes and rivers.
Drivers and boat operators are reminded to follow all Missouri’s
laws and be courteous. Always wear a seat belt when traveling in a vehicle, and
wear a life jacket when near, on, or in the water.
This year's Memorial Day holiday counting period begins at 6 p.m., Friday, May
24, and ends at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2024. Every available trooper will
be on the road or on the water, enforcing Missouri laws
and assisting people. Troopers on our roadways will focus their attention on
hazardous moving violations, speed violations, and impaired drivers. The Patrol
will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort)
during Memorial Day weekend.
Over the 2023 Memorial Day holiday weekend, 13 people died and 403 were injured
in 990 traffic crashes. (Troopers worked 287 traffic crashes involving 12
fatalities and 117 injuries.) The Memorial Day weekend is also an unofficial
start to the boating season. During the 2023 Memorial Day weekend, there were
10 boating crashes which included no fatalities and two injuries. No one
drowned over last year’s Memorial Day weekend. Last year, troopers made 137
driving while intoxicated and eight boating while intoxicated arrests.
Always be courteous and pay attention, whether you're operating a vehicle or a
vessel, and choose to be a sober driver on land and on the water. A safe, fun
weekend is the result of planning and making good decisions.
Motorists or boaters in need of assistance or who want to report a crime should
use the Highway Patrol's Emergency Assistance number 1-800-525-5555 (or *55 on
a cellular phone). For road condition reports, travelers can visit the Patrol's
website at https://statepatrol.dps.mo.gov.
Click on the Road Condition icon to view road construction areas as well as
road conditions throughout the state or call 1-888-275-6636.
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MEXICO PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
On Sunday, May 19 at
approximately 6:17pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 700
block of E Promenade in reference to a disturbance with someone being
shot. Responding officers found that several people in the home were
involved in an altercation when Stephen L Welch, age 30, shot and killed his
brother Christopher S Welch, age 36. Stephen Welch remained on
scene. He was detained and eventually taken to the Audrain County
Sheriff’s Office pending formal charges from the Audrain County Prosecuting
Attorney. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with
information about this or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at
(800) 392-TIPS or (800 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or
(573) 581-2100.
On Friday, May 17 at
approximately 8:57am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 200
block of W Love St. in reference to a report of a
burglary. Responding officers found Juarez J Jarmin, age 40
of Mexico, and Whitney E Lamberson, age 37 of Mexico, inside a vacant
apartment. Both were arrested and processed at MPSD, then taken to
the Audrain County Jail pending formal charges by the Audrain County
Prosecuting Attorney. There were no injuries
from the incident.
Lieutenant Governor
Kehoe to Serve as Acting Governor While Governor Parson Leads
Trade Mission to Italy
Last week, Governor
Mike Parson announced that Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will serve
as Missouri's Acting Governor while he leads a trade mission delegation
to Italy. Lieutenant Governor Kehoe will serve in the Acting Governor
capacity from May 18 - June 4, 2024.
"Each time we've
been overseas, Lt. Governor Kehoe has always dutifully answered the call to
ensure state government continues operating efficiently and
effectively," Governor Parson said. "We know Lt.
Governor Kehoe offers a steady hand of leadership that Missourians can count
on."
Consistent with
Governor Parson’s infrastructure and economic development priorities, the goal
of the Italy Trade Mission is to build relationships with key international
figures to promote Missouri’s strong capacity for trade. Governor Parson
will meet with various government officials, diplomats, and business leaders to
promote Missouri as a prime destination for business investment and
expansion.
While the trade
mission itself runs May 18 - 25, 2024, Governor Parson and First Lady Teresa
Parson will be taking some personal time for their own private travels once the
trade mission concludes.
MDC reminds public
squirrel and black bass seasons kick off May 25
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters
and anglers that squirrel and black bass seasons open Saturday, May 25.
SQUIRRELS
The hunting season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs May 25
through Feb. 15, 2025. Allowed methods include shotguns, rifles, and other
legal firearm methods, as well as archery equipment, slingshots, or atlatls.
Squirrels may also be harvested with cage-style traps during the hunting season
as long as hunters have a valid Small Game Hunting permit. Traps must be
labeled with the hunter’s full name and address, or Conservation Number, be
attended daily, and have an opening of 144 square-inches or smaller.
The daily limit for hunting, including the use of cage-style
traps, is ten and the possession limit is 20. Hunters must have a permit valid
for hunting small game or be exempt.
Get more information on squirrel hunting and trapping from MDC’s
2024 Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations online at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4ud.
BLACK BASS
Anglers may catch-and-keep black bass, such as largemouth,
smallmouth, spotted/Kentucky bass,
May 25 through Feb. 28, 2025. Black bass can be found statewide but have a
closed season part of the year in most streams south of the Missouri
River. Black bass can be caught and released legally throughout the
year anywhere in Missouri,
and legal-sized bass may be kept all year long from impoundments and streams
with no closed season. In most state waters, the daily limit on black bass is
six. Fish taken from most rivers and streams must be 12-inches long. Additional
regulations may apply to specific waters or areas. Anglers must have a valid
fishing permit or be exempt.
Find more information on bass fishing in MDC’s 2024 Summary of
Missouri Fishing Regulations, available where permits are sold, or online
at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4uW.
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MODOT
URGES EXTRA CAUTION IN INCREASED TRAFFIC AND WORK ZONES THIS SUMMER
As
Memorial Day weekend approaches and Missourians hit the road to start their
summer travels, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to
be cautious, patient and use good judgment when traveling, especially through
work zones. On an average day, there are nearly 800 work zones on Missouri’s
34,000 miles of state roadways, ranging from construction on bridges,
interchanges, and roads to daily maintenance work. In 2023, there were 4,563
crashes including 36 people killed in work zone crashes.
Impaired
driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and not wearing seat belts are
just a few of the concerns that can accompany the increased Memorial Day
weekend traffic. In Missouri,
14 people were killed and 60 were seriously injured in crashes over Memorial
Day weekend last year. So far in 2024, 70% of the people killed in
crashes on Missouri roads
were not wearing a seat belt.
Drivers
can stay informed of road conditions, delays and work zone locations on MoDOT’s
Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org, also available as a
free mobile app for Apple and Android devices. Over the Memorial Day weekend,
road work will not take place between noon on Friday until 9 a.m. Tuesday, but
some work zones include permanent lane restrictions.
For
this summer, these are some of the major projects with traffic impacts around
the state for which drivers should be on the lookout:
Northwest
area: U.S. Route 36: Livingston County –
concrete replacement under the U.S. Route 65 and the Kansas City Sub railroad
line bridges in Chillicothe.
Both east and westbound U.S. Route 36 traffic will be narrowed to one lane.
Northeast
area: MO Route 79 Bridge Replacement: Bridge replacement and
improvement project in Hannibal with
traffic impacts: modot.org/missouri-route-79-bridge-replacement-over-bear-creek-marion
Kansas
City area: I-435 Bridge Rehabilitation: Lane closures on NB/SB
I-435 for bridge rehabilitation over Raytown
Road. Watch for lane closures and the shifting of
traffic lanes. Access to the Royals and Chiefs stadiums from I-435 north may be
impacted: modot.org/interstate-435-bridge-replacement-jackson-0
Central
area: U.S. 54
Improvement Projects: Adding lanes, bridge rehabilitation, and shoulder work.
Motorists may expect delays as the roadway could be narrowed in either
direction by the Missouri River bridge in Jefferson City.: Guide to U.S. Route 54
Improvement Projects in Jefferson City | Missouri Department of Transportation
(modot.org)
St.
Louis area: I-55 between Lindbergh and Arsenal: Work continues to
rehabilitate or replace the driving surface on more than a dozen Interstate 55
bridges between Lindbergh and Arsenal in St.
Louis City and
County. I-55 is reduced to two lanes in each direction. modot.org/I-55bridge2023_bridge_rehab
Southwest
area: Route 65, Route 125/U.S. Route 60 Interchange: Route 65 Widening in Christian County,
some narrowed lanes may be present. The Missouri Route 125 and US 60
Interchange Project in Greene County and Webster County,
Route 125 will be closed.
Southeast
area: U.S. Route 63, Howell
and Oregon Counties: Route 63 will be reduced
to one lane with utilization of a pilot car as contractor crews perform asphalt
resurfacing from Business 63 in West Plains to Koshkonong in Howell and Oregon counties.
Additionally, contractor crews are replacing a bridge over Burlington Norther
Santa Fe railroad north of Brandsville. The new bridge construction is on a new
alignment, slightly south of the existing bridge: modot.org/63howellbridge
DED
AWARDS $6 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS TO 37 ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE YOUTH
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
The
Department of Economic Development has announced that it will award $6 million
in 50% tax credits to 37 organizations throughout Missouri through
the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) during its 2024 cycle.
YOP
helps broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive development and
participation in community life for youth. The program allows organizations to
leverage private-sector funds by providing partial state tax credits to
businesses and individuals making contributions to approved youth development
or crime prevention projects. YOP funds a variety of project types, including
degree completion, internships and apprenticeships, mentoring, substance abuse
prevention, violence prevention, counseling, and more.
A
total of up to $6 million is awarded through YOP annually, with projects
limited to $200,000 in tax credits. Eligible applicants include nonprofit
organizations, education institutions, faith-based organizations, local
governments, and businesses that meet program requirements. YOP is administered
by the Division of Business and Community Solutions. The full list of 2024 YOP
recipients is available here.
For
more information about the program, including upcoming application cycles,
eligibility criteria, and frequently asked questions, visit the YOP webpage.
MDC
REPORTS HUNTERS TOOK 43,380 BIRDS DURING SPRING TURKEY SEASON
Preliminary
data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows turkey hunters
checked 43,380 birds during Missouri’s
2024 regular spring turkey season, April 15 through May 5. Top harvest counties
for the regular season were Franklin with
940 birds harvested, Callaway with 822, and Texas with
780.
Young
turkey hunters also harvested 3,739 turkeys over the youth weekend, April 6 and
7, bringing the overall 2024 spring turkey harvest to 47,119. According to MDC,
that is a 6-percent increase in total harvest from 2023 and a 20-percent
increase in total harvest compared to the previous five-year average.
Get
more information on this year’s spring turkey harvest numbers by county
at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/
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MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING INCIDENT
A motorcyclist was
seriously injured in a Monday morning incident
in Lincoln County. The patrol says that it occurred at
7:55am as 30 year old Tyson Hamlet of Troy was on Chantilly Road, passing
another vehicle when a turkey flew into the roadway and struck him which caused
him to lose control of his motorcycle and it traveled off the left side of the
road, struck a tree and ejected him. Hamlet was taken
to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious
injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN RALLS COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hannibal man
was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 2am Monday
in Ralls County. The patrol says that 45 year
old Chad Majors was on Route N when his motorcycle struck a deer in
the roadway, overturned and ejected him from it. He was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
WOMAN INJURED IN
MOTORCYCLE MISHAP
A Florissant woman
was injured in a motorcycle mishap Sunday morning
in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at
11:40am as 48 year old Jennifer Schaper was a passenger on a motorcycle driven
by 53 year old Glennon Schaper of Florissant. They were making
a left turn from Auburn Street onto northbound Missouri 79
when the motorcycle experienced an equipment malfunction, causing it to travel
off the right side of the road and overturned, ejecting both from it. She
was transported by ambulance to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
moderate injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
24 year old Cameron Snodgrass
of Fulton was hurt in an early Saturday morning crash in Boone County. State
troopers stated that he was on Route A when his truck ran off the right side of
the road, struck a telephone pole and came to an uncontrolled
rest. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment. The crash happened at 2:50am Saturday.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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May 20, 2024
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Missouri
Route 11 (Northbound) – May 20 – 21, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from Rock Way to Steer Creek Way between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 20, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route D to North
Wade Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. An
11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 21, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route D to U.S. Route 54 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working.
Clark County
U.S.
Route 136 – May 28, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from the Schuyler County line
to Medil in Clark County between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lewis County
Route
Y – May 20 - 22, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 16 to Route H between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
Y – May 22 - 24, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route H to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Lincoln County
Route
D – May 22 – 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Norton
Road to Palmer
School Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
D – May 20 - 21, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route E to Route
TT between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working daily.
Route
D – May 24 and May 28, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route TT to
Missouri Route 47 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction
will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route
TT – May 22 - 23, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route D to Mary
Jo Road between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Macon County
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound and Westbound Passing Lanes) – May 28 – 30, LANE RESTRICTION for
new transmission lines between Hickory Street crossover to Gantz Street bridge
in Macon beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28th through 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 30th.
Route
J – May 21, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 149 to Ballpark
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route
UU – May 20 – 24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Fathom
Place to U.S. Route 36 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Marion County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 20 – 23, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from Route U to CR 244 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.
Monroe County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 20 - 21, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route MM to U.S.
Route 24 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Route
K – May 20 - 23, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P at Loutre River between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Schuyler County
U.S.
Route 136 (Eastbound) – May 20 - 21, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from City of Lancaster to Scotland County line
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working daily.
Scotland County
U.S.
Route 136 – May 28, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from the Schuyler County line
to Medil in Clark County between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 15 (Southbound) – May 29, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from U.S. Route 136 to the Knox County line
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 23, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from East
Beech Street to West
Elm Street in Shelbina between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 24, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from Route WW to CR 458 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. An
11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 22, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 471 to Route T
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – May 29, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident 1,600 feet east of Route PP, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A
12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route
J – May 28 - 30, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route J Spur to Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
T – May 23, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route AA to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
Route
U – May 31, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to the end of state maintenance
between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route
W – May 24, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 168 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
Route
AA – May 22, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route T between 7:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
Warren County
Missouri
Route 47 (Overpass) – May 19 - 20, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from I-70 eastbound to I-70 westbound beginning at 7:00 p.m. on
Sunday, May 19th through 4:00 a.m. Monday, May 20th.
Route
M – May 29 -30, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 47
to Route T between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
MOBERLY POLICE
DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following
incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between
the hours of 7am on 5/12/24 and 7am 5/15/24.
On May 12, 2024, a
Moberly Officer observed a vehicle being operated poorly on Rollins St
near Williams St. The 34-year-old male operator was placed under arrest
for driving while intoxicated.
On May 13, 2024,
Moberly Officers made contact with 41-year-old Tony Martin in the 200 block of
S. Ault St. Martin was placed under arrest for an
active Randolph County warrant on an original charge of
stealing. Martin was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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May 17, 2024
MISSOURI ROUTE 19 OVER FRENE CREEK
IN HERMANN TO CLOSE IN JUNE
Missouri Route 19 in Hermann is set to close at the beginning of
June to replace the deck of the Frene Creek (Market
Street) Bridge. Construction crews working with the
Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the bridge to all traffic
beginning on Monday, June 3.
Built in 1930, the bridge has narrow driving lanes and the
pedestrian facilities are in poor condition. To update the bridge to modern
standards and improve the traveling surface, the deck and girders – the
superstructure – will be replaced. The pedestrian facilities will also be
upgraded during the project to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA).
The contractor will have 75 calendar days to complete the
project and is expected to reopen the road in mid-August. A signed
detour will direct motorists around the closure via Route 100 and
Route Z.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to
change.
MAY 18-24 IS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri
State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating and
make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May
18-24, 2024. National Safe Boating Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to
Memorial Day weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating
season.
Weather, time, and other elements may affect the readiness of your boat. Before
taking that inaugural 2024 summer boat cruise, boaters are encouraged to make
time for a thorough inspection of their boat. The Patrol’s marine operations
troopers make boating safety a priority and are available, at your request, to
inspect the required equipment on your boat to make sure you’re in compliance
with state law. To help facilitate these inspections, marine operations
troopers will be at the following locations on Saturday, May 18, 2024 (unless
otherwise noted):
TROOP B
Mark Twain Lake ― 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ray Behrens Boat Ramp
42991 Ray Behrens
Perry, MO
TROOP C
Troop C Headquarters ― 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO
TROOP F
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach #2 ― 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., MAY 22
Old U.S. Highway 54
Osage Beach, MO
APRIL
2024 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm
payroll employment increased by 16,700 jobs in April 2024, and the seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.4
percent. Private industry employment increased by 16,400 jobs and government
employment increased by 300 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of
74,900 jobs from April 2023 to April 2024, and the unemployment rate increased
by half of a percentage point, from 2.9 percent in April 2023 to 3.4 percent in
April 2024. Read the full report at https://meric.mo.gov/missouri-monthly-jobs-report.
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May 16, 2024
WOMAN INJURED IN
GASCONADE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hermann woman was injured in an accident
that occurred at 3:10pm Tuesday in Gasconade County. The
patrol says that 30 year old Caramie Forbes was on MO 100 when she failed to
negotiate a curve, causing her SUV to travel off the right side of the roadway,
struck an embankment, became airborne and struck a tree. She was
taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of
moderate injuries.
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
51 year old Brandon Strausbaugh of Pacific was
hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
9:30pm as he was westbound on I-44 when he lost control on the wet road and his
vehicle struck the concrete median barrier, ran off the right side of the
roadway, overturned down a steep embankment and came to rest on its side,
partially blocking the North Outer Road. He sustained moderate
injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in St.
Louis for treatment.
MDC HOSTS BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAMS IN HANNIBAL SATURDAY
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public
to learn how to shoot archery May 18 at J. Thad Ray Memorial Wildlife Area.
There will be a morning and afternoon session. The morning session will run
from 9:30-11:00 a.m., and the afternoon session will run form 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Archery is a safe and fun sport for everyone. All levels of
abilities are welcome, but these programs are geared for novices ages 8 and
older. All equipment will be provided, and one-on-one instruction will be
provided. Participants are asked to wear sturdy, closed toe shoes.
Register for the morning program at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/42B. Register for the
afternoon program at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/426. Questions about
these programs can be sent to Kathi Moore at kathi.moore@mdc.mo.gov.
To locate J. Thad Ray Memorial Wildlife Area from Hannibal at
the junction of Route W and Hwy 61, take Route W west approximately 1
mile.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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May 15, 2024
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Missouri
Route 11 (Northbound) – May 15 – 21, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from Rock Way to Steer Creek Way between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 16, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from Route D to CR 9824 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A
12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Missouri
Route 22 – May 15, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Leach
Lane to Switzler
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Lewis County
Route
O – May 15, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route V between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Lincoln County
Route
D – May 22 – 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Norton
Road to Palmer
School Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
E – May 13 -15, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after the bridge over Mill Creek in Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Route
TT – May 15 – 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route D to Mary
Joe Road between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Macon County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 west of
Atlantic Loop to the Macon County line
between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
Route
J – May 21, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 149 to Ballpark
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route
UU – May 13 – 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from end of state
maintenance to Fathom Place between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
UU – May 20 – 24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Fathom
Place to U.S. Route 36 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Marion County
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) – May 13 – 17, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up
following a recent traffic incident beginning 10 feet south of CR 361 to 600
feet south of CR 361 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Monroe County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 15 - 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route MM to U.S.
Route 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 107 – May 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.0 mile north or Missouri Route 154 to
Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1191 to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
C – May 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 1.75 miles north
of Route AA to CR 962 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Montgomery County
Route
K – May 15 – 16 & 20 - 23, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P at Loutre River between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
I-70
(South Outer Road/Tree Farm Road)
– May 15 – 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 19
to Route F between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Schuyler County
U.S.
Route 136 (Eastbound) – May 16 - 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from the City of Lancaster to Scotland County line
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working daily.
Scotland County
Route
H – May 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 361 to CR 363 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
BB – May 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Bethal
Cemetery Road to CR 819 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 21, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from East
Beech Street to West
Elm Street in Shelbina between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 22, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from Route WW to CR 458 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. An
11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 20, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 471 to Route T
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – May 15, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident 1,600 feet east of Route PP, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A
12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Route
T – May 20, CLOSED for
patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Missouri Route 168 between 8:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
Route
W – May 21 – 22, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 168 to the end of state maintenance
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
AA – May 17, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route T between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
TT – May 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 428 to CR 416
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
GOV. PARSON SIGNS HB 1803 INTO LAW, EXPANDING
MOBUCKS PROGRAM
On Thursday May 9, during a signing ceremony
at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Governor Mike Parson signed
House Bill 1803 into law. HB 1803 increases the total amount of state funds the
State Treasurer may invest into the MOBUCK$ program from $800 million to $1.2
billion annually. Governor Parson was joined by State Treasurer Vivek Malek,
representatives from Missouri's agriculture advocacy groups, and members of
the Missouri Bankers Association as he signed the bill into law.
"I have to give credit to Treasurer Malek
for his leadership in increasing the awareness and effectiveness of the MOBUCK$
program," Governor Parson said. "Under his administration,
all available MOBUCK$ funds were exhausted within just one business day of
applications opening. Now, by increasing the cap, Treasurer Malek's office and
the State of Missouri will be able to assist more beginning farmers,
existing farmers, and small business owners with low interest loans. Thank you,
Treasurer Malek, for being a champion for Missouri agriculture and
small businesses across the state."
In addition to raising the MOBUCK$ investment
total, HB 1803 removes previous funding caps on the portion of total funds that
could be invested in farming operations, small businesses, livestock
operations, beginning farmer operations, etc.
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May 14, 2024
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN MONDAY MORNING MISHAP
A La
Plata man was seriously injured in a Monday morning mishap
in Knox County. MSHP reported that it happened at 8:40am
as 54 year old Robert Brochu was on Highway 156 when he lost control on the wet
road and his car traveled off the left side of the road and struck an
embankment. He was air-lifted to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
WOMAN INJURED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Fulton woman was injured in an
accident that occurred at 2:40am Sunday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 34 year old
Capreice Smith was on Highway C when she failed to negotiate a curve, causing
her car to cross the center of the road, ran off the left side of the roadway,
became airborne and overturned. She was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY
AFTERNOON WRECK
34 year old Alexander
Keene of Troy was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon
in Pike County. State troopers stated that he was on US 61
when he fell asleep and his vehicle ran off the left side of the road, began to
skid and the front and undercarriage struck the ground in the center median,
before becoming airborne and overturned. He sustained minor injuries
and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The
wreck happened at 2:55pm Sunday.
WOMAN INJURED IN
MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A St.
Charles woman was injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it occurred at
3:35pm as 58 year old Patricia Lyons was westbound when she intentionally
traveled off the right side of the road and made a u-turn onto Route T, lost control
of her motorcycle and it went off the right side of the roadway, slid down an
embankment, rolled onto its right side, struck a downed tree limb and ejected
her from it. She was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of
moderate injuries.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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May 10, 2024
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for
the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Route
D –
May 10 – 14, CLOSED for patching operations from Route O to
Missouri Route 149 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 10, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from CR 381 south to CR 381 north between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 13, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from Route D to CR 9824 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 22 – May 10, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from 1.0 mile east of U.S. Route 63 to Route Y between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Lewis County
Route
O –
May 13 – 14, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri
Route 6 to Route V between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
O –
May 15, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 6
to Route V between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route
D –
May 10 & 13 - 14 LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations
from Route E to Missouri Route 47 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route
E –
May 13 -15, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50
mile before and after the bridge over Mill Creek in Silex between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Route
TT –
May 15 – 16, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from
Route D to Mary Joe Road between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10-foot
width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Macon County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 16, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from 0.50 west of Atlantic Loop to the Macon County line between
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working.
Route
UU –
May 13 – 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from end
of state maintenance to Fathom Place between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Marion County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 16, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from 0.50 west of Atlantic Loop to the Macon County line between
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working.
Route
UU –
May 13 – 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from end
of state maintenance to Fathom Place between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) – May 13 – 17, LANE RESTRICTION for
clean-up following a recent traffic incident beginning 10 feet south of CR 361
to 600 feet south of CR 361 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Monroe County
Missouri
Route 15 –
May 15 - 16, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from
Route MM to U.S. Route 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route YY to CR 946 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 1191 to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
C –
May 16, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 1.75
miles north of Route AA to CR 962 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route
K –
May 13 - 16, CLOSED for core drilling operations from Missouri
Route 19 to Route P at Loutre River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
I-70
(South Outer Road/Tree Farm Road) – May 13 – 16, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route F between 7:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland County
Route
BB –
May 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 811
to Bethal Cemetery Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
May 13, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations
from Bethal Cemetery Road to CR 819 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
May 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 553
to CR 804 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
May 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 804
to CR 851 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
CC –
May 16 - 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 15 –
May 13 - 14, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from
U.S. Route 36 to Route MM between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 17, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance from Route WW to CR 458 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 10, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder
work from the Monroe City overpass to CR 216 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – May 15, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up
following a recent traffic incident 1,600 feet east of Route PP, between 9:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working daily.
Route
AA –
May 17, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 15
to Route T between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
TT –
May 16, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 428 to
CR 416 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
On May 4-5 Moberly Police Department officers
began investigating activity at a residence in the 200 block of S Ault
St., Moberly. As a result of this investigation, a 57 year old male
was taken into custody for the following charges:
Trafficking for the Purpose of Sexual
Exploitation
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Keeping or Maintaining a Public Nuisance
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The male was placed on a 24 hour hold at
the Randolph County Justice Center, pending formal charges
from the Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney. The Moberly Police Department
was assisted by the North Missouri Drug Task Force. The investigation is
ongoing at this time.
Governor Parson Signs HB 2016 into Law While
Visiting Missouri National Guard Soldiers Deployed to Southern Border
in Texas
On Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson visited the
Southern Border near Eagle Pass, Texas, to connect with Missouri
National Guard (MONG) soldiers deployed to the Southern Border and sign House
Bill (HB) 2016 into law. HB 2016 passed the Missouri General Assembly with
bipartisan support and includes funding for Missouri's Southern Border
deployment, aiding Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission,
which is helping secure Texas, Missouri, and the nation.
"We are proud to be here
in Texas today to meet with our soldiers and sign HB 2016,
funding Missouri's partnership with Operation Lone Star to secure the
border," Governor Parson said. "President Biden and the
federal government have failed. They're allowing fentanyl and other drugs,
criminals, and even suspected terrorists to flood across the border into our
country. States must take a stand, and that's exactly
what Missouri is doing. The more crime we can stop at the Southern
Border, the less we have to deal with in Missouri. We appreciate the
strong group of bipartisan lawmakers for approving this funding and understanding
the need for Missouri to step in when the federal government has
failed our citizens."
"We understand there are many good people
looking to come to our nation to achieve their American Dream. We respect and
welcome that, but there is a process to go through, and it must be done
legally," Governor Parson continued.
HB 2016 totals $2.2 million, allocating $2
million to support MONG members deployed to the Southern Border and $206,000
for the Missouri State Highway Patrol's efforts to help secure the border.
Governor Parson was joined at the bill signing by MONG Adjutant General Levon
Cumpton, MONG soldiers stationed at the border, and Texas Department of Public
Safety Regional Director Victor Escalon, who provided those in attendance an
update on Operation Lone Star.
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MAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE
IN CALLAWAY COUNTY
A man was injured after being struck by a
truck Tuesday morning in Callaway County. The highway
patrol said it happened at around 11:40am as 72 year old Charles Case of New
Bloomfield was outside of his truck when it started to roll downhill and struck
him. He was transported by ambulance
to Capital Region Hospital in Jefferson City for treatment
of moderate injuries.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN ATV CRASH
A Hannibal woman
was seriously injured in an ATV crash that occurred at 7pm Tuesday
in Pike County. The patrol says that 28 year old Lashae
Caldwell was west of 16021 Route NN when her ATV traveled off the north side of
the road, struck an embankment and ejected her from it. She was
taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious
injuries.
UNIONVILLE LICENSE OFFICE TRANSITIONING TO A NEW CONTRACTOR
The
Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the reopening of the Unionville
License Office under a new management contract after being temporarily closed
since January 5, 2024. The contract for the Unionville Office has been awarded
to VanBuskirk Management. Mary Rhonda VanBuskirk says "I am excited for
the opportunity to service my community and surrounding area and look
forward to working with everyone." All license office contracts in Missouri are
awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by
independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Please note the current location 1507
Main Street, Unionville, Mo., 63565 will
continue to be closed from now – May 10 to allow for transitioning of the
necessary office equipment. The office will reopen on Monday, May 13. The hours
of operation will be Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. and the telephone
number will be 660-947-3621.
While
the office is closed to transition to the new contractor, the Department
encourages customers to visit one of the following nearby locations to receive
assistance with their motor vehicle and driver licensing needs:
Milan License Office – 200
E 3rd St, Milan, Mo., 63556
Kirksville License
Office – 105 W Potter Ave, Kirksville, Mo., 63501
Princeton
License Office – 703 Hickland, Suite B, Princeton, Mo., 64673
A
full list of license office locations and hours of operation can be found at
dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/.
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DRIVER INJURED IN
EARLY MONDAY MORNING CRASH
23 year old James
Alvis of Wayland was injured in an early Monday morning crash
in Clark County. MSHP stated that he was on US 136 when
his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and
overturned. He sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment. The
crash occurred at 4:50am Monday.
MAN KILLED
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Lake St. Louis man was killed in an
accident that occurred at around 10:30pm Sunday
in Montgomery County. The patrol says that 21 year old
Joshua Jenkins was westbound on I-70 when his car traveled off the left side of
the roadway, struck a concrete median barrier and then he overcorrected,
causing it to skid off the north side of the road and struck several
trees. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
TEEN HURT IN MONDAY
MORNING WRECK
A Gray Summit teen was
hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Franklin County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 7:20am as the 17 year old girl was
on Robertsville Road and driving too fast for the wet road conditions
when she lost control and her jeep ran off the right side of the road and came
to rest in a ditch. She was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries.
DRUG BUST
IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY
On Friday May 3 at
approximately 9:20am, officers and detectives successfully served a search
warrant in the 400 block of Jackson Street resulting in the seizure
of narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and evidence of child endangerment and
neglect. The Chillicothe Police Department executed the search warrant in
response to several drug investigations.
As a result of the
investigation, a 27 year old male and a 37 year old female were arrested on
charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug
paraphernalia, child endangerment, and child neglect. Detectives are
working closely with the Livingston County Prosecutor Adam Warren and
Livingston County Children's Division on this case.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY NIGHT WRECK
27 year old Austin Roberts of La
Plata was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday night
in Macon County. The highway patrol said it happened at
7:50pm as he was on Old Highway 63 when he lost control and his vehicle
overturned. He was air-lifted
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Columbia driver
was hurt in an accident that occurred at 9:45pm Friday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 25 year old
Anthony Robinson was on Route HH and driving too fast when he failed to
negotiate a curve after swerving for a deer, causing his car to travel off the
left side of the roadway and struck a fence in three different places before
coming to rest in a field. He was taken
to Capital Region Medical Center for treatment of
minor injuries.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Route
D –
May 6 – 7, CLOSED for
patching operations from Little Road to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
D –
May 9 – 14, CLOSED for
patching operations from Route O to Missouri Route 149 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 15 – May 10, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from CR 381 south to CR 381 north between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 13, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from Route D to CR 9824 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 22 – May 10, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 1.0 mile east of U.S. Route 63 to Route Y between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 116 to CR 128 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Knox County
Route
F –
May 6, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Route A to Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Lewis County
Route
O –
May 13 – 14, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route V between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
O –
May 15, CLOSED for
seal coat operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route V between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Route
P –
May 6 – 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route P overpass
to Route B between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
AA May
9 – 10, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 6 to 275th Avenue between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Lincoln County
Route
D –
May 9 – 10 & 13 - 14 LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route E to
Missouri Route 47 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction
will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route
E –
May 6 – 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route O to U.S.
Route 61 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. A 12-foot width restriction
will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route
E –
May 13 -15, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before
and after the bridge over Mill Creek in Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Route
TT –
May 15 – 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route D to Mary
Joe Road between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Macon County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 west of
Atlantic Loop to the Macon County line between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route
UU –
May 13 – 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from end of state
maintenance to Fathom Place between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Marion County
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 west of
Atlantic Loop to the Macon County line between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A
14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route
UU –
May 13 – 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from end of state
maintenance to Fathom Place between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) – May 13 – 17, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident beginning 10 feet south of CR 361 to 600 feet south of CR 361 between
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 79 – May 7, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Adams
Street to Lovers Leap between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 79 – May 9, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Adams
Street to Lovers Leap between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Missouri
Route 15 –
May 15 - 16, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route MM to U.S.
Route 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1160 to CR 136 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1085 to CR 923 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 14, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route YY to CR 946 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1191 to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
C –
May 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 1.75 miles north
of Route AA to CR 962 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route
B –
May 6 – 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 19
to Route ZZ between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
K –
May 6 - 7, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P at Dry Fork Creek
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
K –
May 13 - 16, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P at Loutre River between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
I-70
(South Outer Road/Tree Farm Road) – May 13 –
16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 19
to Route F between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland County
Route
H –
May 6, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 716 to CR 806 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
BB –
May 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 811 to Bethal
Cemetery Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
May 13, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Bethal
Cemetery Road to CR 819 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
May 14, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 553 to CR 804 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
BB –
May 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 804 to CR 851 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
CC –
May 6 – 9 & 16 - 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
EE –
May 7 & 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 817 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 15 –
May 13 - 14, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to
Route MM between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri
Route 15 – May 17, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from Route WW to CR 458 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 6 - 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work from 1.0 mile west of Route
T to CR 462 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 9 - 10, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work from the Monroe City
overpass to CR 216 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – May 15, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident 1,600 feet east of Route PP, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A
12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working
daily.
Route
AA –
May 17, CLOSED for
patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route T between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
TT –
May 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 428 to CR 416
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Warren County
Missouri
Route 47 (Overpass) – May 5 – 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coat operations from I-70 eastbound
to I-70 westbound beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5th through 6:00 a.m.
Monday, May 6th and 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 6th through 6:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7th.
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GOV. PARSON SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER 24-06
ACTIVATING STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN IN RESPONSE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND
FLOODING
On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson signed
Executive Order 24-06 activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan
in response to severe weather and flooding. Parts of Missouri have
already sustained storm and flood damage with additional storms and rain
forecast over the next several days.
“We have seen the tremendous power and
destruction of this past weekend’s storms in neighboring states, and with areas
of Missouri already impacted, we want to ensure state resources are available
should significant disruptions or damage occur,” Governor Parson said.
“This action enables the state to be better prepared and ready to assist our
communities. We encourage Missourians to follow their local forecasts, heed all
weather warnings, and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and
their loved ones.”
Executive Order 24-06 will expire on May 30,
2024, unless otherwise terminated or extended.
GOV. PARSON ORDERS CAPITOL
DOME, MISSOURI LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL LIGHTED BLUE IN HONOR OF
FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
In honor of Missouri’s fallen law
enforcement officers, Governor Mike Parson has ordered the
Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to be lit
blue from sunset on Friday, May 3, 2024, until sunrise on Saturday, May 4,
2024.
“We owe a tremendous debt to
the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while enforcing the law and
answering the call to service,” Governor Parson said. “Each year, we hold these
ceremonies to remember and honor those who lost their lives in service to our
state. We are proud to light the Capitol Dome and Missouri Law Enforcement
Memorial blue, as we stand alongside the families and colleagues of our fallen
heroes to express our gratitude for their selfless service to our state."
The annual ceremonies honoring
fallen Missouri law enforcement officers will be held at the Missouri
Law Enforcement Memorial on the grounds of the Capitol overlooking
the Missouri River.
The 2024 Candlelight Vigil will be held on May
3 at 8 p.m., and the Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on May 4.
“Each year, as we honor our fallen comrades,
they and their heroic deeds are indelibly connected to the more than 700
officers whose names have already been enshrined on the Law Enforcement
Memorial’s Wall of Honor,” Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten said. “Their service is now part
of Missouri’s law enforcement legacy of valor and selfless service that
extends back to 1836.”
The names of three law enforcement and
corrections officers who died in the line of duty in 2023 and one officer who
died in 2021 have been added to the memorial’s Wall of Honor in advance of this
year’s ceremonies.
MAY IS BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH
Warmer weather encourages people to be more
active outdoors. In the coming weeks, more and more bicycles will be sharing
the road with motorists. May is Bicycle Safety Month, and the Missouri State
Highway Patrol encourages motorists and bicyclists to stay alert and be
courteous. Preliminary statistics for 2023 indicate eight people were killed
and 438 injured in 522 traffic crashes involving a bicycle. Please know the law
regarding operating a bicycle and be a safe rider.
Did you know?
· A bicyclist is required to ride as near the
right side of the roadway as is safe, exercising due care when passing a
standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction; except when making a
left turn, when the lane is too narrow to share with another vehicle, or when
on a one-way street.
· Bicyclists may ride abreast when not impeding other vehicles.
· Bicyclists must also obey all traffic signals and signs, the same as required
of drivers of other vehicles. Use hand signals to let others know you will turn
left, right, or stop.
· A bicycle must be equipped with a brake or brakes that will enable its driver
to stop the bicycle within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry,
level, clean pavement.
· Bicycle riders, when riding on a street or highway, are granted all the
rights and are subject to all the traffic regulations applicable to drivers of
motor vehicles, except those that by their very nature do not apply.
It is important that
bicyclists understand local ordinances regarding riding a bicycle. For
instance, in some municipalities, riding a bicycle on the sidewalk in a
business district is prohibited.
When riding a bicycle after dark, the bicycles must have the following:
· A white light mounted to the front of the
bicycle or carried by the rider which is visible at 500 feet.
· A rear-facing red reflector of at least two
square inches or a red lamp which is visible at 600 feet.
· Reflective material and/or lights visible
from the front and rear on any moving part of the bicycle’s pedals or crank
arms, or the bicyclist’s shoes or lower legs, which can be seen at 200 feet.
· Reflective material and/or lights on each
side of the bicycle or bicyclist visible at 300 feet.
Penalties for
violations of this law range from not less than $5 to not more than $25 for
people 17 years of age or older. For those under 17, a provision allows an
officer witnessing a violation to impound the bicycle for a period not to
exceed five days.
When riding your bicycle, follow these important safety tips:
§ Make sure your bicycle is in good working
condition. Check it before each ride.
§ Although not required by state law, wearing a bicycle helmet while riding is
one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself. Be sure your
helmet is the proper size and adjust the straps for a snug fit.
§ Never carry passengers.
§ Walk your bike across busy intersections.
§ Don’t hitch rides on other vehicles.
§ Give pedestrians the right-of-way.
§ Use a horn or bell to warn those who may not see you.
§ Don’t perform stunts on streets or sidewalks.
§ Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signaling.
§ Wear light-colored or reflective clothing when riding after dark.
§ Keep your bicycle in good condition.
§ Always ride with caution and courtesy.
§ When riding a bicycle on a sidewalk, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian
and give audible signals before overtaking or passing a pedestrian.
Please pay attention
whether you're driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle. Understand and obey the
law and make safety a priority. Reviewing bicycle safety guidelines and traffic
laws is a great way to prepare for the bicycling season.
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WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred
at 10:20am Wednesday in Chariton County. The patrol says
that 75 year old Margo Jones of Triplett was a passenger in a car driven by 56
year old Gail Buchanan of Triplett. They were on MO 11 in Mendon
when their car was struck in the rear by an SUV driven by 20 year old Blake
Eitel of Milan. Jones was transported by ambulance
to Fitzgibbon Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
71 year old Carol Paul
of Chillicothe was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon
in Livingston County. The highway patrol said it happened
at 12:50pm as she was on MO 190 when her truck traveled off the north side of
the roadway and struck an embankment. The truck came to a controlled
stop on its wheels in a field facing northeast. She sustained minor
injuries and was taken
to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe for
treatment.
WOMAN HURT IN
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A Leslie woman was
hurt in a Wednesday afternoon crash
in Franklin County. State troopers stated that 35 year old
Tabetha Korman was on Highway 185 when her truck ran off the right side of the
road, struck a culvert and overturned. She was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries. The crash occurred at around 12:45pm Wednesday.
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred at around 5:35pm Monday in Franklin County. The
patrol says that 26 year old Austin Sims of St. Clair was riding his motorcycle
on a private roadway at 8337 Little Indian Creek Road when he failed to
maintain control and was ejected from it. He was transported by
ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious
injuries.
WOMAN INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A woman was injured in a motorcycle crash
Monday afternoon in Franklin County. The highway patrol
said it happened at around 3:35pm as 41 year old Dawn Bracegirdle of Great
Britain, United Kingdom was eastbound on the Route W Ramp to I-44
when she lost control and the front of her motorcycle struck a guardrail and
ejected her and struck a light pole. She was taken
to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment of
moderate injuries.
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to make the public aware that May is
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It's important for motorcyclists to take an
active role in their safety. Preliminary 2023 statistics indicate there were
2,459 crashes involving motorcycles. In these crashes, 2,141 people were
injured and 175 people were killed.
Please keep these suggestions in mind when you're on the road:
*Be visible. Motorists often have a hard time seeing you. Keep your headlights
on, day or night. Use reflective strips/decals on your clothing and on your
motorcycle. Be aware of other vehicles’ blind spots.
*Dress for safety. Wear a helmet and eye protection. Wear bright clothing. Wear
thick or leather clothing for protection.
*Think safety while riding. Give yourself space to react to other motorists’
actions. Use lane positioning to increase visibility. Watch for turning
vehicles. Signal your next action in advance. Pretend you’re invisible and
drive defensively.
*Know your bike. Get formal training and take refresher courses. Practice
riding your motorcycle before going into heavy traffic. Know how to handle your
motorcycle in all types of road conditions.
Review the laws pertaining to operating a motorcycle
on Missouri roadways.
* You must possess a valid license that shows you have successfully passed an
examination for the operation of a motorcycle or motortricycle to operate one
upon any highway of this state.
* Any qualified motorcycle operator who is 26 years of age or older may operate
a motorcycle or motortricycle upon any highway of this state without wearing
protective headgear. This is allowed only if the motorcycle operator maintains
proof of financial responsibility in accordance with Chapter 303 RSMo and is
covered by a health insurance policy or other form of insurance which will
provide the person with medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a
traffic crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle or motortricycle.
* Motorcyclists are required to follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicle
operators.
Car and truck drivers need to share the road with motorcyclists and keep the
following in mind:
* Drivers should actively watch for motorcyclists.
* Motorcycles may look farther away than they are due to their smaller size. It
is also difficult to judge the speed at which a motorcycle is traveling as it
approaches.
*Motorcycles are hidden easily in a vehicle’s blind spots, or masked by objects
or backgrounds. Thoroughly check traffic before changing lanes!
*Motorcyclists may slow down by downshifting or easing off the throttle. So,
you may not see a brake light. Allow extra distance between your vehicle and a
motorcycle.
*A motorcycle’s turn signal does not cancel after the turn like a vehicle’s
signal does. The motorcycle may not be turning, so pay attention.
*A motorcyclist will often adjust their position in the lane so they can see
more easily or to avoid debris, wind, or passing vehicles. Allow the
motorcyclist to share the lane; don’t assume they are being reckless.
*Stopping distance for motorcycles is similar to that of cars. But, slippery
pavement can make stopping quickly difficult. Please allow more distance behind
a motorcycle in these types of road conditions.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 30, 2024
FLOODING CAUSES CLOSURES OF SEVERAL ROUTES ACROSS THE NORTHEAST
DISTRICT
ALERT: Several routes have closed in the Northeast
District due to flooding while some have been able to be opened.
Please do not remove barricades
or drive through water over the road. The latest information on traffic impacts
can be found on MoDOT's traveler map at www.modot.org.
Current updates include:
Adair County
- Missouri
Route 11 – CLOSED east of
U.S. 63 at Steer Creek
- Missouri
Route 149 – CLOSED north
of MO 6
- Route E - CLOSED
Chariton County
- Route P – CLOSED at
Puzzle Creek
Clark County
- Route D – CLOSED west
of MO 81 at Wyaconda River
Macon County
- Missouri
Route 149 – OPEN South of
MO 156 at Turkey Creek
- Route DD - CLOSED
- Route HH - CLOSED
- Route J - CLOSED (3
miles west of U.S. 63 at East Fork of the Chariton River)
- Route J – CLOSED 1
mile east of New Boston at Mussel Fork
- Route PP - CLOSED
- Route Z - OPEN (4
miles north of MO 149 at Brush Creek)
Monroe County
- Route A - CLOSED (Shelby/Monroe
Co) at Crooked Creek
- Route M - CLOSED between
CRD 819 and CRD 835
- Route J – CLOSED AT Duncans Bridge
Knox County
- Missouri
Route 11 – CLOSED west of
MO 15
- Missouri
Route 151 – CLOSED between
MO 156 extending 2 miles South
- Route F – CLOSED
- Route J – CLOSED north
of Hurdland
- Route K – CLOSED between
Route V (South) and Route V (North) at Colony Bottoms
- Route V – CLOSED between
Route K (West) and Route K (East) at Colony Bottoms
Randolph County
- Route D – CLOSED 3
miles south of Route C
- Route YY – CLOSED South
of U.S. 24
Shelby County
- Missouri
Route 151 – CLOSED South
of Hagers Grove at North Fork of the Salt River
- Route A - CLOSED (Shelby/Monroe
Co) at Crooked Creek
- Route DD - CLOSED at
Otter Creek
- Route N - CLOSED at Salt
River
- Route W – CLOSED north
of MO 168 at North River
TWO HURT IN EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
Two women were hurt in
a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning
in Linn County. The highway patrol said it happened at
around 4am as 20 year old Amnah Thabet of Lenexa, KS was on US 36 when she
failed to negotiate a curve and her car ran off the left side of the road,
struck a road sign, crossed back over the roadway and went off the right side
of the road, became airborne, struck the ground, became airborne a second time,
struck the ground, slid down an embankment and struck a tree. Both
the driver and her passenger 20 year old Diamond Collier of Kansas City, MO
were taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for treatment of
moderate injuries.
WOMAN INJURED IN EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A woman was injured in
an accident that occurred at 12:30am Sunday
in Gasconade County. The patrol says that 62 year old
Robin Long of Canyon Lake, TX was on Route EE when her car
traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and caught
fire. She was transported by ambulance to Hermann Hospital for
treatment of moderate injuries.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 29, 2024
FLOODING CAUSES CLOSURES
OF SEVERAL ROUTES ACROSS THE NORTHEAST DISTRICT
Several routes have closed in the Northeast District due to
flooding, with more rain in the forecast.
Please do not remove barricades or drive through water over the
road. The latest information on traffic impacts can be found on MoDOT's
traveler map at www.modot.org.
Current closures include:
Adair County
Monroe County
- Route A -
(Shelby/Monroe Co) at Crooked Creek
- Route M -
between CRD 819 and CRD 8
- Route J - (3
miles west of U.S. 63 at East Fork of the Chariton River)
Knox County
- Missouri Route 11
– west of MO 15
- Route K –
between Route V (South) and Route V (North) at Colony Bottoms
- Route V –
between Route K (West) and Route K (East) at Colony Bottoms
Macon County
- Missouri Route 149
– South of MO 156 at Turkey Creek
- Route DD
- Route HH
- Route J - (3
miles west of U.S. 63 at East Fork of the Chariton River)
- Route PP
- Route Z - (4
miles north of MO 149 at Brush Creek)
Randolph County
- Route D – 3
miles south of Route C
Shelby County
- Missouri Route 151
– South of Hagers Grove at North Fork of the Salt
River
- Route A -
(Shelby/Monroe Co) at Crooked Creek
- Route DD - at
Otter Creek
- Route N - at Salt
River
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Route
D –
May 6 – 7, CLOSED for
patching operations from Little Road to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Audrain County
U.S.
Route 54/Missouri Route 19 – April 29 – May 2, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from 500 feet east of Route BB roundabout at Scotts Corner to CR 408
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. An 11-foot width restriction will be in
place where crews are actively working.
U.S.
Route 54 – April 30 – May 2, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from the Audrain County line
to Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. An 11-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 116 to CR 128 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Knox County
Route
V –
April 30 – May 2, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Route AA to Falcon
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Macon County
Route
F –
April 30 – May 2, LANE
RESTRICTION for grading ditches from Desoto
Place to 1.5 miles north of Dallas
Place/Denver Place between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Route
J –
April 29 – May 3, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Alpine Avenue to Anvil
Street between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Route
W –
April 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 36 to Lewis
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Marion County
U.S.
Route 61/U.S. Route 24 (Westbound) – April 30, LANE
RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from CR 361 to CR
320 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Missouri
Route 107 – April 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.0 mile north of Missouri Route 154 to
Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 160 to CR 156 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1160 to CR 136 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1191 to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – May 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1085 to CR 923 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
HH –
May 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 24 to CR 580 between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Old U.S. 40 – April 29, CLOSED for
railroad crossing maintenance Jonesburg, 279 feet southwest of Old
High Point Road between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
I-70
(Eastbound) –
April 29 - 30, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from mile marker 167.6 to
mile marker 168.4 between 3:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. daily.
Route
B –
May 6 – 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 19
to Route ZZ between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
F –
April 29, CLOSED for
railroad crossing maintenance in High Hill, 587 feet north of Old U.S. Route 40
between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route
K –
May 6, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P at Dry Fork Creek
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
K –
May 7 & 9, CLOSED for
core drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P at Loutre River between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
Y –
April 29, CLOSED for
railroad crossing maintenance in Jonesburg, 620 feet south of Old U.S. Route 40
between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route
W –
April 29 - 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Wabash
Street to Hoot Owl Ridge between 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route
D -
April 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 657 to CR 360 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
D –
May 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 305 to CR 309 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
BB –
May 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 811 to Bethel
Cemetery Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
May 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Bethel
Cemetery Road to CR 819 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route
BB –
May 6, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 553 to CR 804 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
BB –
May 7, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 804 to CR 851 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route
CC –
May 6 – 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
CC –
May 8 - 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
EE –
April 29, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 817 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 15 –
May 6 – 7, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to
Route MM between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) – May 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic
incident 1,600 feet east of Route PP, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 36 (Westbound) – May 3, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 484 to 2.5
miles east of Route T over the North Fork Salt River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working.
Warren County
Missouri
Route 47 (Overpass) – May 5 – 7, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 500 feet before and after the bridge over I-70. Work
will take place during nighttime hours only from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
beginning Sunday, May 5th at 9:00 p.m. and ending Tuesday, May
7th at 6:00 a.m.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 26, 2024
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hallsville man was
seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7:20am Thursday
in Boone County. The patrol says that 58 year old Thomas
O’Brien was on MO 124 when his motorcycle began having a mechanical malfunction
and he steered it to the right shoulder and as it traveled onto the gravel
shoulder it fell on its right side and slid to a stop. He was
transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
WORK CONTINUES ON MO 19 MISSOURI
RIVER BRIDGE AT HERMANN
Two bridge rehabilitation projects began
earlier this month on Missouri Route 19 in Montgomery County, located
over the Missouri River and the Loutre River north of Hermann.
As work progresses on the bridge
rehabilitation projects, cyclists and pedestrians on Missouri Route 19
traveling over the Missouri River Bridge at Hermann will be
impacted by temporary closures of the shared use path. Earlier this week
painting and deck sealing operations necessitated daily closures of the path,
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Temporary traffic impacts will continue
between Missouri Route 94, south of McKittrick and Missouri Route 100 in
Hermann. Traffic will remain reduced to one lane during the day, Monday
through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with the exception of Fridays in May,
when all lanes will be open by noon). Flaggers will direct motorists through
the work zone. For the duration of the project, a 12-foot width
restriction will remain in place while workers are present. All work is weather
dependent and schedules are subject to change.
Thomas Industrial Coatings, Inc. was awarded
the contract earlier this year in the amount of $1,694,448. Work is scheduled
to be completed by mid-summer.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 25, 2024
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING
WRECK
A Florissant woman was seriously
injured in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning
in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it happened at
10:55am as 43 year old Julie Schafer was on Route WW when she failed to
negotiate a curve, causing her van to travel off the roadway, struck an
embankment and overturned. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
TEEN HURT IN
GASCONADE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Belle teen was hurt in an accident that
occurred at 11:25pm Tuesday in Gasconade County. The
patrol says that the 17 year old girl was on Route B at Route CC when she drove
through an intersection due to foggy conditions and her vehicle struck a
sign. She was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment of minor
injuries.
RACE TO HELP SAVE LIVES WITH THE RED CROSS BY
GIVING BLOOD
As May approaches, the
American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by
racing to give blood in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood
types – especially type O blood donors – are crucial to keeping shelves fully
stocked with blood products throughout the month.
Right now, there’s no
letting off the gas when it comes to lifesaving care. With no substitute for
blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital
patients who count on transfusions every single day.
Book a time to give
lifesaving blood now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED
CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Thanks to Sport Clips
Haircuts, all who come to donate April 29-May 31 will get a coupon for a free
haircut by email. Plus, those who come to give April 29-May 19 will be
automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two and VIP racing
experience to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Races at Darlington
Raceway Labor Day weekend, including entry to the Sport Clips racetrack
hospitality tent and a $1,000 gift card. Additionally, those who come to give
April 29-May 19 will also get a bonus $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org/racetogive for
more details.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 24, 2024
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
A woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck
Tuesday morning in Macon County. The highway patrol said
it happened at 7:25am as 30 year old Elizabeth Busick of Macon was a
passenger in a vehicle driven by 35 year old James Busick
of Macon. They were on US 36 when he lost control and it ran
off the left side of the road and struck a ditch. She was
transported by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for
treatment of minor injuries.
TEEN INJURED
IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT
A teen was injured in
an accident that occurred at 6:35am Tuesday
in Marion County. The patrol says that 18 year old Gage
Dawson of La Belle was on US 24 when his car traveled into the path of a truck
driven by 54 year old Elizabeth Gaus of Canton. The teen
sustained minor injuries and was taken
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment.
RESURFACING PROJECT
SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN MONTGOMERY AND LINCOLN COUNTIES
Weather permitting, a
resurfacing project located on Route E in Montgomery and Lincoln counties, from
Interstate 70 in Montgomery County to Route UU in Silex in Lincoln County, is
expected to begin as early as Wednesday. The length of the improvement is 35
miles with anticipated completion by late June.
The $3.5M contract was
awarded last year to Magruder Paving, LLC of Troy, MO. The contract also
includes a seal coating project, located on Route E
in Lincoln County, from Route UU in Silex to U.S. Route 61. This
project is anticipated to begin in early June.
Traffic will be
reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction in place at the location
where crews are actively working for the duration of the project. Flaggers and
a pilot car will be utilized to direct motorists through the work
zone. Signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as
schedule changes occur. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject
to change.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 23, 2024
WOMAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY VEHICLE SUNDAY
AFTERNOON
A Milan woman was struck and killed
by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Sullivan County. The
patrol says that it occurred at around 1:20pm as 63 year old Mary Baugher
exited a parked vehicle on Route OO and walked into the path of an SUV driven
by 18 year old Johnathon Stanton of Milan. She was taken
to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville and
then transferred
to University Hospital in Columbia where she died from
her injuries early Monday morning.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY
NIGHT WRECK
31 year old Danda
Phalenson of Kirksville was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred
at 6:50pm Sunday in Adair County. The highway patrol said
that he was on Lincoln Way when his vehicle traveled off the roadway,
struck a ditch and overturned. He was taken
to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment of minor injuries.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN SUNDAY EVENING INCIDENT
A woman was seriously
injured in an incident Sunday evening
in Putnam County. State troopers stated that a car driven
by 32 year old Jimmy Pacheco Dzib of Princeton was on Highway 136
when it ran off the right side of the road and impacted a
residence. The person in the residence 79 year old Karen Torrey of
Unionville was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries. The incident happened at around 11:25pm Sunday.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 22, 2024
TEMPORARY CLOSURES
SCHEDULED FOR KATY TRAIL OVER MISSOURI
RIVER BRIDGE AT HERMANN
Two bridge rehabilitation projects began
earlier this month on Missouri Route 19 in Montgomery County, located
over the Missouri River and the Loutre River north of Hermann.
As work progresses on the bridge
rehabilitation projects, cyclists and pedestrians wishing to access
the Katy Trail on Missouri Route 19, over the Missouri
River at Hermann, will be impacted by temporary closures of the shared use
path. As early as Monday, painting and deck sealing operations will
necessitate daily closures of the path, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Temporary traffic impacts will continue
between Missouri Route 94, south of McKittrick, and Missouri Route 100 in
Hermann. Traffic will remain reduced to one lane during the day, Monday
through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with the exception of Fridays in May,
when all lanes will be open by noon). Flaggers will direct motorists
through the work zone. For the duration of the project, a 12-foot width
restriction will remain in place while workers are present. All work
is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
For the safety of the crews and the traveling
public, we would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and make
smart, safe driving choices behind the wheel, including putting down your cell
phone to eliminate distractions.
Thomas Industrial Coatings, Inc. was awarded
the contract earlier this year in the amount of $1,694,448. Work is scheduled
to be completed by mid-summer.
GOV. PARSON ANNOUNCES JASON SUMNERS TO BE NEXT
DIRECTOR OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
On Friday, Governor Mike Parson announced that
the Missouri Conservation
Commission has selected Jason Sumners as the next director of the Missouri
Department of Conservation (MDC), effective June 1, 2024. Sumners
currently serves as the deputy director of resource management for MDC and will
succeed Sara Parker Pauley, who will retire after 30 years of public
service. Sumners will become the tenth director in the Conservation
Department’s 87-year history.
MDC ENCOURAGES PUBLIC TO LEAVE WILDLIFE WILD
The spring season brings blooms, sunny skies, warmer temperatures,
and a variety of newborn animals. Young wildlife can pull on our heartstrings
as they look to be abandoned, but that’s rarely the case. The Missouri
Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds the public that the best place for
wildlife is in the wild. A common newborn species we may encounter
in the spring is young birds.
“If you see a chick with feathers hopping on the ground, leave
it alone because it’s a fledgling and its parents are nearby keeping watch,”
Russell urged. “Fledglings can spend up to 10 days on the ground learning to
fly. If you find one that has no feathers, it likely fell out of its nest and
you can return it to the nesting area if possible.”
Another animal Russell warns against interfering with is young
rabbits.
"Rabbits seldom survive in captivity and can actually die
of fright from being handled,” she explained.
MDC MYTHBUSTER: Human scent does not cause wild mothers to
reject their young.
“It takes a lot of knowledge to care for and rehabilitate wild
animals,” stressed Russell. “It requires special training, permits, and
facilities. Not to mention, it’s illegal to possess many wild animals without a
valid state or federal permit.”
Russell also cautioned that wildlife can become dangerous as
they mature, and can carry disease, parasites, and cause property damage.
“We know people have good intentions, and it can be tempting to
take these cute, young animals in our homes, but the best thing we can do for
wild animals is to leave them be,” she said.
To learn more about Missouri’s
native wildlife, visit the MDC online Field Guide at https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/search.
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April 19, 2024
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
30 year old Brittany Miller
of Brookfield was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon
in Adair County. The highway patrol said it happened at
1:30pm as she was on US 63 when her SUV ran off the left side of the road and
struck a guardrail. She was taken
to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment of minor injuries.
MODOT HIRING WORKERS AT JOB FAIR IN SHELBINA
The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District
Office will host a job fair to hire multiple full-time positions
including: Maintenance workers, Highway designer/Civil Engineer,
signal/Lighting electricians, and mechanics/equipment technicians. The event
will be from 10am – 2pm Saturday, April 20, at the MoDOT Shelbina
Maintenance Facility, 213 N. Douglas, Shelbina, MO 63468.
MoDOT offers full training and benefits including medical
insurance, paid annual and sick leave, educational assistance, paid holidays
and more.
MoDOT is a diverse workplace dedicated to safety and personal
and professional development.
Applicant information:
Bring a valid driver’s license.
Applications can be completed on-site or ahead of time at modot.org/careers. An active email
address will be required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school
diploma/GED and a valid driver's license.
If offered a position, applicants also must successfully
complete a criminal background check, drug screening, work simulation and
physical at a separately scheduled date and time.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING ACCIDENT
A Moscow Mills man was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at 12am Wednesday
in Pike County. The patrol says that 41 year old Derek
Wolfe was on Highway PP when his truck traveled off the right side of the
roadway, he overcorrected, crossed the center of the road, went off the left side,
struck a tree and overturned, ejecting him from it. He was
transported by Survival Flight to Mercy Hospital in St.
Louis with serious injuries.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 18, 2024
14 BRIDGES IN NORTHEAST MISSOURI SCHEDULED
FOR REHABILITATION
Weather permitting, the week of April 22, bridge rehabilitation
work is set to begin on 14 rural Northeast Missouri bridges,
a project that spans six counties. The Missouri Department of
Transportation has contracted with Capital Paving & Construction, LLC to
complete the projects which includes bridges in Audrain, Lincoln, Marion,
Montgomery, Pike and Ralls counties. These bridges were included in the Safe
and Sound Bridge program which rebuilt more than 800 bridges approximately 12
years ago.
Locations are as follows:
Audrain County,
Route B - Over Branch Lick Creek, 2.7 miles from Route J
Audrain County,
Route D - Over Scattering Fork, 2.07 miles from Missouri Route 15
Audrain County,
Route FF - Over Davis Creek, 0.5 mile from Route M
Lincoln County,
Route V - Over Sugar Creek, 0.98 mile from U.S. Route 61
Marion County,
Route D - Over South Fabius River,
0.69 mile from Route M
Monroe County, Route Y - Over Reese Fork in Audrain County, 0.71
mile from Route NN
Montgomery County,
Route AA - Over Coon Creek, 0.63 mile from Route PP
Pike County,
Route H - Over Little Ramsey Creek, 1.8 miles from Route W in Paynesville
Pike County,
Route W - Over Guinns Creek, 1.16 miles from Route F
Pike County,
Route W - Over Ramsey Creek, 0.39 mile from Route WW
Pike County,
Route AC - Over Sandy Creek,
2.24 miles from Missouri Route 161 in Middletown
Pike County,
Route M - Over South Branch Indian Creek, 0.34 mile from Route V
Pike County,
Route V - Over Indian Creek, 3.16 miles from Route M
Ralls County,
Route P - Over Spencer Creek,
0.87 mile from Route K
Six phases are included in the scope of rehabilitation
work. The contractor currently plans to complete a single phase on all
bridges before progressing to the next phase of work. To minimize the overall
impact to motorists, there will be brief work zones at each bridge while work
is active.
During these time periods, flaggers will direct motorists
through the one-lane work zones. A 10-foot width restriction will be in
place while work zones are active. Crews will be present during daylight hours,
Monday through Friday. All work is weather permitting, and schedules are
subject to change. All work is scheduled to be completed by November 1.
A list and interactive map of all project locations within the
contract can be found on the projects webpage at https://www.modot.org/SASNE.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Friday, April 12 at approximately 9:12pm,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 800 block of W
Liberty in reference to a fire. Responding personnel found
flame coming from an unattached garage. The fire was extinguished
with the garage suffering serious damage. None of the other nearby
structures were damaged. Investigation led to the arrest of Travis E
Saylor, age 35, on Saturday, April 13 at
approximately 3:40pm. Mr. Saylor was processed at MPSD and taken to
the Audrain County Jail for Arson 2nd degree. Mr.
Saylor suffered minor injuries from the fire. No one else was
injured.
On Saturday, April 13 at approximately 8:17pm,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1700 block of S Clark
Street in reference to a fire. Responding personnel found that
fire had spread from an unattended pile of burning brush and was moving through
private property towards the roadway. The fire was contained after
burning less than a tenth of an acre. There were no injuries from
the incident.
On Wednesday, April 10 the Mexico Public
Safety Department took four reports of copper being stolen from air conditioner
condenser units in the central business district area. Investigation
indicates that the damage and thefts occurred during the morning hours of the 9th and
the 10th and that two white males were
involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mexico Public
Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100 or CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS
or (800) 392-8477. CRIMESTOPPERS tips leading to an arrest or
charges are eligible for reward.
MARCH 2024 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm
payroll employment increased by 8,100 jobs in March 2024 and the seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.3 percent. Private industry employment
increased by 7,100 jobs and government employment increased by 1,000 jobs. Over
the year, there was an increase of 54,200 jobs from March 2023 to March 2024
and the unemployment rate increased by half of a percentage point, from 2.8
percent in March 2023 to 3.3 percent in March 2024. Read the full report
at https://meric.mo.gov/missouri-monthly-jobs-report.
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WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY
NIGHT WRECK
A woman was hurt in a
two-vehicle wreck Monday night in Ralls County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 5:50pm as two vehicles were westbound on US
36 when 32 year old Danielle Altheide of Quincy, IL attempted a
left turn from the driving lane and her van struck a tractor trailer driven by
36 year old Bradley White of Shelbina. She was transported by
ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of
minor injuries.
TWO INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two men were injured in an accident that
occurred after 10pm Monday in Franklin County. The patrol
says that a truck driven by 40 year old Nicholas Hamilton
of Washington was stopped at a stop sign on Horseshoe Bend Loop when
he pulled out in front of a car driven by 34 year old Michael Williams
of Union and they collided. Williams sustained moderate
injuries while Hamilton suffered minor injuries. Both were
taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
GOV. PARSON ORDERS
FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF LAKE LAFAYETTE POLICE CHIEF
STEVEN A. SINGER
On Tuesday, Governor
Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at
half-staff at government buildings in Lafayette County and all
police stations in Missouri on Wednesday in honor of Lake Lafayette
Police Department Chief Steven A. Singer.
“Chief
Singer devoted 20 years of his life to protecting his community and was
committed to advancing professional development among law enforcement
investigators as an active member of the Missouri Investigators
Association,” Governor Parson said. “We are grateful for
his public service, and Teresa and I send our sincere condolences to his family
and loved ones.”
On the evening of
April 7, Chief Singer was on duty with the Lake Lafayette Police Department
when he responded to a report of subjects trespassing near the dam
of Lake Lafayette. When he arrived, the subjects fled on UTVs. Chief
Singer searched for the subjects before clearing the call. He then suffered a
fatal heart attack in the early morning hours of April 8.
Singer, 48, was a
20-year law enforcement veteran. He graduated from
the University of Central
Missouri's Police Academy on March 31, 2004, and in June 2004
joined the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy and the Lake Lafayette
Police Department as chief. He served as a deputy sheriff until June 2015.
Chief Singer had been
a member of the Missouri Investigators Association since 2005 and had served as
a member of the organization’s Membership Committee, Training Committee, and as
vice president and president. He had also served in the Lafayette County
Assessor’s Office, where he rose to the position of deputy assessor in
September 2017 and continued to serve in that capacity.
The flags will be held
at half-staff on the day of Chief Singer’s memorial service.
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MAN INJURED IN GASCONADE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Linn man was injured in an accident that occurred at 4:05pm
Sunday in Gasconade County. The
patrol says that 29 year old Lakin Stull was on Route Y when his motorcycle
traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned. He was
taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment of moderate injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
35 year old Adam Ritter of Vandalia was injured in a one-vehicle
wreck Sunday night in Ralls County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 10:40pm as he was on Route F when he swerved
to avoid a deer, causing his car to run off the right side of the road and
struck a tree before coming to rest. He sustained moderate injuries
and was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for
treatment.
TEEN HURT IN ATV MISHAP
A teen was hurt in an ATV mishap Sunday evening in Ralls County. MSHP
stated that the 17 year old boy from Center was on North
East Street when he attempted to jump a culvert
on an ATV and was ejected from it. He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for
treatment of moderate injuries. The mishap occurred at 8:15pm
Sunday.
HANNIBAL LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACT UP FOR BID
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced the upcoming
Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Hannibal located
at 21 Northport Plaza, Hannibal, Mo., 63401.
Bids started being accepted April 10, and must be submitted by April 23.
For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions,
please visit Missouri’s
statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at missouribuys.mo.gov/. Interested
groups or individuals who wish to bid to operate the Hannibal License Office
must have an active Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and must
submit the proposal under the legal entity name for which the FEIN was
assigned.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair County
Missouri Route 11 –
April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Beechwood
Trail to Impala Trail between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Audrain County
Missouri Route 151 –
April 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 116 to CR 128 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Knox County
Missouri Route 6 – April 22, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from 0.5 mile before the North Fork South Fabius River
bridge to just after the North Fork South Fabius bridge between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working.
Route K – April 23 – 24, CLOSED for bridge
maintenance from Route EE to Eagle
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route K – April 25, CLOSED for bridge
maintenance from Elk Road to Elkhart
Place between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route V – April 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Colony
Woods Place to Route V Spur between 8:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.
Route V – April 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route V Spur to Emma
Place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route P – April 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cross
Road to Old
Dameron Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Macon County
Missouri Route 3 –
April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Chariton
Street to Front
Street between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route F – April 16, LANE RESTRICTION for
seal coating operations from 1.0 mile north of Denver
Place to Desoto
Place between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route M – April 16, CLOSED for seal
coating operations from 2.5 miles east of U.S. Route 63 to 3.0 miles east of
U.S. Route 63 between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route Z – April 17 - 18, CLOSED for bridge
maintenance from Cannon
Street to Arizona
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA – April 17 - 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route K to National
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA – April 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from National
Avenue to Nickle
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route DD – April 16, CLOSED for seal
coating operations from 3.0 miles east of U.S. Route 63 to 3.5 miles east of
U.S. Route 63 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Route PP – April 16, CLOSED for seal
coating operations from 3.5 miles east of U.S. Route 63 to 4.0 miles east of
U.S. Route 63 between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Route UU – April 16, CLOSED for seal
coating operations from Old Highway 36 to Clarence Street 10:30 a.m. and 11:00
a.m.
Marion County
U.S. Route 36 – April 17, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from U.S. Route 61 to Harrison Hill in Hannibal between
2:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36
(Westbound) – April 23, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route U to Route
J between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route U – April 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 477 to CR 469 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route U – April 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 469 to CR 463 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route U – April 23, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 455 to CR 465 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route U – April 24 - 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 436 to CR 450 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Route K – April 22 - 25, CLOSED for core
drilling operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route P between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Pike County
Route W – April 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 220 to 0.50 mile south of CR 220 between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Randolph County
U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – April 15, LANE RESTRICTION for
seal coating operations from 1.0 mile south of U.S. Route 24 to 1.5 miles south
of U.S. Route 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Route Z – April 16, LANE RESTRICTION for
seal coating operations from 1.0 mile west of Route C to 1.5 miles west of
Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Schuyler County
Route H – April 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Goober
Run Road to Lick
Skillet Drive between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route V – April 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route W – April 22 - 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Wabash
Street to Hoot Owl Ridge between 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. daily.
Scotland County
Route A – April 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 161 to CR 155 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route A - April 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 108 to CR 116 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route A – April 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from State
Street to Arcade
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route H - April 23, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 460 to CR 470 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route H - April 24, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 708 to Route N between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route H - April 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 716 to CR 803 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route EE - April 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 817 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route RA - April 22, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route U to CR 116 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Route KK – April 15 - 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 201 to CR 207 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. daily.
Warren County
I-70 (Westbound) – April
15 – 16, LANE
RESTRICTION will be in place on westbound I-70 in Warren
County beginning at the Missouri Route 47/I-70 interchange for surveying work,
extending approximately 3,900 feet beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, April
15th through 6:00 a.m. on April 16th.
I-70 (Westbound) – April 15 – 16, LANE RESTRICTION will
be in place on westbound I-70 in Warren County, approximately one-half mile
east of Wright City interchange for surveying work, beginning at 9:00 p.m.
on Monday, April 15th through 6:00 a.m. on April 16th.
Missouri Route 94 – April
15 – 16, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Massas
Creek Road to Route B between 9:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
MODOT: DISTRACTED DRIVING AFFECTS EVERYONE,
“WORK WITH US” IN WORK ZONES
In 2023, 35 fatalities occurred in work zone
crashes, the highest number of work zone fatalities
in Missouri history. Distracted driving contributed to 588 work zone
crashes and five of those fatalities. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month,
with National Work Zone Awareness Week occurring April 15-19. MoDOT is asking
motorists to “Work With Us” by making safe, responsible choices behind the
wheel and slowing down when driving through work zones.
Using a cell phone while driving is now
against the law in Missouri. The Siddens Bening hands free law, which took
effect last August, prohibits drivers from physically holding or supporting a
cell phone while driving; this includes sending or receiving texts and
recording or watching videos. Drivers can face criminal charges for crashes
that result in property damage, injury or death.
It’s not just a courtesy to slow down and move
over for these work zones—it’s the law. Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes, if
safe to do so, when approaching MoDOT vehicles, law enforcement vehicles and
any other emergency vehicle with lights flashing. If drivers can’t change lanes
safely, they must slow down as they pass the emergency vehicles. Drivers should be aware of changing traffic
conditions, observe warning signs and merge before reaching lane closures.
In 2023 alone, MoDOT work zone vehicles with
truck mounted attenuators were struck 63 times, an increase of 27 from the
previous year. These crashes are almost
always a result of drivers being distracted behind the wheel and/or driving too
fast for the conditions.
At its core, the Buckle Up Phone Down initiative
is about prioritizing personal safety. Forty-five percent of those killed
in work zone crashes last year were not wearing a seat belt and the overall
unbelted fatality rate so far in 2024 is the highest recorded in recent years.
Everyone carries the responsibility of personal safety. Wear your seat belt,
put the phone down and help save lives on Missouri roadways.
MDC REPORTS YOUNG HUNTERS TOOK 3,721 TURKEYS OVER
YOUTH WEEKEND
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows that young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested
3,721 birds over the past youth weekend, April 6 and 7. Top harvest counties
were Gasconade with 92 birds
harvested, Osage with 90 and Franklin with 89.
Young hunters checked 2,550 birds during the 2023 spring youth
weekend.
"Favorable morning weather appears to have more than made
up for some windy afternoons this year,” said MDC Turkey Biologist Nick Oakley.
“Youth harvest increased by more than a thousand birds compared to the 2023
youth season and was the highest harvest total since 2017. Successively better
hatches over the last several years have helped the turkey population stabilize
and hunters are starting to see the results of that in the field.
Get more harvest information by county at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
The regular spring turkey season runs April 15 through May 5.
For more information on spring turkey hunting in Missouri,
visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey.
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GOV. PARSON ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION IN EQUIPMENT GRANTS TO MISSOURI LAW
ENFORCEMENT, FIRE SERVICE AND EMS PROVIDERS
On
Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of
Public Safety has approved 70 grants totaling $5 million to law enforcement,
fire service and EMS providers in
class three counties across the state for new equipment to allow first
responders to better respond to emergencies and provide additional protection
as they do their jobs.
Grant
funded equipment includes patrol vehicles, mobile data terminals, body cameras,
firefighter turnout gear, extrication equipment, ambulances, cardiac monitors,
pediatric resuscitation devices, and emergency communications radios.
“Across
our state, Missouri first
responders bravely respond to emergencies, including floods, droughts, train
derailments, traffic accidents, and beyond. In times of crisis, we call on
them, and we could not be more proud,” said Governor Parson. “These
grants will provide vitally important equipment to help law enforcement
officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel do their jobs more effectively and
make our Missouri communities
safer.”
Grants
were awarded as follows (the complete list of recipients and grants amounts is
available here):
- Fire Safety: A total of 35 fire service agencies
have been approved to receive a total of over $1,380,000 for equipment,
including self-contained breathing apparatus and cylinders, thermal
imaging cameras, turnout gear, extrication equipment, firefighting tanker
trucks, support vehicles, and interoperable radios.
- EMS: A total of 18
emergency medical service providers have been approved to receive a total
of over $2,880,000 for equipment, including ambulances, ambulance
remounts, automatic compression devices, video laryngoscopes, cardiac
monitors, pediatric resuscitation devices, training mannequins, laptops,
and emergency communications radios.
- Law Enforcement: A total of 17 law enforcement
agencies have been approved to receive a total of over $735,000 for
equipment, including patrol vehicles, mobile data terminals, body cameras,
prisoner transport cages, and interoperable communications radios.
MDC
CHANGES TURKEY REGULATIONS
FOR FALL HUNTING
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces changes to turkey hunting
regulations for the fall seasons. The Missouri Conservation Commission gave
final approval to the changes at its April 5 open meeting in Rolla.
The
approved changes to fall turkey hunting will reduce the harvest limit from four
to two birds of either sex and will now require both fall firearms turkey
hunters and fall archery turkey hunters to purchase a fall turkey-hunting
permit. Turkeys will
no longer be included in the archery-deer permit.
According
to MDC, the changes to fall turkey hunting regulations aim to reduce the fall
harvest while maintaining as much opportunity for hunters as possible.
The
Commission gave initial approval to the regulation changes at its December open
meeting. The changes were then open for public comment from Feb. 2 through
March 2. MDC received about 40 comments with most pertaining to the removal of
turkeys from archery hunting permits.
The
Commission previously approved MDC changes to shooting hours for the regular
spring turkey season. Shooting hours are extended for private land only from a
half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Shooting hours on public land will remain a
half-hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. These changes are effective for the Spring
2024 turkey season. The annual youth spring turkey hunting portion will
continue to have extended shooting hours from a half-hour before sunrise to
sunset for both public and private land.
Learn
more about turkey hunting in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/turkey.
MOFB INSURANCE ANNOUNCES 9TH ANNUAL HOME RUN AGAINST HUNGER
CAMPAIGN
The
number of Missourians facing hunger would fit into Busch Stadium more than 15x.
Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance (MOFBI) recognizes the need to obtain and
distribute food to hungry families across the state. For the ninth consecutive
year, insurance agents and producers, customer service representatives,
regional coordinators and many volunteers are accepting donations now to April
30 at office locations across the state. The 2024 Home Run Against Hunger
campaign is one of several events Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance organizes
annually to help those in need.
Unfortunately,
one in every eight Missouri children
is faced with not knowing when they will eat their next meal on a regular
basis. You can help provide hope by donating. Missouri’s
food banks are working to provide relief to many families struggling to make
ends meet, but they can’t do it alone. A donation of only $25 can provide up to
100 meals for our neighbors in need.
Help
us fight hunger. The most-needed items include: canned meat, canned fruits and
vegetables, beans, rice, cereal, peanut butter, soups and pasta. Drop off
donations (food or funds) at your local county office between April 3 and April
30 or text MOFB2024 to 44-321. All donations serve local communities.
During
the campaign’s final days, each MOFBI office will deliver donations to a local
pantry. A statewide grand total of donations in pounds will be announced along
with total monetary donations. Last year’s efforts garnered nearly 4.4 tons of
food and over $16,100.
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WOMAN HURT IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Montgomery City woman was
hurt in a chain-reaction accident that occurred at 4:45pm Tuesday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 21 year old Allie
Klein was on US 54 when her car struck the rear of a car driven by an 18 year
old boy from Centralia pushing his car into a truck driven by 62 year
old Nicholas Parrish of Thompson. Klein was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
minor injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
A man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle
wreck Tuesday night in Pike County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 6:35pm as a truck driven by a 16 year old boy from Bowling
Green began to merge into the left turn lane of US 61 when it was struck in the
rear by a car driven by 38 year old Justin Sipp of Fenton. After
impact the car skidded and overturned. Sipp was transported by ambulance
to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious
injuries.
CANADIAN MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A Canadian man was killed in a motorcycle
crash Tuesday evening in Warren County. State troopers
stated that 26 year old Kyler Jay of Alberta, Canada was
westbound on I-70 and following behind an SUV driven by 51 year old Suzanne
Lawson of St. Louis when he attempted to lane split between the SUV
and a tractor trailer when his motorcycle struck the passenger side of the
SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash
happened at 9:30pm Tuesday.
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TROY MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
IN LINCOLN COUNTY
A Troy man was killed in a motorcycle accident
that occurred at 8pm Monday in Lincoln County. The patrol
says that 40 year old Michael Milberg was on Route U when he lost control of
his motorcycle and it traveled off the left side of the roadway and ejected him
from it. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
A Monroe City woman was injured
in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning
in Marion County. The highway patrol said it happened at
9:45am as 71 year old Deborah Watson was on US 36 when she lost control of her
truck and it traveled off the north side of the roadway and overturned in the
median. She was transported by ambulance
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate
injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
25 year old Kenneth Sgrignuoli of Moberly was
hurt in a Monday afternoon crash in Randolph County. MSHP
stated that he was on US 24 when his vehicle ran off the road. He
suffered minor injuries and was taken
to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment. The
crash happened at around 4:55pm Monday.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Friday, April 5 at approximately 8:39pm,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of N
Washington in reference to an aggressive dog. Responding personnel
found that a dog, whose owner lives in the area, was running loose when it
attacked two dogs that were in a front yard on leashes. As people
attempted to separate the dogs, one person shot the attacking dog, injuring
it. One of the other dogs was killed during the attack and the other was
injured. Both dogs that survived the incident were taken for medical
assistance and are expected to survive. Mexico Public Safety and Mexico
Animal Control are continuing to investigate. Everyone is reminded that
animal control laws are in place for the safety of all residents and
animals.
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TWO TEENS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT
CRASH
Two teens were seriously injured in a Saturday
night crash in Callaway County. State troopers stated that
an 18 year old boy from Kingdom City was on Route F and driving
too fast when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his car to travel off the
left side of the road, struck the ground twice and overturned, coming to rest
on its top. Both the driver and his passenger an 18 year old boy
from Auxvasse were taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries. The crash happened at around 11:20pm Saturday.
MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A Palmyra man was injured in a
motorcycle accident that occurred at around 6:45pm Sunday in Marion County. The
patrol says that 38 year old Trey Tonnies was on Marion County Road 402 when he
lost control and his motorcycle ran off the roadway. He sustained
moderate injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for
treatment.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
A Shelbina woman was hurt in a one-vehicle
wreck Sunday night in Monroe County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 11:05pm as 47 year old Dawn Rojas was a passenger in an SUV
driven by a 16 year old girl from Clarence. They were on Highway A
when the teen stopped for a deer in the road and backed into a
ditch. Rojas was transported by ambulance
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate
injuries.
STATE TO CARRY OUT SENTENCE OF BRIAN DORSEY
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that
the State of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Brian Dorsey on
Tuesday as ordered by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
"Brian Dorsey punished his loving family
for helping him in a time of need. His cousins invited him into their home
where he was surrounded by family and friends, then gave him a place to stay.
Dorsey repaid them with cruelty, inhumane violence, and murder," Governor
Parson said. "The pain Dorsey brought to others can never be
rectified, but carrying out Dorsey’s sentence according
to Missouri law and the Court’s order will deliver justice and
provide closure."
Dorsey murdered his cousin, Sarah Bonnie, and
her husband, Ben Bonnie, in the middle of the night after they rescued Dorsey
from drug dealers attempting to collect debts at Dorsey’s apartment earlier in
the day. After he murdered them, Dorsey raped Sarah’s corpse as the Bonnies’,
now-orphaned, four-year-old daughter slept in another room. Numerous jurors and
courts have determined the judgment Dorsey received is an appropriate and legal
sentence for his heinous crimes.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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April 8, 2024
NARCOTICS
INVESTIGATION NETS TWO ARRESTS IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Over the last few
months, Chillicothe Police Officers and Detectives have worked on a narcotics
investigation. As a result, Detectives filed for and were granted a
Livingston County Search Warrant through the Livingston County Associate
Court. On Thursday April 4 at approximately 7am, a team of
Officers and Detectives executed the Livingston County Search Warrant in the
200 block of Walnut Street. As a result of this search warrant,
Officers located narcotics and evidence of the use and distribution of
narcotics in a protected location.
Two Chillicothe residents,
a 42-year-old female of Chillicothe and a 44-year-old male, were
arrested. They were taken to
the Law Enforcement Center where they were processed and
transported to
the Caldwell County Detention Center pending formal
charges. During the course of this investigation, a significant
amount of Methamphetamine was confiscated and taken off the streets
of Chillicothe, making the community a safer place for families and
community members.
SOLAR ECLIPSE &
DRIVER EXAMINATION TESTING
Colonel Eric T. Olson,
superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like the public to
be aware the upcoming solar eclipse may affect driver examination skills
testing times. The solar eclipse in Missouri is expected
to begin at approximately 12:35pm, Monday April 8 and reach a total eclipse at
1:55pm in most areas. The eclipse will be complete and end at
approximately 3:14pm. Some areas of Missouri will
experience a total solar eclipse, while all areas of the state will experience
a partial eclipse. It is expected that interest in the solar eclipse
will increase both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Drivers, who wish
to take a skills test on April 8, should be aware that Driver Examination
Stations may suspend testing during the solar eclipse in the interest of
safety. Driver Examination Stations will post signs at locations open April 8,
announcing any temporary suspension of testing. Applicants who currently
have a scheduled appointment during the eclipse will be contacted and given the
opportunity to reschedule. Note: CDL skills tests include pre-trip,
basic, and road tests.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair County
Missouri Route 11
– April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Beechwood
Trail to Impala Trail between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 63 – April 11, LANE RESTRICTION for seal coating
operations from Shepherd Avenue to Route P between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Clark County
Route AA – April 8 – 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from 0.10 mile north of CR 117 to CR 52 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30
p.m. daily.
Lincoln County
Route P – April 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cross
Road to Old
Dameron Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Macon County
Missouri Route 3
– April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Chariton
Street to Front
Street between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route F – April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from 1.0 mile
north of Denver Place to Desoto
Place between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route M – April 16, CLOSED for
seal coating operations from 2.5 miles east of U.S. Route 63 to 3.0 miles east
of U.S. Route 63 between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route P – April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Falcon
Street to Puzzle
Lane between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. A
10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route Z – April 17 - 18, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Cannon
Street to Arizona
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA – April 9 – 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route K to National
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA – April 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from National
Avenue to Nickle
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route AA – April 17 - 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route K to National
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA – April 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from National
Avenue to Nickle
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route DD – April 16, CLOSED for
seal coating operations from 3.0 miles east of U.S. Route 63 to 3.5 miles east
of U.S. Route 63 between 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Route PP – April 16, CLOSED for
seal coating operations from 3.5 miles east of U.S. Route 63 to 4.0 miles east
of U.S. Route 63 between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Route UU – April 16, CLOSED for
seal coating operations from Old Highway 36 to Clarence Street 10:30 a.m. and
11:00 a.m.
Marion County
U.S. Route 36
– April 8 - 9, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from the Illinois state
line to Harrison Hill in Hannibal between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36 – April 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching
operations from U.S. Route 61 to Harrison Hill in Hannibal between 2:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working.
Monroe County
Route A – April 10-11, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from
4,500 and 4,750 feet north of U.S. Route 24 in Holliday between 7:00 a.m. on
April 9 and will reopen at 6:00 p.m. on April 10.
Route U – April 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 477 to CR 469 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route U – April 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 469 to CR 463 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Route F – April 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Long Road to Manley
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Pike County
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – April 8 – 9, LANE RESTRICION for
patching operations from Route HH to Route OO between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route U – April 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 61 to CR 36 between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m.
Route W – April 8 - 10, CLOSED for core drilling operations
starting at 0.4 mile north of Route H to 0.6 north of Route H at the Little
Ramsey Creek bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route W – April 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 220 to 0.50 mile south of CR 220 between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Ralls County
Route O – April 12, CLOSED for
brush cutting operations from Mills
Creek Place to Dow Trail between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Randolph County
U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – April 15, LANE RESTRICTION for
seal coating operations from 1.0 mile south of U.S. Route 24 to 1.5 miles south
of U.S. Route 24 between 8:00a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Route D – April 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route C to 0.5 mile south of Route C
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route D – April 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.5 miles south of Route C to 2.0 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route D – April 12, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 2.0 miles south of Route C to 2.5 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route Z – April 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from 1.0 mile west
of Route C to 1.5 miles west of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Route DD – April 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1310 to 0.5 mile south of CR 1310
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route C – April 8 - 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route CC to Route N between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route H – April 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Goober
Run Road to Lick
Skillet Drive between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Route KK – April 12, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 201 to CR 207 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route KK – April 15 - 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 201 to CR 207 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Warren County
Missouri Route 94
– April 15 – 16, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from Massas
Creek Road to Route B between 9:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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April 5, 2024
DRIVERS INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
Both drivers were injured in an accident that
occurred at 7:40pm Wednesday in Callaway County. The
patrol says that a 17 year old boy from Auxvasse was on US 54 when his SUV
struck the rear of an SUV driven by 32 year old Shelby Stephan
of Jefferson City. The teen suffered minor injuries while the
woman sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment.
WOMAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY WRECK
63 year old Mary Back of Fulton was hurt in a
two-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning
in Boone County. The highway patrol said it occurred at
around 1:50am as she was westbound on I-70 when her SUV struck the towed unit
of a semi which had overturned on to its left side from a previous crash that
was blocking the roadway. She sustained moderate injuries and was
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment.
THREE INJURED IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING CRASH
Three people were injured in an early Thursday
morning crash in Shelby County. State troopers stated that
a tractor trailer was parked on the shoulder of US 36 when it was struck in the
rear by a freightliner driven by 45 year old William Watson
of Nashville, GA. Both Watson and his passenger 45 year
old Sonya Watson were taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of
minor to moderate injuries respectively, while the man in the parked semi 32
year old Salim Munawari of Houston, TX was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon
for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at 4:40am
Thursday.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday at approximately 9:52pm, the Mexico
Public Safety Department responded to the 1500 block of S Western St, in
reference to gunshots being fired. Responding personnel learned that
Floyd W Dudley, age 36 of Mexico, was involved. As investigation
into what occurred continued, MPSD learned that between about 8:00pm on the 2nd
and 8:00am on April 3rd, there were four incidents of Mr. Dudley shooting at
houses and cars belonging to three different people in Mexico. The
three people all knew Mr. Dudley personally. In addition, later in the
morning of April 3rd, Mr. Dudley was in a physical altercation with another
person at a house where he has stayed in the past. No one was injured
during any of these incidents.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Mr.
Dudley for 1st Degree Assault. Anyone with information
about any of these incidents or about Mr. Dudley's location is asked to contact
Mexico Public Safety at (573) 581-2100 or (573) 473-5800 or CRIMESTOPPERS at
(800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477. CRIMESTOPPERS information leading to an
arrest or conviction could result in a reward.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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April 4, 2024
PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY
INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK IN AUDRAIN COUNTY
A pedestrian was
seriously injured after being struck by a truck at 8:10pm Tuesday
in Audrain County. The patrol says that 27 year old Caleb
Hotchkin of Odessa was on US 54 when his truck struck a
man. The man who was identified as 63 year old Terry Follis of
Auxvasse was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
APRIL IS NATIONAL SAFE
DIGGING MONTH
Warmer weather usually
means an increase in outside projects that may require digging or excavation
work. If you are building a deck, planting a tree, or completing a
large project, Missouri law requires anyone digging underground to notify
Missouri 811 (by calling 811 or placing a locate request online at www.missouri-811.org before any excavation begins. The call will be taken by
the Missouri 811 Call Center, which then notifies all relevant utilities in the
project area. Once Missouri 811 is notified, utility
companies will mark the approximate location of their underground lines,
request additional information or advise you that they do not have facilities
at the excavation site.
Hitting an underground
line can cause serious injury, it could disrupt service to you and other
customers and it could potentially result in fines and repair
costs. The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds consumers to
call before you dig. It’s free and it’s the law.
UPDATE: ROUTE J IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS
OPEN TO TRAFFIC
Route J in Montgomery County is
open after being closed between Mineola and Big Spring Quarry
Road due to flooding.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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April 3, 2024
TWO HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A woman and a baby boy from Greentop were hurt
in a Monday afternoon crash in Adair County. MSHP stated
that 28 year old Natasha Findling was on Highway J when her car ran off the
right side of the road and overturned several times. She sustained moderate
injuries, while her passenger a 1 year old boy suffered minor
injuries. Both were taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment. The crash happened at 2:45pm Monday.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT MISHAP
41 year old Amanda
Weis of Fayette was seriously injured in a Monday night mishap
in Howard County. State troopers report that it happened
at around 11:30pm as she was on 880 County Road 404 when her vehicle
went off the left side of the road, struck a culvert and
overturned. She was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN MONDAY EVENING WRECK
A Bowling
Green driver was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday evening
in Pike County. The highway patrol said it occurred at
11pm as 61 year old Daniel Edmond was on the Outer Road of US 61 and
driving too fast for weather conditions when his SUV ran off the road and
struck a utility pole. He was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Wright City teen
was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 3:20pm Monday
in Warren County. The patrol says that the 16 year old boy
was on Route H when his jeep traveled off the right side of the roadway, went
over a private drive and became airborne, struck a tree, a utility pole, a guy
wire and overturned, before hitting a tree. He was taken
to SSM Health St.
Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis with
serious injuries.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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April 2, 2024
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING
WRECK
29 year old Jared Bourque of New
Iberia, Louisiana was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday
morning in Macon County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 7:30am as he was on Highway 156 three miles east of La
Plata when the U Haul truck he was driving ran off the left side of the
road, struck the ground and overturned. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
A woman was killed, while two others were
injured in a Sunday night crash in Clark County. MSHP
stated that 70 year old John Briggs of Kahoka was on Route B at Route C when he
failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the path of a truck driven by a 17
year old girl from Kahoka and her truck struck the passenger side of his
truck. A passenger in Briggs’s truck 71 year old Linda Smith of
Kahoka was pronounced dead at the scene, meanwhile another passenger 56 year
old Riva Weir of Keokuk, IA was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with
serious injuries. Briggs sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to Fort Madison Community Hospital for treatment. The
crash occurred at 8:10pm Sunday.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN MONROE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hermann man was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at 1:50am Sunday
in Monroe County. The patrol says that 64 year old
Clifford Deatsch was on MO 15 when his vehicle traveled off the left side of
the roadway, struck a driveway, became airborne and overturned, ejecting him
from it. He was air-lifted by Air Evac
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
RESURFACING WORK
ONGOING AT ROUTE BB IN AUDRAIN AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES
Weather permitting, a
resurfacing project located on Route BB in Audrain and Montgomery counties,
from U.S. Route 54 to Missouri Route 161, is ongoing.
The $4.7M contract,
awarded last year to Magruder Paving, LLC of Troy, Missouri, includes several
additional resurfacing projects scheduled to be completed by November 1, 2024:
- Montgomery County, Route A – From Missouri
Route 19 to Missouri Route 161 (In Progress)
- Audrain/Montgomery County, Route AA – From Route BB to
Missouri Route 19 in Wellsville (Mid-April start)
Traffic will be
reduced to one lane with a 9-foot width restriction at the location where crews
are actively working. Flaggers and a pilot car will be utilized for
traffic control to guide traffic through the work zone. Workers will
be present during daylight hours. All work is weather dependent and
schedules are subject to change.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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April 1, 2024
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Thursday March 28 at approximately 7:45pm,
Moberly Officers responded to the 700 block of Franklin St in
reference to gunfire in the area. While in route, Officers learned of a
physical altercation at the same residence with a male who fled the area on
foot.
Upon arrival, Officers located a male juvenile
south of the residence. The subject was determined to be involved in the
altercation and was detained. Officers returned to the residence and contacted
numerous individuals.
It was determined that a firearm was
discharged inside the residence during a physical altercation. The altercation
moved outside, and another firearm was discharged. One female subject was
treated on scene for minor injuries.
Moberly Detectives were called to the scene,
and they later executed a search warrant.
Four adults and three juveniles were detained
and transported to the Moberly Police Department. The juveniles were turned
over to their guardians and the Randolph County Juvenile Office. The adults
were released from custody pending formal charges. The investigation is
ongoing.
Moberly Officers were assisted by Randolph County
Deputies.
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone
down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Adair County
Missouri
Route 11 – April 1 – April 5, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route J to Shingle
Oak Way between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily
Monday through Friday.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 151 – April 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 22 to CR 128 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Clark County
Route
AA –
April 8 – 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 0.10 miles north of CR 117 to CR 52 between
8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily.
Knox County
Route
V –
April 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Colony
Woods Place to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Lewis County
Route
DD –
April 1 - 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route 6 to 230th Street between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route
AA –
April 9 – 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route K to National
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route
AA –
April 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from National
Avenue to Nickle
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion County
U.S.
Route 36 – April 5, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from the Illinois state
line to Harrison Hill between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route
A –
April 9 – 10, CLOSED for
railroad maintenance from 4,500 and 4,750 feet north of U.S. Route 24 in
Holliday between 7:00 a.m. on April 9 and will reopen at 6:00 p.m. on April 10.
Route
U –
April 4 - 8, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 0.50 miles west of Route 107 to 0.50 miles
east of CR 479 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily Monday through Friday.
Montgomery County
Route
F –
April 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Long Road to Manley
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
F –
April 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route JJ to Fairview
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route
F –
April 3, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route V to Davis
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Pike County
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) – April 8 –
9, LANE RESTRICION for
patching operations from Route HH to Route OO between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route
W –
April 2 – 4, CLOSED for
core drilling operations starting at 0.4 miles north of Route H to 0.6 north of
Route H at the Little Ramsey Creek bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
W –
April 8 - 10, CLOSED for
core drilling operations starting at 0.4 miles north of Route H to 0.6 north of
Route H at the Little Ramsey Creek bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Ralls County
Route
O –
April 12, CLOSED for
brush cutting operations from Mills
Creek Place to Dow Trail between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Randolph County
Route
D –
April 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route C to 0.5 miles south of Route C
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
D –
April 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.5 miles south of Route C to 2.0 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
D –
April 12, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 2.0 miles south of Route C to 2.5 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
DD –
April 9, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1310 to 1.5 miles south of CR 1310
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route
C –
April 5, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route CC to North
Tower Avenue between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route
C –
April 8 - 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route CC to Route N between 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
H –
April 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Goober
Run Road to Lick
Skillet Drive between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route
P –
April 2 – 4, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 63 to Woodys
Drive between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby County
Route
P –
April 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to the end of state
maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route
KK –
April 12, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 201 to CR 207 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Confluence Rivers To
Acquire Lake Sherwood Water And Sewer Systems
The Missouri Public Service Commission has
approved, with conditions, an application filed by Confluence Rivers Utility
Operating Company, Inc. (Confluence) seeking authority to acquire and operate
the water and sewer systems of Lake Sherwood Estates Association
(Lake Sherwood) in Warren County. The Commission has also
granted a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to Confluence to
operate the water and sewer systems, subject to certain
conditions. Lake Sherwood held an election on July 10, 2023, and
voted to approve the sale of the Lake Sherwood assets.
The Commission determined: 1) There is a need
for the service; 2) Confluence is qualified to provide the proposed service; 3)
Confluence has the financial ability to provide the service; 4) The proposal is
economically feasible; and 5) The service promotes the public interest. “Based
on the application and Staff’s recommendations, the Commission concludes that
the factors for granting a certificate of convenience and necessity to
Confluence have been satisfied and that, with the reasonable and necessary conditions
set out by Staff, it is in the public interest for Confluence to provide water
and sewer service to Lake Sherwood,” said the Commission.
Lake Sherwood currently charges
$13.65 per month for water with an additional $4.10 per additional 1,000 gallons
used. Lake Sherwood currently charges a fixed fee of $31.52 per
month for wastewater. Confluence proposes to adopt the existing water and sewer
rates for Lake Sherwood until such time as the rates are
modified according to law. According to the application, Confluence provides
water service to approximately 5,200 customers and sewer service to
approximately 5,100 customers
in Missouri. Lake Sherwood provides water and sewer
services to approximately 492 customers in Warren County.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
March 29, 2024
BRIDGE REHABILITION PROJECTS SCHEDULED ON
MISSOURI ROUTE 19 NORTH OF HERMANN
Weather permitting, April 3, two bridge
rehabilitation projects are scheduled to begin on Missouri Route 19
in Montgomery County, located over the Missouri River and
the Loutre River north of Hermann.
Temporary traffic impacts will occur at the
bridge locations between Missouri Route 94, south of McKittrick, and Missouri
Route 100 in Hermann. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day
at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the
project. Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work
zone. Workers will be present Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project.
All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
SAFETY
IS IMPORTANT DURING TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
The
Missouri State Highway Patrol asks the public to be aware of and plan for the
total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The viewing path in Missouri will
cover more than 115 miles of the state. Totality enters Missouri as it will
follow a diagonal line crossing over Poplar Bluff, MO, and exit Missouri at
Cape Girardeau, MO, as it crosses the Mississippi River at 2:04 p.m. Thousands
of visitors are expected to arrive in the days leading up to the event. This
influx of additional motorists will affect traffic patterns. Please plan your
trip accordingly.
To avoid the heaviest traffic when traveling for the event, it will be helpful
to leave early and plan to remain at your viewing location until a period after
the eclipse to avoid any congestion afterwards. For the most up-to-date
information on the roads, visit the Patrol's website, www.statepatrol.dps.mo.gov, to check road
conditions on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map or download the Traveler
Information Map to your smart device.
The Patrol reminds every driver to pay attention, obey all traffic laws, and
wear a seat belt.
Additional safe driving tips include:
· Don’t stop along the interstate or park on the shoulder.
· Find a safe location to view the event and get there early.
· Don’t take photographs while driving.
· Turn your headlights on and do not rely on your automatic headlights.
· Prepare for extra congestion, especially on interstates, on the day before,
day of and day after the eclipse.
· Watch out for increased pedestrian traffic along smaller roads. People may
randomly park and walk alongside roads in the hour before the total eclipse to
get the best viewing.
· Avoid travel during the eclipse or in the area of the path of totality if you
can.
· Never wear eclipse glasses when driving a car or operating a boat.
· Make sure your vehicle is in good condition and has a full tank of gas.
· Bring along water and snacks in your vehicle.
If you have planned a day on the water for April 8, make sure your boat has the
proper lighting if you will be on the water during the eclipse. It will become
quite dark. Be aware of your surroundings and what hazards exist near your boat
leading up to the eclipse, so you're prepared when the eclipse occurs. Always
keep a safe distance between yourself and other boaters. Swimmers will be hard
to see as the eclipse occurs.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is available to assist you. Should you need
emergency assistance, see an impaired or careless driver, or if you see a crime
being committed, call 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cell phone. The number is
toll-free and rings at the nearest Highway Patrol troop headquarters.
MISSOURI BROADBAND
AVAILABILITY CHALLENGE PROCESS NOW OPEN UNTIL APRIL 23
The
Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development
(OBD) has announced that the Missouri Broadband Availability Challenge Process
is now open and accepting challenges until April 23. The challenge process will
assist in the investment of $1.7 billion in funding provided by the Broadband
Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
The
purpose of the challenge process is to finalize the eligibility of Missouri homes
and businesses for funding through the BEAD program. It will allow Missourians
and broadband stakeholders to provide evidence that the Missouri
Broadband Availability Map does not accurately reflect the availability or quality of
internet service at a given location. Through the challenge process, OBD will
collect input important to achieving its goal of connecting all Missourians to
quality, high-speed internet.
To
assist challenge process participants, OBD has published a series of online
resources that include a challenge portal user guide, data downloads reflecting
the status of locations, the approved BEAD Initial Proposal Volume 1, and
various how-to guides. These resources are currently available on OBD’s challenge
process webpage.
During
the challenge process, providers whose service is challenged will have 30 days
to file rebuttal evidence. Any nonprofit, local government, or internet service
provider interested in participating should register through the challenge
portal. Providers reporting service in Missouri are
encouraged to register so they will be notified of challenges and able to
respond. Resubmission of challenges will only be accepted before April 23 and
challenges rejected due to a lack of evidence or other reason after April 23
cannot be resubmitted. Challengers should consider submitting challenges as
early as possible.
The
Missouri Broadband Availability Map is now available at broadbandmap.mo.gov. Details on the
challenge process, including helpful resources, are available at ded.mo.gov/office-broadband-development/challenge.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
March 28, 2024
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON
ACCIDENT
Two people from St. Louis were
seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 1:45pm Tuesday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 72 year old Bruce
Canan was on US 50 when he suffered a medical emergency, causing his car to
travel off the left side of the roadway, struck a rock wall and began ascending
up the wall, went airborne and returned to the road on its top. Both
the driver and his passenger 70 year old Donna Canan were transported by
ambulance to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
ATTORNEY GENERAL BAILEY SUES CONTRACTOR FOR FRAUD IN BOONE COUNTY
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his
office filed suit in Boone County against
Anthony Walters, 36, for allegedly defrauding a consumer in connection with his
business Anthony Walters Carpentry, LLC when he failed to provide promised home
renovation services.
General Bailey’s lawsuit asserts that Walters promised to provide construction
services and materials in exchange for advance payment. After taking payments
from the consumer, Walters provided minimal services and materials, failed to
complete the project, and failed to provide a refund. The consumer’s
loss is approximately $6,500.
General Bailey is seeking full restitution for the affected consumer,
injunctive relief, and civil penalties.
Consumers who believe that they have been scammed by Anthony Walters or another
contractor should file a complaint with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office
by calling the Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-392-8222 or by submitting a
complaint online at ago.mo.gov.
The lawsuit can be viewed here: https://ago.mo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024.3.05-Anthony-Walters-Civil-Petition.pdf
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Saturday March 23 at approximately 6:45am
while on patrol, officers with the Moberly Police Department located an
abandoned vehicle that was reported stolen out
of Columbia, Missouri. Further investigation revealed the
driver of the vehicle was assaulted with a firearm in Columbia earlier
in the morning and multiple subjects fled the scene in the victim’s
vehicle.
Moberly officers with the assistance of the
community were able to locate a residence where the suspects were believed to
be. Four juveniles were taken into custody regarding the
incident. Three juveniles were released to Columbia Police
Department and Boone County Juvenile Office. The fourth juvenile was
released to the Randolph County Juvenile Office.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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March 27, 2024
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Friday, March 22 at approximately 9:51pm,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 700 block of S Clark
Street in reference to a kitchen fire. Responding personnel
found a fire on a stovetop which had burned some surrounding cabinets and items
on a nearby counter. The fire was extinguished with no further
damage. The resident stated she was cooking meat on the stove when
she left the kitchen to go to the bathroom. Her smoke detectors
began sounding and she returned to find the fire. The resident put
flour on the fire, then exited and called 9-1-1. There were no injuries
from the incident.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The following incidents/arrests were
investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on
3/22/24 and 7am 3/25/2024.
On March 23, 2024, at around 1:25am, a Moberly
Officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign near Rollins
and Johnson St. The Officer stopped the vehicle, and a 34-year-old driver
was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.
On March 24, 2024, at around 12:50am, a
Moberly Officer observed a vehicle nearly strike another vehicle head on near
the intersection of Johnson and Franklin St. The Officer stopped the
vehicle, and a 53-year-old driver was placed under arrest for driving while
intoxicated.
PLANNED ROADWORK
FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of
general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has
planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned
roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause
schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving
operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair County
Missouri Route 11 – March
26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Sabboth Home
Way to Route J between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 11 – March
27 – April 5, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route J
to Shingle Oak Way between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily Monday
through Friday.
Audrain County
Missouri Route 151 – March
26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 148 to Route M between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri Route 151 – March
27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 140 to CR 906 between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 151 – March
28 - 29, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 22 to CR
128 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri Route 151 – April
1, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 22 to CR 128
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Knox County
Route V – March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Colony Woods Place to Route K
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Lewis County
Route BB – March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route C to Missouri Route 16 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route DD – March 28 – 29,
CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to 230th Street between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route KK – March 26 - 27,
CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Nicollet Road to
Olympic Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route VV – March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Bear Street to Bison
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Missouri Route 151 – March
27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from south of Route J to north of
CR 1170 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route CC – March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 161 to Mayapple
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route CC – March 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Mayapple Road to Floyd
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route F - March 28 - 29, CLOSED
for culvert replacement operations from Route V to Davis Road between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route F – April 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Long Road to Manley Road between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route F – April 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route JJ to Fairview Road between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Pike County
Missouri Route 79 – March
26 - 29, CLOSED for brush cutting operations from Route TT to Route T between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route B – March 18 - 29, CLOSED
for bridge maintenance from U.S. Route 61 to CR 107 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route U – March 28 - 29, CLOSED
for culvert replacement operations from CR 36 to CR 48 between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Route W – April 1 – 4, CLOSED
for core drilling operations starting at 0.4 miles north of Route H to 0.6
north of Route H at the Little Ramsey Creek bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Randolph County
Route D – March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route BB to 0.5 miles north of Route BB
between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route D – March 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.5 miles south of Route C to 2.0 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route D - March 28, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.0 miles south of Route C to. 1.5 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Schuyler County
Route P – April 2 – 4, CLOSED
for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 63 to Woodys
Drive between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Shelby County
Route P – April 1, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to the end of state
maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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March 26, 2024
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
53 year old Wendy Ward
of Kirksville was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday
night in Adair County. The highway patrol said it happened
at 8pm as she was on US 63 when her SUV ran off the east side of the road,
struck a ditch and overturned. She was transported by ambulance
to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville with
serious injuries.
MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY
AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A Union man was
injured in an accident that occurred at around 4:45pm Sunday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 29 year old
Christopher Marrow was on MO 47 when he attempted to pass other vehicles and
lost control of his motorcycle and it overturned several times, ejecting him
from it. He was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of
moderate injuries.
MEXICO PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Friday, March 22 at
approximately 2:54am, an alert resident reported suspicious activity in the
south-central part of Mexico. Responding officers located and
attempted to detain five to seven people dressed in dark clothing seen running
in the area. The suspects escaped and a short time later, officers
observed a white Toyota Camry leaving the area and exiting Mexico on
Route FF. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office and Missouri State
Highway Patrol were notified and a deputy saw the Camry on Missouri Highway 22
between Mexico and Centralia. The Camry had been reported
stolen from Columbia on March 17. A pursuit went
into Boone County before the Camry was abandoned and the
suspects fled on foot. The Centralia Police Department and Boone
County Sheriff’s Office assisted as law enforcement attempted to locate the suspects. No
one has been located as of this time.
MPSD has learned that
at least five guns were stolen from at least three vehicles
in Mexico. The investigation into the events is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800)
392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573)
581-2100. Information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a
reward.
NIGHTTIME GUARD CABLE
REPAIR WORK SCHEDULED ON I-70
IN MONTGOMERY AND WARREN COUNTIES
Weather permitting, as
early as March 25, contractor crews with CSD Environmental Services, Inc. will
begin guard cable repair work on Interstate 70 in Montgomery and Warren
counties. Work will occur from
the Callaway County line to the St.
Charles County line, between mile marker 165 and mile marker
202. All work will occur during the nighttime hours of 7pm to 6am
through mid-April. The repair work is weather dependent, and
schedules are subject to change.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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March 22, 2024
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT
ROLLOVER
A Hunnewell teen was seriously injured in a
rollover crash Wednesday night in Shelby County. State
troopers stated that the 13 year old girl was riding a 4 wheeler on private
property at 206 West Beech Street when she turned too sharply and it
overturned. She was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital and then transferred
to Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital in St.
Louis with serious injuries. The crash occurred at 6:30pm
Wednesday.
TWO WOMEN SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two women from
Bourbon, MO were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7:20am
Wednesday in Franklin County. The patrol says that a 17
year old boy from Sullivan was on Route H when he failed to yield and his truck
struck a car driven by 48 year old Angela Ewanchen. Both Ewanchen
and her passenger 67 year old Anna Hager were taken to area hospitals with
serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN
WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
33 year old Sarah
McGuire of Union was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
11:40am as she was on Missouri 185 when she failed to negotiate a
curve and her SUV ran off the right side of the road into a
ditch. She was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries.
MODOT TO HOST HIRING EVENT IN WAYLAND
The
Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District Office will host a job
fair to hire multiple full-time positions including: Maintenance
Workers, Construction Technicians and Inspectors, Highway Designers,
Signal/Lighting Electricians, Mechanics/Equipment Technicians and more. The event
will be from 10 am – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, at the MoDOT Wayland
Maintenance Facility, 25779 Hwy 136 Spur, 0.6 mile south of Route 136, Kahoka, MO 63445.
MoDOT
offers full training and benefits including medical insurance, paid annual and
sick leave, educational assistance, paid holidays and more.
MoDOT
is a diverse workplace dedicated to safety and personal and professional
development.
Applicant
information:
- Bring a valid driver’s license.
- Applications can be completed
on-site or ahead of time at modot.org/careers. An active email address will be
required.
- Applicants must be at least 18
years old, have a high school diploma/GED and a valid driver's license.
- If offered a position, applicants
also must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug
screening, work simulation and physical at a separately scheduled date and
time.
To learn more about all open MoDOT career positions, or to
apply, go to www.modot.org/careers.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
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March 20, 2024
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Kirksville man was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at around 1:40pm Monday
in Adair County. The patrol says that 72 year old Alan
Davis was on MO 11 when he suffered a medical event, causing his car to travel
off the south side of the roadway and struck a ditch. He was
air-lifted by helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
GOV. PARSON PROVIDES
UPDATE ON MISSOURI DEPLOYMENT TO SOUTHERN BORDER
Governor Mike Parson
has provided an update on Missouri personnel deployed to the Southern
Border in Texas as part of Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star
mission. Eleven Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers have been
supporting the Texas Department of Public Safety on the Southern Border since
March 1, 2024. Missouri National Guard (MONG) members, totaling 48 soldiers,
began supporting border security efforts this week on March 14 after receiving
official orders on March 11.
"Missourians
understand there is a crisis at our Southern Border and that it's not just
impacting the State of Texas. It seems like every week we are hearing of
more and more fentanyl deaths and drug trafficking instances that are
ripping Missouri families and communities apart. It stems from the
chaos at our Southern Border, and it must stop," Governor Parson said.
"While President Biden and the federal government fail to do anything,
we're proud the State of Missouri is doing something. We extend our
sincere thanks to our MSHP troopers and MONG service members for their efforts
in addressing this crisis. Missouri stands with Texas, and we
are taking action."
Below are updates from
both MSHP and MONG deployments to the Southern Border.
Missouri State
Highway Patrol Border Deployment:
On March 1, 2024, 11
MSHP troopers traveled to southern Texas to assist the Texas
Department of Public Safety (DPS) in providing law enforcement services in the
area of the U.S. border. The team briefed at the Texas DPS South
Region Office (3) in Weslaco, Texas, on March 3 and reported to its
first assigned shift on March 4.
MSHP troopers
assisting Texas DPS troopers in the area of the U.S. border provided
assistance with the following incidents/encounters from March 3-10:
Traffic Stops - 216
Undocumented Migrant
Encounters - 193
Undocumented Migrant
Turn-backs - 16
Impaired Driver and
Drug Arrests - 9
Other Law Enforcement
Assistance - 13
In addition to the
incidents above, on March 8, Missouri and Texas troopers
assisted with a fatal National Guard helicopter crash that occurred within
their area of operation. All five Missouri troopers working the night
shift responded to the crash and assisted until released by military personnel.
A Missouri trooper assisted with the scene security at the crash site
the following day.
On March
14, Missouri troopers attended the funeral of Border Patrol Agent
Chris Luna, 49, who was killed along with two members of the New York National
Guard during the March 8 helicopter crash near Rio Grande
City, Texas.
Troopers from seven of
the Patrol’s nine troops, the Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC), and
the Field Operations Bureau (FOB) are serving in Texas.
Missouri troopers
assigned to the detail work 12-hour shifts, with each working shifts alongside
a Texas DPS trooper. This allows for officer safety and operational efficiency.
Routine calls for service include general law enforcement calls, traffic stops,
response to alarms and camera activations, and assisting with warrant arrests.
Officers routinely intercept undocumented migrants on foot and in vehicles and
observe them until U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers respond to
take custody. At times, officers encounter undocumented migrants who turn and
cross back over the border before interception.
Marine
operations-certified Missouri troopers have also joined the Texas DPS
Tactical Marine Unit to familiarize themselves with DPS responsibilities on
the Rio Grande River near Anzalduas Park.
Missouri National
Guard:
The first group of
MONG service members deployed on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, and began active
support on Thursday, March 14.
Forty-eight MONG
service members deployed from across the State of Missouri, most of them
based at armories in Lamar and Clinton. The majority of the troops volunteered
to stay for the entire duration of the mission. Seventeen members of the group
will rotate out in the latter part of April after being replaced by additional
MONG service members.
The initial 48
Soldiers arrived in Texas on Tuesday and rested overnight at a Texas
National Guard armory. On Wednesday, they completed travel and arrived at the
assigned area of operations for orientation and a mission brief.
On Thursday, MONG service
members began working alongside Texas National Guard and law enforcement
partners. MONG service members are assisting in the construction of physical
barriers, manning observation posts, and supporting security patrols, as
needed.
MISSOURI CAPTIVE INSURANCE INDUSTRY
CONTINUES SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN 2023
The Missouri Captive Insurance Industry had
another successful year, increasing its gross written premium by 142% in 2023.
The amount of written premiums in 2022 were $3,543,681,320 vs. $8,600,492,937
in 2023. This growth is attributed to the quality and strength of the companies
in Missouri, as well as the Missouri Department of Commerce and
Insurance’s Captive Insurance Program's hands-on support
of Missouri captive clients.
While many state captive programs tout the
number of clients they have as the mark of achievement, the department’s
Captive Insurance Program takes a different approach - focusing on each
captive’s quality and success.
More information about the department’s
Captive Insurance Program can be found at insurance.mo.gov/captive.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from
the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
March 19, 2024
TEEN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
A Kirksville teen was injured in a
Sunday night crash in Macon County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 7:55pm as the 15 year old boy was a passenger in a truck
driven by a 19 year old boy from Clarence. They were on Vine Street
Road when they lost control on a gravel road and their truck went off the left
side of the road and struck a fence. The Kirksville teen
was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment
of minor injuries.
MAN INJURED IN
HOWARD COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Boonville man was injured in an accident
that occurred at 12pm Sunday in Howard County. The patrol
says that 32 year old Quentin Perry was on MO 5 when he failed to negotiate a
curve, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the roadway, struck a
tree, overturned and came to rest on its top in a creek bed. He was
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment
of moderate injuries.
TEEN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Ewing teen was hurt in a
one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Marion County. MSHP
stated that a 17 year old boy was on Route A when his car ran off the right
side of the road and overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was
taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for
treatment. The wreck happened at around 3:55pm Sunday.
PLANNED ROADWORK
FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The following is a list of
general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has
planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned
roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause
schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving
operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair County
Missouri Route 11 –
March 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Clay Way to Hazel Green
Way between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 11 –
March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Sabboth Home Way to Route J
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Audrain County
Missouri Route 151 –
March 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 148 to Route M between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 151 –
March 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 140 to CR 906 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Missouri Route 151 –
March 21 – 22, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 22 to CR 128 between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Knox County
Missouri Route 15 –
March 18 – 21, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.5 miles before
to 0.5 miles after the Little Fabius River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00
p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Route V -
March 21, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Fritz Place to Route V spur
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route V –
March 22, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Entwine Place to Colony
Woods Place between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route V –
March 25 - 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Colony Woods Place to Route K
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Lewis County
Route BB –
March 25 – 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route C to Missouri Route 16 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route DD –
March 28 – 29, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to 230th Street between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route KK –
March 18 - 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Olympic Avenue
in Macon County to CR 201
in Shelby County between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri Route 129 –
March 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Birch Street to Coyote
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 129 –
March 20, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route WW to Armada Street between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 129 –
March 21, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 36 to Armada
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route MM –
March 20 - 21, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Nitengale Road to Ohio
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route MM –
March 22, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Ohio Avenue to Musket
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route MM –
March 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Ohio Avenue to Musket Street between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route VV –
March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Bear Street to Bison
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion County
U.S. Route 36 –
March 19 – 20, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from the Illinois state
line to Harrison Hill between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Monroe County
Missouri Route 151 –
March 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from south of Route J to north of CR 1170
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route CC –
March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 161 to Mayapple
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route CC –
March 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Mayapple Road to Floyd
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route F -
March 28 - 29, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route V and Davis Road between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Pike County
Route B –
March 18 - 29, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance from U.S. Route 61 to CR 107 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Route U –
March 28 - 29, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 36 to CR 48 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Ralls County
Route T –
March 18 - 22, CLOSED for
brush cutting operations from Deer Lane to Missouri Route 79 between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Randolph County
Route D –
March 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route BB to 0.5 miles north of Route BB
between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route D –
March 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.5 miles south of Route C to 2.0 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route D -
March 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 1.0 miles south of Route C to. 1.5 miles
south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Scotland County
Route D –
March 18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 605 to CR 309 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route D -
March 20, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 307 to CR 601 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Shelby County
Route KK –
March 18 - 19, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Olympic Avenue
in Macon County to CR 201
in Shelby County between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
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WOMAN HURT IN EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
A Bevier woman was
hurt in an early Sunday morning crash in Macon County. State
troopers stated that 20 year old Patricia Watkins was on US 63 when she swerved
to avoid a deer, causing her car to travel off the right side of the roadway
and overturned. She sustained minor injuries and was taken
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for
treatment. The crash occurred at 1:05am Sunday.
DRIVERS INJURED IN
AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two drivers were injured in an accident that
occurred at 11:45am Saturday in Audrain County. The patrol
says that 61 year old Montalee Burks of Columbia was on US 54 when
his car was struck in the rear by a car driven by 34 year old Lara Rangal
Guadalupe of Fulton. Both were transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A woman and a little
girl from Lonedell were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday
afternoon in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it
happened at around 4:10pm as 38 year old Stephenie Woods was on Old Highway K
when she failed to maintain control of her truck and drove it off the left side
of the road. Both the woman and her passenger a 5 year old girl were
taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.
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March 15, 2024
NCMRWC WELCOMED USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT
OFFICIALS TO MILAN
Leadership and staff from the North Central
Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) were honored to welcome United
States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) officials from
both Washington, DC headquarters and State offices for a tour of
federally funded water infrastructure investments in Missouri. The tour
highlighted the Milan Water Treatment Plant and also the lake project
improvements. The NCMWRC led tour of the Water Treatment Plant showcased
approximately $2 million in enhancements currently underway, which, when
completed aim to serve the needs of up to 10 Counties in North Central
Missouri. Additionally, USDA RD is replacing two open bond issues
held by NCMRWC, while also funding key elements of the Roy Blunt Reservoir.
Without this significant federal investment, such critically needed improvement
costs would otherwise be passed on to local ratepayers
or Missouri taxpayers. A total of $54 million in USDA
RD grants and loans will allow NCMRWC to accomplish improvement projects while
maintaining affordable and stable rates for consumers. USDA
RD recognized the need for the Roy Blunt Reservoir as a regional water
supply and looked favorably upon NCMRWC’s grant and loan application.
MDC
REMINDS SNAGGERS THAT PADDLEFISH SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY
Imagine
catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of
dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s
annual spring paddlefish season. Missouri’s
official state aquatic animal, the paddlefish is highly valued as a sport fish.
The
season for the state’s major paddlefish waters -- Lake of the Ozarks, Harry S.
Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake –
along with most other waters in the state runs March 15 through April 30. The
season for the Mississippi River is
March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.
Paddlefish
-- named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts -- are an ancient species that
can grow to seven feet and weigh more than 100 pounds. Paddlefish swim slowly
through water with their mouths wide open, collecting tiny crustaceans and
insects in their elaborate, closely set gill rakers. The paddle-shaped snout
functions as an electrosensory organ that allows it to sense plankton as it
swims through water.
Because
the giant fish eat tiny crustaceans and insects, they do not bite on
traditional fishing hooks. They are usually caught through the practice of
snagging where anglers drag large triple-sided hooks through the water to
“snag” a fish in the body with the hooks.
A
fishing permit is required for snagging and other allowed methods, unless
exempt. The daily limit is two paddlefish, and the possession limit is four. No
person shall continue to snag after taking a daily limit of two paddlefish.
The
statewide minimum length limit is 32 inches -- measured from eye to fork of
tail – with a minimum length limit of 34 inches for Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake,
Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and their tributaries.
All
paddlefish under the legal minimum length must be returned to the water
unharmed immediately after being caught. MDC offers these tips for returning
undersized fish:
Use
landing nets, not gaffs, which can kill young fish.
Wet
hands before handling fish and avoid excessive handling.
Never
put fingers in the gills or eyes.
Remove
hooks carefully and get undersized fish back into the water as quickly as
possible.
Cleaning
paddlefish while on the water, dumping the carcass overboard, and returning to
shore with fillets and/or eggs is illegal. Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be
possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be
transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale.
These regulations are necessary to confirm length-limit requirements and to
address the illegal caviar trade.
Snaggers
and others are allowed to haul paddlefish carcasses out by boat to deeper water
for disposal under the following conditions:
The
head, tail, etc. must remain intact so the fish could be measured if contacted
by a conservation agent.
Extracted
eggs must remain where the fish is cleaned and cannot be transported to deeper
water for disposal.
Paddlefish
fillets cannot be possessed or transported on the water.
Learn
more about paddlefish, snagging regulations, snagging reports, and more
at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/paddlefish.
MONASP
2024 STATE TOURNAMENT RETURNS MARCH 20 THRU 23 IN BRANSON
The Missouri Department
of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF)
invite the public to support Missouri student
archers at the 2024 Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP)
State Tournament March 20-23 at the Branson Convention
Center in Branson. MDC and MCHF will be
hosting the 16th annual event.
The
MoNASP State Tournament has seen tremendous growth and is the second largest
state archery tournament in the nation. More than 4,700 Bullseye and 1,800 3D
student archers from more than 200 schools across Missouri are
scheduled to compete in the state tournament after shooting qualifying scores
through various local MoNASP tournaments over the past year.
Trophies,
medals, and scholarships, sponsored by MCHF, will be presented to the top teams
and individuals at the state tournament. MCHF is awarding $30,000 in
scholarships to the top five male and female archers in both the Bullseye and
3D Tournaments. These scholarships are awarded to students to be used for their
education endeavors after high school graduation.
Missouri archers
competing at the state tournament are eligible to participate in the National
Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Western and Eastern National Tournaments.
Top teams and individuals will again be selected from the combined results of
both national tournaments to have the chance to register for the Championship
event. Top individual winners from the results of both national tournaments
will compete for the NASP Scholarship Shoot-Off to be held at the end of the
June Championship Tournament.
In
addition to the traditional individual and team scholarships awarded at the
national events, NASP will continue awarding up to 120 additional $500 bullseye
scholarships randomly to participants. Upon graduation, archers can apply these
funds to any post-secondary educational or training program of their choice.
Learn more at nasptournaments.org.
Supporters
are invited to attend the state tournament for a fee. In addition to the
tournament competition, the event will include a variety of family-friendly
activities for attendees such as turkey hunting seminars, Wonders of Wildlife
animal encounters, bow case airbrushing, a tradeshow with a variety of vendors,
and more. For details on activities, admission fees, hotels, volunteering, and more,
visit MCHF online at mochf.org.
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TWO INJURED IN
AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two people
from Thornton, IA were injured in an accident that occurred at
around 11:45am Tuesday in Audrain County. The patrol says
that 28 year old Jessica Bluhm was on Route E when her tractor trailer traveled
off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Both the woman and
her passenger a 7 year old girl were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment of minor injuries.
NIGHTTIME LANE RESTRICTIONS SCHEDULED ON I-70
IN MONTGOMERY AND WARREN COUNTIES
Weather permitting, as early as March 25,
contractor crews with N.B. West Contracting Company will begin asphalt pavement
repair work on the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Montgomery
and Warren counties. Work will occur from
the Callaway County line to the St.
Charles County line, between mile marker 167 and mile marker 202.
All work will occur during the nighttime hours
of 7pm to 6am. Through late-March, motorists can expect intermittent delays as
traffic will be reduced to one lane where work is occurring with a 10-foot
width restriction in place where workers are present. All work is weather
dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
UNILEVER TO EXPAND IN JEFFERSON CITY,
INVESTING MORE THAN $80 MILLION TO PRODUCE LIQUID I.V.
Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer
goods companies, has announced that it will expand its facility
in Jefferson City, investing more than $80 million to add operations
capabilities for the production of Liquid I.V., a brand within its Health &
Wellbeing business. The company previously announced a separate $25 million
investment in its Jefferson City facility in January.
As part of this expansion, Unilever will add
automated operations to make products for Liquid I.V., a science-backed
functional hydration brand that has become the number one powdered hydration
brand in America. The product line features great-tasting, non-GMO
electrolyte drink mixes to enhance rapid absorption of water and other key
ingredients into the body.
Liquid I.V. was acquired by Unilever in
October 2020, joining the fast-growing Health & Wellbeing global business.
Liquid I.V. is now four times larger than it was in the period near acquisition
and has helped Unilever’s Health & Wellbeing business deliver consistent
growth.
The Jefferson City location, which
has been in operation since 1966 and employs more than 450 workers, is the
first Unilever facility to manufacture products for the Health & Wellbeing
portfolio. The automated operations to produce Liquid I.V. include automated
packaging lines, a blending room operation, and modifications to required
infrastructure, such as heating and cooling.
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MONDAY NIGHT
CRASH
Two people were injured, one seriously in a
Monday night crash in Macon County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 11pm as 50 year old Michelle Schwanke of New
London, MO was on US 36 when her truck ran off the left side of the
road, struck a guardrail and overturned. She was not injured, but
two passengers, a 13 year old girl from New London suffered minor
injuries and was taken
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon while 45 year old
Charles Evans of Quincy, IL was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON
WRECK
42 year old Brandon Swisher
of Kirksville was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday
afternoon in Lewis County. State troopers stated that he
was on Highway K when his tractor trailer went off the right side of the road
and overturned coming to rest on the passenger side. He was
air-lifted to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries. The wreck happened at 1:40pm Monday.
MAN KILLED
IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was killed in an
accident that occurred at 11:40pm Monday
in Warren County. The patrol says that 34 year old
Geoffrey Wiss of Jonesburg was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 34 year old
Cherysse Tucker of Truxton. They were on Massas Creek
Road and traveling too fast on the gravel road when she lost control and it
traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck several trees, overturned,
ejecting him from it. He was pronounced dead at the scene while the
woman was taken to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
minor injuries.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
Towards the end of January, the Mexico Public
Safety Department received a report that Nickolas G Crum, age 18
of Mexico, was having inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old
juvenile. The report was investigated and a case was forwarded to
the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney for Statutory Rape and Statutory
Sodomy. An arrest warrant was issued on March 8 and MPSD arrested
Crum and transported him to the Audrain County Jail without
incident. During the investigation, MPSD learned of another 13-year-old
juvenile Crum had been in contact with. That investigation will be
completed and forwarded to the Prosecuting Attorney as well for possible
additional charges.
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TWO INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two women were injured in an accident that occurred at around 5:25am Sunday in Boone County. The patrol says that 21 year old Oluwatoyin Adegbuyi of Columbia was on Route K when she swerved to avoid a deer and her car traveled off the roadway. She was found to be intoxicated, but was released for medical treatment for minor injuries at Boone Hospital. Meanwhile her passenger 21 year old Tiona Edwards of Columbia was also taken to Boone Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING INCIDENT
A woman was hurt in a Sunday morning incident in Warren County. The highway patrol said it happened at 8:35am as 21 year old Kierra Mathews Cruz of Florissant was in a car which was parked on the shoulder, disabled on eastbound I-70 when it was struck by an unknown vehicle which then left the scene. She suffered minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
25 year old William Tihen of Washington was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Franklin County. MSHP stated that he was on Route V when his truck was struck by an SUV driven by 80 year old Velma Miller of Pacific who failed to yield while attempting to turn onto eastbound Route V from Clearview Road. After impact the truck went off the road and overturned. Tihen was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at 5:30pm Sunday.
PSC SETS HEARING SCHEDULE IN
EVERGY MISSOURI WEST RATE CASE
The Missouri Public Service Commission is
scheduled to hold formal
evidentiary hearings September 30-October
4 and October 7-October 11, 2024, in an electric rate case filed by
Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West. These hearings will be
held in Room 310 of the Governor Office Building, 200
Madison Street, in Jefferson City. This building meets accessibility
standards required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need
additional accommodations to participate in these hearings, please call the
Public Service Commission’s hotline at 1-800-392-4211 (voice) or
Relay Missouri at 711 before
the hearings. The hearings will also be
streamed live on the Commission’s website (www.psc.mo.gov).
On February 2, 2024, Evergy Missouri West
filed an electric rate case with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking
a net increase in its base rates of approximately $104.5 million. Evergy
Missouri West provides electric service to approximately 340,300 customers in
the Missouri counties of Andrew, Atchison, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan,
Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy,
Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson,
Lafayette, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway,
Pettis, Platte, Ray, St. Clair, Vernon and Worth.
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DRIVERS INJURED IN
AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two drivers were
injured in an accident that occurred at 10:55am Friday
in Audrain County. The patrol says that 40 year old Donald
Mead of Walnut Grove attempted to make a left turn onto the US 54
bypass route and his truck pulled into the path of a car driven by 23 year old
Maverick Knight of Mexico and they collided. Knight was
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment
of moderate injuries, while Mead refused treatment at the scene for minor
injuries.
TWO TEENS HURT IN
SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
Two teens were hurt in
a one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning
in Audrain County. The highway patrol said it happened at
around 8:40am as they were on Route B when the 18 year old boy from Silex fell
asleep, causing the car to run off the left side of the road and struck several
trees. Both the boy and his passenger a 17 year old girl from Elsberry
were transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
minor injuries.
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING CRASH
A teen was seriously injured in an early
Saturday morning crash in Franklin County. State troopers
stated that the 15 year old boy was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 16
year old boy. They were on Jakes Prairie Road when they
failed to negotiate a curve and it went off the left side of the road and
overturned. The teen was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in
Sullivan with serious injuries. The crash happened at 12:50am
Saturday.
RESURFACING WORK
SCHEDULED ON ROUTE A IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Weather permitting, a resurfacing project
located on Route A in Montgomery County, from Missouri Route 19 to Missouri
Route 161, is expected to begin as early as March 18.
The $4.7M contract, awarded last year to
Magruder Paving, LLC of Troy, Missouri, includes several additional resurfacing
projects scheduled to be completed by November 1, 2024:
Audrain/Montgomery County, Route AA – From
Route BB to Missouri Route 19 in Wellsville.
Audrain/Montgomery County, Route BB –
From U.S. Route 54 to Missouri Route 161.
Pike County, Route Y – From Business
Route 61 in Bowling Green to the end of state maintenance (Complete)
Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a
9-foot width restriction at the location where crews are actively
working. Flaggers and a pilot car will be utilized for traffic
control to guide traffic through the work zone. Workers will be present during daylight
hours. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to
change.
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March 8, 2024
MACON MAN ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE SEX
OFFENSES
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division
of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrest of 34 year old Johnathon S.
Taylor of Macon. Taylor was arrested on Wednesday March 6
following investigations by the Troop B Criminal Investigative
Unit.
In February of 2021 and July of 2022, the La Plata Police Department requested
the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control investigate
two separate allegations involving the sexual assault of minor females,
reported to have been committed by Taylor. Investigators learned that on
several occasions beginning in 2017, Taylor had sexually assaulted
two underage females at various locations
in Macon County. The Macon County Prosecuting Attorney
requested the Missouri Attorney General’s Office as a special prosecutor in the
cases against Taylor. On Wednesday, the Missouri Attorney
General’s Office formally charged Taylor with seven counts of 2nd
degree statutory sodomy, six counts of 4th degree child molestation, one count
of 2nd degree statutory rape, and one count of patronizing
prostitution. Taylor was taken into custody and transported to
the Randolph County jail where he is currently being held
without bond.
THREE INJURED, ONE
SERIOUSLY IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
Three people were
injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at around 7:45pm Wednesday
in Adair County. The patrol says that a truck driven by 59
year old Herbert Houf of Unionville was on US 63 when he failed to observe a
tractor ridden by 20 year old Isaiah Bailey of Kirksville making a left turn
and the truck struck the tractor in the rear. Both men sustained
minor injuries and Bailey was taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center for
treatment, while Houf was going to seek his own treatment. A
passenger in the truck 67 year old Cynthia Edwards of Unionville was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
COMMISSION AWARDS
CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular
meeting on Wednesday, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
awarded the following contracts for two bridge replacement projects in the
Northeast District.
- A $861,268 contract was awarded to E &
C Bridge, LLC, for a bridge replacement project on Route C, over
Goodwater Creek, 1.8 miles north of Route T,
near Centralia in Audrain County.
- A $1.1M contract was awarded to Don Schnieders
Excavating Company, Inc., for a bridge replacement project on Missouri
Route 161, over Elkhorn Creek, 1.6 miles south of Route CC, near Buell
in Montgomery County.
Additional
information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior
to the start of construction.
MODOT HIRING WORKERS AT
JOB FAIR IN NEW FLORENCE
The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District
Office will host a job fair to hire full-time maintenance workers,
construction technicians and inspectors, highway designers, signal/lighting
electricians, and mechanics/equipment technicians to start as soon as
possible. The event will be from 10am – 2pm Saturday, March 9, at
the MoDOT New Florence Maintenance Facility, 540
Tree Farm Road, New Florence, MO, 65803.
MoDOT offers full training and benefits including medical insurance,
paid annual and sick leave, educational assistance, paid holidays and
more. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school
diploma/GED and a valid driver's license. Applicants also must
successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screening, work
simulation and physical - comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes for the job
fair are encouraged.
All MoDOT career opportunity job postings can be found online
at modot.org/careers.
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TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A teen was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred at 8:05pm Tuesday in Lincoln County. The
patrol says that 18 year old Jordyn Sheat of Old Monroe was eastbound
on Route U when her SUV traveled off the right side of the roadway, she
overcorrected, causing it to cross the center of the road and struck a truck
driven by a Brooklyn, NY man. She was transported by ambulance
to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St.
Louis with serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
59 year old Lenda Wachter
of Kirksville was hurt in a Tuesday morning crash
in Schuyler County. The highway patrol said it happened at
11:30am as she was on US 63 when her vehicle was struck in the rear by a semi
driven by 33 year old Drew Fountain of Kirksville. She
sustained minor injuries and was taken
to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment.
MDC
WARNS NOT TO BURN OUTDOOR DEBRIS THAT COULD CAUSE A WILDFIRE
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that strong winds, low
humidity, and dry conditions this time of year means extra caution is needed to
avoid unexpected wildfires. According to MDC, a main cause of wildfires is
improper burning of debris such as leaves or brush piles.
“It’s
been drier and warmer than usual, which means fires could get out of control
very quickly,” said MDC Fire Program Supervisor Ben Webster. “We want everyone
to check weather conditions and be extremely careful when burning leaves or
debris. Check with your local fire department regarding burn bans or Red Flag
Warnings that may be in place because critical fire weather conditions are
either occurring or will shortly.”
Areas
of Missouri have
already seen an increase in wildfire activity over the last week, mainly in the
southern half of the state. MDC staff have been working with other agencies and
area fire departments to contain numerous wildfires.
Help Prevent Wildfires
A
person who starts a fire for any reason is responsible for any damage it may
cause. MDC urges landowners, hunters, campers, and others in the outdoors to
help prevent wildfires and offers the following tips.
OUTDOOR BURNING: Don’t burn during wrong conditions. Dry grass, high temperatures,
low humidity, and wind make fire nearly impossible to control. Check with local
fire departments regarding burn bans or Red Flag Warnings that may be in place
because critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or will shortly.
DRIVING OFF ROAD: Wildfires can start when dry fuel, such as grass, comes in
contact with catalytic converters. Think twice before driving into and across a
grassy field. Never park over tall, dry grass or piles of leaves that can touch
the underside of a vehicle. When driving vehicles off road, regularly inspect
the undercarriage to ensure that fuel and brake lines are intact, and no oil
leaks are apparent. Always carry an approved fire extinguisher on vehicles that
are used off road. Check for the presence of spark arresters on ATV exhausts.
MAKING A CAMPFIRE: Clear a generous zone around fire rings. Store unused
firewood a good distance from a campfire. Never use gasoline, kerosene, or
other flammable liquid to start a fire. Keep campfires small and controllable.
Keep fire-extinguishing materials, such as a rake, shovel, and bucket of water,
close. Extinguish campfires each night and before leaving camp, even if it’s
just for a few moments.
CALL FOR HELP: Call 911 at the first sign of a fire getting out of control.
REPORT FOREST ARSON: Wildfires are sometimes
set by vandals. Help stop arson by calling 800-392-1111 and reporting any
potential arson activities. Callers will remain anonymous, and rewards are
possible.
For
more information on preventing wildfires, go online to mdc.mo.gov/your-property/fire-management/wildfire-prevention.
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BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
IN MONROE COUNTY
A bridge replacement project
in Monroe County will be affecting Middle Grove area residents
and those traveling through the area. MoDOT says the Route M bridge over
Milligan Creek, one mile west of Route Y, near Middle Grove is scheduled to
close on March 11th and those who normally use the Route M bridge will have to
find alternate routes. All work is scheduled to be completed by July 1st of
this year. Bleigh Construction Company was awarded the contract last year for
$1,182,615. For more information on this and other
projects in the area, contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free
at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). You can also find out more about this project
and others that may affect your travel planning on line at MoDOT dot org.
WARREN COUNTY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS SCHEDULED TO RESUME IN WARRENTON
Weather permitting, this week, contractor
crews will resume work on the sidewalk improvement project on Missouri Route 47
in Warrenton from Veterans Memorial Parkway to East Walton
Street. Work began last fall then suspended due to winter
conditions.
Motorists can expect 24-hour minor traffic
impacts including a lane closure for one night only during the final stages of
the project including signal work, clean-up and seeding. Flaggers will be
utilized to direct motorists through the work zone. All work is expected to be
completed by late March.
This work is being completed as part of
MoDOT’s initiative for compliance with the current standards of the American’s
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This contract also includes sidewalk
improvement projects in Warren County located on Route J
in Wright City and Interstate 70 North Outer Road
in Wright City as well as Montgomery County, located
on Missouri Route 19 and Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery City, Missouri Route
161 in Middletown and Route CC and Route ZZ in Wellsville.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Saturday, March 2 at approximately 2:24pm,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1300 block of E
Anderson in reference to a grass fire. Responding personnel
found that a resident had been burning sticks and yard waste, and the fire
spread and began moving across the yard. The fire was extinguished
before any buildings were damaged. There were no injuries from the
incident.
Residents are reminded that
in Mexico you can only openly burn yard waste. Not trash
or construction material. Further, if you are burning yard waste,
the fire must be attended and a water source must be available to keep it under
control. Mexico does have the brush yard which is open for all
residents to use. Additionally, when the National Weather Service
issues a Red Flag warning, that means it is a dangerous time to openly burn
anything. That is based off many factors that increase the risk of
fire spread, like wind, humidity, and moisture in the ground.
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WOMAN INJURED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Columbia woman was injured in an
accident that occurred at 11:40am Sunday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 48 year old Leah
Klasing was on Highway UU when she failed to negotiate a curve, causing her
motorcycle to travel off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and
ejected her from it. She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment of moderate injuries.
MAN HURT IN SUNDAY
NIGHT WRECK
36 year old Ronald
Markiewicz of O’Fallon was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
8:25pm as he was on Prairie Dell Road when he failed to negotiate a curve, ran
off the right side of the road and his truck struck a fence. He
sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK
In April 2023, an EF-2 tornado swept
through Bollinger County, Missouri,
devastating a community and claiming the lives of five people. In July, two
more people were killed in separate incidents after massive trees uprooted by a
severe storm in the St. Louis area
fell onto a house and a car. That same month, another individual was killed
when a tree crushed a camper during a round of severe storms in southwest Missouri.
These tragedies all serve as reminders of
the importance of being prepared for severe weather anytime, anywhere, and that
it’s not just tornadoes that can prove deadly.
To encourage Missourians to prepare for
severe weather and learn how to protect themselves, the National Weather
Service, SEMA and local emergency managers will observe Severe
Weather Preparedness Week March 4 – 8, 2024. Missouri’s
annual statewide tornado drill will also be held on Wednesday,
March 6 at 11am as part of the week’s preparedness activities. Some Missouri communities
may choose to conduct the drill on a different day due to conflicting local
events.
At 11am on the day of the tornado drill, NOAA
Weather Radios set to receive the Routine Weekly Tests (RWTs) will alert
listeners that the tornado drill has begun. Outdoor warning sirens will also
sound across participating Missouri communities.
At that time, participants should practice taking cover in a designated shelter
area or an interior room on the lowest level of a secure structure.
Schools, businesses and families are
all encouraged to participate in the drill. Educators are also encouraged to
use the tornado drill as an opportunity to incorporate tornado facts,
meteorological information and safety tips into their lesson plans.
NWS provides several safety tips and
educational information about tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash flooding,
lightning and the importance of NOAA Weather Radios on its Severe Weather Awareness Week page. Each
day during the week will focus on a different safety message:
Monday, March 4 – Receiving Weather Information
Tuesday, March 5 – Lightning Safety
Wednesday, March 6 – Tornado Safety
Thursday, March 7 – Hail/Wind Safety
Friday, March 8 – Flood Safety
Remember these additional tips to stay safe
during severe weather:
Follow local forecasts any time severe
weather is anticipated. Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts in case
one fails or if severe weather strikes overnight.
Create a family emergency plan to stay safe,
and remember to include all pets when building an emergency kit and stocking up
on supplies. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is
also important to know how to contact one another and reconnect if separated.
Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.
Missourians are also encouraged to utilize Missouri’s
“Ready in 3” program to create a plan, prepare a kit and listen for information
regarding severe weather emergencies www.health.mo.gov/emergencies/readyin3.
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TEEN IN CUSTODY FOR
MURDER OF MACON MAN
A teen is in custody
for the murder of a Macon man. The Boone County Sheriff’s
Office said a 15 year old was taken into custody for the death of Malik Jones.
Jones was last seen on January 30 and on February 7 his family found his body
in a wooded area on Creasy Springs Road in Columbia. They
stated that because the suspect was a juvenile, no more information would be
released.
MAN SHOT AND KILLED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY INCIDENT
A man was shot and
killed in an early Saturday morning incident
in Callaway County. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office
said that deputies were called to the 8000 block of State Road CC, outside of
Steedman, at 1:41am. They stated that a confrontation led to an employee
of a business firing a gun which fatally shot a man. The sheriff’s
office did not provide any other information about what led to the shooting but
did say that it was an isolated incident and that there is not a threat to the
public.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Thursday, February 29 at approximately 2pm,
Mexico Public Safety officers began looking for the source of heavy smoke in
the 1700 block of E Liberty Street. Officers located an
uncontrolled fire in a large wooded area containing a lot of dead timber, about
¾ of a mile south of Liberty Street. Additional MPSD personnel
were called to the scene and Little Dixie Fire Protection District responded to
a mutual aid request. The fire was stopped from advancing any
further to the north or onto neighboring properties. MPSD continued
to monitor the situation.
About 10pm, it was determined the fire was
shifting out of the burned area to the southeast, and personnel returned to
stop the spread. The fire was contained and is being allowed to burn
out.
The fire apparently spread from some land
clearing that was occurring nearby. No structures were damaged and
there were no injuries.
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MAN HURT
IN MACON COUNTY INCIDENT
A La Plata man was hurt in a
Wednesday morning incident in Macon County. The highway
patrol said it occurred at 8:05am as 22 year old Shawn Gerber was on US 63 when
his truck traveled off the road and overturned. He was transported
by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for
treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
20 year old Jacob Weinmann
of Brookfield was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning
in Linn County. MSHP reported that he was on US 36 when he
lost control on the ice-covered road and his truck went off the road and struck
a ditch. He was taken
to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for
treatment of minor injuries. The wreck happened at around 7:45am
Wednesday.
MAN INJURED
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was injured in
an accident that occurred at 5:45pm Wednesday in Montgomery County. The
patrol says that 43 year old Benjamin Albin of Ashland was westbound on I-70
when the trailer on his truck lost control, jackknifed and collided with the
truck which in turn caused a semi driven by 56 year old William Hord of Auxvasse
to swerve to avoid the truck and ran off the left side of the roadway and
overturned, while another tractor trailer driven by 54 year old Armando Soto of
Valle Hermoso Mexico was struck by logs that were being hauled by the truck’s
trailer. Hord was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
A Mexico woman was hurt in a
Wednesday morning crash in Audrain County. State troopers
stated that 22 year old Caitlyn Gish was on MO 15 when her vehicle collided
with a deer that entered the roadway. She suffered minor injuries
and was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment. The crash happened at 6:15am Wednesday.
GREEN HILLS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
ANNOUNCES $72K WATERSHED PLAN GRANT
GHRPC is pleased to announce the organization
is the recipient of a $72K grant which will support their continued work to
develop a watershed plan for the Thompson River. This two-year grant
will go to the development of a long-term comprehensive plan with the goal of
reducing pollution in the Thompson River and improving the quality of
the river for recreational activities.
This planning process uses a
series of cooperative, iterative steps to describe current conditions, identify
and prioritize problems, define management objectives, and develop and
implement restoration or protection strategies, as necessary. GHRPC will be
engaging the public and stakeholders in Livingston, Daviess, Mercer, Harrison
and Grundy counties to kick-off the project in the near future.
For more information about
this project, please contact Green Hills Regional Planning Commission at
660-359-5636.
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MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE INCIDENT
57 year old Gail Riley
of Huntsville was injured in a motorcycle incident Tuesday morning
in Macon County. The patrol says that he was on Route O
when his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway, overturned and ejected him
from it. He was air-lifted
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries. The incident happened at 10am Tuesday.
DUMP TRUCK DRIVER
SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A dump truck driver
was seriously injured in a wreck Tuesday afternoon
in Pike County. The highway patrol said that 54 year old
Charles Cash of Bowling Green was on Highway H when the dump truck
ran off the right side of the road and overturned. He was taken
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious
injuries. The wreck occurred at 1:25pm Tuesday.
WOMAN HURT
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman was hurt in an
accident that occurred at 7:05pm Tuesday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 63 year old
Kathryn Heintz of Grubville, MO was on Missouri 30
when her car struck a deer that had entered the roadway ahead of
her. She sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.
TEEN HURT IN TUESDAY
MORNING CRASH
A New
Haven teen was hurt in a Tuesday morning crash
in Franklin County. MSHP stated that it happened just
before 8am as the 17 year old boy was on Route C when he failed to negotiate a
curve, causing his truck to travel off the right side of the road and then
returned to the roadway and overturned. He suffered minor injuries
and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment.
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN MONDAY NIGHT
WRECK
Two people from Washington were
injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck Monday night
in Warren County. MSHP stated that a car driven by 43 year
old Brittany Funk of Wright City was making a left turn from
eastbound Route OO to northbound Route T when her car was struck by an SUV
driven by 86 year old Wayne Lanwermeyer who failed to stop at a stop sign at the
intersection. The man suffered minor injuries while his passenger 88
year old Shirley Lanwermeyer sustained serious injuries. Both were
taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment. The wreck occurred just before 9pm Monday.
MAN INJURED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Wellsville man was injured in an accident
that occurred at around 5:25pm Monday
in Montgomery County. The patrol says that 61 year old
Bradley Roach was on Highway B when his hummer traveled off the right side of
the roadway and struck a tree. He was transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
TEEN HURT IN MOTORCYCLE MISHAP
19 year old Titus James
of Hillsboro was hurt in a motorcycle mishap Monday evening
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5:50pm as he was on MO 30 when he failed to maintain control and his motorcycle
struck the road. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to Mercy
Hospital South for treatment.
NCMC STARTS WORK ON THE
NEW NUTTALL STUDENT CENTER, STREETS TO CLOSE DOWNTOWN FOR
CONSTRUCTION
Construction of the new North Central Missouri
College Dr. Neil and Susanne Nuttall Student Center on
the Main Campus in Trenton has begun, causing temporary closures to
downtown roads and areas. NCMC’s
new Nuttall Student Center will be built on the block
of Main and Chestnut between 12th Street and 13th Street
south of Geyer Hall. The area surrounding
the Nuttall Student Center will have no or limited
accessibility for traffic and pedestrians during construction.
Beginning Wednesday, February 21, the gravel
parking lot south of Geyer Hall closed. Starting Monday a fence was
erected around the Nuttall Student Center job site, and the
lot will be off-limits to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The following road
closures will also occur at this time (all approved by the City of Trenton):
All of 13th Street between Main and Chestnut Street, All of 12th Street
between Main and the western edge of the gravel parking lot, one lane of Main
Street closest to the job site between 13th and 12th Street,
(partial street closure will cause narrow lane on this street), one lane of
Chestnut Street closest to the job site between 13th and 12th Street
(partial street closure will cause narrow lane on this street), and northern
lane of 12th between Chestnut and the western edge of the
gravel parking lot for the duration of construction.
Construction of the
new NCMC Nuttall Student Center is to take
approximately a year and a half, with the building anticipated to be open in
the summer of 2025. Those using the areas mentioned will need to find alternate
routes for the construction
time. North Central Missouri College would like to
thank the community for their patience and understanding during this exciting
advancement of downtown Trenton and North Central Missouri College.
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TWO INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Two people
from Houstonia, MO were injured in an accident that occurred at
2:30pm Sunday in Gasconade County. The patrol says that 41
year old Donnie Hood and his passenger 40 year old Angela Wells were on MO 100
when they failed to negotiate a curve, causing their motorcycle to travel off
the left side of the roadway and overturned down an embankment, ejecting both
from it. Both were transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES TWO JUDICIAL
APPOINTMENTS
Governor Mike Parson has announced judicial
appointments to the 11th and 12th Judicial Circuits.
Lawrence J. Chrum, of St. Charles, was
appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 11th
Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Chrum is currently an assistant
prosecuting attorney in St. Charles County. He holds a Bachelor of
Arts in corporate communications and public relations
from Lindenwood University and a Juris Doctor
from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Mr. Chrum will
fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Brittney R. Smith
as Circuit Judge.
Melissa Buckman Young, of Mexico, was
appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Audrain County in
the 12th Judicial Circuit.
Ms. Young is currently owner of Melissa
Buckman Young, Attorney at Law, LLC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in
agricultural education and a Juris Doctor from the University of
Missouri–Columbia. Ms. Young will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of
the Honorable Linda R. Hamlett.
OFFICE OF BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE MAP TO HELP
INVEST $1.7 BILLION IN BEAD FUNDING
The
Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development
(OBD) has announced that it has launched the first version of the new Missouri
Public Broadband Availability Interactive Map. The map, which uses
the Sanborn Map Company’s Broadband Navigator technology, will assist in the
investment of $1.7 billion in funding provided by the Broadband Equity Access
and Deployment (BEAD) program.
The
interactive map will assist Missourians during the BEAD challenge process,
which will allow for the reporting of locations that lack service and should be
eligible for funding. The challenge process is scheduled to open on March 18
and close on April 19. To be notified when the challenge process begins, subscribe for
email updates from OBD.
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TWO HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
Two Moberly residents were hurt in a
two-vehicle wreck Saturday night in Randolph County. The
highway patrol said that it happened at 6:05pm as 67 year old Tommy Beal of
Fayette was on US 63 when he merged into the left lane and his SUV struck a
truck driven by 33 year old Christy McClaskey and afterwards the SUV came to a
controlled stop on the right shoulder while the truck came to rest in the
median. Both the woman and her passenger 40 year old Michael Perfater were
taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
TEEN HURT IN SATURDAY EVENING CRASH
A Waverly teen was hurt in a Saturday evening
crash in Saline County. MSHP stated that the 17 year old
girl was on US 65 when her vehicle ran off the left side of the road and struck
three MODOT signs before coming to rest. She was transported by
ambulance to Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall for
treatment of minor injuries. The crash occurred at 11:55pm Saturday.
THREE INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three people were injured in an accident that
occurred at 1:50pm Friday in Franklin County. The patrol
says that 86 year old Mervin Wright of St. Louis was stopped at the
intersection of Route T and westbound MO 100 when he failed to yield while
attempting to cross eastbound MO 100 onto Route V and his SUV struck the left
side of a jeep driven by 43 year old Tonya Batchelar of
Catawissa. After impact the jeep began to skid, struck a traffic
control device and caught fire, meanwhile the SUV continued off the right side
of the roadway into a ditch. Batchelar suffered minor injuries and
was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington while Wright
and his passenger 84 year old Alma Wright of St. Louis were taken to Mercy
Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.
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TEEN GIRL HURT
IN MACON COUNTY MISHAP
A teenage girl
from Macon was hurt in a Thursday morning mishap
in Macon County. State troopers report that it happened
just before 8am as the 17 year old girl was on Highway DD and negotiating a
curve when her truck crossed the center of the road, swerved to miss an
oncoming vehicle, ran off the north side of the roadway, overcorrected and then
it traveled off the south side, struck a ditch and overturned. She
suffered minor injuries and was taken
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.
TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY
NIGHT WRECK
18 year old Cordell
Vaughn of Arbela was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night
in Scotland County. MSHP stated that he was on Nesbit
Street at Main Street in Gorin and making a u-turn when his
brakes failed, causing his truck to strike a house. He was taken
to Scotland County Memorial Hospital for treatment of
minor injuries. The wreck occurred at 7:45pm Wednesday.
TWO MEN INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY
IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two men were injured, one seriously in an
accident that occurred at 3:45pm Wednesday
in Lincoln County. The patrol says that two trucks were on
US 61 when the truck driven by 28 year old Dominick Beesley of Haltom City, TX
struck the rear of the truck driven by 75 year old Lawrence Reuther Jr. of
Eloia, MO. After impact Reuther’s truck became airborne, went off
the right side of the roadway and overturned. Reuther Jr. was taken
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries,
while Beesley was treated at the scene for minor injuries as he refused transport.
DRIVER INJURED IN
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING CRASH
A driver was injured
in an early Thursday morning crash in Franklin County. The
highway patrol said it happened after 1am as 36 year old Zachary Noll
of St. Louis was fleeing from an attempted law enforcement stop when
he failed to negotiate a curve on the exit ramp of eastbound I-44 and his SUV
struck the concrete traffic barrier. He sustained moderate injuries
and was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment.
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WOMAN INJURED IN
HOWARD COUNTY ACCIDENT
A New Franklin woman was injured in an
accident that occurred at 11:05pm Tuesday
in Howard County. The patrol says that 29 year old
Victoria Brown was on Route P when she swerved to avoid a deer, causing her SUV
to travel off the left side of the roadway and overturned. She was
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment
of moderate injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
39 year old Danielle Barnett
of Crystal City was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning
in Jefferson County. The highway patrol said it happened
at around 10:10am as she was on Hillsboro-Hematite Road when she failed
to negotiate a curve and her truck ran off the right side of the road and
struck a utility pole. She sustained minor injuries and was taken to
Mercy Hospital South for treatment.
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES DEPLOYMENT OF 200
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, 22 HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPERS TO TEXAS SOUTHERN
BORDER
On Tuesday, during a press conference at the
State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced that the State
of Missouri will be providing up to 200 Missouri National Guard
(MONG) members and 22 Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) troopers
to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star mission at the
Southern Border.
"About two weeks ago, I visited the
Southern Border, and let me not mince words when I say it is a
crisis," Governor Parson said. "The crisis at the
Southern Border is fueling the fentanyl crisis here in our state. Missourians
are dying; families are being ripped apart; communities are being destroyed,
and Missouri children are falling victim. It all stems from the Biden
Administration's reckless, irresponsible, and failing open-border policies.
With our Southern Border wide open, every state is now a border
state."
Governor Parson has issued Executive Order
24-03 to activate the MONG and the Governor's Office's discretionary emergency
response fund. Governor Parson's plan to support border security along the
Texas-Mexico border includes the following:
The deployment of up to 200 MONG members
Guard members will be deployed on a rotating
basis of approximately 30 days.
The deployment of up to 22 MSHP troopers
Standard law enforcement equipment will
accompany the troopers.
All MSHP troopers being deployed to the
Southern Border have volunteered for the mission.
A $2.3 million supplemental budget request to
the Missouri General Assembly to support border security efforts and backfill
the Governor's Office's emergency response fund
MSHP troopers will begin active support by
March 1, and MONG personnel will begin their mission on March 10. Advance and
logistical planning for both deployments is currently underway in coordination
with the State of Texas.
MONG and MSHP personnel will be working to
help secure the border, prevent illegal immigration, and stop illicit drug and
human trafficking.
MONG members will mainly assist in the
construction of physical barriers and with security patrols as needed. MSHP
troopers will work to support traffic enforcement, crime prevention, criminal
interdiction, and other law enforcement agencies as needed.
Statistics Related to Missouri and
the Southern Border Crisis:
Nearly 10 million individuals have entered
the U.S. illegally since 2021, including known gotaways at the
Southern Border.
That's larger than the population of 40 U.S.
States, including Missouri.
Operation Lone Star alone has seized over 460
million lethal doses of fentanyl at the Southern Border.
That's enough fentanyl to kill every American
citizen with more than 100 million doses left over.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol seized
nearly 12,500 grams of fentanyl in 2023 alone.
That's enough to kill Missouri's entire
population twice over.
Since 2017, fentanyl overdoses have increased
in Missouri by nearly 135 percent - with 75 percent of that increase
occurring since 2020.
At the last statewide report in 2022,
43 Missouri children died from fentanyl exposure.
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MDC INVITES THE PUBLIC TO AN
EVENING WITH WILDLIFE FRIDAY IN KIRKSVILLE
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public
to an Evening with Wildlife at William Matthew Middle
School in Kirksville on
Feb. 23 from 6-9 p.m.
This free event will feature several conservation-related
exhibits including exhibits by the Missouri Beekeeping Association, the
Missouri Trapping Association, and MDC fisheries, forestry, and protection
exhibits. Staff will also be present to score deer antlers with official Boone
and Crockett measurements. Guest speakers will be presenting on mountain lions
in Missouri and
MDC’s K-9 program.
All ages are invited, and questions about this event should be
sent to Conservation Agent Kevin Powell at kevin.powell@mdc.mo.gov. William Matthew Middle
School is located at 1515
S. Cottage Grove Ave. in Kirksville.
MODOT
SELECTS TWO CONSULTANTS TO LEAD I-44 CORRIDOR STUDY
The Missouri Department of Transportation
has announced the selection of two consultants to lead an environmental study
of the more than 250 miles of Interstate 44 from the Oklahoma state
line to the Route 100 East interchange near Gray Summit in Franklin County.
The selected consultants, Hg Consult, Inc.
and Garver, will each study a stretch of the corridor, which has been divided
into two sections for the purpose of the study: Hg Consult will study the
stretch from the Oklahoma state line to the Route 17 interchange near St.
Robert, and Garver will study from St. Robert to the Route 100 East interchange
at Gray Summit.
The goal of the study is to update and
validate the outcomes of the 2008 Purpose and Need Study and provide the
opportunity for public input from stakeholders along the I-44 corridor. The
study will also divide the more than 250 miles of the I-44 corridor into
logical segments for further study and prioritize those segments for more
detailed design and ultimately for construction when funds are available.
Missouri’s
FY2024 budget from the General Assembly, signed into law by Gov. Parson,
provides $20 million of General Revenue for the environmental study.
For more information on the I-44 Corridor Study, visit modot.org/forward44.
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THREE INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN SUNDAY MORNING
ACCIDENT
Three people were injured, two seriously in an
accident that occurred at around 8:30am Sunday
in Macon County. The patrol says that 19 year old Sarah
Dowling of Moberly was on US 63 when her SUV struck the rear of a horse drawn
buggy. After impact both went off the road and the SUV overturned,
coming to rest on its top. Dowling suffered minor injuries and was
taken to an unknown location while both 24 year old Rueben Schwartz and 24 year
old Laura Schwartz of Macon who were in the buggy were transported by MU Life
Team to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY
NIGHT WRECK
A woman was hurt in a
three-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Franklin County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 7:20pm as a car driven by 18 year old
Karleigh Coffman of Gerald was eastbound on US 50 when she failed to yield to a
car driven by 29 year old Bailea Walker of Owensville who was southbound on US
50 as Coffman was making a left turn onto MO 185 and the two cars collided and
then Walker’s car struck the passenger side of a car driven by a 16 year old
girl from Beaufort who was on MO 185. Walker sustained moderate
injuries and was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
20 year old Robert
Ponce of Lake St. Louis was seriously injured in a motorcycle
crash Sunday morning in St. Charles County. State troopers
stated that he was eastbound on i-70 when his motorcycle ran off the left side
of the road, struck the cable barrier and overturned, ejecting him from
it. He was taken to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious
injuries. The crash happened at 9:30am Sunday.
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Macon County
Route
AA –
February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Odessa
Avenue to Orbit
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Route
AA –
February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Orbit
Avenue to Olympic Avenue between 12:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 149 – February 13 – 22, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance 0.5 mile before and after the box culvert approximately 2 miles
North of New Cambria between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Montgomery County
Outer
Road I-70 (Booneslick
Road) – February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations
from Ellis Road to Walnut
Street in High Hill between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Schuyler County
U.S.
Route 136 (Eastbound) – February 20 -
22, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from Shaw
Lane to Kelso
Road between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. A
12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Scotland County
Route
D –
February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route A to CR 657
between 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Route
D –
February 21, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 657 to CR 360
between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route
D –
February 22 - 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 657 to CR 360
between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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February 19, 2024
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
A Wyaconda man was
seriously injured in a Saturday night crash
in Clark County. State troopers stated that 56 year old
Daniel Doyle was on Clark County Road 156 when his car crossed the centerline,
ran off the left side of the road and struck an embankment. He was
taken to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis with
serious injuries. The crash occurred at 9:30pm Saturday.
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A teen was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred after 9am Saturday in Warren County. The
patrol says that 18 year old Shelby Sommer of Warrenton was on Route W when she
was unable to maintain her lane and her SUV traveled into the southbound lanes
and struck a truck driven by 42 year old Leonard Luechtefeld of
Warrenton. Sommer was transported by ambulance
to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St.
Louis with serious injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN
SATURDAY EVENING WRECK
19 year old Chase
Oberndorfer of Villa Ridge was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday evening
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5:15pm as he was on Highway 100 when he lost control and his vehicle
overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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February 16, 2024
CONTRACTOR
SELECTED FOR THE FIRST IMPROVE I-70 PROJECT
The Missouri Highways and Transportation
Commission (MHTC) has selected Millstone Weber as the apparent best-value
proposer and Design-Build contractor of the first project in MoDOT’s Improve
I-70 Program. Negotiations to finalize the contract are currently in
progress. Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City will
build a third lane in each direction and improve the 20-mile stretch of
Interstate 70 between U.S. 63 in Columbia and
U.S. 54 in Kingdom City beginning
in summer 2024. This $405 million project is the first of several projects
which will widen and improve the I-70 corridor.
Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General
Assembly signed into law by Governor Parson provides $2.8 billion in General
Revenue for the costs to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The
program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a
third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue
Springs to Wentzville.
The selected team, including contractor
Millstone Weber and designer Jacobs, competed against one other design-build
team. The winning proposal showed not only an understanding of the engineering
and design endeavors set out before the teams, but it also highlighted an
understanding of the local, statewide, and national importance of an improved
I-70. The winning proposal includes new concrete pavement on all three lanes of
I-70 in each direction for the 20-mile section between Columbia and Kingdom City,
wider inside and outside shoulders, and improved interchange designs at the
U.S. 63 and U.S. 54 interchanges at I-70. Additionally, throughout construction
two lanes of travel will be available for both directions of I-70 during peak
hours.
The U.S. 63 and I-70 interchange proposal
includes:
Two new direct connection ramps (northbound
U.S. 63 to westbound I-70 and eastbound I-70 to southbound U.S. 63)
Four new roundabouts
The U.S. 54 and I-70 interchange proposal
includes two new bridges and a new and improved interchange.
For
more information on the Improve I-70 Program, visit www.modot.org/improvei70.
17TH
ANNUAL CHILLICOTHE POLAR PLUNGE
RAISES NEARLY $8,000 FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSOURI
The
17th Annual Chillicothe Polar
Plunge on Feb. 10 at Simpson Park was
a splashing success, raising $7,700 to date. A total 31 brave men, women from around the area donned
Hawaiian-themed costumes and swimwear to take a chilly dip into freezin’ water.
Their Reason
for Freezin’ was the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO).
Online
fundraising is still ongoing. Organizers of the Plunge still hope to raise an
additional $2,300 to reach the goal of 10,000. Donations can be made on
their online fundraising page.
Top individual fundraisers:
1st Place Fundraiser
– Tom Melte
2nd Place Fundraiser
– Cheryl Evans
3rd Place Fundraiser
– Katie Lowe
Top
team fundraisers:
Top
Fundraising Team – Chillicothe Correctional
Center
Top
Law Enforcement Team – Chillicothe Correctional
Center
Top Fundraising School – Chillicothe High
School
Competition
for the Golden Plunger was steep this year. Participants were encouraged to
come in costume and compete for the chance to take home the “Golden Plunger.”
Group 1st Place – Chillicothe High
School
Group 2nd Place –
Team Lowes
Group 3rd Place – Chillicothe Cert
Team
SOMO
was lucky to have Charlie Phillips as a Plunge Ambassador for this event. He is
a SOMO athlete, and he worked for months to help spread awareness of the
Plunge!
This
year’s event was held in conjunction with Chillicothe Correctional Center.
For
more information about the Polar Plunge, visit www.somo.org/plunge.
MSHP: DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO CLOSE
STATEWIDE FOR UPCOMING HOLIDAY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like
to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will
be closed on the following date:
Monday, February 19 in observance of
Washington’s Birthday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday,
February 20.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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February 15, 2024
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at 5pm Tuesday in Marion County. The
patrol says that 20 year old Austin Brown of Hannibal was on US 36
when his motorcycle overturned in the roadway and ejected him from
it. He was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
71 year old James Iden of Catawissa was hurt
in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
10:30am as he was on Route F when he failed to observe a dump truck driven by
54 year old Jonathan Truitt of Middletown slowing to make a left turn
and his jeep struck the rear of the dump truck. Iden suffered minor
injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in St.
Louis for treatment.
TEEN INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING FIERY CRASH
A Green City teen was injured
in a fiery crash Tuesday morning in Sullivan County. State
troopers stated that 19 year old Declan Murphy was on Route C when his truck
traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and caught
fire. He was transported by ambulance
to Sullivan County Memorial Hospital in Memphis for
treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at 10:25am Tuesday.
MDC
AND PARTNERS HOST WARM-SEASON GRASS ESTABLISHMENT WORKSHOPS IN NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The
Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and partners invite the public to a
series of warm-season grass establishment workshops around northeastern Missouri.
Native warm-season grasses have deep root systems which make more efficient use
of water and soil nutrients. They can grow and thrive during the summer when
cool-season grasses cannot, and they tend to need less fertilizer and lime than
cool-season grasses.
These
workshops will discuss the benefits and economics of establishing warm-season
grasses, establishment techniques, how to manage these grasses, and programs
available for adding warm-season grasses to your property. Each workshop is
free to the public, and lunch will be provided. For all workshops, the doors
will open at 9:30 a.m. and the event will run from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Feb.
21 in
Shelbina at the First Baptist Church (125
W. Chestnut Street)
Feb.
22 in
Elsberry at the Plant Materials Center (2803 MO Hwy 79)
Feb.
27 in Milan at
the Milan Communications Center (205
N. Market Street)
Feb.
28 in Chillicothe at
the Litton Ag-Center (10780 Liv 235)
Questions
about these workshops can be directed to Lucas Brass at lucas.brass@usda.gov.
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February 14, 2024
TWO DRIVERS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two drivers were injured, one seriously in an
accident that occurred at 5:45am Monday in Pike County. The
patrol says that a car driven by 18 year old Quentin Harrell of Bowling
Green was on 18678 Missouri 161 when his car crossed the center
line and collided head-on with a car driven by 63 year old Richard Ramsey
of Bowling Green. After impact both cars traveled off the east
side of the roadway. Harrell was taken
to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious
injuries, while Ramsey was taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for
treatment of minor injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday
afternoon in Adair County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 2pm as 60 year old Terri Phillips of Kansas City was a
passenger in a truck driven by 58 year old Penny Pipes of
Milan. They were on MO 6 ½ mile east of Novinger when the truck ran
off the road and overturned down an embankment. Phillips sustained
minor injuries and was taken
to Northeast Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment.
ROY BLUNT RESERVOIR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
Here’s an update regarding the construction of
transportation improvements around the planned Roy Blunt Reservoir
in Sullivan County. Capital Paving and Construction LLC, plans to
begin constructing the new bridge on Mayapple Road on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Construction
of the new bridge is not expected to impact motorists. Crews
anticipate the completion of the bridge by early May 2024.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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February 13, 2024
RAPE SUSPECT NOW
CHARGED IN SECOND RAPE CASE
A
northeast Missouri rape suspect is now charged in connection with
another rape case. According to KTVO, 21 year old Anthony Shehorn of
Shelbina is facing new charges of first-degree rape and supplying liquor to a
minor or intoxicated person. Those charges were filed last Friday
in Shelby County.
According to court
documents, the two alleged crimes happened in Clarence on December 16, 2022.
The report stated that
he physically held his female accuser down on a bed and forced himself on her
while she was telling him to stop and trying to escape.
Court documents also
stated that Shehorn also allowed the underage female to drink alcohol and smoke
marijuana while at his home.
Shehorn is being held
on $100,000 cash-only bond in the Shelby County jail.
He was already in jail
following his arrest in mid-January 2024 on charges of first-degree rape and
first-degree sodomy.
Those alleged crimes
happened in Shelbina back in June 2022.
CAPTAIN DUSTY L. HOFFMAN NAMED DIVISION
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION DIVISION, JEFFERSON CITY
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following transfer:
Captain Dusty L. Hoffman, director of
Governor’s Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, is
being named division director and transferring to Public Information and
Education Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, effective
immediately.
Hoffman was appointed to the Patrol on August
1, 1993, as a member of the 66th Recruit Class. After graduating from the
Academy, he was assigned to Troop F, Zone 6, Moniteau and Morgan counties. He
transferred to the Governor’s Security Division, General
Headquarters, Jefferson City, on September 19, 2010. On January 1, 2014,
he was promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of the Research
and Development Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City. On April
1, 2017, he was promoted to the rank of captain and assigned as the director of
the Governor’s Security Division.
Hoffman was born in Glasgow, MO, and
graduated from Howard County R-II High School in Glasgow. He joined in the
U.S. Air Force, where he served in Texas, Alaska, and
the Republic of Panama. Hoffman was honorably discharged in
1992. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice
from Columbia College in Columbia, MO, in 2004.
Hoffman completed Leadership In Police Organizations through the International
Association of Chiefs of Police in 2013. Captain Hoffman and his wife, Sunny,
have four children.
MISSOURI ROADWAY FATALITIES DIP
SLIGHTLY IN 2023
According to preliminary data, 989 fatalities occurred on Missouri roadways
in 2023. This is a decrease of 6% when compared to 2022, when there were 1,057
fatalities. This is the first year since 2019 that Missouri has
seen a decrease in roadway fatalities. Despite the progress, this still amounts
to nearly three lives lost on Missouri roadways
every day, leaving plenty of room for improvement in 2024. The Missouri
Coalition for Roadway Safety stresses how the four simple actions of Buckle Up,
Phone Down, Slow Down and Drive Sober could put a big dent in the fatality numbers.
While overall roadway fatalities were down, motorcyclist
fatalities have never been higher. Preliminary numbers indicate that 175
motorcyclists were killed on Missouri roadways
in 2023, a 14% increase over the previous year (153 fatalities). This is the
highest number of motorcyclist fatalities ever reported in Missouri,
and almost 50% higher than the average number of motorcyclist fatalities prior
to the repeal of Missouri’s
all-rider helmet law in 2020. Safety professionals cite the lack of helmet use
as a major contributing factor to the increase.
Other prevalent characteristics observed in roadway fatalities
include lack of seat belt use, distracted driving, speed and impairment. These
behaviors continue to plague Missouri roadways.
Of the vehicle occupants killed in 2023, 63% were not wearing a seat belt.
Distracted driving contributed to more than 100 deaths in 2023, and
historically, more than half of the victims are someone other than the
distracted driver. Impaired driving accounted for approximately 17% of the
fatalities in 2023 while speed and other aggressive driving behaviors remained
the top concern, contributing to more than half of the total fatalities.
Missouri’s
strategic highway safety plan, Show-Me Zero, takes a
comprehensive approach in creating a safe system to reduce and eliminate
traffic fatalities. Through a combination of education, public policy,
infrastructure improvements, traffic enforcement, emergency services, and
personal responsibility, Show-Me Zero provides opportunities for every
Missourian to help make the state’s roadways safer. For more information on the
Show-Me Zero plan and to learn how all Missourians can help make the roadways
safer, visit www.savemolives.com.
DEPARTMENT AWARDS MORE THAN $9 MILLION TO NONPROFITS THROUGH THE
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced that
it will award more than $9 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood
Assistance Program (NAP) to 46 organizations for community development projects
statewide.
A total of up to $16 million is awarded through NAP annually,
with projects limited to $250,000 in 50% tax credits and $350,000 in 70% tax
credits. Credits for this fiscal year were awarded in two rounds, with this
being the second round that opened in August 2023. Eligible applicants include
nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and businesses that meet
program requirements. During the Fiscal Year 2024 cycle, tax credits were
reserved for organizations providing critical services, with priority given to
projects located in previously underserved areas of the state. A total of more
than $15.3 million in tax credits was awarded among both rounds of the cycle.
The full list of 2024 Round 2 NAP recipients and projects is
available here.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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February 12, 2024
PLANNED
ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI
The
following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department
of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All
road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information
Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement
weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also
be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned
below.
Adair County
Missouri
Route 6 –
February 12-16, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting from U.S. Route 63 to
Route V between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S.
Route 63 – February 13 – 16, LANE RESTRICTION for sign
operations from Benton Road to
Route P between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Route
AA –
February 13 - 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from National
Avenue to Nickle
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
AA –
February 15 - 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Nickle
Avenue to Odessa
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route
AA –
February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Odessa
Avenue to Orbit
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Route
AA –
February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Orbit
Avenue to Olympic Avenue between 12:00 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 149 – February 13 – 22, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance 0.5 mile before and after the box culvert approximately 2 miles
North of New Cambria between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Monroe County
Route
J –
February 13, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 1103 to just
west of Route OO between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Outer
Road I-70 (Booneslick
Road) – February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations
from Ellis Road to Walnut
Street in High Hill between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Ralls County
Route
H –
February 13 - 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route HH to Lake
Shore Drive between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
daily.
Schuyler County
U.S.
Route 136 (Eastbound) – February 20 -
22, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from Shaw
Lane to Kelso
Road between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. A
12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Scotland County
Route
D –
February 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route A to CR 657
between 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Route
D –
February 21, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 657 to CR 360
between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Route
D –
February 22 - 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 657 to CR 360
between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINCOLN COUNTY INCIDENT
A Bowling Green man was seriously
injured in an incident that occurred at 9:20pm Friday
in Lincoln County. The patrol says that two vehicles were
northbound on US 61 and engaged in road rage when the SUV driven by 50 year old
Joseph Rascher of Moscow Mills applied the brakes causing the truck driven by
20 year old Blaine Thoroughman of Bowling Green to strike the rear of the SUV
and then the SUV hit the passenger side of the truck causing the truck to
travel off the right side of the roadway, striking several trees and
overturned, meanwhile the SUV came to a stop on the right shoulder of the
roadway. Thoroughman was taken to Mercy Hospital with
serious injuries.
TWO INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck
Saturday afternoon in Boone County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 12pm as 28 year old Samuel Dowell of Lawrence, KS was on MO
40 when he attempted to make a left turn and his car traveled into the path of
an SUV driven by 45 year old Shilo Dorman of Columbia and they
collided. Dorman suffered minor injuries, while his passenger 72
year old Janet Dorman of Columbia sustained moderate
injuries. Both were transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
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MACON MAN MISSING SINCE LAST WEEK FOUND
DEAD IN COLUMBIA
A Macon man missing for more than a
week has been found dead just outside Columbia, the city where he was last
seen. According to KTVO in Kirksville, the sister of 25 year
old Malik Jones of Macon stated that she found her brother's body late
Wednesday morning in the 6100 block of Creasy Springs Road, about two miles
north of Columbia.
The report also stated that it appears he was
murdered.
The Boone County Sheriff's Office says
deputies responded and were directed to a wooded area near the roadway at this
location, where they discovered the body of Malik Jones.
The investigation into the disappearance and
death of Jones is active, and no other information will be released by the
Boone County Sheriff’s Office at this time; however, further information may be
released at a later date.
Anyone with information regarding this case is
asked to contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office through Boone County Joint
Communications by calling 1-573-442-6131.
Persons wishing to remain anonymous may
provide information to CrimeStoppers by calling 1- 573-875-TIPS.
THREE INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY
IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three people were injured, one seriously in an
accident that occurred at 6:55pm Wednesday
in Lincoln County. The patrol says that 39 year old Wade
Murray of Foley was on Cardinal Hill Road when he fell asleep at the
wheel, causing his truck to cross the center of the roadway into the path of a
truck driven by 66 year old Anthony Holmes of Winfield and they
collided. After impact Murray’s truck crossed back over the
center of the road and ran off the right side and overturned, meanwhile
Holmes’s truck came to an uncontrolled rest in the roadway. Murray was
taken to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious
injuries, while a passenger in Murray’s truck a 6 year old boy from Foley
along with Holmes was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital for
treatment of minor injuries.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Saturday, February 3 at approximately
5:36pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block
of W Monroe in reference to a structure fire. Responding
personnel found flame coming from the upper level of a building that contained
eight apartments and a laundromat. One apartment was fully involved,
and the fire had begun to spread into another apartment and the attic of the
building. The fire was extinguished with the fully involved
apartment suffering severe fire damage, about 25% of the attic suffering fire
damage, and the adjoining apartment suffering moderate fire
damage. The rest of the building had smoke and water
damage. All residents safely evacuated the building and were
uninjured. One dog and two cats died in the fire.
Investigation led to a case being submitted to
the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for Arson 1st degree,
and an arrest warrant was issued for James H Schade, age 42. Schade
was a resident of one of the apartments but has been staying
in Columbia since the night of the fire. Columbia Police
Department arrested Schade without incident on Wednesday February 7 at about
4:45pm. During the fire, a GoFundMe page was created for Schade’s
benefit. Anyone who donated to the page is asked to contact Mexico
Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.
HANNIBAL MAN WHO HID CAMERA IN BATHROOM
SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON
On Thursday February 1, U.S. District Judge
Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced a man who hid a video camera in a bathroom to capture
images of a young girl to 25 years in prison.
35 year old Stephen A. Marquez
of Hannibal pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St.
Louis in November to attempted production of child
pornography. He admitted placing a video camera disguised as a cell
phone charger in a bathroom. He captured nude images of a young
girl, who was 13 and 14 when the videos were made. Marquez also had
videos of the girl stored on his iPhone.
The investigation began in August of 2022,
when the victim reported to law enforcement that Marquez had been sexually
abusing her since she was 9 or 10 and had used his cell phone to record her in
the shower. The victim said she told Marquez to stop many times but
was scared to tell someone about the sexual abuse. She also said she
was scared Marquez would hurt her while he was sexually abusing her.
The Hannibal Police Department, the FBI and
the St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force investigated the
case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jillian Anderson prosecuted the case.
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February 8, 2024
TEENS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY
IN SHELBY COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two teens were injured, one seriously in an
accident that occurred at 5:15pm Tuesday
in Shelby County. The patrol says that a 16 year old girl
from Bethel and a 16 year old boy from Clarence were in a UTV
on Shelby County Road 2322 when she failed to negotiate a curve,
causing it to travel off the roadway and overturned. She refused
treatment for moderate injuries, while the boy was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A man was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday
afternoon in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 4:10pm as two vehicles were on US 61 when the first driver 32 year
old Demonte Lewis of St. Charles approached the intersection of US 61 and Route
E when he improperly came to a stop in the right lane and then the driver of
the second vehicle 59 year old Bennie Bratcher of Keytesville attempted to
avoid hitting him, however was not able to stop and attempted to change to the
left lane and the front of his vehicle struck the rear of Lewis’s
vehicle. Lewis sustained minor injuries and was taken
to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St.
Louis for treatment.
NORTH STAR FEEDS TO EXPAND IN BRUNSWICK,
INVESTING MORE THAN $3.7 MILLION AND CREATING 5 NEW JOBS
North Star Feeds, a leader in the development
and manufacturing of feed fat blends, has announced that it will expand in Brunswick,
investing more than $3.7 million and creating 5 new jobs. The company’s
expansion of its existing facility will allow for increased process and energy
efficiency while increasing product output.
North Star Feeds’ Brunswick location
recycles waste vegetable oils and fats through filtration and heating processes
to transform them into useable materials for renewable energy. The company,
which has been in operation for more than 40 years, provides a wide variety of
products and services to meet the unique needs of its customers.
North Star Feeds’ expansion, expected to be
complete in about two years, includes the addition of a new warehouse,
maintenance shop, and boiler room. The company will also install new rail
track, equipment, and product lines, while disposing of outdated materials.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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February 7, 2024
TWO MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two men were seriously injured in an accident that occurred just
before 2am Tuesday in Warren County. The
patrol says that 19 year old Kayden Boyd of Catawissa was on Route W when he
failed to negotiate a curve, causing his car to cross the center line and then
traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a tree and overturned,
ejecting him from it. Both Boyd and his passenger, 21 year old
Camren Love of Warrenton were transported by Arch Helicopter to Mercy Hospital in St.
Louis with serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
54 year old Tina Fidler of Fulton was
hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in Callaway County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 9:50pm as she was on Route O when her car
ran off the right side of the road, struck a fence and a utility
pole. She suffered minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health St.
Mary’s in Jefferson City for
treatment.
ATTORNEY GENERAL BAILEY WARNS MISSOURIANS OF TICKET SCAMS AHEAD
OF SUPER BOWL
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey warned Missouri football
fans to be wary of any suspicious ticket offerings and to take steps to protect
themselves as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San
Francisco 49rs in the Super Bowl on February 11.
Attorney General Bailey provides the following tips to be vigilant when buying
tickets to football games:
KNOW YOUR VENDOR – Make sure you are buying your tickets
from a trustworthy website, especially before you provide any personal
financial information.
DO YOUR RESEARCH – If you are unfamiliar with a particular
ticket seller, research the seller on the Attorney General’s or Better Business
Bureau’s website for any complaints.
USE A CREDIT CARD – If you purchase tickets online,
especially through an online auction site, it is recommended that you complete
your transaction with a credit card. Purchasing tickets with a credit
card often provides you with protections that you would not otherwise have if
you purchase the tickets using cash, check, debit card, or apps like Cash App
or Venmo.
SHOP ON SECURED
SITES – Always double check your URL before purchasing tickets
online. If a website’s address begins with “https”, the “s” will not
appear in the web address until you access the order page of the site, where
you will be asked to enter your personal information. Secure websites
should also display a closed lock graphic in the browser, generally located to
the left of the URL in the address bar.
INSPECT YOUR TICKETS – Physically inspect your tickets to
reduce your risk of being turned away at the venue. Check the date, time
and location listed on the tickets to ensure that this information matches the
accurate event details. Also review the listed seating assignments.
REMEMBER – If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Attorney General Bailey encourages Missourians with complaints
regarding a potential ticket scam to contact the Missouri Attorney General’s
Consumer Complaint Hotline at 800-392-8222 or ago.mo.gov
MISSOURI CORN GROWERS SHARE
PRIORITIES, RECOGNIZE
PARTNERS
Corn farmers, industry representatives, and guests from across
the state gathered in Jefferson
City, Mo.,
recently for the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) annual meeting and
legislative day.
The morning kicked off at the Capitol Plaza Hotel with
MCGA’s annual meeting, where Gov. Mike Parson provided the keynote address.
Members also reviewed financials, heard from industry leaders, and elected five
board members: Dylan Rosier of Mound City in District 1 representing northwest
Missouri; Adam Casner of Carrollton to represent north-central Missouri growers
in District 2; Brian Willott of Mexico to represent District 3 in northeast
Missouri; Greg Bertz of Mayview, representing west central growers in District
4; and Danny Kuenzel of Washington to represent District 6 in the east-central
region.
Following the annual meeting and luncheon, growers visited
the State Capitol to discuss the importance of Missouri’s
corn and ethanol industries with legislators and their economic impact on the
state.
Members also took the opportunity to honor industry
supporters for their contributions to the corn and ethanol industries. Award recipients
included:
Friend of Corn Growers Award
Congressman Mark Alford
Congressman Sam Graves
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer
State Rep. Dane Diehl
State Rep. Kurtis Gregory
State Rep. Greg Sharpe
Public Servant Award
State Sen. Justin Brown
State Sen. Sandy Crawford
State Sen. Karla Eslinger
State Sen. Lincoln Hough
Outstanding Partner
‘Farmer’ Dave Schumacher, KTRS
Outstanding Advocate
Don Nikodim, Missouri Pork
Association
President’s Award
Gov. Mike Parson
Jay Schutte, Benton City
Honorary Lifetime Award
Clint Stephens, Advance
Years of Service
Jay Schutte
The Missouri Corn Growers Association is a membership
organization of farmers dedicated to growing and defending the corn industry.
MCGA works in the best interest of farmers on key agricultural issues and
fights for pro-agriculture, pro-corn legislation.
To learn more about Missouri Corn, or become a
member, visit www.mocorn.org or
call (800) 827-4181.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
February 6, 2024
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man and a woman were
seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 9:40pm Saturday
in Warren County. The patrol says that 21 year old Daniel
Bobadilla of Wright City was on the North Outer
Road of I-70 when he crossed the center line and his car struck a van
driven by 66 year old James Nash of Warrenton head-on. Both Nash and
a passenger in the car 67 year old Katherine Richardson of Warrenton were taken
to SSM Heath St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious injuries.
THREE INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN SATURDAY
AFTERNOON WRECK
Three people were
injured, one seriously in a two-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon
in Warren County. The highway patrol said it happened just
before 2pm as 34 year old Kyle Boatwright of Warrenton was northbound on
Missouri 47 when he attempted to overtake traffic that was stopped in the
northbound lane by using the southbound lane and failed to notice a truck
driven by 46 year old Hans Maasdam of Omaha, NB and the SUV and the truck
collided head-on. Boatwright was taken
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries,
while Maasdam and his passenger 32 year old Amanda Holtz
of Omaha, NB were taken to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
minor injuries.
WOMAN INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A woman was injured in
a Saturday afternoon crash in Randolph County. The patrol
says that 46 year old Melisa Carter of Moberly was a passenger in a car driven
by 45 year old Jason Carter of Moberly. They were on Route EE when
their car ran off the road and struck an embankment. She was
transported by ambulance to Moberly Regional Medical Center for
treatment of moderate injuries. The crash occurred at 4:30pm
Saturday.
MEXICO PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
Around
6am on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the Mexico Public Safety Department learned
that several vehicles had been gone through in the east part of town during the
overnight hours. Additionally, one vehicle was
stolen. Later that morning, the Columbia Police Department located
the stolen vehicle with two juveniles inside. After a pursuit, the
juveniles were taken into custody. MPSD is continuing to work with
CPD on appropriate charges in both jurisdictions.
COLUMBIA PHYSICIAN
INDICTED FOR FALSE STATEMENTS TO MEDICARE
A Columbia, Mo.,
physician has been indicted by a federal grand jury for making false statements
relating to Medicare orders.
Jerry
Joseph Bruggeman, M.D., 52, was charged in a 13-count indictment returned by a
federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
The
federal indictment alleges that Bruggeman, a licensed physician, provided false
statements regarding Medicare beneficiaries who received medical devices (such
as braces) or genetic testing. The federal indictment charges Bruggeman with 13
counts of making false statements relating to health care matters. The
indictment also contains a forfeiture allegation, which would require Bruggeman
to forfeit to the government $29,440, which represents his proceeds from the
alleged offenses.
According
to the indictment, Bruggeman contracted with a telemedicine company
in Boca Raton, Florida, which maintained an online portal that
aggregated the personal information of Medicare beneficiaries who had been
solicited by marketing companies. The company created medical assessments and
orders for these beneficiaries then hired medical professionals like Bruggeman
to “review” and sign orders for cancer genetic testing, pharmacogenetic
testing, and durable medical equipment.
The
federal indictment alleges that Bruggeman approved orders for medical devices
for eight Medicare beneficiaries in March and April 2019. Bruggeman stated that
he ordered the devices in each case based on his evaluation of the patient’s
condition and determined that the device was “medically necessary and
appropriate.” Bruggeman electronically signed a physician verification for each
of the devices, indicating “by my signature, I am prescribing the items listed
above and certify that the above-prescribed item(s) is medically indicated and
necessary and consistent with current accepted standards of medical practice
and treatment of this patient’s physical condition.”
In
fact, the indictment says, Bruggeman never evaluated or assessed the patient’s
condition, never determined whether the device was medically necessary and
appropriate for the patient, and never determined whether the listed device was
consistent with current accepted standards of medical practice and treatment of
the patient’s physical condition.
The
federal indictment also alleges that Bruggeman approved orders for genetic
testing for five Medicare beneficiaries between January and March 2019. Bruggeman
asserted in each case that the test results were necessary to the patient’s
medical management. He electronically signed an accompanying letter of medical
necessity that stated he would “receive the test results in order to pursue
care for the patient.” In fact, the indictment says, Bruggeman never treated
the patients.
This
case is being prosecuted by Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren E.
Kummerer. It was investigated by Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector
General.
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February 2, 2024
GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE
FOR PROJECT PROM, GRADUATION LOCK-IN EVENTS
The Northeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant
funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or
High School graduation. Eligibility requirements include a presentation or
activity educating students on highway safety issues. Qualifying schools will
receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as location rental, food
or entertainment.
The Northeast Coalition will be accepting grant applications now
through Feb. 15, 2024. Interested schools and/or their sponsors can submit
the online grant application by visiting Project
Prom-Graduation Grant | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).
Funding is available for up to 20 local schools.
For additional information, contact Northeast Coalition
Facilitator Gerri Jeffries at (573) 248-2502 or Northeast Coalition
Representative Tina Lee at (573) 248-2517, or visit the Northeast Coalition’s
website at: www.savemolives.com/mcrs/Northeast-Region.
DISCOVER NATURE IN
WINTER WITH MDC AND AGENTS OF DISCOVERY
Don’t let winter temperatures keep you inside – there’s still
much to explore in this season! To help kids and adults discover nature, the Missouri Department
of Conservation (MDC) is once again partnering with the Agents of Discovery
mobile gaming app for its Winter Edition Missions.
Agents of Discovery is an educational gaming app that allows
users to engage with nature while completing “Missions”, or games – proving
that screen time can be green time.
Winter Edition Missions will run through March 1. Anyone can
join by downloading the free app and completing the Missions at participating
locations. Each Mission consists
of educational challenges that teach players about local history, culture,
ecosystems, and safety.
Missions include prizes to reward “Agents”, or players who
participate. Once an Agent completes a Mission,
they can earn stickers, pins, and other prizes.
The following MDC locations have new Winter Edition Missions:
“How Do Animals Handle the Winter?” at Runge Nature Center in Jefferson
City
“Operation Backyard Bird” at Cape
Girardeau Nature Center
“Winter Mission” at Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood
“Winter Walk” at Springfield Nature Center
Download the free app and create an Agent profile. Then pick a Mission in
your area. Download the mission before heading to it, so you can play the game
without WiFi or a data connection. Then use your secret Agent tool to find and
unlock challenges.
Agents of Discovery is available for download through the App
Store for Apple products or Google Play for Android devices. For more
information on Agents of Discovery, visit https://discovertheforest.org/activities/agents-of-discovery.
CONSIDER A PROFESSION IN INSURANCE DURING INSURANCE CAREERS MONTH
February is Insurance Careers Month and
the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) encourages
Missourians to consider a career in insurance.
DCI has career opportunities to protect consumers and ensure a
competitive insurance industry in Missouri,
including performing work:
- Monitoring
and analyzing the financial solvency of insurance companies licensed in
the state to ensure consumer claims can be paid.
- Licensing
insurance producers (agents) and other insurance-related individuals and
entities operating within Missouri.
- Acting
as a liaison between consumers and the insurance industry by receiving
complaints against insurance companies, insurance producers, and other
licensees.
- Reviewing
insurance policy forms and materials to ensure compliance with Missouri laws
and regulations.
- Conducting
education and outreach to Missourians about insurance topics.
Job seekers are encouraged to visit the MoCareers website
to learn more about current open positions within the department.
DCI is charged with protecting Missouri consumers
through oversight of the insurance industry, banks, credit unions, utilities
and various professional licensees operating in the state. For more information
about the department, please visit their website at dci.mo.gov.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
February 1, 2024
PAVEMENT REPAIRS BEGIN ON I-70
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Weather permitting, February 5, emergency
asphalt pavement repairs will begin on the westbound lanes of Interstate 70
from Danville to the Callaway County line between mile
marker 170 and mile marker 165. Crews will be working during daytime hours between 5:30am –
5:30pm. Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one
lane with a 12-foot width restriction in place where workers are present. All work is weather dependent, and schedules
are subject to change.
ASHCROFT AWARDS 49 SUMMER LIBRARY GRANTS TO MISSOURI LIBRARIES
On Tuesday Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that his
office has awarded over $390,000 in additional funding for 49 summer library
program grants distributed to several Missouri libraries.
These
grants provide funding to public libraries for educational presentations,
library materials and program supplies. The grant period begins
February 1 and runs until August 15 of this year.
Grants are administered by the Missouri State Library through an
application process and awarded based on need, as well as the library’s ability
to effectively bring the project to fruition.
A
full list of summer library grant recipients for 2024 can be seen here.
MOBERLY LICENSE OFFICE TRANSITIONING TO A NEW CONTRACTOR
The Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the new
management contract for the Moberly License Office has been awarded to Marlo
Group LLC. All license office contracts in Missouri are
awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by
independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Please note the current location (521
W Coates St, Moberly, Mo., 65270)
will close on February 1, 2024 to allow for transitioning of the necessary office
equipment. The office will reopen on February 5, 2024. The hours of operation
will be Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the telephone
number will be 660-263-4447.
While the office is closed to transition to the new
contractor, the Department encourages customers to visit one of the following
nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver
licensing needs:
Macon License Office – 210 N Rubey, Macon, Mo., 63552
Paris License
Office – 211 N Main St, Paris, Mo., 65275
Fayette License Office – 106 East Davis, Fayette, Mo., 65248
Keytesville License Office – 306 South Cherry, Keytesville, Mo., 65261
A full list of license office locations and hours of
operation can be found at
dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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January 31, 2024
TWO MEN KILLED
IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two men were killed in an accident that
occurred at around 11:55pm Monday in Randolph County. The
patrol says that a tractor trailer was stopped partially off the roadway with
the towed unit blocking both lanes of US 24 when the towed unit and the driver
31 year old Kaysamual Blanks of Rancho Cordova, CA who was outside of the semi
were struck by a tractor trailer driven by 61 year old Michael Fenner of
Jackson, MI. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY
MORNING WRECK
38 year old Adam
McCree of Unionville was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning
in Mercer County. The highway patrol said it happened at
7:15am as he was on US 136 when his truck began to slide on the frost covered
road, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck an embankment and
overturned, returned to the road and went off the south side and came to rest
on its wheels facing north. He was taken
to Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville for
treatment of minor injuries.
SHOTS FIRED INCIDENT
IN RANDOLPH COUNTY
On Sunday January 28,
Moberly Officers responded to the area of W. Rollins and Thompson
St in reference to a physical altercation with a gunshot heard.
The officers learned
the subjects involved had fled the scene. While searching the area,
officers located evidence of a physical altercation and a shell casing.
The officers identified
the victim and learned he sustained minor injuries. During the alleged
altercation, a firearm was discharged with no one being shot. The
suspect is at large. The incident is currently being investigated by
the Moberly Police Department.
MOBERLY POLICE
DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following
incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between
the hours of 7am on 1/26/2024 and 7am 1/29/2024.
On January 26, 2024, a
Moberly Officer contacted 33-year-old Miranda Reffett while conducting a
traffic stop. Reffett was placed under arrest for an
active Randolph County traffic warrant. Reffett was transported
to the Randolph County Jail.
On January 26, 2024, a
Moberly Officer contacted 62-year-old Christian Lierly near the Library in
Moberly. Lierly who is a registered sex offender was found to be homeless and
had not registered correctly with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Lierly
was placed under arrest for failure to register as a sex offender 3rd offense.
While searching Lierly’s person, the Officer located suspected methamphetamine.
Lierly was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On January 26, 2024, a
Moberly Officer contacted a juvenile at the Moberly Police Department. The
juvenile alleged her mother, identified as 47-year-old Nola Midgyett had struck
her multiple times with a metal baseball bat. The officer observed injuries to
the juvenile and later placed Midgyett under arrest for child abuse. Midgyett
was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On January 27, 2024, a
local business reported an electric shopping cart stolen. On January 28th,
a Moberly Officer observed 32-year-old Gregory Tolson riding the cart in the
downtown area. Tolson was placed under arrest for stealing and transported to
the Randolph County Jail.
On January 27, 2024, a
Moberly Officer contacted a 60-year-old male while on a traffic stop. The male
was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and was placed under
arrest then transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On January 28, 2024,
Moberly Officers responded to the 400 block of S. Williams St in
reference an 18-year-old female that allegedly struck a male in the face. The
officers contacted the female, and she was placed under arrest for domestic
assault. The female was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
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January 30, 2024
COLUMBIA MAN INJURED IN EARLY MONDAY
MORNING ACCIDENT
A Columbia man was injured in an
accident that occurred at 2:05am Monday in Macon County. The
patrol says that 45 year old Tracy Tullous was on US 63 when he lost control
and his vehicle traveled off the west side of the roadway and struck a
tree. He was transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
45 year old Kimberly Walker of Bevier was hurt
in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in Macon County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 6:05pm as she was on Missouri 3
when her vehicle struck a deer in the road. She sustained minor
injuries and was taken
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.
DRIVER INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
67 year old Tommy Mapes of Sweet Springs was
injured in a Monday morning crash in Saline County. MSHP
stated that he was on US 65 when he began to slide on the ice-covered road,
lost control and his truck ran off the right side of the roadway and
overturned. He was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries. The crash happened at 6:20am Monday.
PATROL ADDS JULY 2024 ACCELERATED ACADEMY WITH NO RESIDENCY
RELOCATION
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement
agency, is adding an additional Accelerated Academy in
2024, with no required residency relocation for in-state applicants.
The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply for
the Accelerated (15-week) recruit class and is offering testing at nine
different locations in Missouri.
Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the
selection process for the 121st (Accelerated) Recruit Class, which will begin
training on July 1, 2024. The 121st Recruit Class is scheduled
to graduate on October 25, 2024.
All candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21
years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
Additionally, to be eligible for the 15-week Accelerated Academy,
candidates must:
· Missouri Applicants:
Possess an active Missouri Class A POST license or equivalent in good standing
or an active Class B POST License in good standing that is eligible for upgrade.
· Out of State and Military Applicants: Basic training and
experience must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain a Missouri Class A
License through the Veteran Peace Officers application process as determined by
POST (Must obtain a Missouri Class A license prior to the conditional offer
phase).
· Must have served a minimum of three consecutive years as a
full-time Missouri POST-commissioned
police officer, a military police officer, or an out-of-state police officer in
a traffic, patrol, or investigations capacity.
**Successful in-state Accelerated Academy applicants
will not be required to relocate their residency.
Out-of-state applicants will know their assignment prior to
entering training.**
Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Academy, troopers are eligible
to earn 46 credit hours through Mineral Area College in Park
Hills, MO, or 30 credit hours
through the University of Central
Missouri in Warrensburg, MO,
or 57 credit hours through Missouri State University in Springfield, MO,
toward a degree. While attending Academy training, recruits may also be
eligible to earn an associate of applied science degree at Mineral Area College by
completing an additional 16 general education credit hours through online
courses with Western Governors University.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's uniform guidelines allow troopers to have
tattoos or brands as long as they meet two requirements: 1) The tattoos or
brands cannot depict or support criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity,
profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc. 2) Tattoos/brands
cannot be located on the head, neck, hands, wrists, or any part of the body
which would be visible during movements in the performance of their duties
while wearing an official uniform or civilian attire. Troopers with tattoos on
the arms that would be visible in the class B uniform (short sleeves) will wear
the class A uniform (long sleeves).
The starting annual salary for the Accelerated Academy trooper is
$58,944. Following three years of service, troopers become trooper first class
and their salary is increased to $65,112. Additional salary increases for
trooper first class reach a maximum annual salary of $88,464 with 15 years of
service. Other benefits include group health insurance, contributory
retirement, career advancement, and more.
The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure
including a written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment,
polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board.
Written and physical examinations take place in each troop area across the
state. After a conditional offer of employment, the applicant must successfully
complete a medical examination (to include vision and hearing), psychological
examination, a psychological interview, drug screening, and final applicant
review.
Interested persons can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a
Patrol recruiter at telephone number 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online
at www.motrooper.com.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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January 29, 2024
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday, January 23 at approximately
2:39pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 100 block
of E Jackson in reference to a disturbance. Responding
personnel learned that 33 year old April L Biggs of Mexico was at a
business cursing at employees and refusing to leave. When officers
arrived, Biggs did leave the business then got into an unlocked, parked vehicle
at another business. She refused to exit, claiming the vehicle was
hers. Biggs was taken into custody, processed
at MPSD, and taken to the Audrain County Jail for Tampering 1st degree
and Resisting Arrest.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO BEGIN ACCEPTING E-FILED STATE TAX
RETURNS ON MONDAY
The Missouri Department of
Revenue will begin accepting electronically filed state tax returns for tax
year 2023 on Monday, the same day the IRS will begin accepting federal tax
returns for individual filers. As Missourians prepare to file their tax
returns, the Department is reminding customers of some best practices and
available resources that can help ensure a smooth tax season.
File electronically and use direct deposit. Electronic
filing is a fast, accurate, and secure way to file your return. Individuals who
e-file can have their refund deposited directly into their bank account and
generally receive their refund faster than those who file using a paper return.
Many Missourians may also qualify for free e-filing
services through the Free File Alliance, which allows eligible taxpayers to
file their federal and state income tax returns using approved software. For
more information, visit the IRS
Free File website or the DOR’s Online
Filing resource page.
Double-check your paper return. Before
submitting a paper return to the DOR, make sure it is signed, all math
computations are correct, and all necessary documentation is included. Also,
use the correct P.O. Box when mailing your return. For individuals with a
balance due, send the return and check to: Missouri Department of Revenue, P.O.
Box 329, Jefferson City, MO 65105-0329.
For individuals who are due a refund or owe nothing, send the return to:
Missouri Department of Revenue, P.O.
Box 500, Jefferson City, MO 65105-0500.
Missouri tax forms for
the 2023 tax year and prior years are available on the DOR’s website. All forms
and corresponding instructions can be printed directly from the website.
Electronic forms that print with a 2-D barcode help speed up processing.
AREA RESIDENT SELECTED FOR ALL-EXPENSE PAID
TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C.
Chariton Valley Telephone Cooperative
announced last Friday (1/26/24) Owen Wyatt, son of Don and Meagan Wyatt
of Salisbury, was selected for the company-sponsored, all-expenses paid
trip to Washington D.C. June 3rd through June 7th.
Wyatt and more than 100 other high school juniors from across the United
States will see the nation’s capital and receive a first-hand look at the
legislative and governmental processes. He will network with peers from other
rural communities and visit some of the country’s most historic sites and
monuments, including the Lincoln
Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery,
the Smithsonian Museum and more. Ryan
Johnson, Chariton Valley’s President and CEO said the company makes
this opportunity available every year to the youth of our community and hope
this experience will inspire leaders of tomorrow.
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January 26, 2024
TROY TEEN HURT
IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Troy teen was hurt in an accident
that occurred at around 6:15pm Wednesday
in Lincoln County. The patrol says that a jeep driven by
27 year old Courtney Aldridge of Winfield was stopped in the road on Highway 47
when it was struck in the rear by a car driven by 18 year old Drake Hipes of
Winfield who was inattentive to the roadway ahead of him and after impact
crossed the center line and struck a car driven by 19 year old Landon Weathers
of Troy head on. Weathers was taken to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
minor injuries.
TWO WOMEN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
Two women were injured in a Wednesday night
incident in Clark County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 10:30pm as a disabled truck was stopped partially blocking the
westbound lane of US 61 when another truck driven by 52 year old Robert Barr of
Kahoka struck it and it traveled off the roadway into a ditch, while Barr’s
truck overturned. Two women in the disabled truck, 65 year old Karla
McCarty of Kahoka and 43 year old Joni Young of Revere were taken
to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison for
treatment of minor injuries.
GOV. PARSON’S IMPROVE I-70 PLAN RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDING
On Wednesday during
his final State of the State Address, Governor Mike Parson, alongside
Congressman Sam Graves, announced that Missouri has
secured a $92.8 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant to
improve Interstate-70.
Missouri will use the
INFRA grant for specific Improve I-70 projects, including truck parking,
Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), work zone safety technology, and
workforce development, all to enhance the efforts of adding an additional lane
to I-70.
"For decades the
expansion of I-70 was talked about in the State Capitol. After decades of
inaction, our administration, with the help of the General Assembly, secured a
historic investment of $2.8 billion last year to add a third lane across our
state," said Governor Parson. "This additional grant money will help
us build upon our historic investment and continue our administration's
commitment to improving our state's infrastructure. We thank Congressman Graves
for his leadership in securing this grant, the largest transportation grant Missouri has
ever received."
The overall goal of
the Improve I-70 project across Missouri is
to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective
transportation facility that responds to corridor needs as a national
interstate. Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly supported by
Governor Parson provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to plan,
design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and repair three lanes in each
direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville.
The first Improve I-70
project's contract is scheduled to be presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation
Commission for approval at its February 14, 2024 meeting. The first phase of
the project includes the segment of interstate from Route 63 in Columbia to
Route 54 in Kingdom City.
Construction on this first segment could start as early as summer 2024. The
second project will focus on the segment from Warrenton to Wentzville and the
third from Blue Springs to Odessa.
Projects two and three are scheduled to be under construction in 2025.
For more information
about the Improve I-70 projects and to sign up for project email updates, go
to www.modot.org/improvei70.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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January 25, 2024
MAN KILLED, WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY
AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A man was killed and a woman was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred after 2pm Tuesday
in Ralls County. The patrol says that 44 year old
Frederick Thompson of Higginsville was on MO 19 when his car crossed the center
line and lost control and was struck in the passenger side by a car driven by
64 year old Cynthia Kilby of Hannibal. He was pronounced dead
at the scene while the woman was transported by ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital with
serious injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN CALLAWAY COUNTY WRECK
68 year old Charles Ducharme
of Ashland was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning
in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5:20am as he was westbound on I-70 when his vehicle traveled off the right side
of the roadway and struck a ditch. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment of minor injuries.
SHELBINA LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACT UP FOR BID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the upcoming
Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Shelbina, Missouri,
located at 201 Fairground
Road, Shelbina, Mo., 63468.
Bids will start being accepted February 7, and must be submitted by February 22.
For a list of bid opportunities and bid response
instructions, please visit Missouri’s
statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at missouribuys.mo.gov/.
Interested groups or individuals who wish to bid to operate the Shelbina
License Office must have an active Federal Employer Identification Number
(FEIN) and must submit the proposal under the legal entity name for which the
FEIN was assigned. The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the Office of
Administration, is posting an RFP for the Shelbina License Office, a newly
proposed office. Interested bidders have approximately 10 business days to
submit their proposal for the operation of the license office in the
competitive bid process, as outlined in the RFP.
Proposals will be evaluated on items as outlined in the RFP. All
of the proposals will be evaluated by a review team at the Department of
Revenue, and the proposal that scores best in the areas outlined in the RFP
will be selected to operate the office.
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January 24, 2024
MAN STRUCK AND KILLED IN
LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was struck and killed by a MoDOT truck
in an accident that occurred at around 3:20am Monday
in Linn County. The patrol says that 63 year old Alex Isom
of Norfolk, NB was on US 36 when he lost control of his freightliner on the
ice-covered road and struck a MoDOT truck driven by 34 year old Donald Smith of
Marceline which lost control and struck 51 year old Alexander Rodriguez Gonzalez
of Hialeah, FL and also the trailer of a freightliner. He died a
short time later from his injuries. Both Isom and Smith were taken
to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for
treatment of minor injuries.
MAN STRUCK AND KILLED IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING
INCIDENT
A man was struck and killed in an early Monday
morning incident in Callaway County. State troopers stated
that 40 year old Jonas Baptiste
of Ft. Lauderdale, FL exited his vehicle on westbound I-70
and was struck by a freightliner driven by 42 year old Marcus Boards of
Escondido, CA and it came to rest off the right side of the roadway. Baptiste
was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred at around
1:50am Monday.
TEEN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH
A Gerald teen was hurt in a Monday night crash
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
8:45pm as the 17 year old boy was on Route H and driving too fast for the wet
and ice-covered roadway when he failed to maintain control of his truck and it
started to slide and then it went off the right side of the road and struck a
tree. He was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries.
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THREE INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three people were injured, one seriously in an
accident that occurred at around 1:10pm Sunday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 19 year old
Dillan Schmiderer of Labadie was crossing over MO 100 from Route T to Route V
when he failed to yield to a vehicle driven by 31 year old Morgan Curtis of
O’Fallon and they collided. The teen sustained moderate injuries while
Curtis suffered minor injuries, also a passenger in the teen’s car 20 year old
Jacob Hassler of Union sustained serious injuries. All
three were taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
MISSOURI VETERANS
COMMISSION AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT TO BOOST NURSING PAY, RETAIN AND RECRUIT
CRITICAL CARE POSITIONS
The Missouri Veterans
Commission (MVC) has been awarded a federal grant to help bolster employment at
the state’s seven Veterans Homes. For the second year in a row, MVC has been
awarded the Assistance for Hiring and Retaining Nurses at State Homes grant
through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The grant allows for a
one-time differential of $780 to be paid to full-time registered nurses (RN),
senior licensed practical nurses (Senior LPN), licensed practical nurses (LPN),
senior support care assistants and support care assistants currently employed
at Veterans Homes. The grant also allows the $780 differential
to be paid to candidates hired into full-time RN, senior LPN, LPN, senior
support care assistant, and support care assistant classifications between
December 16, 2023, and July 1, 2024.
The Missouri Veterans Commission worked closely with the
Missouri Office of Administration to seek approval for the differential and
applied for the grant in September 2023. When MVC was awarded the grant in
2023) only senior support care assistants and support care assistants were
eligible for the payment.
During fiscal year 2023, MVC had a 53% vacancy rate for
support care assistants, 18% for senior support care assistants, 13% for LPNs,
and 24% for RNs. MVC is hopeful the one-time differential provided by the
federal grant will help continue to retain existing staff and help recruit new
nursing staff to reduce shortages. In addition to the one-time differential,
MVC offers a paid certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course. The
training allows individuals interested in a healthcare career the opportunity
to earn a paycheck while attaining their CNA certification at no cost.
Individuals interested in employment with MVC can find opportunities at mocareers.mo.gov/dps/mvc/apply.
The Missouri Veterans Commission operates seven state
Veterans Homes, five State Veterans Cemeteries,
and the Veterans Services Program. The Commission is committed to providing
high-quality, compassionate care for Veterans, seamlessly integrated with the
Veteran community, emphasizing a culture of transparency and excellence. For
more information about Missouri Veterans Commission programs, call 573-751-3779
or visit mvc.dps.mo.gov.
MDC INVITES TEACHERS AND
COACHES TO BECOME CERTIFIED AS A BASIC ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering a
certification course for teachers and coaches to become certified as a Basic
Archery Instructor. This certification is necessary to use the Missouri
National Archery in the Schools Program (MoNASP) in their curriculum or to
assist an afterschool team.
MoNASP is modeled on the National Archery in the Schools Program
which began with a simple idea of teaching kids the basics of archery as part
of school curriculum. This is a hybrid course, which requires online work ahead
of the training. The in-person portion of this training will be held at the
following locations, and interested persons are only required to attend one of
the two in-person trainings offered:
- Jan 27 at Shelbina Middle
School from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Registration for this training is required and can be done at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4nL. Shelbina Middle
School is located at 4154 Hwy 36 in
Shelbina.
- March 11 at St.
John’s Lutheran School from
8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Registration for this training is required and
can be done at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4nE. St.
John’s Lutheran Middle
School is located at 1317
Lyons Street in Hannibal.
MoNASP aims to include children of nearly every background.
Nearly everyone—regardless of age, size, or physical ability—can succeed
at archery. Kids love archery, and archery helps kids excel. Statistics show
that school archery programs:
- Improve school
attendance
- Increase
self-esteem
- Increase
physical activity
- Relate to
subject matter
- Appeal to all
students
- Get kids outdoors
- Can become an
after-school activity
Educators
who are interested in MoNASP can also work to qualify for rebates to repay the
cost of purchasing equipment. For more information about MoNASP, go to http://short.mdc.mo.gov/4nR. For any questions
about these trainings, please contact Kathi Moore at kathi.moore@mdc.mo.gov.
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January 22, 2024
MAN HURT IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
39 year old Michael Abbott of St.
Ann was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning
in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it happened at
1:30am as he was westbound on I-70 when his freightliner ran off the right side
of the road and overturned. He was transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
minor injuries.
TEEN INJURED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Fulton teen was injured in an
accident that occurred at 12:15am Saturday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 19 year old Devin
Jennings was on County Road 410 and driving too fast for conditions when he
failed to maintain control and his car skidded off the left side of the roadway
and struck several trees. He sustained moderate injuries and was
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 151 – January
24, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 116 to CR 132 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion County
U.S. Route 24 – January 29 – February
7, LANE RESTRICTION for
fiber optic repairs at the Mississippi River bridge from 1,200 feet east of CR
357 extending east 4,400 feet between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, Monday
through Friday.
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January 19, 2024
MDC REPORTS FINAL DEER HARVEST AT RECORD LEVEL
Missouri's
2023-2024 deer-hunting season ended Jan. 15 with the Missouri Department of
Conservation (MDC) reporting a preliminary record-setting total deer harvest
for the season of 326,026. This year’s new harvest record surpasses the one set
in 2006 of 325,457.
Of the deer harvested, 147,705 were antlered bucks, 29,060 were
button bucks, and 149,261 were does. Top harvest counties for the overall deer
season were Franklin with 7,395, Howell with 6,346 and Texas with
6,181.
Hunters harvested 299,719 deer during the 2022-2023 deer hunting
season with 140,735 being antlered bucks, 27,028 being button bucks, and
131,956 being does.
Deer hunting ended with the close of the archery season.
Preliminary data from MDC showed that hunters checked 55,396 deer during the
2023-2024 archery deer season. Top counties for the archery deer season were
Jefferson with 1,440, Franklin with 1,194 and St.
Louis with 1,022. Hunters checked 56,683 deer
during the 2022-2023 archery deer season.
According to MDC, increasing deer numbers and regulation changes
that added a new early antlerless firearms portion, a new chronic wasting
disease (CWD) firearms portion, and an increase in the number of firearms
antlerless deer hunting permits in most counties led to additional hunting
opportunities and contributed to a record harvest.
According to MDC, this year was the first since 2013 that more
does were harvested than antlered bucks.
According to MDC, this year’s antlered buck harvest is also the
highest on record.
For deer harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer,
visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
For deer harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
MDC reported one non-fatal, archery-related deer hunting
incident and no firearms-related hunting incidents during the deer season.
DECEMBER 2023 MONTHLY JOBS REPORT
Missouri nonfarm
payroll employment increased by 5,600 jobs in December 2023, and the seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point.
Private industry employment increased by 4,200 jobs and government employment
increased by 1,400 jobs. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was
3.3 percent in December 2023, up from 3.2 percent in November 2023. Over the
year, there was an increase of 48,100 jobs from December 2022 to December 2023,
and the unemployment rate increased by six-tenths of a percentage point, from
2.7 percent in December 2022 to 3.3 percent in December 2023.
TAB TO ESTABLISH
FIRST U.S. HEADQUARTERS FACILITY IN LIBERTY, CREATING 50 JOBS
TAB, an international
manufacturer of industrial batteries, has announced that it will establish a
66,700-square-foot headquarters and assembly facility in Liberty, creating
50 new jobs. The company’s new location, its first in North America, will
provide proximity to its customer base and the ability to quickly distribute
products throughout North and South America.
“The selection
of Missouri as the home of TAB USA’s first North American
facility reaffirms our state's strategic advantages for growing companies,”
said Governor Mike Parson. “We have created a pro-business environment that
provides stability for businesses as they enter the U.S. market or
expand within it. Missouri stands ready to support the growth and
success of TAB USA as it embarks on this exciting journey from its
new U.S. headquarters.”
TAB USA’s new
facility will be located
at Liberty Heartland Logistics Center. The location will
serve as the company’s U.S. headquarters, with operations including
industrial battery assembly, distribution, and sales. The facility is projected
to open in the second quarter of 2024, with plans for additional investments
over the first five years of operation.
As a leading North
American industrial hub, the Kansas City region’s central location
and strong workforce were major factors in TAB USA’s decision to locate
in Liberty.
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TWO MEN INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two men were injured, one seriously in an
accident that occurred at 5:20am Wednesday
in Pike County. The patrol says that 25 year old Abricion
Ivey of Bowling Green was on US 54 when his car traveled into the
path of a truck driven by 58 year old Dellia Howland of Louisiana and
they collided. Howland sustained serious injuries while Ivey
suffered moderate injuries. Both were taken
to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
TEEN INJURED IN
TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
A Columbia teen
was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday night
in Audrain County. The highway patrol said it happened at
10:50pm as the 17 year old boy was on US 54 when he fell asleep, causing his
car to run off the left side of the roadway, he overcorrected and collided with
a tractor trailer driven by 48 year old Kevin OConner
of Keokuk, IA. The teen was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment of moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
A Union woman was hurt in a Tuesday morning
crash in Franklin County. State troopers stated that 37
year old Sarah Jones was eastbound on I-44 when she made a lane change to avoid
a slowing vehicle and began to slide, struck the center median and then her
vehicle struck a guardrail. She suffered minor injuries and was
transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment. The
crash happened at around 7:10am Tuesday.
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING MISHAP
83 year old John Willers of Boonville was hurt
in a Tuesday morning mishap in Cooper County. MSHP
reported that it occurred at 10am as he was westbound on I-70 at the MO 87 exit
when his truck slid off the right side of the road and struck a parked tractor
trailer. He was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
minor injuries.
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January 17, 2024
ANNUAL RED
CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IN MEMORY OF OFFICER MOLLY
BOWDEN SET FOR FRIDAY
The American Red Cross, together with the collective emergency
services of Boone County,
hosts the Officer Molly
Bowden Memorial Blood Drive, Friday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
at Grace Bible Church, 601
Blue Ridge Rd., Columbia, MO 65202.
Officer Bowden, who had been on the force for just over three
years, was mortally wounded while conducting a routine traffic stop the night
of January 10, 2005. After a month long courageous battle, she succumbed to her
injuries and passed away Feb. 10 and was the first Columbia Police Officer
killed in the line of duty.
As a special thank-you for honoring Officer
Bowden’s memory and helping address the emergency blood shortage, the Red Cross
and the National Football League (NFL) are partnering to offer those who come
to give blood, platelets or plasma Jan. 1-31, 2024, a chance to win a trip for
two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las
Vegas. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.
BUSINESS TO EXPAND IN JEFFERSON CITY,
INVESTING $25 MILLION
Unilever, one of the
world’s largest consumer goods companies, has announced that it will expand its
facility in Jefferson City, investing $25 million in a new warehouse on
the current property. The company’s expansion will enhance its current
warehouse operations to help optimize its North American logistics network.
“We’re thrilled to see
Unilever continuing to grow right here in Missouri’s capital city,” said
Governor Mike Parson. “Our state’s low costs, superior infrastructure, and
skilled workforce continue to set us apart as a prime business location for
world-class employers. We look forward to the benefits that Unilever’s ongoing
success will provide for Missourians in the Jefferson City area as it
continues to invest in the community.”
Unilever’s Jefferson
City location, in operation since 1966, employs more than 400 workers and
manufactures liquid hair and body care products that include well-known brands
such as Dove, Nexxus, TRESemmé, and Vaseline. As part of its expansion, the
company will add an automated warehouse solution that is integrated with its
factory to support shipments and repack operations. The building project is
expected to begin in the second quarter of 2024 and will be completed by the
end of 2025.
CAPTAIN JOHN J. HOTZ TO RETIRE FEBRUARY 1
Colonel Eric T. Olson,
superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol announces the following
retirement:
Captain John J. Hotz,
director of the Public Information and Education Division, General
Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, will retire effective February 1,
2024, after more than 34 years of dedicated service.
Hotz was appointed to
the Patrol on July 1, 1989. After graduating from
the Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop A, Zone
7, Bates County. On November 1, 1994, Hotz was promoted to corporal
and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 5, Ray and Carroll counties.
On January 1, 1997, Hotz transferred to Troop A Headquarters and was assigned
as one of the public information and education officers. He was promoted to
sergeant on August 1, 1998. On August 1, 2006, he was promoted to lieutenant
and designated assistant director of the Public Information and Education
Division, General Headquarters. On March 1, 2015, Hotz was promoted to Captain
and designated the director of the Public Information and Education Division,
General Headquarters.
Captain Hotz was born
in Camden, New Jersey. He graduated
from Lowndes County High School, Valdosta, GA, in
1985. In 1989, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal
justice from the University of Southern Mississippi,
in Hattiesburg, MS. Capt. Hotz and his wife, Paula, have two children: James
and Emily.
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 151 – January
24, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 116 to CR 132 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Marion County
U.S. Route 24 – January 29 – February
7, LANE RESTRICTION for fiber optic repairs
at the Mississippi River bridge from 1,200 feet east of CR 357 extending east
4,400 feet between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday.
Montgomery County
Route E – January 16, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance at the West Fork Cuivre River bridge
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Randolph County
Route U – January 17-18, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 2060 to CR 2070 between 8:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m.
RESRAM CHARGE TO ADJUST FOR
AMEREN MISSOURI
The Missouri Public Service Commission has
approved an application filed by Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri to
adjust the Renewable Energy Standard
Rate Adjustment Mechanism (RESRAM) charge that
appears on the monthly bills of its electric customers. The charge appears as a
separate item on the monthly electric bills of
Ameren Missouri customers. The RESRAM charge is designed to recover
costs associated with Missouri’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES).
A RESRAM allows electric companies to adjust
rates outside of a general electric rate case to reflect prudently incurred
renewable energy standard costs (such as solar and wind). These costs would be
costs above renewable energy costs already included in the company’s base
rates.
According to Ameren Missouri, this case
reflects RES compliance costs incurred by the
Company during the period of August 2022
through July 2023. For a residential customer using 1,000 kWh (kilowatt-hours)
of electricity a month, the RESRAM charge will increase from approximately
$0.35 a month to approximately $2.04 a month. The adjustment is expected to
take effect on February 1, 2024.
Ameren Missouri serves approximately
1.2 million electric customers in Missouri.
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CLICK HERE for School Closing Information
NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE CLOSED ON MONDAY
North Central Missouri College in Trenton will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This closing includes all buildings and offices at all sites and locations, and no classes will be held on-ground. The Ketcham Community Center will also be closed. NCMC and the Ketcham Center will reopen on Tuesday, January 16 for regular hours of business.
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO CLOSE STATEWIDE IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on
Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular meeting on January 3, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for a bridge replacement and fourteen bridge rehabilitation projects in the Northeast District. A $1.1Million dollar contract was awarded to North Central Bridge, LLC, for a bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 11, over Mussel Fork 2.6 miles north of Missouri Route 129 near Winigan in Adair County. A $1.6Million dollar contract was awarded to Capital Paving & Construction, LLC for fourteen bridge rehabilitation projects in Audrain, Lincoln, Marion, Montgomery, Pike and Ralls counties at the following locations:
· Route B, over Branch Lick Creek, in Audrain County
· Route D, over Scattering Fork, in Audrain County
· Route FF, over Davis Creek, in Audrain County
· Route Y, over Reese Fork, in Audrain County
· Route V, over Sugar Creek, in Lincoln County
· Route D, over South Fabius River, in Marion County
· Route AA, over Coon Creek, in Montgomery County
· Route AC, over Sandy Creek, in Pike County
· Route H, over Little Ramsey Creek, in Pike County
· Route M, over South Branch Indian Creek, in Pike County
· Route V, over Indian Creek, in Pike County
· Route W, over Guins Creek, in Pike County
· Route W, over Ramsey Creek, in Pike County
· Route P, over Spencer Creek, in Ralls County
Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN MISSOURI
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the national awareness day was held on Thursday. The month is dedicated to raising awareness of human trafficking and educating individuals on how to stop this crime. In January 2000, the United States made a commitment to fight human trafficking both domestically and abroad through the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. In 2018, MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna signed the Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking pledge joining efforts with other transportation leaders across the country. Through this pledge, MoDOT committed itself to providing specialized training to employees on how to identify the common indicators of human trafficking and what to do when trafficking is suspected in Missouri. Missouri is a transportation hub for the United States, with large amounts of freight moving across the state’s highways every day. Common places like rest stops, gas stations, convenient stores and hotels are prime spots for the practice of human trafficking. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, there were 240 human trafficking cases reported in Missouri in 2021, involving 327 victims. Nationally, these numbers jump to over 10,000 cases involving over 16,000 victims. Some of the warning signs of potential trafficking situation include: signs of physical abuse, signs of branding tattoos, not in possession of their money or identification, body language indicating they don’t want to be there or seem uncomfortable, lack of eye contact with anyone except their trafficker, or not allowed to speak for self. If you suspect someone is being forced to engage in any activity from which they can’t leave—whether it is commercial sex, housework, farm work or other activity—call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233733). Information is available online at humantraffickinghotline.org. Please save the National Human Trafficking Hotline number as a contact in your cellphone: 1-888-373-7888. If someone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. For more information about MoDOT’s efforts to “Put the Brakes on Human Trafficking,” go to modot.org/fighthumantrafficking.
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January 11, 2024
MAN KILLED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A New Bloomfield man was killed in an accident
that occurred at 9:15am in Callaway County. The patrol
says that 81 year old Charles Nichols was on a private drive at 4604
County Road 432 when his UTV traveled off the left side and overturned on
its side. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
WOMAN INJURED IN
PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT
20 year old Hollidae Koster
of Astoria, IL was injured in an accident that occurred at
3:55pm Tuesday in Pike County. State troopers report that
she was on US 61 when she lost control in the snow and slush and her car
traveled off the right side of the roadway, overturned and struck a delineator
post. She was transported by ambulance
to Pike County Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
33 year old Curtis Faifer of Labadie was hurt
in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning in Franklin County. The
highway patrol said it happened at around 7:10am as he was on Old Highway 100
and failed to negotiate a left turn onto Jones Lane causing his car
to run off the right side of the road and hit a guardrail and then it struck a
tree and came to rest on an embankment. He suffered minor injuries
and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment.
MAN HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
A Moscow Mills man was hurt in an early
Tuesday morning crash in St. Charles County. MSHP stated
that 20 year old Ian Miller was eastbound on I-70 and driving too fast for
conditions when his car ran off the left side of the road, struck the median
and then went off the right side and came to rest in the mud. He was
taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St.
Louis for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at
5:45am Tuesday.
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WOMAN INJURED
IN SCOTLAND COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Glenwood woman was injured in an accident
that occurred at around 8:10am Sunday in Scotland County. The
patrol says that 58 year old Janice Shaw was on US 136 when she lost control of
her vehicle on the ice covered roadway and it traveled off the left side of the
road and overturned. She was transported by ambulance
to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis for
treatment of moderate injuries.
MSHP: BE EXTRA VIGILANT WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER
Missouri’s
weather forecast indicates snow and snow showers are expected. For part of the
state, this could be the first snow of the season. Whether it’s a dusting or
several inches, it can affect travel. Be sure to increase your following
distance as you drive; stopping quickly on wet, snowy, or icy roads can be
hazardous or impossible. Be aware that elevated roadways such as bridges and
ramps may freeze faster, and a roadway that appears wet could be icy. Leaving
at least five seconds between your vehicle and the one in front of you is
always a smart idea, especially in inclement weather. During 2022 there were 51
people killed and 1,969 people injured in more than 7,500 crashes with weather
conditions of snow, sleet/hail, or freezing.
Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol urge everyone to pay attention
to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. If conditions
dictate, avoid driving on Missouri’s
roadways. When you travel, make sure your vehicle is completely clean of snow,
use your headlights to increase visibility, and reduce your speed when the
roadway appears wet or snow is present. Lower overnight temperatures may cause
wet roadways to freeze and become slick. Remember: Missouri law
states if you’re using your windshield wipers, your headlights must be turned
on.
During inclement weather, driving the speed limit is not "exercising the
highest degree of care." Missouri law
(Section 304.012 RSMo) states the responsibility of exercising the highest
degree of care while driving rests on the driver's shoulders. Please adjust
your speed to the weather. Do not use cruise control and increase your
following distance. Allow extra driving time for you to reach your destination
at a slow, safe speed.
Troopers suggest keeping your fuel tank at least half full. In preparation for
winter weather, place an ice scraper, battery booster cables, blankets, extra
coats, gloves, water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, flashlight, small
shovel, and a bag of sand or cat litter in your trunk now, before an emergency
occurs.
Before you travel, make sure your cell phone is fully charged and keep it with
you. Do not use your cell phone when you are driving; park your vehicle well
off the roadway or in a parking lot before placing a call. The Missouri State
Highway Patrol emergency number is *55 on a cellular phone. This number rings
at the nearest troop headquarters. Troopers are available to assist you.
Motorists are encouraged to check road conditions before driving to help
determine if the trip can be completed safely. MoDOT’s Road Condition Map can
be viewed at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
The MoDOT Traveler Information Map app can be downloaded free of charge to your
smart devices. The Traveler Information Map reflects the most current road
conditions and is utilized by communication officers to provide road
conditions. Motorists are encouraged to download the Traveler Information Map
or view the map online instead of contacting law enforcement to inquire about
road conditions. Missouri State Highway Patrol communication officers are very
busy during winter weather events.
Please remember to buckle up, pay attention, be courteous, and obey all traffic
laws. When weather conditions make driving hazardous, drive only when
absolutely necessary.
MARSHALL LICENSE OFFICE TRANSITIONING TO A NEW LOCATION
The Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the new
management contract for the Marshall License Office has been awarded to Jamie L
Atkisson. The new contractor, Jamie Atkisson states “I am looking forward to
adding a new chapter to the Marshall License Office with an experienced,
knowledgeable, and friendly staff. We are all excited and ready to serve the
community in and around Marshall.
I would like to thank the transition team at the Missouri Department of
Revenue, the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, my family, friends, and businesses
of Marshall for
all their help in making the transition a positive experience”. All license
office contracts in Missouri are
awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by
independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
The Marshall License Office will be moving to a new
location at 615 Cherokee Suite 8, Marshall, Mo., 65340.
This new office location will open January 30, 2024. The hours of operation
will be Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. and the telephone number is
660-886-6704.
Please note the current location 165 West Court St, Marshall, Mo., 65340 has
been closed since December 29, 2023 to allow for transitioning of the necessary
office equipment.
While the office is closed to transition to the new
location, the Department encourages customers to visit one of the following
nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver
licensing needs:
· Carrollton License
Office – 1 South Main Street, Carrollton, Mo., 64633
· Boonville License Office – 520 Ryan Street Unit F, Boonville, Mo., 65233
· Sedalia License
Office – 3135 West Broadway, Sedalia, Mo., 65301
A full list of
license office locations and hours of operation can be found at
dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/.
The following online
services are also available:
- License Offices accepting phone-in vehicle and watercraft
registration renewals can be found here: License Offices Accepting
Phone-In Vehicle Registration Renewals (mo.gov).
- License
Plate Renewal — The Online License Plate Renewal
System is a convenient way to renew your license plates. If your county
participates by sharing personal property tax information with the Department,
you have an easy registration option. Check here to see if your county participates.
- Renewal
Requirements Inquiry —
Online inquiry to obtain information regarding registration renewal
requirements.
- Get answers 24/7 with the help of
the Department’s chatbot, DORA, a virtual assistant programmed to respond to common
taxation, motor vehicle and driver licensing questions.
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January 8, 2024
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below.
Adair County
Missouri Route 6 – January 8-12, LANE
RESTRICTION for brush cutting from U.S. Route 63 to Route V between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Audrain County
Missouri
Route 151 – January 11,
CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 116 to CR 132 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Knox County
Route K – January 8-11, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge
maintenance 0.5 miles before and after the Bridge Creek bridge between 8:00
a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are
actively working daily.
Lewis County
Route P – January 2-12, CLOSED
for patching operations from U.S. Route 61 to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday.
Marion County
U.S. Route 24 – January 10-19, LANE
RESTRICTION for fiber optic repairs at the Mississippi River bridge from 1,200
feet east of CR 357 extending east 4,400 feet between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
daily, Monday through Friday.
Montgomery County
Route K – January 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route P to Bethany
Church Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route E – January 16, CLOSED for
bridge maintenance at the West Fork Cuivre River bridge
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Ralls County
Route H – January 10, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Rt HH to Big
Creek Lane between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route Y – January 11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Vermont
Lane to Louisiana Trail between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
THREE HURT IN SATURDAY
MORNING WRECK
Three men were hurt in
a two-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Macon County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 8am as 63 year old Brian Hilgendorf of
Excello was on US 63 when he failed to yield and his truck struck a car driven
by 62 year old Dennis Allen of Flemington, MO. Both
drivers suffered minor injuries while a passenger in Allen’s car 57 year old
Danette Beeson of Ashland sustained moderate injuries. All
three were taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for
treatment.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday, January 2,
2024 at approximately 9:07pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to
the 100 block of N Alabama in reference to a structure
fire. Responding personnel found flame coming from the front of a
home. The fire was extinguished but the front portion of the house
suffered significant fire damage while the rest of the house had significant
smoke and water damage. The owner of the home had left just prior to
the fire starting. He could not offer any information about what
started the fire. It appeared the fire started in the area of a
living room chair. The cause is still under
investigation. There were no injuries from the incident.
WOMAN INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Salem woman
was injured in an accident that occurred at around 10:30pm Friday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 29 year old Kyla
Destifanes was westbound on I-44 and driving too fast for conditions when she
lost control of her car and went off the left side of the roadway, struck the
median wall, re-entered the road and crossed the interstate, before exiting the
right side of the road and struck a ditch. She was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of
moderate injuries.
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January 5, 2024
MSHP REPORTS 5 TRAFFIC FATALITIES, NO
DROWNINGS OR BOATING FATALITIES OVER NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics
related to the New Year’s holiday weekend:
Five people died and 59 were injured in 115 traffic crashes during the 2024 New
Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday, December 29,
2023, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2024. There were 0 boating
crashes and 0 drownings over the 2024 New Year’s holiday counting period.
2024 New Year’s Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers investigated the following:
Traffic Crashes — 115
Traffic Crash Injuries — 59
Traffic Crash Fatalities — 3
DWI — 139
One traffic fatality occurred in each of the
following areas: Troop C, Weldon Spring Area, Troop
D, Springfield area, and Troop G, Willow Spring area. The Columbia
Missouri Police Department and the Kansas City Missouri Police
Department each worked one fatality crash.
MDC REPORTS 12,465 DEER
TAKEN DURING ALTERNATIVE METHODS PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested
12,465 deer during the alternative methods portion of firearms deer season,
Dec. 23 – Jan. 2. Of the 12,465 deer harvested, 3,130 were antlered bucks,
1,450 were button bucks, and 7,885 were does.
Top harvest counties were Callaway with 296 deer harvested, Franklin with
250, and Macon with
228.
The harvest total for last year’s alternative methods portion
was 8,724. This year’s harvest total was eight-percent higher than the previous
five-year average.
For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season,
county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
For harvest summaries from past years, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
The archery deer and turkey season runs through Jan. 15.
Find more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer
& Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where
permits are sold and online at https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/2023FDT.pdf.
USCELLULAR AWARDED
ADDITIONAL $2.1 MILLION FROM THE MISSOURI CELL TOWERS GRANT
PROGRAM
UScellular has been awarded $2.1 million to build four cell
sites in the second round of grants from the Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program. With the $5.8 million
awarded in the first round, the company has received $7.9 million overall to
enhance mobile and in-home connectivity in several counties across the
state.
The Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program is managed by the
Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) and funded through the
American Rescue Plan Act. It is focused on investing in the expansion of
cellular service statewide.
With this new round of funding, UScellular will build
four cell sites that will provide additional wireless coverage in Marion,
Ralls, Adair, Knox, Macon, Shelby, Pulaski and Texas counties.
In total, UScellular will build
15 new towers across Missouri through
this program. Information on the previous $5.8 million grant UScellular
received is available at https://newsroom.uscellular.com/uscellular-awarded-58-million-from-the-missouri-cell-towers-grant-program/
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January 4, 2024
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON MISHAP
29 year old Dustin Partin
of Kirksville was hurt in a Tuesday afternoon mishap
in Macon County. State troopers report that it occurred at
4:45pm as he was on Southwest Blvd. when he failed to negotiate a
curve, went off the right side of the road and struck a tree. He was
taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of
minor injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
52 year old Diane Perkins of Clark was hurt in
a Wednesday morning crash in Randolph County. MSHP stated
that she was on US 63 when her truck struck a freightliner driven by 33 year
old Aaron Nahler of Columbia who failed to yield the right of
way. Perkins suffered moderate injuries and was transported by
ambulance to Boone Hospital for treatment. The crash
happened at 6:45am Wednesday.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Holts Summit man was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at around 11:10pm Tuesday in Callaway County. The
patrol says that 31 year old Andrew Dyson was on County Road 304 and being
pursued by a Callaway County Deputy when his SUV traveled off the left side of
the roadway, struck a fence and overturned. He was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
DRIVERS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN TUESDAY
EVENING WRECK
Both drivers were injured, one seriously in a
two-vehicle wreck Tuesday evening in Lincoln County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 5pm as 63 year old Preston Browning of Foley
was on Route W when his car crossed the center line and struck a car driven by
48 year old Sherry Le Blanc of Foley. The impact caused her car to
run off the right side of the road. She was taken to SSM St. Joseph
Hospital West in Lake St. Louis for treatment of moderate
injuries while the man was taken to Mercy Hospital in St.
Louis with serious injuries.
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January 3, 2024
WOMAN HURT
IN MARION COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Palmyra woman
was hurt in an accident that occurred just before 2pm on Monday
in Marion County. The patrol says that 54 year old Ginger
Ewing was on County Road 266 when her car traveled off the right side of the
roadway and struck a utility pole. She was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY
NIGHT WRECK
65 year old La-Nay AO
Pazan Clay of LaBelle was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night
in Knox County. The highway patrol said he was on MO 6
when he lost control of his truck and overcorrected, causing it to run off the
right side of the road and overturned. He was transported by
ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of
moderate injuries. The wreck happened at around 5:30pm Sunday.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Monday, January, 1,
2024, at approximately 9:15pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to
the 1200 block of W Liberty in reference to a structure
fire. Responding personnel found fire in the middle section of a
building used for storage and light industrial work. The fire was
contained and extinguished with that section suffering moderate fire damage and
the rest of building having minimal damage. It appeared the fire
started in the area of a furnace and was noticed by an employee who was in
another section of the building. There were no injuries from the
incident.
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January 2, 2024
I-70 PAVEMENT REPAIR WORK
IN MONTGOMERY AND WARREN COUNTIES
The asphalt pavement repair work scheduled on
the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Montgomery and Warren
counties has been postponed during the winter season with operations
anticipated to begin in the spring of 2024.
This project is located from
the Callaway County line to the St.
Charles County line, between mile marker 167 and mile marker 188.
When the project begins, all work will occur during the nighttime hours of 7
p.m. to 6 a.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where workers are
present. Motorists can expect intermittent delays as traffic will be reduced to
one lane where work is occurring.
STATE AWARDS MORE THAN $7.9 MILLION IN ARPA FUNDING TO EXPAND
CELLULAR SERVICE STATEWIDE
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced that
it has awarded a total of more than $7.9 million through the second round of
the Cell Towers Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to 14 projects to
construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911
connectivity to high-cost areas. The program, funded through the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused on investing in the expansion of cellular
service statewide.
“This second round of funding
awarded through the Cell Towers Grant Program will further promote economic
growth and public safety statewide,” said Governor Mike Parson. “As we continue
to improve Missouri’s
critical infrastructure, including cellular service, we appreciate the efforts
of the Office of Broadband Development. As a result of this program, thousands
of locations lacking adequate coverage will now receive quality, reliable
cellular connectivity.”
Projects receiving funds
through the Cell Towers Grant Program’s second round are expected to serve more
than 18,000 high-need locations that previously lacked quality cellular
service. The program, administered by DED’s Office of Broadband Development,
was launched in May 2023 and awarded competitive grants to applicants who also
contributed private funding in addition to grant funds. Each project awarded
through this round will result in the construction of one cellular tower, for a
total of 14 new towers built statewide.
DED opened the second round of
funding through the Cell Towers Grant Program on October 20, 2023. The entirety
of the $20 million appropriated by Governor Parson and the General Assembly has
now been awarded to eligible providers and tower owners for the construction of
new towers.
Details on recipients of the
Cell Towers Grant Program – Round 2 are available here.
To learn more about DED’s
ARPA-funded grant programs, visit ded.mo.gov/arpa.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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December 29, 2023
MSHP: BRING IN THE NEW YEAR SAFELY
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions
regarding their New Year’s celebration. No one wants to start 2024 with a
traffic crash or DWI arrest. During the 2023 New Year’s period, six people were
killed and 345 injured in 925 traffic crashes in Missouri.
The 2024 New Year’s holiday counting period
begins at 6 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday,
January 1, 2024.
If your plans to welcome the new year include
alcohol, please designate a sober driver or utilize a ride share service or
taxi to ensure you arrive home safely. The roadway is no place for a driver
under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you kill or injure someone, you’ll
pay the price for the rest of your life.
If you plan to drive this New Year’s, remember
to buckle up and make sure all your passengers do the same. Pay attention, obey
all traffic laws, and when in doubt, yield the right-of-way. Be sure to use
your turn signal to communicate your intentions. Remember: The posted speed
limit reflects the roadway's classification and is not a suggestion! Download
the MoDOT Traveler Information app to your smart phone, and check road
conditions before you travel. Allow extra time during inclement weather or
consider staying home. Missouri law states if you’re using your
windshield wipers, your headlights must be turned on. The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency
Assistance Number (800) 525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone if they witness
criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are
operational for both highway and water emergencies. We're here to help.
NINE COMPANIES, INVESTING MORE THAN $55 MILLION AND CREATING UP
TO 296 JOBS, AMONG 90 BUSINESS PROJECTS SUPPORTED IN 2023
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Wednesday
the expansion of nine companies, among 90 total business projects, that it
supported during 2023. The more than $55 million invested and up to 296 new
jobs created by the companies are part of a total $2.9 billion in investment
and more than 5,100 jobs created since January as a result of DED’s support.
“We’re excited to see each of these employers growing in Missouri,”
said Governor Mike Parson. “Our investments in our state’s workforce and
infrastructure are supporting the growth of leading businesses statewide. We
look forward to seeing these companies continue to succeed as they create new
jobs and opportunities for Missourians.”
St.
Louis region
Advantage Solutions, a Fortune 1000 company
that provides outsourced sales and marketing solutions to brands and retailers,
is expanding in Clayton, investing $970,000 and creating new jobs.
CEdge, an IT software consulting firm, is
expanding in St. Louis,
investing more than $8.9 million and creating 90 new jobs.
Maryville Consulting Group, a professional
services firm that helps Fortune 2000 companies transform into
technology-enabled businesses, is expanding in St.
Louis, investing more than $5.1 million and creating 66
new jobs.
Velta Technology, a company providing
cybersecurity services and solutions for the protection of industrial assets,
is expanding in St. Charles,
investing $862,500 and creating 15 new jobs.
Kansas
City region
Cathcart Repair Facilities, a leading freight
car repair and rail services company, is expanding in Kansas
City, investing $9 million and creating 20 new jobs over
the next few years.
Donaldson Company, one of the largest global
providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts,
is expanding in Harrisonville, investing more than $6.4 million and creating 35
new jobs.
Reinhart Foodservice LLC, a subsidiary of
Performance Food Group Company, a nationwide food and beverage distributor, is
expanding in Lee’s Summit, investing more than $22 million and creating
approximately 44 new jobs over six years.
Southeast region
Archaea Energy, the nation’s largest renewable
natural gas producer, is establishing a location in Dexter with a significant
investment and the creation of two new jobs.
Bulk Tank, a manufacturer of innovative parts
for the pneumatic tank trailer industry, is expanding in Park Hills, investing
$600,000 and creating nine new jobs.
The Regional Engagement Division, established in 2019, is
dedicated to business development statewide through collaboration with local
partners. With project managers serving in the areas where they live and work,
the division delivers economic development solutions designed to meet the
unique needs of each of the state’s regions.
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December 28, 2023
MSHP REPORTS TWO TRAFFIC FATALITIES, NO
DROWNINGS OR BOATING FATALITIES OVER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the
Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics
related to the Christmas holiday weekend:
Two people died in traffic crashes during the 78-hour counting period, which
began at 6 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday,
December 25, 2023.
2023 Christmas Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers investigated the following:
Traffic Crashes — 124
Traffic Crash Injuries — 71
Traffic Crash Fatalities — 2
DWI — 81
[Note: Last year during the 78-hour Christmas counting period, there were 1,017
traffic crashes statewide. In those crashes, four people were killed and
another 318 were injured. During the 2022 Christmas holiday, troopers
investigated 306 traffic crashes which included three fatalities and 84
injuries. Troopers arrested 52 people for driving while impaired in 2022.]
There were no boating crashes or drownings over the 2023 Christmas holiday
counting period.
Of the two fatality traffic crashes investigated by troopers, one occurred in
the Troop D, Springfield, MO, area, and one occurred in the Troop
G, Willow Springs, MO, area.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Thursday, December 21 at approximately
6:49AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a business in
reference to someone who had just stolen some alcohol. At
approximately 7:03AM, officers located the suspect vehicle at a home around the
700 block of N Western St. It was determined that the adult
residents were not home but some juvenile family members were. Also
in the home were two 20 year-old males from Columbia, and a 17 year-old
male and 15 year-old male from Mexico. Investigation revealed
that the car had been reported stolen in Columbia in
August. Everyone was taken to MPSD and eventually released to
responsible family members. The investigation is ongoing to
determine what charges will be forwarded to the Audrain County Prosecutor and /
or Juvenile Office.
On Thursday, December 14, the Mexico Public
Safety Department responded to the Mexico Animal Shelter in reference to a
fire. The fire was quickly extinguished but had spread to the attic,
damaging some of the structure and utilities. There were no injuries
to any people or animals. Investigation has indicated the cause was
improper disposal of smoking material.
The City of Mexico has been working with its
insurance company to determine the best way to get shelter services started
again. Mexico Community Development has been working with local
organizations on the continued care of the animals. At this time,
all of the cats have been re-homed but there are still about 10 dogs that need
to find a home. Anyone interested in adopting any of these animals
should call (573) 581-2100 extension 315.
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Wet, Wintry Mix Forecast for Wednesday Commute Motorists advised to plan ahead, use caution during post-holiday travels
JEFFERSON CITY – A wet, wintry mix is expected to impact motorists’ commutes starting Wednesday morning and lasting throughout the day and into the evening. According to the National Weather Service, from mid-Missouri north to the Iowa state line motorists could see up to two inches of a snowy mix with slushy conditions while areas in the southern half of the state may see a mix of rain and snow. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges all drivers to be prepared for changing road conditions in their current location as well as their final destination, especially as many are traveling for the holidays. Motorists should use extra caution during and after the precipitation: leave early and slow down for the conditions, buckle up and avoid distractions. Be especially cautious on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. MoDOT will continue to monitor the forecast and road conditions for updates and will have crews clearing roadways as conditions warrant. If you encounter a snowplow on the road, always give crews room to work. Do not tailgate or try to pass. Snowplow operators are reacting to the road ahead of them with a very limited field of vision. You may see them, but they may not see you. Missouri road conditions are available 24/7 on the Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org, or through MoDOT’s smartphone app, available for iPhone and Android phones. You can also find road conditions and warnings by following MoDOT on Facebook and X (Twitter) or by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) to speak with a customer service representative.
Completion of New Bridge Opens U.S. Route 136 in Schuyler County
HANNIBAL – The new bridge on U.S. Route 136 in Schuyler County, over North Fork Middle Fabius River, 1.1 miles east of Route C near Lancaster, opened to traffic today, December 20. Bleigh Construction Company of Palmyra, Missouri was awarded the contract last year in the amount of $2,263,616. This contract also includes an additional bridge replacement project located on Missouri Route 15 in Scotland County, over North Fork Wyaconda River, 0.4 miles south of Route EE near Memphis. This bridge was completed earlier this summer. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter. All work zones are online at www.modot.org, and you can receive news about roadwork in your area by signing up for emails and text alerts at e-updates
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December 26, 2023
Boone County Wreck Injures One
A Columbia man was injured in a head on collision on Forum Boulevard in Columbia at 9:15pm on Sunday. According to the Mo State Highway patrol the accident happened at Woodrail Avenue when 20 year old Avion Skillman was driving Northbound in the Southbound lane of Forum Boulevard and struck a vehicle head on causing his vehicle to rotate, before traveling off the left side of the raodway where it struck a stop sign. The other vehicle driven by 61 year old Roland Ballenger became disabled in the intersection. Ballenger sustained moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment. The Boone County sheriff Department, and Columbia Police Department assisted at the scene.
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December 22, 2023
NOVEMBER 2023 MISSOURI JOBS
REPORT
Missouri nonfarm
payroll employment increased by 5,900 jobs in November 2023, and the seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point.
Private industry employment increased by 5,600 jobs and government employment
increased by 300 jobs. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was
3.2 percent in November 2023, up from 3.1 percent in October 2023. Over the
year, there was an increase of 40,700 jobs from November 2022 to November 2023,
and the unemployment rate increased by half of a percentage point, from 2.7
percent in November 2022 to 3.2 percent in November 2023. Read the full report at https://meric.mo.gov/missouri-monthly-jobs-report.
MSHP: HAVE A SAFE CHRISTMAS SEASON
The Missouri State
Highway Patrol wishes everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be
merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely. Remember
to wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention, and please, don’t
drive impaired.
Over the 2022 Christmas holiday, there were 1,017 traffic crashes statewide. In
those crashes, four people were killed and another 318 were injured. This
year’s traffic crash counting period begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 22,
and ends at 11:59 p.m. Monday, December 25, 2023.
Travelers are reminded that holiday drivers will affect traffic patterns. If
you’re planning a trip during the holiday, please keep this in mind. Drivers are
encouraged to make sure they are well rested, no matter how short their driving
distance. Check the weather forecast and plan accordingly. Downloading the
MoDOT Traveler Information app to your smart phone allows you to check road
conditions before you travel. Be proactive: Make sure your vehicle is in good
condition and allow enough time to reach your destination safely. Winterize
your vehicle before bad weather arrives, but realize that sometimes, it’s
safest to stay home.
If faced with a traffic emergency, motorists can contact the Missouri State
Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cellular phone. This emergency
number will ring into the nearest Highway Patrol headquarters. Motorists should
use this number if they are in a traffic crash, witness a crash or crime, or
pass a stranded motorist in need of assistance, etc.
Troopers encourage motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous
drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat
belt or child restraint. Please obey all traffic laws, and if alcohol is part
of your holiday, designate a sober driver. Every driver can help make our
roadways safer this holiday season.
25 NEW TROOPERS TO
GRADUATE FROM MISSOURI STATE
HIGHWAY PATROL’S LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
Colonel Eric T. Olson,
superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers
will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on
Friday. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the Academy gymnasium, 1510
East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. The graduation ceremony
will be live streamed on the Patrol’s Facebook page. The 118th Recruit Class
reported to the Academy on July 3, 2023. The new troopers will report to duty
in their assigned troops on January 8, 2024.
The Honorable Mike
Kehoe, lieutenant governor of Missouri, will provide the keynote address.
Mr. John Whetsel, retired Sheriff of Oklahoma County, OK and retired Chief of
Police of Choctaw, OK and Colonel Eric T. Olson will address the class during
the graduation. The Honorable Robin Ransom, Supreme Court of Missouri, will
administer the Oath of Office to the new troopers. The Troop F Color Guard will
present the colors, and the 135th Army Band, Missouri Army National Guard, will
perform the national anthem. Pastor Delbert
Hampton, Unity Baptist Church, Fulton, MO, will
provide the invocation and benediction.
Four class awards will
be presented during the graduation ceremony. The recruits accumulate points
toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness, firearms, and
academics throughout their 25 weeks at the Academy. The person with the highest
number of points in each category will earn the respective award.
The names (hometowns)
and first assignments of members of the 118th Recruit Class are listed below:
Troop A
Trooper Klayton R. Kennedy, Plattsburg, MO, Platte County
Trooper Corey W. Klotz, Nevada, MO, Bates County
Trooper Connor W. Norris, Kearney, MO, Clay County
Troop B
Trooper Kristopher B. Geren, Fowler, IL, Marion/Ralls Counties
Trooper Tristen C. Miller, Shelby, MO, Linn/Chariton Counties
Troop C
Trooper Dalon J. Brown, Hazelwood, MO, North St. Louis County
Trooper Jackson S. Collier, Farmington, MO, Ste. Genevieve/Perry Counties
Trooper Brian J. Fessenden, Palmyra, MO, South St. Louis County
Trooper Justin D. Hedrick, St. Charles, MO, South St. Louis County
Trooper Dallas R. McKenzie, Quincy, IL, St. Charles County
Trooper Roan Oosthuizen, Grapevine, TX, St. Charles County
Trooper Edgar J. Raya, St. Louis, MO, South St. Louis County
Trooper Ethan G. Talleur, St. Clair, MO, Franklin County
Trooper Mason K. Wilson, Seneca, MO, St. Charles County
Troop E
Trooper Brady T. Hart, Puxico, MO, Butler/Ripley Counties
Trooper Gunner L.R. Meloy, Marble Hill, MO, Butler/Ripley Counties
Troop F
Trooper Ryan C. Byers, Joplin, MO, Morgan/Moniteau Counties
Trooper Hunter W. Hampton, Fulton, MO, Cole County
Trooper Jonathan E. Pinker, Overland Park, KS, Camden/Miller Counties
Trooper Bailey D. Whetsel, Jones, OK, Cole County
Troop G
Trooper Chad K. Johnson, Seymour, MO, Texas/Wright Counties
Troop H
Trooper Robert K. Mott, Mt. Pulaski, IL, Holt/Atchison Counties
Troop I
Trooper Aaron M. Cunningham, Rolla, MO, Crawford County
Trooper Kolby J. Estes, Warsaw, MO, Phelps/Maries Counties
Trooper Dustin R. Willhite, Hartville, MO, Laclede County
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
December 21, 2023
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at 9:30pm Tuesday
in Adair County. The patrol says that 32 year old Sophia
Savage of Edina was on MO 6 when her car traveled off the right side
of the roadway, struck a utility pole and a tree. She was
transported by helicopter
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
MAN HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
26 year old Jacob McMillen
of Center was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night
in Ralls County. The highway patrol said it happened at
8:50pm as he was on MO 19 when he experienced a medical issue and drove his
truck off the south side of the road and struck a fence. He sustained
minor injuries and was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.
MODOT CELEBRATES
COMPLETION OF GOV. PARSON’S FOCUS ON BRIDGES
PROGRAM
The Missouri
Department of Transportation Tuesday celebrated the completion of Gov. Mike
Parson’s Focus on Bridges program that restored or replaced 250 of the state’s
poorest bridges over the last four years. Established in 2019, the
Focus on Bridges program was one of Gov. Parson's first major investments in
transportation infrastructure.
The final project
replaced the Blue Ridge
Boulevard bridge over Interstate 70 in Independence and
made interchange improvements to the ramps and approaches. The bridge will
officially reopen to motorists on Dec. 22, just four years after the first
bridge under the program opened on Dec. 20, 2019, in Iron County.
"Infrastructure has been a top priority since day one, and
four years ago, we set out to replace 250 of our poorest bridges through the
Focus on Bridges program,” Gov.
Parson said. “Today, we are proud to celebrate the
250th bridge completed as promised. From St.
Louis to Springfield,
from the Bootheel to the great Northwest, this program benefited Missourians
everywhere. Focus on Bridges is a bold, one-of-a-kind program that leveraged
general revenue to make far reaching improvements to our infrastructure for the
first time in generations. While there is more to do, we know we have made a
real difference and created a lasting model that will continue to serve
Missourians now and into the future."
MoDOT is responsible
for maintaining 10,424 bridges on the state system, the sixth most in the
nation. The average age of the bridges is 49 years, and most of them were
designed to last 50 years. Prior to Governor Parson’s
focus on infrastructure, the number of bridges rated as “poor” using Federal
Highway Administration criteria, were increasing year over year rather than
declining as now seen in Missouri. Currently
there are 804 bridges that have been rated “poor” using Federal Highway
Administration criteria, down 19 from a year ago.
Gov. Parson’s Focus on Bridges program was truly innovative
and was made possible through a $50 million appropriation from General Revenue
as well as $301 million in bond revenue approved by the Missouri General
Assembly in 2019. Maintaining the state’s bridges helps provide a
world-class transportation system that is safe, innovative, and reliable.
For a list of the
projects completed under the Focus on Bridges program, visit Focus
on Bridges (modot.org).
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
December 20, 2023
MAN INJURED IN
AUDRAIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Palmyra man was injured in an
accident that occurred at around 2pm Monday
in Audrain County. The patrol says that 53 year old Andrew
Crandall was on Route J when his freightliner traveled off the right side of
the roadway, struck two signs and then overturned and came to rest on its
side. He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment of moderate injuries.
TWO HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH
Two people were hurt in a Monday night crash
in Pike County. The highway patrol said it happened at 7pm
as 25 year old Angelo Logan of Louisiana was on US 54 when his jeep
sideswiped the passenger side of an SUV driven by 42 year old Billie Watts
of Clarksville. After impact the jeep
overturned. Both Logan and his passenger 20 year old Briann
Knochenmus of Bowling Green were taken to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
minor injuries.
MDC’S NORTHEAST REGION WELCOMES CONSERVATION AGENT JACOB SIEVE
TO PIKE COUNTY
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulated 16
new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC’s 2023 Conservation Agent Training Academy in
October. Since then, these new conservation agents have been gaining experience
in the field training program. Agent Jacob Sieve was assigned to Pike County upon
graduation, and he has spent the last several months becoming familiar with the
area. Agent Sieve will be joining Agent Otterstein to cover Pike County.
Agent Sieve grew up in Imperial, Missouri,
and he has always had his heart set on becoming a conservation agent. He
attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he graduated with a degree
in Fisheries and Wildlife. Upon obtaining his degree, Sieve immediately applied
for the 2023 Conservation Agent Training Academy.
“I’ve been hunting and fishing in Pike County for
a few years now,” says Sieve. “I can’t wait to work here for years to come!”
Agent Sieve can be contacted via phone at (573) 470-0129 or via email at jacob.sieve@mdc.mo.gov.
These new agents join 200 existing MDC agents in serving and
protecting Missouri’s
fish, forest, and wildlife. To find a list of conservation agents by county, go
to https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4ok.
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION IN GRANTS
APPROVED FOR 20 MISSOURI COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson
announced $5 million in grant funding has been approved for
20 Missouri colleges and universities to continue enhancing nursing
education programs statewide.
“It is vitally important that we continue to
invest in Missouri’s health care workforce to stay competitive nationally,
especially for our high demand fields such as nursing,” Governor Parson said.
“These grant funds will allow nursing programs to increase faculty support,
develop future faculty through scholarships and nursing educator programs, and
invest in clinical simulation technology and equipment.”
These 20 competitive grants totaling $5
million were part of a special appropriation to the Missouri State Board of
Nursing that was recommended and approved by Governor Parson. The approved
grants include:
- $172,760
to Bolivar Technical College
- $165,590
to College of the Ozarks
- $211,855
to Crowder College
- $159,856
to Lincoln University
- $227,000
to Maryville University
- $441,405
to Missouri Baptist University
- $394,772
to Missouri State University
- $532,944
to Missouri State University - West Plains
- $386,780
to Missouri Western State University
- $198,000
to North Central Missouri College
- $147,500
to Northwest Missouri State University
- $135,563
to Research College of Nursing
- $293,400
to St. Charles Community College
- $99,704 to St.
Louis University
- $450,000
to St. Luke’s College - Rockhurst University
- $150,000
to Truman State University
- $256,875
to University of Central Missouri
- $285,996
to University of Missouri - Columbia
- $150,000
to University of Missouri - Kansas City
- $140,000
to William Jewell University
The nursing programs that were awarded funds
will provide scholarships and tuition assistance for nursing faculty, clinical
simulation equipment and staffing, technology enhancements, faculty pay
increases, nursing faculty professional development, and graduate nursing
program development to educate more nursing faculty.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
December 19, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred at 1:20am Monday in Lincoln County. The
patrol says that 26 year old Joshua Lilly of Eolia was on US 61 when he
attempted to avoid a truck but was not able to do so as his vehicle struck the
left side of the truck causing it to travel off the right side of the roadway
while his vehicle went off the left side of the road and
overturned. Lilly was transported by ambulance
to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious
injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A Wentzville woman was hurt in a one-vehicle
wreck Sunday morning in Lincoln County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 9:15am as 32 year old Brittany Rozier was on Highway 47
when the driver side tire on her car sustained a malfunction, causing it to run
off the west side of the road and struck a culvert. She suffered
minor injuries and was taken to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment.
DRIVER INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
58 year old David Anderson of St.
Louis was injured in a Sunday morning crash
in Warren County. State troopers stated that he was on
Route O when he failed to negotiate a curve and his car went off the right side
of the road, struck a driveway embankment and was ejected from
it. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in St.
Louis for treatment of moderate injuries. The crash occurred at
7:55am Sunday.
TWO INJURED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY MISHAP
Two Fulton residents were injured in
an early Sunday morning mishap in Callaway County. MSHP
reported that it happened at 2am as both 21 year old Sarah Peters and 28 year
old Robert Snider were passengers in a van driven by 20 year old Casper
Atterberry of Fulton. They were on County Road 105 when the van
began skidding on a gravel road, causing it to travel off the right side and
struck a ditch. Both Peters and Snider were transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
December 18, 2023
MAN KILLED AND ANOTHER INJURED IN EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A man was killed while
another was injured in an early Saturday morning accident
in Howard County. The patrol says it occurred just before
2am as 39 year old Joshua McNabb of St. Louis was a passenger in a
car driven by 42 year old David Brown of Moberly. They were on MO
124 when Brown failed to navigate a curve, causing the car to travel off the
left side of the roadway, hit a ditch and overturned. McNabb was
pronounced dead at the scene while Brown was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
DRIVER KILLED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
65 year old Dennis
Klatt of New Franklin was killed in a Saturday afternoon crash
in Howard County. State troopers stated that he was
on Missouri 5 when his truck ran off the right side of the roadway,
he overcorrected, causing it to travel off the left side of the road and struck
a trailer parked in a private lot. He was pronounced dead at the
scene. The crash happened at 4pm Saturday.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK
A Sullivan woman was
seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 2:40pm Saturday
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said that 40 year
old Christina Monshower was on MO 185 when her truck ran off the right side of
the road and struck a tree. She was taken
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Thursday, December
14 at approximately 10:23am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to
the 100 block of Morris Street in reference to a fire at the Mexico
Animal Shelter. Responding personnel found an outside wall burning
and fire in the attic. MPSD, Shelter staff, and numerous volunteers
got all the animals out of the building and found places for them to stay
temporarily. Around 30 dogs and cats were safely
removed. The fire was contained and extinguished with the south
portion of the building suffering significant fire damage and the north section
suffering smoke and water damage. There were no injuries from the
incident. The cause of the fire is still under
investigation. City staff is working to resume animal control and shelter
operations as soon as possible.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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December 15, 2023
DRIVER HURT
IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
23 year old Brianna
Walters of Armstrong was hurt in an accident that occurred at 11:35pm Wednesday
in Randolph County. The highway patrol said that she was
on Route B when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway, she
overcorrected, causing it to run off the left side of the road and
overturned. She suffered minor injuries but was not transported to the
hospital.
WOMAN INJURED IN
WEDNESDAY EVENING WRECK
A Fulton woman
was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday evening
in Boone County. State troopers stated that it happened at
around 5:15pm as 23 year old Jason Ticgelaor of Columbia was stopped
to make a left turn on Route WW east of Purdy Lane when his car was
struck in the rear by a car driven by 69 year old Rhonda Duckworth
of Fulton. She sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to Boone Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
TEEN INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY CRASH
A teen was injured in a Wednesday night crash
in Franklin County. The patrol says that it occurred at
6:05pm as 19 year old Brenden Welcher of Union was backing out of a
private driveway onto Pottery Road when his car was struck by a truck
driven by an unknown driver which fled the scene of the
crash. Welcher was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of
moderate injuries.
MISSOURI IMPLEMENTS
STATEWIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM
The State of Missouri’s
statewide prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) was activated on
Wednesday. The purpose of PDMP is to reduce abuse and misuse of
controlled substances such as opioids by making dispensation information for
such substances available to prescribers, dispensers, and health care
providers. Now, pharmacies in the state of Missouri are
required to submit information to the PDMP when they dispense any prescribed
Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to patients in Missouri. The
program was established in 2021 with the signing of Senate
Bill 63.
After the passage of SB 63, the Missouri Joint Oversight Task
Force for Prescription Drug Monitoring (JOTF) was created, which is the body
that oversees the collection and use of patient dispensation information
submitted to Missouri's
PDMP. The JOTF chose Bamboo Health as its vendor to administer Missouri’s
PDMP services. Bamboo Health currently provides PDMP services to more than 40
other state PDMPs.
For more information on Missouri’s
PDMP, please visit pdmp.mo.gov.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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December 14, 2023
TEEN HURT IN LINN COUNTY WRECK
19 year old Gage
Lindsay of Brookfield was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning
in Linn County. The highway patrol said it happened at
3:45am as he was on Route M when his car ran off the road and struck a
ditch. He sustained minor injuries and was taken
to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for
treatment.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON
ACCIDENT
A man was seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at 2:10pm Tuesday
in Ralls County. The patrol says that 22 year old Gavin
Golden of Hannibal was northbound on U.S. 61 when his SUV struck a
truck driven by 93 year old Virginia Ogle of Center who attempted to make a
right turn onto northbound U.S. 61. Golden was transported by
helicopter to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
MOBERLY POLICE
DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following
incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between
the hours of 7am on 12/11/2023 and 7am 12/13/2023.
On December 12, 2023,
Moberly Officers responded to the 800 block of McKinley Ave in
reference to a male subject sleeping in an unlocked vehicle. The Officers
located a 69-year-old Moberly man asleep inside the caller’s vehicle. The man
was placed under arrest for tampering with a motor vehicle. He was later
released from custody on a summons to appear in court.
On December 12, 2023,
a Moberly Officer conducted a traffic stop near Williams and Rollins St.
The Officer contacted a 37-year-old female whose license was revoked and was
placed under arrest. She was later released on a summons to appear in court.
STATE EMPLOYEE DONATIONS
EXCEED $779 THOUSAND IN ANNUAL CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN
The Office of Administration has announced that this
year’s Missouri State Employee Charitable Campaign (MSECC) exceeded
donations of $779K, with $779,578 pledged to 484 Missouri charities.
During the past 39 years, state employees have donated more than $35 million to
the annual campaign.
Other notable highlights from this year’s campaign:
- The Department
of Corrections ranked highest in pledges among state departments,
raising $120K
- The Department
of Commerce & Insurance and the Department of Labor & Industrial
Relations team members had their highest pledge totals in the
history of the campaign
- The Department
of Agriculture had their highest participation rate in the
history of the campaign, with 41.16% of their team members pledging a
donation
- MoDOT
& Patrol Employees' Retirement System (MPERS) increased
their totals 166% over last year and pledged their highest totals in the
history of the campaign
The MSECC is an annual
fundraising effort organized by the Office of Administration that provides
state employees and retirees with the opportunity to make donations to their
favorite charitable organizations through the convenience of payroll deduction
or one-time gifts. The State of Missouri has
a history of philanthropy and a spirit of service. Since the inception of the
annual campaign, state employees have donated more than $35 million to
charities statewide. Donations have exceeded $1 million in 18 of the 39 years.
For more information on the Missouri State Employee Charitable
Campaign, visit msecc.mo.gov.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
December 13, 2023
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO CLOSE STATEWIDE
FOR UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like
to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will
be closed on the following dates:
Monday, December 25, 2023, in observance of
Christmas. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of New
Year’s Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
MDC REPORTS 18,904 DEER HARVESTED DURING LATE ANTLERLESS PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows deer hunters harvested 18,904 deer during the late antlerless
portion of firearms deer season, Dec. 2-10. Top harvest counties were Callaway
with 565 deer harvested, Pike with 513, and Lincoln with 385.
Last year’s antlerless portion harvest total was 16,241.
For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season,
county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at https://extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
For harvest summaries from past years, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries
The archery deer and turkey season runs through Jan. 15, 2024.
The alternative methods portion runs Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2024.
Find more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer
and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits
are sold and online at https://mdc.mo.gov/about-us/about-regulations/fall-deer-turkey-hunting-regulations-information.
GOVERNOR PARSON APPOINTS LESLEY RONE AS MISSOURI DESIGNEE
TO THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) has
announced that Lesley Rone, Southeast Regional Manager for the Division of
Regional Engagement, has been appointed by Governor Parson as Missouri’s
Designee to the Delta Regional Authority (DRA).
“I’m pleased to appoint Lesley Rone as Missouri’s
Designee to the Delta Regional Authority,” said Governor Mike Parson. “As a
committed public servant who lives and works in southeast Missouri,
Lesley will represent us well as we work alongside DRA to strengthen the
region’s economy. We’re excited for Lesley and look forward to the value she
will add to our continued partnership with DRA.”
The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint
Federal-State collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development
of the lower Mississippi River and
Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects
supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure,
workforce training, and business development. DRA works to create jobs, build
communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region. DRA’s
region encompasses 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri,
and Tennessee.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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December 12, 2023
TEEN INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A 17 year old girl from Beaufort was injured
in an accident that occurred at 10:25pm Sunday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that she was on Route
JJ when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway, she overcorrected,
causing it to run off the left side of the road, struck a mailbox and
overturned. She was transported by ambulance to Missouri Baptist Hospital in
Sullivan for treatment of minor injuries.
MISSOURI VETERANS CEMETERIES TO HONOR VETERANS WITH WREATH
LAYING EVENTS
At 11am on Saturday December 16 volunteers will lay wreaths
on more than 20,000 graves in Veteran Cemeteries across Missouri to
honor our nation’s heroes as part of Wreaths Across America. Five
Missouri Veteran Cemeteries will be participating in this event.
The Missouri Veterans Commission will host Wreaths Across
America, a holiday wreath-laying event, to honor and remember our nation’s
Veterans. The Missouri Veterans Commission has collaborated with Wreaths Across
America since 2009.
Wreaths Across America started in 1992 when the Worcester
Wreath Company began donating wreaths to be placed at the headstones in Arlington National Cemetery.
Building on that tradition, in 2006, the company began donating seven
ceremonial wreaths to each state and national Veterans cemetery in the country.
Today, many individuals and organizations hold campaigns to purchase additional
wreaths to be placed at headstones in these cemeteries. To learn more about the
Wreaths Across America, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org/.
MDC SETS DEER AND TURKEY HUNTING
DATES FOR UPCOMING SEASONS
The Missouri Department of
Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2024-2025
seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation
Commission at its Dec. 8 open meeting in Jefferson
City.
2024 Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting
Dates
- Spring
Youth Portion: April 6-7
- Regular Spring Turkey Season:
April 15 through May 5
- Fall
Firearms Turkey Season:
Oct. 1 - 31
2024 – 2025 Archery Deer and Turkey Hunting
Dates
- Sept.15 through
Nov. 15 and Nov. 27 through Jan. 15, 2025
2024 - 2025 Firearms Deer Hunting
Dates
- Firearms
Early Antlerless Portion: Oct. 11-13 (in open counties)
- Firearms
Early Youth Portion: Nov. 2-3
- Firearms
November Portion: Nov. 16-26
- Firearms
CWD Portion: Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 (in open counties)
- Firearms
Late Youth Portion: Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
- Firearms
Late Antlerless Portion: Dec. 7-15 (in open counties)
- Firearms
Alternative Methods Portion: Dec. 28 - Jan. 7, 2025
Detailed information on the upcoming
seasons and portions will be included in the MDC 2024 Spring Tukey
Hunting and Regulations booklet and the MDC 2024 Fall Deer
& Turkey Regulations and Information booklet, available closer to
the seasons. The booklets will be available where permits are sold and online
at mdc.mo.gov.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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December 11, 2023
WOMAN HURT IN SATURDAY
MORNING ACCIDENT
71 year old Mary Mills
of Moberly was hurt in an accident that occurred at 8:30am Saturday
in Randolph County. The highway patrol said she was on
Highway M when her car traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a
culvert and a utility pole. She sustained minor injuries and was
taken to Boone Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED AFTER BEING
STRUCK BY CAR SATURDAY NIGHT
A pedestrian was
seriously injured after being struck by a car Saturday night
in Lincoln County. The patrol says it occurred at 10:50pm
as 42 year old Matthew Stelzer of Winfield was walking on Missouri Route Y when
he was struck by a car driven by 64 year old Dexter Harding of Winfield who
stated his vision became obstructed by an oncoming vehicle when his car struck
the man. Stelzer was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
On Friday, at
approximately 2:07am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1000
block of Muldrow after an alert passerby reported seeing a fire under the front
porch of a home. Responding personnel located the fire and
extinguished it with the porch suffering minor fire damage. The
resident, who was sleeping at the time, was unaware of the fire. The
apparent cause was careless disposal of smoking material. There were
no injuries from the incident.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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December 8, 2023
TWO INJURED IN THURSDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Two drivers were injured in a Thursday morning
accident in Adair County. The highway patrol said it
happened just before 7:30am on US 63 1 mile north of Kirksville as a car driven
by 73 year old Connie Kron of La Plata was traveling northbound in the
southbound lane when her car struck a car driven by 39 year old Amanda Kimbrell
of Lancaster head-on. After impact Kimbrell’s car was pushed
backwards into a car driven by a 17 year old girl from
Greentop. Both women sustained minor injuries and were transported
by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment.
WOMAN HURT
IN LINCOLN COUNTY WRECK
A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck that
occurred at 9:30am Thursday in Lincoln County. The patrol
says that 72 year old Cheryl Zeh of Silex was on Route E and stopped in traffic
when her car was struck in the rear by a dump truck driven by 57 year old Randy
Lester of Troy. She was taken to SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
minor injuries.
DISCOVER NATURE WITH MDC THROUGH EAGLE DAYS
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to
discover nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around
the state.
From December through February, Missouri's
winter eagle watching is spectacular. Because of Missouri’s
big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the
leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing. Each fall, thousands of these
great birds migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and
the Great Lakes states to hunt in Missouri.
Eagles take up residence wherever they find open water and plentiful food. More
than 2,000 bald eagles are typically reported in Missouri during
winter.
Watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water's edge.
Early in the morning you can see them flying and fishing. Be sure to dress for
winter weather and don't forget cameras and binoculars.
MDC is again offering various Eagle Days events around the
state. Some will include live eagle programs, exhibits, activities, videos, and
guides with spotting scopes. Some require registration. Get more information on
MDC Eagle Days events at mdc.mo.gov/events/eagle-days.
Can't make an MDC Eagle Days event? Here are some hot spots for
winter eagle viewing:
- Eagle
Bluffs Conservation Area on Route K southwest of Columbia,
- Lake of the Ozarks at Bagnell Dam Access east of
Bagnell,
- Lock
& Dam 20 in Canton,
- Lock
& Dam 24 at Clarksville,
- Lock
& Dam 25 east of Winfield,
- Loess
Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge south of Mound City,
- Mingo
National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Puxico,
- Moses Eagle Park in
Stella,
- Old Chain
of Rocks Bridge south of I-270 off of Riverview
Drive in St.
Louis,
- Riverlands
Environmental Demonstration Area east of West
Alton,
- Schell-Osage
Conservation Area north of El
Dorado Springs,
- Smithville Lake north
of Kansas City,
- Stockton Lake near Stockton,
- Swan Lake
National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner,
- Table Rock Lake,
and
- Truman
Reservoir west of Warsaw.
Learn
more about bald eagles in Missouri from
the MDC online Field Guide at mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/bald-eagle.
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December 7, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred at around 6:30am Tuesday in Clark County. The
patrol says that 57 year old Todd Sedore of Alexandria was on US Highway 136 ½
mile east of Luray when he lost control of his truck on a ice-covered roadway,
causing it to travel off the road, hit an embankment, overturned and came to
rest in the roadway. He was transported by ambulance
to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis with
serious injuries.
MISSOURI POSTAL EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF
STEALING FROM MAIL
A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Moberly
has been federally indicted and accused of stealing from the mail.
58 year old Dawn Dowling was indicted November
29 on one felony count of embezzlement of mail by a Postal Service
employee. The indictment accuses Dowling of taking mail from about
July 2023 to August 2023, including rebates from the home improvement store
Menards that she was supposed to deliver. Dowling appeared in U.S.
District Court in St. Louis Tuesday and pleaded not
guilty. The charge is punishable by up to five years in prison, a
$250,000 fine, or both.
The U.S. Postal Service – Office of
Inspector General investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin
Ladendorf is prosecuting the case.
GOVERNOR PARSON DECLARES DECEMBER AS CHRISTMAS TREE MONTH IN MISSOURI
On Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson hosted a ceremony proclaiming
December as Christmas Tree Month in Missouri. The
proclamation was presented to winners of the Missouri Christmas Tree
Association’s annual wreath and tree contests, held earlier this year at the
association’s annual convention.
“On behalf of all Missourians, The First
Lady and I recognize these farm families and their passion for Christmas
trees – classic symbols of the holiday season,” Governor Parson said.
“Places like Pea Ridge Forest and
Meert Tree Farm represent the hard work and grit of all Missouri farmers
and ranchers who have stayed the course and weathered every challenge,
especially this year with the effects of severe drought.
Congratulations again to this year's winners."
Pea Ridge Forest in
Hermann won the Christmas tree contest, and has provided an 8-foot tree to the
Missouri State Capitol. Located on the second floor outside Governor Parson’s
office, the Canaan fir tree has been growing at Pea Ridge Forest for
eight years. LeRoy and Mary Rood established Pea Ridge Forest in
1972, and the farm is currently owned by their sons, Mike and Scott. Pea Ridge Forest is
truly a family business with three generations working on the farm. Pea Ridge Forest offers
"choose and cut" Christmas trees in addition to being a wholesale
nursery. The farm offers a variety of activities during the holiday season,
including a gift shop, hay rides, and complimentary hot chocolate.
The 2023 winning wreath comes from Meert Tree Farm in Festus.
The Meert family established Meert Tree Farm in 1963, and the farm is now
operated by their daughter, Jennifer Sommerkamp, with the help of their other
children and grandchildren. Meert Tree Farm offers cut-your-own Christmas
trees, a sunflower maze, and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch throughout the
seasons. During the holiday season, the farm has a Christmas shop and
children’s train rides.
Students from Happy Hearts Child Development Center,
the Special Learning Center,
and Special Olympics Missouri joined Governor Parson to light this year's
Capitol Christmas tree.
To plan your family’s visit to a Christmas tree farm in your
area, visit MissouriGrownUSA.com or MissouriChristmasTrees.org.
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December 6, 2023
DRIVER KILLED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
86 year old Larry Lutz
of Seymour, IA was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Monday
afternoon in Putnam County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 3pm as he was on Highway 139 when his truck ran off the left side
of the road and struck a fence. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Gerald man was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at around 3:45pm Monday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 29 year old
Gregory Vanover was on US 50 when his car crossed the center of the roadway,
traveled off the left side and overturned. He was air lifted
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
MDC OFFERING A PRESCRIBED BURN WORKSHOP ON
THURSDAY IN BROOKFIELD
Prescribed burns are an efficient and
cost-effective tool for managing vegetation, whether for wildlife habitat or in
forage pastures with native warm season grasses. The Missouri Department of
Conservation (MDC) is hosting a Prescribed Burn
Workshop from
6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at
the Linn County Area Career Center in Brookfield. Registration
was required.
Prescribed burning can be a valuable tool for
managing native plant diversity and controlling undesirable vegetation when it
is properly applied. But burns can also be dangerous if not done properly. This
workshop will provide information about how to plan and execute a prescribed burn.
The class will be indoors and include equipment demonstrations, videos, and an
opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss prescribed burning with
MDC staff. Participants will learn about burn equipment, burn line
installation, safe weather parameters, ignition operations, and other
techniques to safely conduct a prescribed burn.
MDC REPORTS YOUNG HUNTERS HARVESTED 3,574 DEER DURING LATE YOUTH
PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows young hunters ages 6-15 harvested 3,574 deer during Missouri’s
late youth portion of the 2023 firearms deer hunting season, Nov. 24-26. Of the
3,574 deer harvested, 1,697 were antlered bucks, 361 were button bucks, and
1,516 were does.
Top counties for the late youth portion were Texas with
77 deer harvested, Pike with 62, and Callaway and Morgan, each with 61. For
more information on this season’s harvest totals, visit the MDC website
at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
Last year’s harvest total for the late youth portion was 2,870
deer. For more information on harvest summaries from past years, visit MDC
online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries
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December 5, 2023
WOMAN KILLED, TWO INJURED IN
BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman was killed, while two others were injured
in an accident that occurred at around 6:30pm Sunday
in Boone County. The patrol says that 34 year old Rachel
Ford of Russellville was on Route H when her van crossed the center of the
roadway and struck the driver side of a jeep driven by 62 year old Debra Bates
of Russellville. Bates was pronounced dead at the scene while her
passenger 63 year old Lisa Roberts of Lakeside, CA sustained
serious injuries while Ford suffered moderate injuries. Both were
taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment.
MAN HURT IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
A man was hurt in a Monday morning crash
in Linn County. The highway patrol said it happened at 6am
as 40 year old David Walker of Laclede was a passenger in a
jeep driven by 30 year old Eric Miller of Brookfield. They
were on US 36 when Miller lost control on an ice-covered bridge and the jeep
struck it. Walker was transported by ambulance
to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for
treatment of minor injuries.
TWO INJURED IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING WRECK
Two people from Monticello were
injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Monday morning
in Clark County. MSHP stated that 23 year old Rebecca
Grgurich was on US 136 when her car ran off the right side of the road, struck
an embankment and overturned. She sustained moderate injuries, while
her passenger a 2 year old boy suffered minor injuries. Both were
taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for
treatment. The wreck happened just before 12:30am Monday.
MISSOURI STUDENTS INVITED TO
PARTICIPATE IN NO MORE TRASH CONTEST
The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students
in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri –
and to have creative and educational fun – by participating in the 2024 “Yes
You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The
contest is part of MoDOT’s annual “No MOre Trash!” statewide litter campaign,
which is held in April.
The contest encourages school-aged kids to join in the fight
against litter by decorating a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo
and a litter prevention message using a variety of creative
materials. Schools, or home school programs, may submit one trash
can entry in each competition category: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8 – and new this
year is grades 9-12. Entries are judged based on creativity,
adherence to the contest rules and effective use of the theme and logo.
First-place winners from each competition category receive $200
awarded to the sponsoring schools. All first-place winners are then eligible
for a grand prize of $600 and a trophy awarded to the sponsoring school.
There is no entry fee for the contest. Participating
school groups must submit a completed entry form online with up to three photos
and a release form by March 15, 2024. Contest rules, entry forms,
release forms, logos, past winners and educational information can be found
at modot.org/trash-can-contest.
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December 4, 2023
WOMAN INJURED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY WRECK
A Fulton woman was injured in a
one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in Callaway County. The
highway patrol said that it happened at 8:30am as 22 year old Alice Gatten was
a passenger in a car driven by 23 year old Nicholas Jackson
of Fulton. They were on Route UU when their car traveled off
the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. She was transported
by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment of moderate injuries.
TEEN HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A teen was hurt in an accident that occurred
at 9:35am Saturday in Ralls County. The patrol says that
18 year old Jacob Gutierrez of East Moline, IL was on Route H
when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected,
causing it to run off the left side of the road and overturned. He
sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for
treatment.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT
CRASH
29 year old Gordon Barnes of Jefferson
City was seriously injured in a Saturday night crash
in Cole County. State troopers stated that he was
on 1820 Zion Road when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his
SUV to run off the right side of the road and struck a field entrance and then
became airborne before overturning and striking a fence. He was
taken to Capital Region Medical Center with serious
injuries. The crash happened at 10:25pm Saturday.
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December 1, 2023
MAN HURT IN THURSDAY MORNING WRECK
29 year old Brandon
Bourgeois of Palmyra was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Thursday morning
in Clark County. The highway patrol said it happened at
6:25am as he was on Route A when his tractor trailer ran off the right side of
the road onto its side. He was taken
to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis for
treatment of minor injuries.
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Harrisburg woman
was seriously injured while her passenger also from Harrisburg, a 2 year
old girl suffered minor injuries in an accident that occurred at 3:50pm
Wednesday in Boone County. The patrol says that 40 year old
Stephanie Hall was on Route B and driving too fast for conditions when her car
traveled off the right side of the roadway, went down an embankment and struck
several trees. Both were taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
TROY MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
INCIDENT
A Troy man was injured
in a Wednesday afternoon incident in Lincoln County. State
troopers stated that it happened in a private property field at 214
Frenchman Bluff Lane as 59 year old Jay Taylor reached into a truck for an
unknown reason when the driver side door struck him and knocked him to the
ground and then the truck rolled forward and struck him again. He
sustained moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment. The
incident occurred at around 12:40pm Wednesday.
GOVERNOR PARSON NAMES
TREVOR FOLEY AS ACTING DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
On Thursday, Governor
Mike Parson announced that Trevor Foley will serve as Acting Director of the
Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Foley's appointment will become
effective December 6 upon Director Anne Precythe's departure from state
government. Valarie Moseley and Travis Terry will serve as DOC Deputy
Directors.
Foley began his career
with the Missouri Department of Corrections as a budget analyst in January 2000
and had been promoted to budget analyst III by May 2001. In August 2008,
he accepted a position with the Missouri State Senate as an appropriations
analyst. He was promoted to Assistant Director of the Senate Appropriations
Staff Office in July 2015. Foley left the Senate and returned to the
Department of Corrections as the Director of Budget and Finance in August 2018.
Foley holds a
bachelor's degree in business administration from Columbia College.
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November 30, 2023
EQUIPMENTSHARE OPENS NEW
INDUSTRIAL AND UPFITTING CENTER IN MOBERLY, INVESTING MORE THAN $46 MILLION AND
CREATING 151 NEW JOBS
EquipmentShare, an integrated equipment rental and equipment
asset management company, celebrated Tuesday the grand opening of its new
industrial and upfitting center in Moberly. The company is investing more than
$46 million and will create 151 new jobs over the next four years.
EquipmentShare’s new industrial and upfitting center in Moberly
will house industrial and technology operations including telematics
installations, equipment refurbishment, and the manufacturing of attachments
for equipment. The new 174,000-square-foot facility will allow the company to
expand its research and development program, which includes assembly and
telematics installation, as well as launch its tool and material refurbishment
program.
EquipmentShare develops cutting-edge technology that helps
contractors from coast to coast build smarter. In addition to providing
customers with a best-in-class equipment rental marketplace, the company offers
a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes a fleet management platform
and telematics devices.
For this expansion, EquipmentShare will benefit from the
Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers
by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job
creation.
EquipmentShare is now hiring in Moberly for various roles,
including service technicians, mechanics, production associates, and research
developers. The company offers unique people-first focused benefits like tool
reimbursement for service jobs, boot allowance, and 16 hours of time off each
year to volunteer. To learn more about the open job positions at
EquipmentShare’s Moberly location, visit equipmentshare.com/careers.
GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY PARSON INVITE FAMILIES
TO CANDLELIGHT TOURS AND ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Governor Mike Parson
and First Lady Teresa Parson cordially invite families to attend this year’s
Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Missouri Governor’s
Mansion on Friday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. The annual lighting of the tree
will be followed by this year’s Candlelight Tours.
The Candlelight Tours
will run until 8:00 p.m. on Friday and again Monday, December 4 from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. On Friday, the Bolivar High School choir will
perform on the Mansion steps beginning at 5:30 p.m., prior to the tree
lighting.
This year's theme is
"Standing United: A Salute to Christmas." During the Candlelight
Tours, visitors will be able to walk through the festively decorated ground
floor of the Governor's Mansion. Toys for Tots
representatives will also be in attendance during the
Candlelight Tours to accept donations of new, unwrapped toys or monetary
contributions to support Missouri children this holiday season.
The Candlelight Tours
are free and open to the public. Visitors will enter through the Madison
Street gate.
MDC REPORTS CLOSE TO
193,670 DEER HARVESTED DURING NOVEMBER PORTION OF FIREARMS DEER SEASON
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested
193,669 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 11-21.
Of the 193,669 deer harvested, 105,614 were antlered bucks, 16,081 were button
bucks, and 71,974 were does.
Top harvest counties were Franklin with
4,289 deer harvested, Texas with
4,208, and Howell with 3,749. For current ongoing preliminary harvest totals by
season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
This year’s harvest total was 3% lower than last year and 2%
higher than the previous five-year average. For more harvest information from
past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
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November 29, 2023
WOMAN INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
62 year old Julianne Coughlin
of Clarksville was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night
in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5:45pm as she was on Route W when she failed to stop at a stop sign, causing
her car to run off the road, hit a sign, became airborne and struck a
fence. She was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St.
Louis for treatment of moderate injuries.
TWO MEN HURT IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two Fulton men were hurt in an
accident that occurred at 3:15pm Monday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 75 year old
Kenneth Seals was on Route NN when he pulled into the path of a car driven by
41 year old Andrew Payne and they collided. Payne sustained moderate
injuries while Seals suffered minor injuries. Both were taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday, November 21 at approximately
6:36pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block
of Vance Road in reference to someone being held against their
will. Responding officers located Kevin D Benton, age 31 of Mexico and
a 25-year-old woman in the area. Investigation
indicated Benton told a third party he was going to kidnap the
woman. He then grabbed her, covered her mouth, and attempted to get
her to leave with him prior to officer arrival. Benton was
arrested and processed at MPSD then taken to the Audrain County Jail for
Kidnapping 2nd degree, Domestic Assault 4th degree,
and Armed Criminal Action. The woman was not injured and there was
no indication Benton was a threat to anyone else.
MSHP REPORTS FOUR FATALITIES, NO DROWNINGS OR
BOATING CRASHES OVER 2023 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four
people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting
period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday,
November 26, 2023. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
During the Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers report the following
traffic statistics for 2023 (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 431
Injuries ─ 138
Fatalities ─ 4
DWI ─ 103
Drug Arrests ─ 10
Troopers investigated all four of the traffic crash fatalities in 2023. Two of
the traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop A, Lee’s Summit, MO,
area; and two traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop C, Weldon
Spring, MO, area.
There were zero boating crashes, zero boating
fatalities, zero drownings, and zero boating while intoxicated arrests reported
during the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.
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November 28, 2023
MAN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
77 year old Larry Edwards
of Roodhouse, IL was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday
morning in Ralls County. The patrol says it happened at
around 7:15am as he was on Route DD when his freightliner traveled off the
right side of the roadway and overturned. He was transported by
ambulance to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of
moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred
at 5:15pm Sunday in Boone County. The highway patrol said
that 77 year old Jerry Kilgore of Columbia turned left onto Route HH and drove
into the path of a car driven by 39 year old Elizabeth Wright of Hallsville,
causing her to steer to the right to avoid a collision, but the front of
Wright’s car struck the passenger side of Kilgore’s car and after impact
Wright’s car came to rest on Route HH facing South, while Kilgore’s car came to
a controlled stop. Wright sustained minor injuries and was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
A driver was hurt in an early Sunday morning
crash in Lincoln County. MSHP stated that 20 year old
Chiara Catapano of O’Fallon was on Highway C when her car ran off the right
side of the road, struck a culvert and overturned. She was taken
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of minor
injuries. The crash happened at 12:40am Sunday.
TWO INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING HEAD-ON
COLLISION
Two Kirksville men were injured in a
head-on collision Sunday morning in Sullivan County. State
troopers report that it happened at 8:30am as 37 year old Cesar Anicama Jorges
was on Highway 6 when he lost control of his SUV on a snow-covered roadway and
slid into the path of a truck driven by 55 year old Troy Mihalevich and they
collided head-on. Both were taken
to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for
treatment of moderate injuries.
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November 22, 2023
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following
incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between
the hours of 7am on 11/17/2023 and 7am 11/20/2023.
On November 18, 2023,
Moberly Officers responded to the 700 block of Vincil St in reference
to a male subject that was refusing to leave a residence. A 37-year-old Moberly
man was placed under arrest for domestic assault. He was later transported to
the Randolph County Jail.
On November 18, 2023,
a Moberly Officer observed a vehicle being operated poorly on N. Morley
St. The officer initiated a traffic stop and believed the 42-year-old driver
was intoxicated. The Officers went to place the man under arrest, and he
resisted before being taken into custody. The man was later transported to the
Randolph County Jail.
On November 18, 2023,
Moberly Officers responded to an establishment in the 400 block
of Urbandale Drive in reference to a male subject shooting a firearm.
Officers contacted the victim and learned the male who was identified as
23-year-old Tyrese Mayfield had fled the scene. The victim told Officers she
was involved in an argument with Mayfield before he held a handgun next to her
head then fired the gun. Mayfield was later located
in Macon County and placed under arrest for domestic assault,
unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. Mayfield was transported
back to Moberly before being taken to the Randolph County Jail.
On November 19, 2023,
Moberly Officers responded to an establishment located in the 1200 block
of Hurley Ave in reference to a 51-year-old man refusing to leave.
The man was placed under arrest for trespassing and transported to the Randolph
County Jail.
On November 19, 2023,
a Moberly Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of W. Lee St.
The passenger identified as 39-year-old Laura Smith was found to have a
probation violation warrant for her arrest. Smith was placed under arrest and
transported to the Randolph County Jail.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Sunday, November 19
at approximately 4:33pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the
200 block of S Alabama in reference to a disturbance and
shooting. Responding officers found that several people from two
different houses in that area had been arguing and that escalated into a
physical fight. During the fight, Kyle C Parrish, age 37
of Mexico, produced a gun and shot a 38-year-old Mexico man in
the leg. The man who was shot was taken
to University Hospital by Audrain Ambulance
District. He was admitted for treatment for non-life-threatening
injuries. Parrish was taken into custody by MPSD and eventually
taken to the Audrain County Jail for Assault 2nd degree, Armed
Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a firearm.
On Friday, November 17 at approximately
12:39pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1200 block
of Vance Road after a passerby saw a small fire in a field which
contained numerous straw and hay bales. The fire was extinguished before
reaching any of the bales. The fire apparently started after a failure in
some electric equipment on an overhead utility pole. Ameren responded to
the scene to correct the issue. There were no injuries from the incident.
MSHP: PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY THIS
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Colonel Eric T. Olson,
superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there
will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. Drivers should
remain alert to changes along their normal route. Regardless of traffic
patterns, safety should remain a priority.
The counting period
for the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday weekend is from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November
22, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2023. Troopers will be
participating in Operation C.A.R.E., enforcing all traffic laws, and available
to assist the public. Over the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, nine
people were killed and 482 injured in 1,355 traffic crashes.
Drivers should make
sure their vehicles are in good condition and that they are well rested before
they start driving. Remember: There is never a reason to speed, drive
aggressively, or drive impaired.
Too many people die in
traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re
behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If
I could just go back …”
If boating or fishing
are part of your Thanksgiving holiday weekend plans, remember there is less
daylight, which makes your vessel's navigation lights essential. Check your
lights and have extra bulbs on board before you head out. This time of year,
the water is becoming colder and hypothermia is a concern. The body loses heat
25 times faster in water than in the air of the same temperature. If you take
an unexpected plunge in cold water, it's important to get out of the water and
into dry clothes as soon as possible. Most boaters wear more clothing this time
of year, so the proper wearing of life jackets and using caution to avoid
falling overboard is even more important. Having a plan as to how you would
exit the water if you inadvertently fell overboard is imperative. For example,
does your boat have an exterior swim ladder to allow you to re-enter the
vessel?
Watercraft operators
must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and
use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life
jackets save lives. Wear It!!
The public is
encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on
your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an
emergency. These phone numbers are operational for both highway and water
emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive
whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 21, 2023
FULTON MAN INJURED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Fulton man
was injured in an accident that occurred at 3:10pm Sunday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 54 year old
Thomas Shackelford was on Route BB when his truck traveled off the right side
of the roadway and overturned. He was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY
NIGHT WRECK
22 year old Jordon
Renner of Fulton was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night
in Callaway County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5:25pm as he was on Route C when his truck ran off the left side of the road,
overturned and struck a power pole. He sustained minor injuries and
was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment.
PAVEMENT REPAIR WORK SCHEDULED ON I-70
IN MONTGOMERY AND WARREN COUNTIES
Weather permitting, as
early as November 27, contractor crews with N.B. West Contracting Company will
begin asphalt pavement repair work on the eastbound and westbound lanes of
Interstate 70 in Montgomery and Warren counties. The project is located from
the Callaway County line to the St.
Charles County line, between mile marker 167 and mile marker 188.
All work will occur
during the nighttime hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. A 10-foot width restriction will
be in place where workers are present. Motorists can expect intermittent delays
as traffic will be reduced to one lane where work is occurring.
All work is weather
dependent, and schedules are subject to change. For the safety of the crews and
the traveling public, they would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work
zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.
GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS
EXECUTIVE ORDER 23-10 EXTENDING DROUGHT ALERT IN MISSOURI
Last week, Governor
Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-10, extending Missouri's drought
alert until May 1, 2024.
Currently, the U.S.
Drought Monitor indicates that all or portions of at least 85 Missouri counties are experiencing
moderate, severe, or extreme drought conditions. The Executive Order
declares a Drought Alert in these Missouri counties and any
additional county that begins experiencing drought conditions.
In response to Governor
Parson’s initial Executive Order declaring a drought alert on May 31, 2023, the Missouri Department of
Natural Resources activated the Drought Assessment Committee, a workgroup set
up to assess drought levels and work with impact teams on response and recovery
recommendations.
The Executive Order
was set to expire on December 1, 2023. Extending the order will allow the
Drought Assessment Committee and associated impact teams to continue supporting
affected communities throughout the winter and continue to expand the state’s
capabilities to respond to and lessen the impacts of future droughts.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 20, 2023
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED
IN BOONE COUNTY
A pedestrian was
struck and killed in an accident that occurred at 11:35pm Saturday
in Boone County. The patrol says that 48 year old Tina
Reeves of Columbia was westbound on I-70 Drive when her vehicle struck a man
who was in the road. The man identified as 36 year old Amrinder
Singh of Columbus, OH was transported to University Hospital in Columbia where
he died from his injuries a short time later.
WOMAN INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A Triplett woman was
injured in an early Saturday morning crash
in Chariton County. The highway patrol said that it
happened at 1:45am as 21 year old Alexandra Jacobs was on Route E when her car
ran off the left side of the road, struck an embankment and
overturned. She sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
52 year old Robert
Little of Oklahoma City, OK was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at
10:20am Saturday in Montgomery County. State troopers
stated that he was westbound on I-70 when his freightliner went off the roadway
and struck the median wall. He was taken to St.
Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis for
treatment of minor injuries.
MAN HURT
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY INCIDENT
A Union man was hurt
in a Saturday morning incident in Franklin County. MSHP
reported that 32 year old Andrew Miller was on Highway 185 and distracted by
his radio when he lost control of his car and it crossed the center of the
road, began sliding and ran off the left side of the road and
overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was taken
to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for
treatment. The incident happened at 10:10am Saturday.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 17, 2023
TEEN HURT
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Union teen was hurt in an accident that
occurred at around 6:40pm Wednesday in Franklin County. The
patrol says that the 17 year old boy was on Route A when an unknown vehicle
pulled out in front of him, causing the teen to abruptly apply the brakes and
lost control of his vehicle and it overturned, ejecting him from
it. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment of moderate injuries.
TWO INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
Two men were injured in a two-vehicle wreck
Wednesday night in Franklin County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 6pm as 57 year old George Wieda Sr. of St. Clair was on
Missouri 30 when he slowed in anticipation of executing a left turn when a
caravan driven by 30 year old Dakota Jones of Lonedell failed to slow down and
struck the truck in the rear causing it to travel off the left side of the
roadway and came to rest in a field. Both sustained moderate
injuries and were taken to Mercy Hospital in St.
Louis and Washington respectively.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday at about 7pm, observant residents
notified the Mexico Public Safety Department about some suspicious activity
involving people looking in vehicles in the area of the 300 block of N
Washington. Around 10:30pm, information from other residents led to
the arrest of Steven A Parker, age 29 of Columbia. Evidence was
collected, linking Parker to some thefts
in Mexico and Columbia. Parker was processed at MPSD
and released. MPSD is continuing the investigation into Parker’s
activities and cases will be forwarded to the Audrain County Prosecutor for warrants
and charges.
Anyone with information about Parker’s recent
activities or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800)
392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573)
581-2100.
MDC THANKS DEER HUNTERS FOR HELP WITH CWD SAMPLING THIS PAST WEEKEND
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) thanks the
thousands of deer hunters who participated in its mandatory sampling efforts in
39 counties this past weekend to test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in
harvested deer. Thanks to hunter participation, MDC collected tissue samples
from more than 20,600 hunter-harvested deer for CWD testing on Nov. 11 and 12.
CWD sampling consists of MDC staff removing lymph nodes from the
necks of harvested deer for testing. Tissue samples are sent to an independent
lab for testing.
According to MDC, the opening weekend of the November portion of
firearms deer season is the most popular two days for most deer hunters in Missouri.
Hunters typically harvest between a quarter to a third of the state’s total
annual deer harvest during those two days. Focusing on this key weekend gives
MDC the best opportunity to collect the most tissue samples for CWD testing
during a very concentrated time period.
MDC is also offering free voluntary CWD sampling and testing of
harvested deer during the entire deer season at select locations throughout the
state, including some MDC offices and participating taxidermists and meat
processors.
MDC also offers self-service freezer deer-head drop-off
locations within the CWD Management Zone for hunters to deposit harvested deer
heads to have tested for CWD. Instructions, packing supplies, and information
tags are available at the sites.
Get more information on voluntary sampling locations and
drop-off locations online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
Hunters can get their CWD test results for free online at mdc.mo.gov/cwdResults. Results are available
within four weeks from the time of sampling and the wait time if often much
less.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 16, 2023
TRUCK/AMBULANCE COLLISION
IN LEWIS COUNTY
A truck and an Adair County Ambulance were
involved in a collision that occurred after 5pm Tuesday
in Lewis County. The patrol says that 65 year old Steven
Fries of Knox City was on MO 6 when he began to yield to the ambulance driven
by 29 year old Cheyenne Hyle of Unionville and traveled off the right side of
the roadway, overcorrected, causing his truck to return to the road and struck
the ambulance. The passenger in the ambulance 48 year old Dawn Ramos
of Kirksville was transported by helicopter to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL
with serious injuries, while Fries along with Hyle and the other paramedic in
the ambulance 49 year old Anthony Sims of Unionville were also taken to
Blessing Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.
MAN HURT IN EARLY
WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
57 year old Daniel
Sumpter of Moberly was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning
in Randolph County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5:25am as he was on US 63 and slowed down to make a turn when his caravan was
struck in the rear by a car driven by 31 year old Thurman Boggs of Moberly and
after impact the caravan went off the right side of the road and
overturned. Sumpter sustained minor injuries and was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.
MISSOURI JOBS
REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023
Missouri nonfarm
payroll employment increased by 5,600 jobs in October 2023, and the seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage point.
Private industry employment increased by 4,800 jobs and government employment
increased by 800 jobs. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was
3.1 percent in October 2023, up from 2.9 percent in September 2023. Over the
year, there was an increase of 41,300 jobs from October 2022 to October 2023,
and the unemployment rate increased by four-tenths of a percentage point, from
2.7 percent in October 2022 to 3.1 percent in October 2023.
COLUMBIA COLLEGE NAMED
TO 2023 BEST FOR VETS LIST BY MILITARY TIMES
Military Times recently announced that Columbia College has been
named to its 2023 “Best
for Vets: Colleges” list. The publication provides a comprehensive
annual ranking of higher education institutions in the United
States for military service members and
veterans.
Columbia College is
the highest-ranked private institution in Missouri and
the second-highest-ranked school in the state overall. The college ranks third
in the country among schools that deliver education primarily online.
Military
Times analyzed Columbia College based
on the effectiveness of its programs for veterans and metrics related to
student success, military-specific resources and financial aid.
The college has adapted to the changing educational landscape by incorporating
increased online and virtual options, making it possible for students to take
classes from anywhere in the world. This flexibility is especially beneficial
for military personnel and veterans who may have unique challenges related to
their service commitments or geographical locations.
Columbia College has
more than 20,000 military-affiliated alumni around the world and maintains a
presence on 14 military installations across its Columbia College Global
footprint.
The institution was also named one of the most military-friendly and military-spouse-friendly colleges
in 2023 by MilitaryFriendly.com.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 15, 2023
WOMAN HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred
at 2am Tuesday in Franklin County. The patrol says that 53
year old Kimba Auvill of Hazelwood was on Schuchart Park Road when
she lost control of her car and it traveled off the right side of the roadway
and struck a tree. She was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN
MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
56 year old Linda
Cooper of Richmond was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night
in Lafayette County. The highway patrol said it happened
just before 7pm as she was on MO 13 when her car struck an animal in the
road. She refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries.
MOBERLY POLICE
DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following
incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between
the hours of 7am on 11/08/2023 and 7am 11/10/2023.
On November 8, 2023,
Moberly Officers contacted 50-year-old Thomas Jewett in the 700 block of
Promenade St. Jewett was placed under arrest for an
active Randolph County warrant on original charges of burglary
and stealing. Jewett was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On November 8, 2023, a
Moberly Officer conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 24 near the Sparks
Ave intersection. The 29-year-old registered sex offender was operating a
vehicle that was not listed on his registry. The man was placed under arrest
for failure to register and later transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On November 9, 2023,
Moberly Officers contacted 40-year-old Joshua Stone at the Probation and Parole
Office. Stone was placed under arrest for active P&P warrant on original
charges of possession of a controlled substance. Stone was transported to the
Randolph County Sheriff's Office.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 14, 2023
DRIVERS SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN SUNDAY EVENING COLLISION
Both drivers were
seriously injured in a head-on collision Sunday evening
in Marion County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5pm as 40 year old Tyson Hubbard of Hannibal was on Warren
Barrett Drive when his truck crossed the center line and struck an SUV
driven by 64 year old Michael Bradley of Hannibal head-on. Hubbard
was transported by ambulance
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with serious
injuries while Bradley was transported by ambulance
to Hannibal Regional Hospital with serious injuries.
MAN HURT IN SATURDAY
NIGHT WRECK
29 year old Reid
Littrell of Glasgow was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night
in Chariton County. MSHP stated that he was at the
intersection of Highway 5 and Highway KK when his car traveled off the roadway,
struck a sign became airborne and struck a tree line. He sustained
minor injuries and was taken to Fitzgibbon Hospital for
treatment. The wreck happened at 10:45pm Saturday.
WOMAN HURT
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred
at around 11:50am Sunday in Montgomery County. The patrol
says that 20 year old Grace Brader of Cummings, KS was a
passenger in a car driven by 26 year old Grant Schoening
of Indianapolis, IN. they were eastbound on I-70 when
their car was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 56 year old Michael
Murphy of Columbia, MO which had just swerved to avoid hitting a
pedestrian on an unrelated traffic crash. The woman was taken
to St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St.
Louis for treatment of minor injuries.
MDC REPORTS 90,334 DEER
HARVESTED DURING FIREARMS OPENING WEEKEND
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested
90,334 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer
season Nov. 11 and 12. Of the 90,334 deer harvested, 53,159 were antlered
bucks, 7,163 were button bucks, and 30,012 were does.
Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Franklin with
2,114 deer harvested, Texas with
1,825, and Howell with 1,726.
According to MDC, this year’s opening weekend harvest was
similar to the previous five-year average. Last year, hunters checked 93,355
deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season.
For current, ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season,
county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
For harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
The November portion of firearms deer season runs through
Nov. 21 followed by the CWD portion Nov. 22-26 in open counties. Archery deer
hunting resumes Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024. The late youth portion runs Nov.
24-26. The late antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 2-10 in
open counties and the alternative methods portion will occur Dec. 23 through
Jan. 2, 2024.
Get more information on Missouri deer hunting from MDC’s 2023
Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available
where hunting permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 13, 2023
THREE TEENS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING ACCIDENT
Three teens were
seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 1:40am Sunday
in Randolph County. The patrol says that 19 year old
Matthew Wheeler of Jacksonville was on Route Y and driving too fast
for conditions when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway,
overturned and struck a tree, ejecting his passenger 19 year old Jerek Henage of
Moberly and then it came to rest on the passenger side in a
field. Wheeler was taken
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon with serious injuries,
while his two passengers’ Henage and 19 year old Tiffany Green of Centralia were
taken to Moberly Regional Medical Center with serious
injuries.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON
CRASH
A Laddonia woman was
seriously injured in a Saturday afternoon crash
in Monroe County. The highway patrol said that 56 year old
Terry McIntosh was on MO 154 when her vehicle ran off the left side of the
road, struck a fence, a utility pole and then overturned. She was
taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries. The crash happened at 3:30pm Saturday.
DRIVER KILLED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
79 year old Clarence
Morris of Quincy, IL was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday
night in Marion County. State troopers stated that it
happened at 6:15pm as he was on Marion County Road 139 when he suffered a
medical event, causing his car to travel off the right side of the road and
overturned. He was transported by helicopter
to University Hospital in Columbia where he died from
the event a short time later.
NATIONAL CRASH RESPONDER
SAFETY WEEK IS THIS WEEK
On
a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along Missouri’s
highways responding to crash scenes. These responders include police officers,
fire fighters, EMS, tow truck operators
and highway workers. They respond to traffic incidents, assist drivers, and
help keep traffic flowing.
According
to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), traffic incidents are the leading
cause of death for EMS responders
and law enforcement officers. To remind motorists what’s on the line, the FHWA
has declared the week of Nov. 13-17 as National Crash Responder Safety Week.
Missouri’s Move Over law requires
drivers to either change lanes or slow down when approaching stationary MoDOT,
law enforcement or other emergency vehicles with flashing lights on. To help
protect those who protect us, all 50 states enforce some form of the Move Over
law.
In 2022, more than 54,000 traffic crashes were reported on Missouri roadways
that required emergency response. MoDOT emergency response personnel
respond to more than 4,500 traffic incidents each month on average.
Crash
Responder Safety Week is an opportunity to remind drivers to adhere to Missouri’s Move Over law, educate drivers on
crash prevention and promote life-saving training for all traffic incident
responders.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by
buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work
zones.
Adair County
Route B – November 20-22, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Brewington to Redbud between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Audrain County
Route M – November 14, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route FF to CR 936 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – November
15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 22 to CR 108 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – November
16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 128 to CR 148 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – November
17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 148 to CR 1006 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 54/Missouri Route 19 (Northbound) –
November 20-21, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations beginning at the
roundabout at Scotts Corner extending north 1500 feet between 7:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily. Temporary minor impacts can be expected on all legs of the
roundabout.
Lewis County
Route Y – November 13-22, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route K to Route H between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. daily.
Macon County
Missouri
Route 3 – November
21, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Geyser
Avenue to Frontier
Street between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 14-15 CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 63 to Kellogg
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Kellogg
Avenue to Lynx
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Lariat
Avenue to Leather
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 20, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Leather
Avenue to Meadowlark
Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 21-22, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Melody
Avenue to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Marion County
Route C – November 13-14, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 276 to Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. daily.
Route C – November 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from the intersection of Route Z north of Route
C and the intersection of Route Z south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
U.S.
Route 36 (Eastbound) –
November 16, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 61 to Mark
Twain Avenue between 2:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route M – November 13-16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from east of CR 921 to west of CR 931 between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA – November 20, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from east of CR 831 to west of CR 835 between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route E – November 13-14, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Rock
Road to Opossum Trot between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. daily.
Route FF – November 15-17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Route E to New
Truxton Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Ralls County
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) –
November 6-8, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from one mile before
and after Salt River bridge between
8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A 13-foot width restriction will be in place where
crews are actively working daily.
Randolph County
Route DD – November 13-15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from one mile north of Route Z to two miles
north of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Route DD – November 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 0.5 miles south of Route Z to one mile
south of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route DD - November 20, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 0.5 miles south of Route Z to one mile
south of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 21, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 1250 to CR 1265 between 8:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Missouri
Route 151 - November
15-17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route J between 8:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. daily.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 10, 2023
TWO MEN INJURED IN
BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two men were injured in an accident that
occurred after 3pm Wednesday in Boone County. The patrol
says that 70 year old David Perkins of Hartsburg was on Route WW when he slowed
down for another vehicle which was making a left turn into a private drive when
his motorcycle was struck in the rear by another motorcycle ridden by 66 year
old Michael Wise of Columbia. Perkins was released at the scene
for minor injuries, while Wise was transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of
moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
37 year old Kimberly Schmelz of Washington was
hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
around 6:20pm as she was on Highway A when a deer ran across the road and
struck the driver side door of her car. She was going to drive
herself to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment
of minor injuries.
MISSOURI PREPARED TO SUPPORT
BOEING AS ST. LOUIS COUNTY IS CONSIDERED FOR LOCATION OF $1.8
BILLION EXPANSION AND CREATION OF MORE THAN 500 NEW JOBS
As St. Louis County is
considered by Boeing as a location for a major expansion project, the State
of Missouri is prepared to support the company and build on its
longstanding partnership. The leading global aerospace company
is Missouri’s largest manufacturer and has had a presence in the state for
more than 80 years.
Boeing’s potential expansion in St.
Louis County would include a $1.8 billion investment and the creation
of more than 500 new jobs. The Department of Economic Development is among
multiple organizations working to support the aerospace company, which
include St. Louis County, the City of St. Louis, Greater St. Louis,
Inc., St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St. Louis Economic Development
Partnership, St. Louis Development Corporation, Spire, and Ameren.
Boeing’s manufacturing facility in St.
Louis is the country’s second-largest defense contractor and a major
manufacturer of innovative aircraft. More than 16,000 Missourians are involved
in the production of advanced Boeing jets in St. Louis. Overall, the state
is home to more than 100 aerospace manufacturers, with about 80,000 Missourians
employed in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
To assist Boeing in its potential expansion,
the Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB) approved the use of the Business
Use Incentives for Large-Scale Development (BUILD) Program. The company will
also benefit from the Missouri Works Deal Closing Fund and Missouri One Start,
the state’s premier workforce recruitment and training division.
Approved incentives amounts:
BUILD Program - $8,849,162
Missouri Works Deal Closing Fund -
$20,375,491
Missouri One Start - $8,500,000
MDC REPORTS MISSOURI HUNTERS
HARVESTED 12 BLACK BEARS THIS SEASON
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that Missouri hunters
harvested 12 black bears during the state’s third bear-hunting season, Oct.
16–25.
More than 5,370 hunters applied during May for 400 permits for
the season with the maximum total harvest being 40 bears. Of the 400 hunters
selected through a random drawing of all applicants, 342 hunters purchased
permits for the season.
Bear hunting in Missouri is
limited to Missouri residents and
restricted to three designated areas of southern Missouri called
Bear Management Zones (BMZ). Each permit issued is for a specific BMZ and
hunting is limited to public or private property within the BMZ.
Nine bears were harvested in BMZ 1 out of a maximum of 20 with
173 hunters purchasing permits to hunt the zone. Three bears were harvested in
BMZ 2 out of a maximum of 15 with 125 hunters purchasing permits to hunt the
zone. No bears were harvested in BMZ 3 out of a maximum of 5 with 44 hunters
purchasing permits to hunt the zone.
All bears were harvested using firearms methods. Of the 12 bears
harvested, three were boars (males) and nine were sows (female).
Learn more about Missouri black
bears and bear hunting in Missouri at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/bear.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
November 9, 2023
NEW BRIDGE OVER I-70 OPENS TO TRAFFIC
The new Route BB
overpass bridge over I-70 at Exit 115 in Boone County opened
Wednesday to traffic. MODOT demolished the old bridge back in June
as part of its replacement project for the I-70 Missouri River Bridge, commonly
referred to as the Rocheport Bridge. The new westbound
portion of the bridge opened in June. The eastbound portion of the
bridge is scheduled to be completed sometime in December 2024. They
also stated that they plan to blast the last footings of the old bridge next
week.
MISSOURI STATE TREASURER VIVEK MALEK VISITS MACON COUNTY,
TALKS MOBUCK$ PROGRAM WITH LOCAL LEADERS
Missouri State
Treasurer Vivek Malek visited with local leaders Wednesday at
the Macon County Collector Building in Macon. He
discussed the local impact of the MOBUCK$ low-interest loan program, and shared
his plan to work on legislation that would expand the successful program’s
capacity.
Due to inflationary
pressures, the Federal Reserve Bank has continued to raise interest rates. As a
result, the State Treasurer’s MOBUCK$ low-interest loan program has become a
lifeline for farmers and small business owners. Since March 2022, the Fed has
increased interest rates 11 times, resulting in the highest rate in 22 years.
Through the MOBUCK$ program, lenders are allowed to lower interest rates to the
borrower by about 2-3 percent.
During the past
program year, October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, the MO BUCK$ low-interest
loan program provided over $1.5 million in low-interest rate loans
in Macon County.
State Treasurer Vivek
Malek said, “The MOBUCK$ program helps small business owners and farmers get
low-interest loans at a time of historically high interest rates. This program
has been a game-changer for folks in Macon County, and that’s why I’m
going to continue to fight for it.”
In May 2023, the State
Treasurer's Office indefinitely suspended acceptance of MOBUCK$ applications
due to a statutory limit on the total dollar amount available to loan. Due to
the increased demand, Treasurer Malek is asking the Missouri General Assembly
to expand the program’s capacity to help small business owners and farmers. The
General Assembly is scheduled to return in regular session beginning on
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024.
Due to expiration of
some existing MOBUCK$ loans, funds will become available to resume acceptance
of applications. As a result, the State Treasurer's Office will begin accepting
new applications for loans beginning Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. However, if
demand remains high, and the statutory limit is not increased, available funds
are likely to be exhausted and the application portal will be closed again
which will force Missouri small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, to
pay higher interest rates.
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular
meeting on November 1, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
awarded the following contracts for seal coat, resurfacing, bridge
rehabilitation, concrete pavement repairs and pavement marking projects in the
Northeast District.
- A $14M contract was awarded to
Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for resurfacing projects in Adair and Schuyler
counties at the following locations:
- U.S. Route 63 - From
the Iowa state line to 0.6 mile north of Business Route 63
near Kirksville in Adair County
- Missouri Route 202 - From
the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 63
near Lancaster in Schuyler County
- A $8.8M contract was awarded
to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for seal coat and resurfacing projects in
Adair, Macon and Randolph counties at the following locations:
- Missouri Route 3 - Seal
coat from U.S. Route 24 east junction to Missouri Route 129
at Roanoke in Randolph County
- Missouri Route 3 - Resurfacing
from Missouri Route 11 in Adair County to U.S. Route 24 at Clifton Hill in
Randolph County
- Route C - Resurfacing
from U.S. Route 36 in Macon County to Route JJ
at Huntsville in Randolph County
- A $4.7M contract was awarded
to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for seal coating and resurfacing projects
in Audrain, Marion and Ralls counties at the following locations:
- Missouri Route 79 -
Resurfacing from 0.3 mile south of the I-72 interchange to 0.5 mile north
of Route T in Hannibal in Marion County
- Route F - Resurfacing from
Missouri Route 19 in Ralls County to north of Daniels
Avenue near Vandalia in Audrain County
- Route V - Resurfacing
from Business Route 61 in New London to Route T
in Ralls County
- Route A - Seal coat and
resurfacing from Route J to Business Route 61 in New
London in Ralls County
- Route T - Resurfacing from 0.8
mile south of Missouri Route 79
in Hannibal in Marion County to Route V
in Ralls County
- A $730,000 contract was
awarded to Capital Paving & Construction, LLC, for resurfacing
project on Missouri Route 129, from U.S. Route 36 near New Cambria
in Macon County to
the Chariton County line.
- A $1.6M contract was awarded
to Thomas Industrial Coatings, Inc., for a bridge deck sealing and fence
painting project on Missouri Route 19, over the Missouri River
and Loutre River near Hermann
in Montgomery County.
- A $1.1M contract was awarded
to STF, LLC DBA Traffic Control Company, for pavement marking on I-70 and
U.S. Route 61, in Lewis, Lincoln, Marion, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls
and Warren counties.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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November 8, 2023
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
63 year old Mark Garnett of St. Catherine was
hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Shelby County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 10am as he was on MO 151 when his
freightliner dump truck ran off the right side of the road, he overcorrected,
causing it to overturn. He was transported by ambulance
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment.
THREE MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three men were seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at 4:10pm Monday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 48 year old
William Hammer of Villa Ridge failed to yield for a red traffic light and
traveled through the intersection of Missouri 100 and Route M when his truck
was struck in the rear by a tractor trailer driven by 57 year old Fred Berryman
of Hermann which caused the truck to rotate counter clockwise and then struck a
vehicle driven by 58 year old James Klestinske of Pacific which in turn caused
a tire from the truck to become dislodged and rolled onto the eastbound lanes
of Missouri 100 where it was struck by a car driven by 55 year old Shari Price
of Pacific. All three men sustained serious injuries in the
accident.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were
investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on
11/03/2023 and 7am 11/06/2023.
On November 3, 2023, a Moberly Officer observed
a truck being operated in a careless manor on Morley St near Rollins
St. The Officer initiated a traffic stop and contacted a 21-year-old Moberly
man. The Officer suspected the man to be operating the vehicle under the
influence of an intoxicating beverage. The man was placed under arrest and
later released on a summons to appear in court.
On November 3, 2023, a Moberly Officer
observed 35-year-old Adam Collins in the 500 block of S. Ault St. Collins was
found to have an active Randolph County warrant for original
charges of felony driving while revoked. Adams was transported to the
Randolph County Jail.
On November 4, 2023, Moberly Officers
responded to the area of Highway 63 and Urbandale Dr in reference to
a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lane. An Officer initiated a
traffic stop on the suspected vehicle in the 400 block of Urbandale Dr.
The 60-year-old driver was arrested for operating the vehicle while
intoxicated. During an inventory of the vehicle, Officers located suspected
crack cocaine. The driver and 64-year-old passenger were placed under arrest
for delivery of a controlled substance. Both subjects were transported to the
Randolph County Jail.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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November 7, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in an accident
that occurred at 12:45am Sunday in Boone County. The
patrol says that 21 year old Ethan Lammers of Ashland was on Route A when he
failed to navigate a turn and his truck traveled off the right side of the
roadway and struck a telephone pole. He was transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
DRIVER INJURED IN ONE-VEHICLE WRECK
36 year old Anthony Stone
of Godfrey, IL was injured in a one-vehicle wreck
in Ralls County. The highway patrol said he was on Route J
2 miles east of Monroe City when his vehicle ran off the left
side of the road and struck a guardrail. He was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate
injuries. The wreck happened at 2:50pm Saturday.
WOMAN HURT
IN SHELBY COUNTY CRASH
A Clarence woman was hurt in a Saturday
afternoon crash in Shelby County. State troopers stated
that 79 year old Theresa Cross was on Business Highway 36 at East
Street in Clarence when her SUV went off the left side of the road and
struck a utility pole. She sustained moderate injuries and was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment. The
crash occurred at around 12:40pm Saturday.
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AWARDS NEARLY
$120,000 IN GRANTS TO NEW HAMPTON AND JAMESPORT
The Missouri
Department of Natural Resources has awarded Clean Water Engineering Report
grants totaling nearly $120,000 to the cities of New Hampton ($62,470) and
Jamesport ($56,250). Each community will use the funding to evaluate its public
wastewater system.
The grant offers
funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs for evaluating
water and wastewater system improvements. New Hampton and Jamesport will both
use their grant to identify wastewater system improvements needed to meet
permit requirements, continue reliable service to the area and reduce stormwater
infiltration into sewer collection pipes. Both facility plans should be
complete in April 2025.
The department is
committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater
infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center,
the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with
water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project
will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES TWO JUDICIAL
APPOINTMENTS
Governor Mike Parson has announced judicial
appointments to the 12th and 36th Judicial Circuits.
Kathleen Joyce, of Wright City, was appointed as Associate Circuit
Judge for Warren County in the 12th Judicial Circuit.
Ms. Joyce is currently the owner of Joyce Law
LLC. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
from Lindenwood University and a Juris Doctor from St.
Louis University. Ms. Joyce will fill the vacancy created by the appointment
of the Honorable Michael S. Wright to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern
District.
Kacey L. Proctor, of Poplar Bluff, will be appointed as Circuit Judge for the 36th Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Proctor currently serves as the Butler
County Prosecuting Attorney. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy
from Southeast Missouri State University and a Juris
Doctor from St. Louis University. Mr. Proctor will fill the vacancy
created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael M. Pritchett.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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November 6, 2023
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Wednesday, November
1 at approximately 2:57pm, an alert resident
informed Mexico Public Safety about some suspicious people around some storage
units in the 4000 block of E Liberty. Responding personnel
located Stephanie N Bowden, age 27 of Centralia and Quaid D Johnson,
age 30 of Mexico. Bowden had outstanding arrest warrants out
of Audrain County, Jefferson City,
and Mexico. Johnson had an outstanding arrest warrant out
of Callaway County. The two were also wanted by MPSD in
connection to several thefts that occurred over the summer
months. They were processed at MPSD and taken to the Audrain County
Jail for the outstanding warrants. Additional cases will be
forwarded to the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
On Wednesday, November
1 at approximately 6:47pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the
500 block of N Missouri in reference to a fire alarm. MPSD
was advised that a private alarm company was reporting smoke in the
home. Responding personnel found that no one was home at the time
but that there was a fire in the basement. The fire was quickly
extinguished with that portion of the basement suffering some fire and heat
damage. It appeared the fire was caused by careless disposal of
smoking material. There were no injuries from the incident.
MISSOURI WINTER
WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK
Last week’s cool temperatures are a reminder that winter – and
the snow, sleet and ice that come along with it – is just around the corner. To
help Missourians prepare and stay safe during the winter months,
the National Weather Service (NWS) and State
Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are partnering to promote Nov. 6 – 10,
2023, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri.
SEMA and NWS Forecast Offices serving Missouri will
be sharing winter weather safety messaging via social media throughout the
week. Each day will focus on a different theme:
Monday, Nov. 6 – Winter Weather Terminology
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Ice Safety
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Snow Safety
Thursday, Nov. 9 – Extreme Cold, Hypothermia and Frostbite
Friday, Nov. 10 – Planning for Snow, Ice and Cold
Often, too little attention is paid to the danger posed by
prolonged exposure to the cold. According to the Department of Health and Senior
Services, 52
people died in Missouri as
a result of low body temperatures due to prolonged exposure to cold weather in
2022.
Protect against frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm,
loose-fitting clothing in several layers. Avoid alcohol, limit time spent
outdoors in frigid temperatures and stay indoors if possible. Find more
information on hypothermia and nearby warming center locations on the DHSS
website at health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/hypothermia/.
Road safety is also a concern during the winter months.
According to preliminary results provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol,
there were more than 7,500 vehicle crashes in Missouri in
2022 in which snow, sleet, hail or ice were factors, which resulted
in 1,969 injuries and 51 deaths.
Even if not directly involved in a crash, an accident blocking
the roadway could cause other drivers to be stranded for hours. Avoiding
non-essential travel during winter storms is one of the best ways to reduce the
chance of becoming stranded or involved in a crash. It also allows snow removal
crews to clear the roads faster and first responders to get to crashes more
quickly.
Missourians should also consider these winter weather
preparedness tips:
Create a family emergency plan and
emergency kit. Emergency supplies should
include bottled water, canned and dry foods, battery-powered radio,
flashlights, extra batteries, manual can opener and a first-aid kit. When power
outages are possible, charge cell phones and other devices in advance so you
are able to communicate if power is lost.
Assemble a vehicle winter emergency kit. Include
a blanket, radio/spare batteries, snacks/energy bars, jumper cables, flares and
a shovel/sand or shingles for tire traction.
Avoid driving when conditions could
deteriorate. Postpone travel if possible. If
driving is absolutely necessary, keep your gas tank more than half full and
your cell phone charged. Save emergency numbers for fast dialing. Check road
conditions in advance on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler
Map at traveler.modot.org/map/.
Allow extra time, expect delays, reduce speed and increase following distance.
If your vehicle breaks down or slides off the road, stay in the vehicle and
call for help.
Make sure alternate heat and power sources
such as fireplaces, woodstoves, kerosene heaters and generators function
properly. These sources can be dangerous and
must be regularly maintained and operated. Keep the correct fuel for each
source on hand in a safe location. Proper ventilation is essential. Properly
install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. Only operate generators
outdoors.
Remember space heaters are potentially
deadly when misused. Space heaters account for
approximately one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of home heating
fire deaths. Supplemental heating sources like these should be turned off
when leaving a room or going to bed. Keep anything that can burn at least three
feet from heating equipment.
For more winter weather preparedness tips, including safe
driving techniques and avoiding injury while shoveling, please visit mo.gov/winter-weather-safety/.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by
buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work
zones.
Audrain County
Route M – November 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route FF to CR 936 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – November 15, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 22 to CR 108 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – November 16, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 128 to CR 148 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Missouri
Route 151 – November 17, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 148 to CR 1006 between 8:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route WW – November 7-8, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route J to Whispering
Oak Woods Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – November 10, LANE RESTRICTION for
clean-up following a recent traffic incident from 0.5 miles north of Big Creek
to Dietrich Road between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Marion County
Route C – November 6, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 239 to CR 237 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route C – November 7, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route DD to CR 229 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route C – November 7-8, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 229 to CR 276 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route C – November 8-9, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 229 to CR 276 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Route AA – November 7, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from east of CR 965 to west of CR 956 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route AA – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from east of CR 831 to west of CR 835 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route M – November 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from east of CR 921 to west of CR 931 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route E – November 13-14, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Rock Road to
Opossum Trot between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route FF – November 15-17, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route E to New
Truxton Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Pike County
Route HH – November 6, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from U.S. Route 61 to CR 309 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route HH – November 7, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 309 to CR 318 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route HH – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 318 to Pike County line
between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Ralls County
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – November 6-8, LANE RESTRICTION for
bridge maintenance from one mile before and after Salt
River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A 13-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – November 8, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Fifth Street at New London to Business 61 between 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Randolph County
Route T – November 6-7, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route B to one mile south of Route B between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00
p.m.
Route T – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 2965 to 1.5 miles south of CR 2965 between 8:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 13-15, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from one mile north of Route Z to two miles north of Route Z between
8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from 0.5 miles south of Route Z to one mile south of Route Z between
8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Route Y – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Missouri Route 151 to CR 503 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route WW - November 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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November 3, 2023
TWO SCHOOL BUSES
AT MACON R-1 CAUGHT ON FIRE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Two school buses at
Macon R-1 caught on fire Wednesday night in Macon. According to
KTVO crews from the Macon Fire Department responded to a call to the Macon R-1
School District at around 9pm and found two buses in the bus barn on
fire. Macon Fire Chief Travis Austin stated that when firefighters
arrived they had to battle a strong blaze. He also said that they
were able to extinguish the fire just after 9:15pm Wednesday. The
two buses appear to be a total loss and the bus barn received significant
damage. No one was injured in the fire and school was in session on
Thursday.
WOMAN INJURED IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
ACCIDENT
A woman was injured in an accident that
occurred at 1:10am Thursday in Franklin County. The patrol
says that 40 year old Amy Brehe of Beaufort was on US 50 when her vehicle
struck an animal in the roadway. She was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries.
TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
A teen was hurt in a Wednesday morning crash
in Pike County. The highway patrol said that it happened
at 10:55am as 19 year old Joseph Musgrove of Moscow Mills was on US 61 when he
swerved to avoid a vehicle driven by 27 year old Joshua Adams of Silex,
overcorrected and struck the drivers side of the vehicle. Musgrove
sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital Lincoln for treatment.
MEXICO PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Friday, October 27
at approximately 2:55pm the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the
area of the 600 block of Green Boulevard in reference to a woman
stuck on a cell phone tower. Responding personnel found a
37-year-old Mexico woman about 75’ up the tower. The woman
later stated she had climbed the tower to get a good look at the changing
leaves, lost her shoe, and became unable to get down. Aerial 213
responded, and personnel safely got the woman down. The owner of the
tower responded to better secure it and the woman was taken to University of
Missouri Hospital for treatment. MPSD will forward a case to the
Audrain County Prosecutor for Trespassing 1st degree.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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November 2, 2023
WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A woman was injured in an accident that
occurred at around 4:15pm Tuesday in Morgan County. The
patrol says that 37 year old Shaina Chavez of Gravois Mills was on Route J when
she failed to drive on the right half of the roadway, causing her car to travel
off the right edge of the road, she overcorrected and it went off the left edge
of the roadway, struck a road sign and overturned. She was taken
to Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach for
treatment of moderate injuries.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following
incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between
the hours of 7am on 10/30/2023 and 7am 11/01/2023.
On October 30, 2023,
Moberly Officers responded to the 1700 block of S. Williams St in
reference to a female passed out behind the wheel of a parked
vehicle. Contact was made with a 60-year-old female who was
unconscious at the time of contact. The female was awakened and
found to be impaired. The female was placed under arrest for driving
while intoxicated. Officers also located suspected methamphetamine
in the vehicle. The female was later transported to the Randolph
County Jail.
RURAL BRIDGE PROGRAM TO
IMPROVE ACCESS ACROSS NORTHERN MISSOURI COMPLETED
The last of 31 bridges
in a bundled replacement project opened in northern Missouri this
month, marking the completion of the Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM)
Bridge Program. The program replaced 31 bridges across northern Missouri that
were weight-restricted, supported by timber piles, in poor condition, and were
one lane but carried two-way traffic.
The replacements were
funded by a $20.8 million Competitive Highway Bridge Program grant from the
Federal Highway Administration in 2018, as well as $5.2 million from the
Missouri Department of Transportation.
The full list of
bridge replacements is available on MoDOT’s website: Fixing Access to Rural
Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program | Missouri Department of Transportation
(modot.org)
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR TO STEP DOWN
AFTER DECADES-LONG CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Missouri Department of
Corrections (DOC) Director Anne Precythe has announced that her last day with
the state of Missouri will be December 5, 2023. She has served as
director of Missouri DOC since January 2017, following a 30-year career in the
North Carolina Division of Community Corrections, where she retired as director
in 2017. She plans to return home to North Carolina to
enjoy a well-earned retirement with friends and family.
Precythe has been
responsible for 19 adult correctional facilities, six community supervision centers,
two transition centers, and more than 40 probation and parole districts.
Under Precythe’s
leadership, the Missouri Department of Corrections has implemented dozens of
major innovations to advance its mission of improving lives for safer
communities in the state of Missouri:
Justice Reinvestment
programs supporting more comprehensive and effective probation and parole
supervision
Reentry programs,
reentry centers, and transition centers better preparing Missourians for
post-incarceration success
New higher-education
partnerships and vocational training programs
A custom
workplace-culture model and supervisory support system
Investment of nearly
$175 million in staff pay raises
New staff health,
safety, wellness, and trauma services
Transformation of staff
training and development
Measurable
improvements in staff morale, recruitment, and retention
Data-informed
decision-making and evidence-based practices
While director of DOC
in Missouri, Precythe also served on the National Institute of Corrections
Advisory Board, the Correctional Leaders Association Executive Committee, the
Council of State Governments Justice Center Advisory Board, and the inaugural
class of the Council on Criminal Justice. She has been president of the
national Correctional Leaders Association since 2020.
A DOC interim director
will be announced in the coming days prior to Precythe's last day with the
state on December 5.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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November 1, 2023
TWO INJURED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Two Brookfield residents were
injured in an accident that occurred at around 6:30am Tuesday
in Linn County. The patrol says that 32 year old Jessica
Noker was on US 36 2 miles east of Brookfield when she pulled into
the path of an SUV driven by 38 year old Mark Davis. Both sustained moderate
injuries and Noker was taken to University Hospital in Columbia while Davis was
taken
to Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield for
treatment.
MAN INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
29 year old Jack Merrick of New
London was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night
in Marion County. The highway patrol said that it happened
at around 10:45pm as he was on Route MM when a deer ran into the roadway and
was struck by his vehicle. He was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate
injuries.
TWO INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Both drivers from Washington were injured
in a Monday afternoon crash in Franklin County. State
troopers stated that 29 year old Chad Siskind was on Highway AD when his car
crossed the center of the road and struck a car driven by 21 year old Clare
Mense. The man sustained moderate injuries while the woman suffered
minor injuries. Both were transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment. The crash happened at 2:50pm Monday.
PSC COLD WEATHER RULE TAKES EFFECT NOVEMBER 1
The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule,
designed to help customers with heat-related utility bills, begins on November
1, 2023. The rule will remain in effect through March 31,
2024. It has been a part of the Commission’s rules and regulations
since 1977. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and
electric utilities under PSC jurisdiction that provide heat-related
service. Municipally operated systems, cooperatives and those that
provide propane delivered by truck are not under PSC jurisdiction.
The Cold Weather Rule:
· Prohibits the disconnection of heat-related service when the
temperature is predicted to drop below 32 degrees during the following 24 hour
period.
· Provides more lenient payment terms permitting reconnection of
service for natural gas
and/or electric customers.
· Allows customers to budget payments over 12 months.
· Requires that customers be notified by mail 10 days before the
date the utility intends to shut off service; an attempt be made to contact the
customer within 96 hours before the shut off; an attempt be made to contact the
customer right before the shut off; and that notice is left at the home when
service has been shut off.
· Requires the customer be notified of possible financial help in
paying the utility bill.
· Allows for the reconnection of service for less than the full
amount owed.
A customer may register
with the utility if:
§ They are 65 years of age or older;
§ Disabled to the extent that they have filed with the utility a
form submitted by a medical physician attesting that their household must have
natural gas or electric utility service provided in the home to maintain life or health; or
§ They have obtained a formal award letter issued from the federal
government of disability benefits. A customer who is registered with
the utility company as elderly or disabled will receive additional
notifications prior to a proposed discontinuance of service during the Cold
Weather Rule period. They may also be eligible for additional
minimum payment arrangements.
If a customer is faced with a heat-related utility bill that
cannot be paid in full, it is important to:
1) Contact the utility company.
2) State an inability to pay the bill in full.
3) Provide monthly or annual income information.
4) Make a minimum payment.
5) Enter into a payment agreement.
For more information on the PSC’s Cold Weather Rule, please see
the Commission’s website at www.psc.mo.gov or call the Commission’s Consumer Services hotline at
1-800-392-4211.
Consumers can also receive Cold Weather Rule information from
their local natural gas or electric company or the local community action
agency. In addition, there may be additional programs available to
consumers seeking assistance in paying their heating bills.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 31, 2023
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
81 year old Richard
Bolch of Norborne was hurt in a Monday morning crash
in Carroll County. MSHP stated that he was on MO 210 when
his car crossed the center line and went off the left side of the road, struck
a post and came to rest in an embankment. He suffered minor injuries
and was taken to Carroll County Memorial Hospital for
treatment. The crash happened at 7:30am Monday.
TWO INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two Washington drivers
were injured in an accident that occurred at around 7:30am Monday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 3 vehicles were
stopped in traffic on Highway 47 when the chain-reaction accident occurred as
19 year old Lillian Mueller failed to stop and her car struck an SUV driven by
50 year old Travis Little which in turn struck the third vehicle which then was
pushed into the fourth vehicle. Both Mueller and Little were taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of
moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Springfield woman
was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon
in Franklin County. It happened at 4:45pm as 31 year old
Kathleen Sholley was westbound on I-44 and driving too fast for conditions
during a rain storm when she lost control and her car spun out and ran off the
right side of the road, went down a steep embankment and
overturned. She was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment of minor injuries.
MSHP: HAVE A SAFE
HALLOWEEN!!!
Colonel Eric T. Olson,
superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to
have a safe Halloween.
It’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and cartoon
characters are planning their night of trick-or-treating. While some local
events take place in large parking lots the weekend prior, many
trick-or-treaters will be out on Halloween night. It’s imperative that drivers
and pedestrians stay alert.
Young children excited by Halloween could dart in front of a vehicle. Slow down
and drive with extra caution. Expect an increase in the number of slow-moving
vehicles in neighborhoods as motorists pick up and drop off trick-or-treaters.
Please be courteous and stay alert for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers─when you’re driving, keep your eyes on
the road, not on your phone!
Parents, please remind children to approach only familiar houses that are
well-lit. Remind them they should never enter a stranger’s house or vehicle.
Consider trick-or-treating with your children for their safety and because it’s
a fun way to spend an evening. Give some thought to safety when choosing a
costume. Consider using make-up rather than wearing a mask, which can obstruct
a child's vision making it difficult to see an oncoming car. A light-colored
costume is easier for drivers to see at night and adding reflective tape to
dark costumes makes them visible. Flame resistant costumes are encouraged.
All trick-or-treaters are reminded to watch for traffic while they are out and
about this Halloween. Remember to look both ways when crossing the street. Use
sidewalks wherever possible and trick-or-treat while it is light outside. If
you do go out after dark, increase your visibility by using a flashlight and
wearing a light-colored costume. An adult should always accompany small
children, and older children should stay in groups.
Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting
haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a
costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t hamper your vision. If you attend
a Halloween party that includes alcohol, designate a sober driver for the trip
home. Alcohol, even in small amounts, slows reaction time and dulls the senses.
Driving after you've had alcohol could have a sad and possibly deadly result.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 30, 2023
ONE KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY
SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
One man was killed
while another man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday
morning in Boone County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 12:20am as 29 year old David Williams of Harrisburg was
on Route J when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway, he
overcorrected, causing it to run off the left side of the road, hit a fence and
overturned, ejecting both the driver and his passenger from the
truck. Williams was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries, while 27 year old Cory Crowley of Harrisburg was
pronounced dead at the scene.
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
53 year old Nathan
Herold of Palmyra was hurt in a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon
in Marion County. State troopers stated that he was on
Highway C on private property when he lost control of his motorcycle and it ran
off the left side of the road and overturned. He sustained moderate
injuries and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment. The
crash happened at around 3:45pm Friday.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Montgomery City man
was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 11:30pm Friday
in Montgomery County. The patrol says that 23 year old
Zachary Urevich was on Wilson Street when he lost control and his UTV
overturned. He was transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by
buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work
zones.
Lincoln County
Route A – November 1, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from White Road to
300 feet west of White Road between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route A – November 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Bethel
Branch Road to Parc Forest Trail between 8:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – November
3, LANE RESTRICTION for
clean-up following a recent traffic incident from 0.5 miles north of Big Creek
to Dietrich Road between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route WW – November 7-8, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Route J to Whispering
Oak Woods Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Monroe County
Route M – October 30, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from 100 feet east of CR 1003 to 100 feet west of CR 1003 between
8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route AA – November 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from CR 959 to CR 965 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route A – October 30, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Scott Road to Hopewell
Church Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route A – October 31, CLOSED for culvert replacement
operations from Hopewell
Church Road to Dove
Hill Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Ralls County
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) –
November 1, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route O
to Missouri Route 19 between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 61 (Northbound) –
November 2, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri
Route 19 to Route O between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) –
November 6-8, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from one mile
before and after the Salt River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily. A
13-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
October 27, 2023
DRIVER INJURED IN ONE-VEHICLE WRECK THURSDAY
MORNING
A Hannibal driver was injured in a
one-vehicle wreck Thursday morning in Shelby County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 6:30am as 44 year old Justin White was on US
36 when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck an
embankment and overturned. He was taken
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment
of moderate injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Union man was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at 1:55pm Wednesday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 25 year old Devin
Goddard was westbound on I-44 when his car caught on fire and traveled off the
roadway before overturning. He was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
22 year old Caitlyn Trenkle of Mineral Point
was hurt in a Wednesday morning crash
in Franklin County. State troopers stated that she was on
Highway N when her car ran off the left side of the road and struck a
tree. She sustained minor injuries and was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for
treatment. The crash happened at 7:10am Wednesday.
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Tuesday, October 17th, the
Mexico Public Safety Department responded to reports of numerous thefts from
motor vehicles. The thefts occurred during the previous overnight
hours in the southwest part of Mexico. Area video indicates
that four people were involved and they were traveling in a dark colored
SUV. As a result of information provided by alert residents, a 15
year-old male juvenile was detained at about 3:22pm. The juvenile
was processed at MPSD returned to the custody of his family on
an ankle monitor by the 12th Circuit Court-Juvenile Division.
Anyone with information about this or any
other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800)
392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573)
581-2100.
On Monday, October 9 at approximately 3:01am,
the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 200 block of E
Jackson in reference to a fire. This was the apartment building
fire where Shelia Ball died. Investigation into the cause of the
fire was conducted by the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office and
MPSD. It was determined the fire started in the north portion of the
apartment next to Ms Ball’s. This area was a bedroom and bathroom. A
resident of that apartment reported being in the bedroom with another person
prior to leaving for about a half hour. When the resident returned,
their apartment was on fire. Careless disposal of smoking material
cannot be ruled out as the cause of the fire.
SHELBYVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR STATUTORY RAPE
AND SODOMY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division
of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Faren J. Lindsey, 46,
of Shelbyville, Missouri. Lindsey was arrested on October
25 for three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of statutory rape, and one
count of forcible rape following an investigation by the Troop B Criminal
Investigative Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and
Crime Control.
In July 2022, the Kirksville Police Department requested the Missouri State
Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control investigate the sexual
assault of a minor female, reported to have been committed by Faren J. Lindsey,
in his former residence, located in Kirksville, Missouri. Investigators
learned Lindsey had allegedly sexually assaulted the underage female victim
several times over a two-year period beginning in July 1999. On October 25,
2023, the results of the investigation were presented to
an Adair County grand jury, who formally indicted Lindsey with
three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of statutory rape, and one count of
forcible rape. On October 25, 2023, Lindsey was taken into custody and
transported to the Macon County Jail where he is currently being held, with a $75,000
cash only bond.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 26, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON
WRECK
71 year old Gale Wilkerson
of Paris was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday
afternoon in Monroe County. The highway patrol said it
happened at 3:10pm as he was on Route M when his dump truck traveled off the
right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, using it to run off the left side
of the road and overturned. He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with
serious injuries.
TWO INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Two people were injured in a motorcycle
accident that occurred just before 1pm Tuesday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that 55 year old Troy
Larkins of Pacific was on Highway OO and traveling too fast for conditions when
he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his motorcycle to overturn and eject
both the man and his passenger 43 year old Theresa Ackerman of St.
Louis from it. Larkins sustained moderate injuries while
Ackerman suffered minor injuries. Both were taken
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatment.
STATE AWARDS $12 MILLION IN ARPA FUNDING TO EXPAND CELLULAR
SERVICE STATEWIDE
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced that
it has awarded a total of $12 million through the Cell Towers Grant Program for
29 projects. Grant awards will be used to construct new towers that
provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost
areas. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA),
is focused on investing in the expansion of cellular service statewide.
Projects receiving funds
through the Cell Towers Grant Program are expected to serve more than 17,000
high-need locations that previously lacked quality cellular service. The program,
administered by DED’s Office of Broadband Development, was launched in May 2023
and awarded competitive grants to applicants who also contributed private
funding in addition to grant funds. Each awarded project will result in the
construction of one cellular tower, for a total of 29 new towers built
statewide.
DED will open a second round of
funding through the Cell Towers Grant Program beginning October 20, 2023. Of
the original $20 million appropriated by Governor Parson and the General
Assembly, $7.9 million will be available for eligible providers and tower
owners for the construction of new towers.
Since its first round, the Cell
Towers Grant Program has been modified to better clarify the application and
challenge processes. Future funding rounds will award recipients based on
proposed projects’ proximity to existing towers that provide a minimum quality
signal. The program’s application portal will close on November 10, 2023, with
awards projected to be announced on December 29, 2023. Details are
available in the program
guidelines.
Details on recipients of the
Cell Towers Grant Program are available here.
To learn more about DED’s
ARPA-funded grant programs, visit ded.mo.gov/arpa.
MISSOURI COMMUNITY SERVICE
COMMISSION ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF FOUR NEW AMERICORPS PLANNING GRANTS AND TWO
OPERATIONAL GRANTS
The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) has announced
the recipients of four new AmeriCorps planning grants and two new operational
grants. As the organization responsible for overseeing AmeriCorps programs in Missouri,
grants awarded by MCSC will strengthen communities and foster civic engagement
through service and volunteering.
AmeriCorps planning grants support organizations in preparing to
compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the following grant cycle, while
operational grants fund organizations ready to establish, operate, or expand an
AmeriCorps program.
AmeriCorps Planning Grants Recipients:
Missouri Humanities
(Statewide)
Expanding the capacity of rural historical societies and
cultural institutions to promote and preserve local heritage.
UNITEC Solar Training Program (Statewide)
Developing a new vocational program that will train students in
the understanding, installation, management, and maintenance of solar power
systems.
United Way of Southeast Missouri (Cape
Girardeau)
Eliminating barriers to economic mobility through increased
transportation and childcare resources.
Branches for the Lake (Osage Beach)
Developing a multi-use recreational trail that will increase
connectivity to schools, businesses, healthcare providers, and government
services.
AmeriCorps Operational Grants Recipients:
The Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri (Columbia)
Addressing issues of food-insecurity and food access across a
32-county region in central and northeast Missouri.
University of Missouri System
– Disaster Preparedness AmeriCorps (Kansas
City)
Preparing older adults for potential disasters through
mitigation, preparation, response and recovery.
Recipients of MCSC’s latest AmeriCorps planning and operational
grants join 25 current grantees for a total of 31 grantees in the AmeriCorps
Missouri portfolio. To learn more about AmeriCorps grants awarded by
MCSC, visit showmeservice.org/americorps-programs/.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
October 25, 2023
MAN INJURED IN PIKE COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Bowling
Green man was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:50pm Monday
in Pike County. The patrol says that 60 year old Randall
Potter was on US 54 when his truck traveled off the right side of the roadway
and struck a ditch. He was transported by ambulance
to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment of
minor injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
64 year old William
Strieker of New London was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night
in Marion County. The highway patrol said it happened at
around 5:25pm as he was on MO 168 when his truck ran off the right side of the
road, struck a culvert and overturned. He sustained minor injuries
and was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment.
MEXICO PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Sunday, October 22
at approximately 7:12pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the
US Highway 54 bypass, about 1 mile from E Liberty Street, in reference to
a crash. Responding personnel found that a 2016 Dodge was being
driven northbound by 34 year old Kelly B Rolando of Pleasant
Hill, IL, when it crossed the centerline and struck a 2022 Tesla being
driven southbound by 62 year old Jeffrey M Jappa of St.
Louis. Both Rolando and Jappa died as a result of the
crash. A front seat passenger in the Tesla, Cheryl A Pro, age 63
of St. Louis, was transported to University Hospital by
ambulance where she was admitted for care. The bypass was closed for
approximately 2 ½ hours.
NEW MISSOURI LAW
STRENGTHENS ANNUAL BUCKLE UP PHONE DOWN DAY
For the first time in its seven-year history, Buckle Up Phone
Down is the law in Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for
Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners across the state, are
marking this milestone during the seventh annual Buckle Up Phone Down Day
challenge on Oct. 25.
In August, the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law took effect in Missouri,
prohibiting all drivers from using a handheld electronic communication device
while driving. The law aims to address distracted driving, which contributed to
crashes that claimed the lives of more than 800 people across the state from
2012-2021. Paired with the requirement to wear a seat belt, the enactment of
the hands-free legislation means BUPD is officially law in Missouri.
Under this law, drivers are prohibited from physically holding
or supporting a cell phone with any part of their body; manually typing,
writing, sending, or reading text-based messages; recording, posting, sending
or broadcasting video, including video calls and social media posts; and
watching a video or movie.
Since the creation of BUPD in 2017, Missouri’s
seat belt usage rate reached an all-time high and the percentage of fatalities
who were unbuckled has decreased. The movement has collected more than 35,000
pledges to BUPD and has expanded to more than a dozen states across the country.
Drivers can accept the
challenge to BUPD at modot.org/bupd and spread the word on social media using the hashtags #BUPD
and #BUPDDay.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 24, 2023
FOUR INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN SUNDAY
AFTERNOON CRASH
Four people from
Moberly were injured, two seriously in a Sunday afternoon crash
in Randolph County. State troopers stated that a tractor
trailer driven by 21 year old Tyler Callahan of Jacksonville was on
US 63 when he slowed to make a turn and was struck in the rear by an SUV driven
by 29 year old Mercedes Simmons. Simmons and one of her passengers’
41 year old Justin Dellis sustained serious injuries, while her other two
passenger’s a 2 year old and 5 year old boys suffered minor
injuries. All four were transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia for
treatment. The crash happened at around 1:10pm Sunday.
WOMAN KILLED
IN WARREN COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hawk Point woman was
killed in an accident that occurred just before 6am Monday
in Warren County. The patrol says that 38 year old Jamie
Whitman was on Highway 47 when her car ran off the road, struck a culvert and
also a tree. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY
MORNING WRECK
29 year old Evan
Bankovich of Sedalia was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning
in Saline County. The highway patrol said it happened at
6:35am as he was westbound on I-70 when his car traveled off the right side of
the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. He was taken
to Fitzgibbon Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
MDC STRESSES SAFETY FOR
NON-HUNTERS DURING HUNTING SEASONS
With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri,
the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice
safety measures when a field during hunting seasons.
“Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the
hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must
clearly identify their targeted game animals before even putting their fingers
on the triggers of their firearms or before drawing their bows when archery
hunting. They must also be aware of what is behind their targets and should
never shoot at movement or sound.”
McGuire added that non-hunters out in hunting areas can also
practice some safety measures. He and MDC offer these safety tips for
non-hunters:
- Wear bright
clothing to be more visible, such as a bright orange hat, jacket, or pack.
- Place a
bright orange vest or bandana on the canines who join you and keep them
leashed.
- Avoid
earth-toned or animal-colored clothing such as tan and brown.
- Be aware
that hunters are often most active during the early morning and late
afternoon, when game animals are most active. Be especially aware of your
own visibility during these times when light is dim.
- Stay on
designated trails. Trails are designed to improve the safety of public
users and to protect sensitive habitats. Enjoying recreational activities
only on designated trails will reduce the likelihood of entering hunting
areas.
- Whenever
venturing into the outdoors, let someone know where you are going and when
to expect your return.
- Make
yourself known. If you hear shooting, raise your voice, and let hunters
know you are in the area.
- Be
courteous. Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary
noise to disturb wildlife. Avoid conflict.
- Identify
hunting seasons and lands open to hunting. Learn where and when hunting is
taking place. Plan your recreation activities based on this information.
Find information on Missouri hunting
seasons at mo.gov/hunting-trapping.
- Find
conservation areas that allow hunting and those that do not by using the
MDC Places to Go web feature at mo.gov/discover-nature/places.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 23, 2023
ELMER TEEN KILLED
IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT
An Elmer teen was killed in an accident that
occurred at 6am Saturday in Macon County. The patrol says
that 18 year old Cassie Foote was on US 36 at Major Avenue when her car
traveled into the path of a semi driven by 44 year old Darek Dynak of Carol
Stream, IL and they collided. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY EVENING
WRECK
A New Cambria man was seriously injured in a
one-vehicle wreck Saturday evening in Macon County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 6:50pm as 57 year old Larry Bulen was
on Badger Street when he attempted to avoid an animal in the road and
his vehicle overturned, ejecting him from it. He was taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT CRASH
18 year old Elsie Watson of Moberly was hurt
in a Saturday night crash in Macon County. State troopers
stated that she was on Mahogany Street when she lost control and her
car ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a building. She
was transported by ambulance
to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor
injuries. The crash occurred at around 9:15pm Saturday.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by
buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work
zones.
Audrain County
U.S. Route 54 (Eastbound) – October
24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Audrain County
Road 803 to Callaway County Road 2002 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Knox County
Route K – October 24-25, CLOSED for
railroad crossing repairs from 0.78 miles east of Missouri Route 15 in Baring
from 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24 and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25.
This will be a continuous closure exceeding 24 hours.
Marion County
U.S.
Route 24/61 (Eastbound) –
October 24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 341 to CR 332
between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
U.S. Route 24/61 (Westbound) – October
24, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route
168 to Main Cross Street between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Route C – October 25-27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Shelby County Route Z to Marion County
Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Monroe County
Business Route 24 – October
24-25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Cleveland
Street to Missouri Route 154 between 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route F – October 26, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations beginning 600 feet west of Missouri Route 15 to
1000 feet west of Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route M – October 27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from 100 feet east of CR 1003 to 100 feet west
of CR 1003 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Montgomery County
Route FF – October 25, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Lagemann
Road to Oak
Hall Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route A – October 30, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Scott
Road to Hopewell
Church Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Route A – October 31, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Hopewell
Church Road to Dove
Hill Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Ralls County
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) –
October 26, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route O to
Missouri Route 19 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 61 (Northbound) October
27, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Missouri Route 19 to Route O between 7:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Route C – October 25-27, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Shelby County Route Z to Marion County
Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
DEMOLITION OF MO ROUTE
19 BRIDGE OVER I-70 REDUCES TRAFFIC TO ONE LANE
Motorists on
Interstate 70 are advised of lane closures resulting in significant delays due
to the removal of the old Route 19 bridge at the New Florence/Hermann exit at
mile marker 175 in Montgomery County. Weather permitting, October 22
beginning at 7 p.m., I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction and
traffic will be rerouted over the on/off ramps at the mile marker 175
interchange. In case of inclement weather, this work could be rescheduled on
October 29.
Delays could stretch
up to 10 miles in either direction. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the
area from 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 22 through the afternoon on Monday, October
23.
For the safety of
motorists and the construction team, here are the details of the traffic
impacts in place for beginning 7 p.m. on October 22:
I-70 traffic will be
reduced to one lane in each direction and will be rerouted over the on/off
ramps at the Rte. 19 & I-70 interchange (mile maker 175).
I-70 and Rte. 19
traffic will be completely stopped at approximately 10 p.m. on October 22 for a
brief period of up to 20 minutes.
The I-70 North and
South Outer Roads, east of Rte. 19 will be closed to westbound through traffic
with only local residential traffic allowed between Rte. 19 and High Hill.
The I-70 North and
South Outer Roads, west of Rte. 19 will be closed to eastbound through traffic
with only local residential traffic allowed from the Danville interchange
to Rte. 19.
During this time,
while temporary modified traffic patterns are in place, a 10-foot width
restriction will be in effect for all traffic utilizing the detour on the ramps
at this interchange.
To alleviate
congestion, motorists are strongly encouraged to utilize alternate routes for
travel.
After the 10 p.m.
short-term stoppage of traffic, Rte.19 will be reopened to traffic, and I-70
traffic will continue to be rerouted over the on/off-ramps until the interstate
is ready to be reopened in the afternoon of October 23. The I-70 traffic will
be given priority at the interchange to all other traffic.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
October 20, 2023
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN
NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular meeting last week, the
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts
for a bridge replacement, seal coat and resurfacing projects in the Northeast
District.
A $12.4M contract was awarded to KCI Construction
Company, for a bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79, over Bear
Creek, Norfolk Southern Railroad, and Warren Barrett Drive, 0.4 mile north
of Route T in Hannibal in Marion County.
A $1M contract was awarded to W. L. Miller
Company for seal coat projects in Monroe and Shelby counties at the following
locations:
Shelby County, Missouri Route 15 - From
Missouri Route 168 at Shelbyville to just north of U.S. Route 36 at Shelbina
Monroe/Shelby County, Missouri Route 15 - From
0.2 mile south of U.S. Route 36 at Shelbina to Missouri Route 154 north
junction in Monroe County at Paris.
A $3.5M contract was awarded to Magruder
Paving, LLC for seal coat and resurfacing projects in Lincoln and Montgomery
counties at the following locations:
Lincoln County, Route E – Seal coat from
Route UU in Silex to U.S. Route 61
Montgomery/Lincoln County, Route E –
Resurfacing from I-70 to Route UU in Silex
A $4.4M contract was awarded to Christensen
Construction Co. for resurfacing projects in Audrain, Boone and Ralls counties
at the following locations:
Audrain/Ralls County, Route B - From Missouri
Route 154 in Ralls County to U.S. Route 54
in Audrain County, 5.2 miles east of Mexico
Audrain/Boone County, Route D - From Route Z
in Boone County to 0.1 mile south of Missouri Route 15 at Mexico in Audrain
County
Audrain/Boone County, Route FF - From Route Z
in Boone County to 1 mile west of Missouri Route 15 at Mexico in Audrain County
Audrain County, Route M - From Route FF
to Route D near Mexico
A $1M contract was awarded to W. L. Miller
Company for seal coat projects in Pike County at the following
locations:
Missouri Route 79 - From 0.9 mile south
of U.S. Route 54 east junction
in Louisiana to Lincoln County line
Route B - From U.S. Route 61 near Frankford to
Missouri Route 79
A $6.4M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp
& Sons, Inc., for resurfacing projects in Macon, Monroe and Randolph
counties at the locations listed below. The projects below are included in Gov.
Parson’s Rural Road program.
Macon County, Route DD - From U.S.
Route 63 to Route K
Macon County, Route T- From Missouri
Route 3 to U.S. Route 63
Randolph County, Route CC - From Route J
to Route K
Randolph County, Route K - From U.S.
Route 63 at Cairo to Missouri Route 151
Macon County, Route AA - From Route K to
the end of state maintenance
Randolph County, Route FF - From Route CC
to the end of state maintenance
Randolph/Monroe County, Route M -
From U.S. Route 63 in Randolph County to Missouri
Route 151 in Monroe County
PSC GRANTS CONFLUENCE RIVERS UTILITY OPERATING
COMPANY REQUEST TO PURCHASE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS IN LINCOLN COUNTY
The Missouri Public Service Commission has
granted a request filed by Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company, Inc.
(Confluence) to acquire all or substantially all of the water and sewer
system assets of the currently unregulated systems of Lincoln County Water and
Sewer, LLC (LCWS). The Commission also granted Confluence a certificate of
convenience and necessity to operate the systems and provide service to the
public. According to the application, the LCWS assets are located in
and around the Quail Ridge subdivision in Lincoln County near
Moscow Mills, Missouri. To provide service to the proposed areas,
Confluence states it will purchase the existing water and sewer
systems. Confluence will adopt the existing water and sewer rates in
place for Quail Run customers-a fixed monthly water rate of $17.50, and a fixed
monthly sewer rate of $17.50. Those proposed rates would be in effect until
such time as the rates are modified according to law.
The Commission approved the application
determining: 1) There is a need for the service; 2) Confluence is qualified to
provide the proposed service; 3) Confluence has the financial ability to
provide the service; 4) Confluence’s proposal is economically feasible; and 5)
The service promotes the public interest.
Confluence provides service to approximately
4,830 water connections and 5,053 sewer connections
in Missouri. Lincoln County Water and Sewer, LLC provides water and sewer
services to approximately 434 residential connections.
JOBS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER
Missouri nonfarm payroll employment
increased by 5,200 jobs in September 2023, and the seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point. Private
industry employment increased by 4,700 jobs and government employment increased
by 500 jobs. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.9 percent
in September 2023, up from 2.8 percent in August 2023. Over the year, there was
an increase of 43,700 jobs from September 2022 to September 2023, and the
unemployment rate increased by three-tenths of a percentage point, from 2.6
percent in September 2022 to 2.9 percent in September 2023.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 19, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Huntsville man
was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 2:20pm Tuesday
in Randolph County. The highway patrol said that 34 year
old Leland Coonce was on Highway JJ when his car ran off the left side of the
road and struck a tree. He was transported by ambulance
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
TWO KILLED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A man and woman were
killed while riding their motorcycle in a Tuesday afternoon incident
in Saline County. MSHP stated that it happened at 4:35pm
as a tractor driven by 28 year old Anthony Bryson of Waverly was on US 65
attempting to make a left turn onto Arbor Road when a motorcycle operated by 29
year old Dylan Giffin of Malta Bend attempted to pass the tractor and struck
the towed unit, causing the motorcycle to cross over the northbound lanes and
struck a car driven by 47 year old Barbara Jarvis of Carrollton
head-on. Both Giffen and his passenger 41 year old Jamie Kelly of
Waverly were pronounced dead at the scene.
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON
CRASH
A driver was seriously injured in a Tuesday
afternoon crash in Clark County. State troopers stated
that 21 year old Hunter Byrn of Downing was on US 136 and stopped for road
construction when his vehicle was struck in the rear by a car driven by 36 year
old Tressa Boyd of Kahoka. Boyd was taken
to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis with
serious injuries. The crash happened at 12:35pm Tuesday.
WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY EVENING WRECK
28 year old Rani Bloomster of Bunceton was
injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 5:30pm Tuesday
in Moniteau County. The patrol says that she was on Route
O when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway and then skidded off
the left side, struck an embankment and went through a fence. She
was taken to Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital for
treatment of moderate injuries.
MISSOURI “SHAKEOUT” EARTHQUAKE DRILL SET FOR THURSDAY
Recent disasters in Morocco and Turkey serve as reminders of the destructive power of earthquakes. It’s also an important reminder that one of the country’s most active earthquake zones is located right here in Missouri. In 1811-12, the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), centered in southeast Missouri, produced some of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. Similar earthquakes today would lead to major damage and destruction.
To prepare for any future earthquakes, the 2023 Great Central U.S. Shakeout earthquake drill will be held on Thursday. Missouri is one of 14 participating states that could be impacted by a NMSZ earthquake.
At 10:19am on Thursday, hundreds of thousands of Missourians will practice the “Drop, Cover, Hold On” technique:
- DROP to your hands and knees;
- COVER your head and neck with your hands and arms under a table or desk if you can; and
- HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
Studies show that in developed countries with modern structures, falling debris is the most common source of injury in an earthquake. Experts advise that when an earthquake occurs in the U.S., the “Drop, Cover and Hold On” technique is the best protection from falling debris.
The NMSZ is one of the most active earthquake zones in the country, averaging more than 200 small quakes per year. Another major earthquake in this zone would be felt not only in Missouri but throughout the Midwest, damaging much of the southern and eastern parts of the state, including the St. Louis metropolitan area. To learn more about earthquakes in Missouri and how to prepare, please visit sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
October 18, 2023
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
HOWARD COUNTY ACCIDENT
Two young ladies from Fayette were seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at around 1:15pm Monday
in Howard County. The highway patrol said that 20 year old
Hope Chappel and her passenger 19 year old Charlea Winscott were on MO 124 when
their motorcycle crossed the center of the road and struck a vehicle driven by
79 year old Wanda Lynch of Fayette. After impact both ladies were
ejected from the motorcycle. They were taken
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.
WOMAN INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK
34 year old Cassondra Casby of St. Clair was
injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 11:40pm Monday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that she was eastbound
on I-44 when her car struck a deer and then it traveled off the right side of
the roadway, down an embankment and struck several trees. She was
transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of
moderate injuries.
WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY EVENING INCIDENT
A woman was hurt in a Monday evening incident
in Franklin County. MSHP stated that 65 year old Mona
Scoggin of Catawissa, MO was a passenger in a vehicle driven by
72 year old Gary Scoggin of Catawissa. They were on Meramec
Street when a deer ran across the road and he avoided the deer by steering
to the left, went off the left side of the road and then steered to the right
to avoid horses and struck a tree before coming to rest facing
south. She sustained minor injuries and was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment. The
incident happened at 5:25pm Monday.
STATEWIDE WINTER WEATHER DRILL SET FOR
THURSDAY
Winter is just around the corner, and in
preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual
winter operations drill on Thursday. Motorists may notice an increased number
of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill, which will begin at 8am in
rural areas and 9am in urban areas. The exercise should be completed by
3pm. With turnover rates and many positions still open, driver
training on this day is more critical than ever.
MoDOT has more than 3,000 employees across the
state involved in work to clear roads and bridges when winter weather hits.
During the drill, MoDOT employees will react to a simulated forecast of
significant snow for the entire state. The department’s emergency operations
centers will activate, and all employees involved in winter operations will be
deployed to their trucks. Emergency communications systems will also be tested.
In addition, every piece of
equipment—every truck, motor grader, snow blower and tractor—is inspected and
calibrated to conserve materials and operate efficiently and safely. MoDOT spent $33 million on winter
operations last year and used 63,000 tons of salt; 957,000 gallons of salt
brine; and 147,000 gallons of beet juice.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 17, 2023
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN SUNDAY EVENING WRECK
A Wentzville teen was
seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday evening
in Warren County. MSHP stated that the 18 year old boy was
on Route B when he swerved to the right to avoid a deer in the road and his
vehicle ran off the right side of the road, returned to the road and went off
the left side and overturned. He was transported by ambulance
to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious
injuries. The wreck happened at 5:30pm Sunday.
WOMAN SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE MISHAP
30 year old Cassandra
Hardy of Revere was seriously injured in a motorcycle mishap Sunday night
in Clark County. State troopers report that it happened at
6:30pm as she was on Route H when she failed to negotiate a curve and her motorcycle
went off the road and overturned. She was taken
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with serious
injuries.
SEVERAL PEOPLE HURT IN
LINN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Several people were
hurt in an accident that occurred at 9:35am Sunday
in Linn County. The patrol says that a van driven by 59
year old Terry Gilmore of Brookfield was on US 36 when he slowed to
make a right turn and was struck in the rear by a van driven by 33 year old
Jessica Padgett of Bethany. Both drivers along with their passengers’
were taken to area hospitals for treatment of minor injuries.
TEEN HURT
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY CRASH
A St. Clair teen was hurt in a Sunday night
crash in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it
occurred after 11pm as the 17 year old boy was on North Commercial
Avenue when he failed to negotiate a curve, causing his motorcycle to
travel off the right side of the roadway and overturned, ejecting him from
it. He was taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment of minor
injuries.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 16, 2023
CARROLLTON DRIVER
KILLED IN SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH
The patrol reports a Carrollton woman, 52 year old Nancy
Gardner was killed in a single vehicle crash Saturday night in Carroll County.
Authorities say Gardner was northbound at 6:25 pm when her vehicle crossed over
MO 24 at the junction of MO 41 at MO 24 and struck an embankment. Gardner was
pronounced deceased a short time later at Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
EIGHT PEOPLE
TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER LINN COUNTY WRECK
A total of 8 people were transported by ambulance to
Pershing Hospital in Brookfield Sunday morning. Authorities said the crash happened on US 36,
2 miles west of Brookfield at 9:35 am when a vehicle driven by 59 year old
Terry Gilmore of Brookfield slowed to make a right hand turn and was struck
from behind by another westbound auto driven by 33 year old Jessica Padgett of
Bethany. Both drivers had minor injuries as did 71 year old Patricia Gilmore of
Brookfield and 37 year old Carmiel Padgett of Bethany. In addition, 4 juveniles
were also in the Padgett van also received minor injuries. All 8 were treated
at the Brookfield hospital.
STURGEON MAN INJURED
IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
The patrol said a Sturgeon man was injured when his southbound
Peterbilt semi collided with the rear of another southbound auto’s towed unit
as it slowed to turn into a private drive on the right side of US. Highway 63,
1 mile south of the MO 22 Junction in Boone County Friday afternoon at 3:10 pm.
23 year old Eric L. Anderson was driving the Big Rig sustained moderate
injuries and was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in
Columbia. The driver of the other
vehicle was not injured.
HOME DESTROYED BY
FIRE SATURDAY MORNING
A rental home was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning
about a mile north of Atlanta on old Highway 63. Firefighters from Atlanta,
LaPlata Fire and Rescue and the Macon County Rural Fire Department assisted in
battling the blaze, but the home owned by Aaron Baker of Atlanta was declared a
total loss. The occupants of the home,
Heather Sweetwood and her son, Owyn were able to escape the fire, but officials
say they lost everything.
GUN DISTURBANCE INVESTIGATION AND FATAL FIRE IN MEXICO
RECENTLY
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORTS GUN
DISTURBANCE ARREST AND FATAL FIRE
On Monday, October 9 at approximately 3:01AM, the Mexico
Public Safety Department responded to a fire in the 200 block of E Jackson
in Mexico in reference to a fire in an apartment
building. Callers were reporting there being fire in multiple apartments
and were unsure of the status of other residents. Responding
personnel found heavy flame coming from a second-floor
apartment. Attack crews attempted to contain the fire while getting
people from that building and a smaller apartment attached to the building. Five
adults and an infant successfully evacuated. 53 year old Shelia D
Ball, of Mexico, died in the fire as did several pets. The fire
was extinguished by about 8:30AM but crews remained on scene conducting
overhaul and investigating what occurred. The Missouri State Fire
Marshal’s Office responded to assist in the investigation. On Wednesday,
October 11 at approximately 2:53PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department
responded to Jubel Drive in reference to a disturbance involving a
man chasing others with a gun. Investigation led to the arrest of 26
year old Trey Keith, of Mexico. Keith was processed at MPSD and
later taken to the Audrain County Jail for Assault 4th degree,
Unlawful Use of Weapon, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. There
were no injuries from the incident.
RURAL ROUTE RESURFACING WORK SCHEDULED ON
ROUTE Y IN PIKE COUNTY
Weather permitting, a resurfacing project located on Route Y
in Pike County, from Business Route 61 in Bowling Green to
the end of state maintenance, is expected to begin on Tuesday October 17 and is
anticipated to be complete by Friday December 1.
The $4.7M contract, awarded last month to Magruder Paving,
LLC of Troy, Missouri, includes several additional resurfacing projects which
are scheduled to begin in spring of 2024,with all projects completed by
November 1, 2024:
- Audrain/Montgomery
County, Route AA – From Route BB to Missouri Route 19 in
Wellsville.
- Audrain/Montgomery
County, Route BB – From U.S. Route 54 to Missouri
Route 161.
- Montgomery County,
Route A – From Missouri Route 19 to Missouri
Route 161.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 9-foot width
restriction at the location where crews are actively working. Flaggers and a
pilot car will be utilized for traffic control to guide traffic through the
work zone. Workers will be present during daylight hours. All work is weather
dependent and schedules are subject to change.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
October 13, 2023
ACTING GOVERNOR KEHOE ORDERS CAPITOL DOME
LIGHTED BLUE AND WHITE IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL
On behalf of Governor
Mike Parson and serving in his capacity as Acting Governor,
Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome
lighted blue and white in honor of Israeli and American lives lost
in Israel and as an expression of solidarity with the nation
of Israel as they fight back against Hamas terrorists.
In a joint statement, Governor Parson and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe further denounced the terrorist attacks
against the nation of Israel and expressed support for the Israeli
people:
"The barbarism
committed by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists has now claimed the lives of
more than 1,200 people and 22 Americans, including one Missourian,
in Israel. We mourn these innocent lives lost and pray for all those
who have fallen victim to this merciless terror. This brutal,
indiscriminate killing of civilian men and women, children, babies, and
the elderly by Hamas terrorists cannot be ignored. Missouri,
the United States, and the world must stand against these wicked
atrocities. Together, we declare that the State of Missouri stands
strong in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people. Today,
tomorrow, or however long it takes to root out this
evil, Missouri supports our ally, Israel, in this fight and its
right to defend itself."
The Capitol dome will
shine blue and white starting on the weekly Jewish Sabbath at sunset on Friday,
October 13, through sunrise on Sunday, October 15.
MDC TO HOST 37TH ANNUAL
POOSEY CONSERVATION AREA FALL TOUR ON SUNDAY
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will welcome
visitors to the 37th annual fall driving tour at the Poosey
Conservation Area from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. The driving tour
gives visitors a chance to enjoy fall color while touring on gravel service
roads that are not normally open to public vehicle traffic. Visitors can
drive uphill and down on winding lanes through forest and woodlands. MDC will
provide a tour brochure at the entrance that point out nature interpretive
stops along the route.
The tour route has some steep grades in places and a few creek
crossings. A vehicle (or other mode of transport) with high clearance is
recommended. Each year the tour draws families and community groups riding on
trailers or on wagons drawn by pickups or horses. Couples in horse-drawn
buggies are common, as are riders of all ages on horseback. Cars, pickup
trucks, and the occasional bicyclist also traverse the tour.
Visitors can count on a slow driving pace, all the better to
enjoy the fall foliage. The interpretive stops along the route showcase
conservation practices such as timber stand improvement and native warm season
grassland. At a midway point, visitors will find exhibits on nature,
conservation, and the Poosey area history. They can visit with MDC staff about
conservation issues. A popular stopping point is where a short trail leads to a
limestone outcrop called the Panther’s Den.
For tour information, contact MDC Forester Samantha Anderson,
660-646-6122. Maps and information about Poosey Conservation Area are at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZFd.
MSHP SEEKING APPLICANTS
FOR 121ST RECRUIT CLASS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement
agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified
individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine
different locations in Missouri.
Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the
selection process for the 121st Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on
July 1, 2024.
To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
Upon graduating from the Patrol’s Academy, troopers are eligible to earn 46
credit hours through Mineral Area College in Park
Hills, MO, or 30 credit hours
through the University of Central
Missouri in Warrensburg, MO,
toward a degree, or 57 credit hours through Missouri State University in Springfield, MO,
toward a degree. During the Academy, recruits may also be eligible to receive
an associate of applied science degree at Mineral Area College by
completing an additional 16 general education credit hours through online
courses with Western Governors University.
Interested persons can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a
Patrol recruiter at 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online at www.motrooper.com.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 12, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A man was seriously
injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred at 10am Tuesday
in Macon County. The patrol says that 57 year old Michael
James of St. Charles was on Lace Avenue 3 miles east of Excello when
his motorcycle struck a deer in the roadway, causing it to overturn and eject
him from it. He was transported by helicopter
to University Hospital in Columbia with serious
injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN LINCOLN COUNTY WRECK
58 year old Curtis
Gabris of Troy was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night
in Lincoln County. The highway patrol said it happened at
5:30pm as he was on Highway 47 when his truck traveled off the right side of
the road and struck a utility pole. He was taken to St.
Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis for treatment of
moderate injuries.
NRCS MISSOURI OFFERS
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS THROUGH SEVEN REGIONAL
PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS
USDA’s Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Missouri invites qualifying
farmers and landowners to apply to receive technical and financial assistance
through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Funding is
available for seven regional partnership projects. Applications must be
received by Nov. 17, 2023, to be considered for this round of funding.
The RCPP projects and associated counties are:
* Program Restoring & Improving Monarch Ecosystems (PRIME) (Andrew,
Atchison, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess,
DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette,
Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline and Worth counties):
This project aims to increase monarch and pollinator habitat in Northwest Missouri
through land management practices, with an emphasis on prescribed burning and
short-term land rental payments. PRIME will target lands currently enrolled in
and expiring from Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), enhancing monarch habitat
by maintaining and restoring diverse native plant communities. Pheasants
Forever and Quail Forever are the lead partners on this project.
* Precision Farm Data & Strategic Buffer Project (Chariton, Lafayette,
Linn, Macon, Pettis, Randolph and Saline counties):
This project focuses on utilizing on-farm yield data to identify non-profitable
or marginal cropland acres to strategically establish field borders, pollinator
habitat, wetlands and more to maximize profitability while improving water
quality and wildlife habitat. The Missouri Department of Conservation is the
lead partner on this project.
* Missouri Targeted Conservation (portions of Audrain, Bates, Boone, Bollinger,
Caldwell, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, Cole, Cooper,
Daviess, DeKalb, Dunklin, Gasconade, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Howard,
Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Miller, Moniteau,
Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, New Madrid, Osage, Pemiscot, Pettis, Randolph, Ray,
Saline, Scott, Shelby, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard,
Vernon and Worth counties):
This project aims to identify areas within a watershed where identified
conservation practices can achieve the most economically efficient loss
reductions for sediment, nutrients and pathogens into waterways. The
Blackwater, Cahokia-Joachim, South Fork Salt, Little Osage, Thompson, Upper
Grand, Little River Ditches and Lower Missouri-Moreau watersheds have been
identified as the Missouri focus areas. The Missouri Department of
Natural Resources is the lead partner on this project.
* East Locust Creek Source Water Protection Project (Sullivan & Putnam
counties):
This project aims to prevent nonpoint source runoff from entering the East
Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR). The North Central Missouri Regional Water
Commission is the lead partner on this project.
NEW FLORENCE DISTILLERY
TOPS WHISKEY COMPETITION
Wood Hat Spirits of New Florence took top
honors with their Queens Reserve at the Heartland Whiskey Competition held in St.
Louis, Mo.,
earlier this summer. The distillery's 'cornfield to glass' creation was named
Missouri's top craft whiskey in a blind judging competition, sponsored in part
by the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC), which drew entries from 20
states.
The day-long competition, supervised by the American Craft
Spirits Association, required judges to evaluate each spirit within its
appropriate category (bourbon, corn whiskey, etc.). Top state medals were
awarded to those achieving the highest scores in their respective states, regardless
of category.
The competition was limited to spirits that use corn as an
ingredient in the distillation process. Through entering, competing, and
medaling, craft distilleries earn awards that allow them to better market their
products. The 2023 competition also introduced a new category: Top
Farmer-Distiller. This award is given to the highest-scoring product among all
entries produced by a distillery whose owner actively farms. More than 30
percent of all 2023 entries were from farmer-distillers.
On average, it takes approximately three pounds of corn to make
one bottle of spirits. At 56 pounds in a bushel, local distilleries can produce
roughly 18 bottles of spirits for each bushel of corn. A complete list of
winners and sponsoring corn states can be found on the ACSA website.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
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October 11, 2023
MAN KILLED IN
CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Mokane man was killed in an accident that
occurred at 8pm Monday in Callaway County. The patrol says
that 77 year old Joseph Richner was on County Road 470 when he got to close to
the edge of a lake and his vehicle overturned. He was pronounced
dead at the scene.
MODOT HOSTING HIRING
EVENT IN TROY
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking individuals
who are interested in a career to “come for the snow, stay for the mow” and
keep Missouri moving
during the winter season and beyond.
MoDOT is hosting a hiring event from 10am to 7pm on Wednesday at 121
Francis Drive (Troy Project Office) in Troy,
with the opportunity for year-round employment including mowing, striping and
other maintenance functions. The event will focus on hiring multiple full-time
maintenance workers for Warrenton, Troy and
Elsberry, with limited openings in other locations across northeast Missouri.
This event will provide applicants an opportunity for an
accelerated hiring process, including on-site interviews, conditional job
offers; followed by drug testing and initiating the criminal background
checks. Work Simulation exams and physicals will be scheduled at a later
date. For details and to learn more about these career opportunities,
visit modot.org/opportunities-maintenance.
HUNTERS TAKE 16,575 DEER
DURING NEW FIREARMS EARLY ANTLERNESS PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC) shows that hunters harvested 16,575 deer during the state’s new firearms
early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 6-8. The top-three harvest
counties were Franklin with
489 deer harvested, Howell with 454, and Ripley with 437.
Deer hunting in Missouri continues
with archery hunting through Nov. 10 and again Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024.
Upcoming firearms portions are:
Firearms Early Youth Portion: Oct. 28-29
Firearms November Portion: Nov. 11-21
New! Firearms CWD Portion: Nov. 22-26 (in open counties)
Firearms Late Youth Portion: Nov. 24-26
Firearms Late Antlerless Portion: Dec. 2-10 (in open counties)
Firearms Alternative Methods Portion: Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2024
Get more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2023
Fall Deer & Turkey Regulations and Information booklet, available
where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.
MODOT ANNOUNCES
PREQUALIFIED TEAMS FOR FIRST IMPROVE I-70 PROJECT
The Missouri
Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs)
from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the
first project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City will improve the 20-mile stretch of
Interstate 70 between U.S. 63 and U.S. 54 and is one of several projects which
will widen the I-70 corridor across the state.
Missouri’s
FY2024 budget from the General Assembly signed into law by Governor Parson
provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third lane of
Interstate 70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct,
reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add three lanes in each direction on
approximately 200 miles of I-70, from Blue
Springs to Wentzville.
The
pre-qualified teams are as follows:
I-70 Constructors:
Emery Sapp & Sons and Capital Paving and Construction – Joint Venture.
Parsons.
Millstone Weber.
Lunda and Jacobs.
There are still
opportunities for additional consultants and subcontracting firms to be added
to each team.
Design-Build is a project delivery method that
combines both the design and construction phases into one contract. The
selected contract team completes the design and construction in parallel
instead of in succession, which saves time and resources. MoDOT has established
the following design-build goals for the Columbia to Kingdom City project:
Deliver the project by December 31, 2027, within the program
budget of $405 million.
Provide a third lane of travel for eastbound and westbound
Interstate 70 from Columbia to Kingdom City.
Improve I-70/US 63 and I-70/US 54 Interchanges providing for
better traffic flow and movement of freight.
Improve the interstate while modernizing the existing pavement
and bridges.
Minimize construction impacts through communication and construction
staging while maintaining safety and mobility.
Provide expanded employment opportunities to a diverse workforce.
MoDOT will issue the Request for Proposal in October 2023.
The department will continue to work through the procurement process through
the end of the year. The teams will submit their proposal for the potential
selection of the winning proposal in approximately February 2024, and
construction could start as early as summer 2024.
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October 10, 2023
MACON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOOKING FOR FUGITIVE WHO IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
The Macon County
Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a fugitive who is
considered armed and dangerous. According to KTVO the sheriff’s
office is looking for 42 year old Nathaniel Fisher
of Macon. They said he is wanted for a probation violation on
original charges of driving while revoked/suspended and operating a motor
vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner along with several other violations
involving owning and operating a motor vehicle. Anyone with
information on Fisher’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Macon County
Sheriff’s Office at 660-385-2062, message the agency on Facebook or Instagram
or contact your local law enforcement agency. Once again, Fisher is
considered armed and dangerous.
WOMAN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A Florissant woman
was injured in an accident that occurred at 11:50pm Sunday
in Ralls County. The patrol says that 28 year old
Quintesha Bush was on Highway 154 when her tractor trailer ran off the left
side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. She was taken
to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate
injuries.
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY WRECK
23 year old Douglas
Evert of Union was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon
in Franklin County. The highway patrol said it happened at
3:50pm as he was on MO 100 when his jeep traveled off the left side of the road
and struck a utility pole. He was transported by helicopter
to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IS
THIS WEEK
Across the U.S.,
interest in cooking and testing out new recipes in the kitchen have risen
dramatically in recent years. The fire service says it’s time to see a similar
increase in interest in preventing kitchen fires, and that’s why the theme for
Fire Prevention Week this year is “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay
attention to fire prevention.” National Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 8-14,
2023.
Here are some tips in preventing kitchen
fires:
Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking.
If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame.
Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.
Keep your cooking area clean. Do not let grease build up on the
range top, toaster oven or in the oven.
Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stovetop.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. This helps
prevent spills that can start fires.
Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and
areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check
it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to
remind you that you are cooking.
You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are
sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy.
According to U.S. Fire Administration estimates, in 2021 in
the U.S. there
were 353,500 residential fires, 2,840 death and 11,400 injuries in residential
fires. Losses were estimated at almost $8.6 billion.
As a reminder, the end of Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, when clocks are adjusted to “fall back” an hour, can
serve as an easy reminder to change smoke and CO alarm batteries once a
year. Remember, when you change the time, change the batteries. Always
have properly installed and maintained smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms.
More tips on a variety of fire safety topics are available on
the Division of Fire Safety website at: https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/safetytips/.
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October 6, 2023
COOLER NIGHTS BRING INCREASED WILD ANIMAL
MOVEMENT
Fall has arrived, and that means more wild
animals, especially deer, are on the move as cooler temperatures begin to
settle in and nights become longer. The Missouri Department of Transportation
reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals
on Missouri roadways throughout the fall months.
Missouri has continued to climb the ranks
for deer collisions. According to State Farm Insurance, the Show-Me State now
ranks 10th in the country for potential animal collisions – up
from 14th last year – with a 1 in 80 chance of hitting an
animal while driving. MoDOT maintains nearly 34,000 miles of highways,
putting Missouri 7th nationally in state highway
miles.
In 2022, Missouri drivers
experienced 3,699 crashes involving a deer. One deer strike occurred
approximately every 2 hours and 20 minutes in the state. In these crashes,
there were 5 fatalities and 424 people were injured.
Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals
in the road, as it can cause loss of control of their vehicles, resulting in
serious injury or death. To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and
regularly scan both sides of the roadway.
CHANGE IN COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE TESTING PROCEDURE
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Department of
Revenue wish to inform potential future Commercial Driver License (CDL)
applicants of an upcoming change in CDL testing procedure. The new modernized
testing standard being adopted by Missouri will begin on December 4, 2023 and
will be utilized by all CDL examiners in the state, including at all Patrol
examination sites and all third-party examination sites. The changes in testing
procedure include a more streamlined pre-trip examination and more efficient
basic skills course.
Those wishing to train for taking their CDL skills tests on
December 4 or later should utilize the following CDL manual for applicable
procedures. New
Manual
Current testing procedures will remain in effect statewide until
December 1. The current CDL manual can be found here. Current Manual
It is important to note, per federal guidelines, applicants must
pass the pre-trip and basic skills using the same testing model, meaning if an
applicant passes the old model pre-trip, they must pass the old model basic
skills test to be eligible for the road test. They encourage training
schools and applicants to consider this when making plans for testing. For
more information, please visit: https://dor.mo.gov/
OFFICE OF BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT NEWS
The Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband
Development has announced support for Missouri ACP Act Now, an initiative led
by national nonprofit EducationSuperHighway (ESH). Missouri ACP Act Now aims to
increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a long-term
federal benefit that helps eligible households pay for high-speed internet.
“As we continue to expand broadband access in our state, the
Affordable Connectivity Program is another resource available for Missouri households,”
said Governor Mike Parson. “Alongside our historic investments made in
broadband infrastructure, this program is helping achieve a more connected
future. We appreciate the efforts of partner organizations like
EducationSuperHighway in ensuring every Missourian has access to quality,
high-speed internet.”
The ACP is a $14.2 billion federal broadband benefit funded by
the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that provides eligible
households with a monthly discount of up to $30 per month or up to $75 per
month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. The program can also provide a
one-time $100 discount toward a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. More than
1 million Missourians are eligible for the ACP, while just 33 percent of those
eligible have enrolled.
The Missouri ACP Act Now initiative unites a broad coalition of
partner cities and counties, community-based organizations, and trusted institutions
in partnership with ESH as it works to close the broadband affordability gap.
The coalition of partners will have access to resources to help
them overcome the complex awareness, trust, and enrollment barriers that
prevent households in the most under-resourced communities from enrolling.
Resources include email marketing templates, social media campaigns, and a
pre-enrollment tool, which is available at GetACP.org/Missouri. Community leaders can use these
resources to promote the ACP and help eligible families enroll.
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October 5, 2023
TWO INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY WRECK
A woman and a man from Fulton were
injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 12am Wednesday
in Callaway County. The patrol says that 22 year old
Mikela Quagliotti was westbound on I-70 when her car struck a deer in the
roadway and then came to an uncontrolled stop in the median. She
along with her passenger 25 year old Troy Wyman-Harding were taken to University
Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY
NIGHT ACCIDENT
55 year old Kevin Todd of Kahoka was seriously
injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday night
in Clark County. The highway patrol said it happened at
7:15pm as he was on US 136 when his motorcycle ran off the right side of the
road and overturned. He was air-lifted
to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with serious
injuries.
DRIVER HURT IN TRACTOR TRAILER MISHAP
A driver was hurt in a tractor trailer mishap
Tuesday evening in Lewis County. State troopers stated
that 29 year old William Swartz of Labelle was on Route K when it traveled off
the right side of the roadway and overturned. He sustained minor
injuries and was taken to Blessing Hospital for
treatment. The mishap occurred after 6:30pm Tuesday.
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October 4, 2023
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF SECOND ROUND OF NEW
SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 school
districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools have received grant funds
from the second round of funding for the School Safety Grant Program.
He approved an additional $50 million to expand the School
Safety Reimbursement Grant Program in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The grant
program aims to support school safety improvements, including physical security
upgrades and associated technology (e.g., door locks, monitoring systems),
epinephrine auto-injectors, and automatic external defibrillators. This second
round of funding was also available to nonpublic schools. An additional 169
school districts and charter schools received $20 million in funding during the
first round of grants from the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Schools applied to the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education (DESE) through a competitive grant application process. The maximum
grant amount awarded was $300,000. See
grant award totals here on DESE’s website.
PSC SETS INTERVENTION DEADLINE IN
EVERGY MISSOURI WEST CASE
Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy
Missouri West has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service
Commission seeking to adjust its renewable energy standard rate adjustment
mechanism (RESRAM) charge that appears on the monthly electric bills of Evergy
Missouri West customers. The charge appears as a separate item on
the monthly electric bill. The RESRAM charge is designed to recover
costs associated with Missouri’s Renewable Energy
Standard. According to Evergy Missouri West, a residential customer
using 1,000 kWh (kilowatt-hours) of electricity a month will see the RESRAM
charge increase by approximately $0.04 a month.
Applications to intervene and participate in
this case must be filed no later than October 13 with the
Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box
360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, or by using the
Commission’s Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS) at www.psc.mo.gov.
Individual citizens wishing to comment should
contact either the Office of the Public Counsel
(Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O.
Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone
1-866-922-2959, email opcservice@opc.mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission Staff (P.O. Box
360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211,
email
pscinfo@psc.mo.gov). The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency
that represents the general public in matters before the Commission.
Evergy Missouri West provides electric service
to approximately 336,640 customers in Andrew, Atchison, Barton, Bates,
Benton, Buchanan, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Daviess, DeKalb,
Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston,
Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, St. Clair, Vernon and Worth
counties.
MODOT HOSTING HIRING EVENT IN WARRENTON
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking individuals
who are interested in a career to “come for the snow, stay for the mow” and
keep Missouri moving
during the winter season and beyond.
MoDOT is hosting a hiring event from 9am to 3pm on Saturday,
Oct. 7, at 800 Boonslick in Warrenton, with the opportunity for year-round
employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. The
event will focus on hiring multiple full-time maintenance workers for
Warrenton, Troy and Elsberry, with
limited openings in other locations across northeast Missouri.
This event will provide applicants an opportunity for an
accelerated hiring process, including on-site interviews, conditional job
offers; followed by drug testing and initiating the criminal background
checks. Work Simulation exams and physicals will be scheduled at a later
date. For details and to learn more about these career opportunities,
visit modot.org/opportunities-maintenance.
Full-time maintenance employees receive training and a long list
of benefits including paid leave, medical, vision and dental insurance, a
retirement plan, and a culturally diverse workplace that is dedicated to safety
and personal development. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old and
successfully complete a criminal background check (a misdemeanor or felony
conviction is not an automatic restriction to employment). It’s preferable for
applicants to have a CDL permit, but assistance and training is available to
help new employees achieve their CDL.
The starting salary for maintenance workers is $19.08 per hour.
This position is also eligible for an additional $3 to $6 per hour when working
winter/emergency operations activities.
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October 3, 2023
THREE INJURED
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three people were injured in an accident that
occurred at 1:55pm Sunday in Montgomery County. The patrol
says that 35 year old Joseph Blizzard of O’Fallon was on MO 19 when he failed
to yield to a car driven by 22 year old Chet Moeckli of Hermann and his truck
struck the car in the driver side front. Both drivers and a
passenger in the truck a 14 year old girl from O’Fallon sustained minor
injuries and were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON
INCIDENT
A motorcyclist was killed in a Sunday
afternoon incident in Franklin County. The highway patrol
said it happened at 3:15pm as 33 year old Ronald Williams
of Washington was stopped at the intersection of Route E when his
motorcycle was struck in the rear by a car driven by 65 year old Kevin Amrein
of New Haven. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
PIVOT BIO TO EXPAND IN HAZELWOOD, INVESTING
MORE THAN $20 MILLION AND CREATING 41 NEW JOBS
Pivot Bio, a cutting-edge leader in ag-tech,
recently announced that it will expand in Hazelwood, investing more than $20
million and creating 41 new jobs. The sustainable agriculture company’s
expansion includes the establishment of an approximately 47,000-square-foot
facility that will increase its capabilities for research, testing, and
development of product applications.
Pivot Bio is driven by a commitment to make
farming more productive and sustainable. Faced with rising pressure on natural
resources and a growing population to feed, growers want nitrogen that is
reliable, predictable, and better for the environment. Pivot Bio’s technology
meets the demands for nitrogen consistency and dependability by enabling
microbes to adhere and remain on the roots of the plant throughout the growing
season, delivering nitrogen to the crop with nearly 100 percent efficiency.
Today, Pivot Bio has made microbial production
of nitrogen, a discovery long sought after by scientists, commercially
available for the first time. To support its continued growth, the company’s
new Hazelwood location will focus on the development, production, and
manufacturing of its latest product and agriculture’s first-ever on-seed
nitrogen technology. Pivot Bio’s proprietary tech platform is primarily focused
on cereal crops.
GOVERNOR PARSON TO EMBARK ON
TRADE MISSION TO JAPAN TO PROMOTE MISSOURI AS
IDEAL BUSINESS LOCATION
From October 7 - 12, Governor Mike Parson and
First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to Japan for an international
Trade Mission. Japan is a top source of foreign direct investment and
key trade partner for Missouri, with more than $455 million in exports in
2022.
Consistent with Governor Parson’s
infrastructure and economic development priorities, the goal of the Trade
Mission is to build relationships with key international figures to
promote Missouri’s strong capacity for trade.
The Trade Mission will include stops
in Tokyo and Nagano Prefecture, the sister state
to Missouri, where the delegation will
visit Nagano Prefecture University, which works with
the University of Missouri. The delegation will also meet with
Shuichi Abe, Governor of Nagano Prefecture, and the mayor of Suwa, St. Louis’
sister city. Governor Parson will meet with various government officials,
diplomats, and business leaders to promote Missouri as a prime
destination for business investment and expansion.
Meetings are scheduled with company
representatives that have existing relationships in Missouri to thank
them for their investments in the state and companies without a presence
in Missouri to encourage them to consider Missouri for
future investments.
The $455 million in goods exported
to Japan in 2022 show the importance of international trade to the
state’s economic success. Among the goods exported, processed foods, chemicals,
and electronic products were among those in highest demand.
Japan Highlights
Governor Parson will take part in meetings
with executives of several leading companies,
including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nidec,
Panasonic, Toyoda Gosei (TG Missouri), and ZEN-NOH.
Governor Parson will also participate in
discussions with key Japanese business organizations, including the Japan
External Trade Organization (JETRO), meet with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm
Emanuel, and take part in an agri-business dinner.
The Trade Mission is funded by the Hawthorn
Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit organization. For updates on the
trip, follow @GovMikeParson on Facebook and @GovParsonMO on Twitter.
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October 2, 2023
MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT
Six men were seriously
injured in an accident that occurred at 7:55pm Saturday
in Franklin County. The patrol says that a van was
improperly stopped in the roadway on I-44 when it was struck in the rear by a
caravan driven by 22 year old Kierra White of Imperial. All six men
ranging from 19 to 45 years of age were transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington with
serious injuries.
FOUR HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Four people were hurt
in a Saturday afternoon crash in Warren County. The
highway patrol said it happened at 1:50pm as 49 year old Michael Hilke
of Washington was on Route TT when his car crossed the centerline and
struck a car driven by Kathryn Vogel of Union which in turn caused it
to travel into the oncoming lane and hit a truck driven by 57 year old Mark
Crocker of Winfield. Hilke along with three passengers in Crocker’s
truck 58 year old Julia Crocker and a one year old and two year old boy
sustained minor injuries. All four were taken
to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST
MISSOURI
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the
Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast
Missouri region for the next few weeks.
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the
Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the
planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in
addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by
buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work
zones.
Adair County
Missouri
Route 3 – October 10-
13, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from Archer Trail to
Igloo Trail between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Audrain County
Route FF – October 2, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 947 to CR 945 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m.
Route FF – October 3, CLOSED for culvert
replacement operations from CR 935 to CR 931 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – October 5, CLOSED for
culvert replacement operations from CR 917 to Elmwood
Drive between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
U.S. Route 54 (Eastbound) – October
10, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route BB and U.S.
Route 54 roundabout to CR 408 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 54 (Westbound) – October
11-12, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route BB and U.S.
Route 54 roundabout to CR 408 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10-foot width
restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Clark County
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – October
4-5, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Sugar Creek to CR
315 between 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4 and 7:00 a.m. on Thursday,
October 5.
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – October
5-6, LANE
RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route F to Honey
Creek between 7:00 a.m. on Thursday October 5 and 7:00 a.m. on Friday October 6.
Lewis County
U.S.
Route 61 (Northbound) –
October 4, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from beginning to end
of Oyster Branch bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 61 (Northbound) –
October 5, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance just before and after
bridge at 1.3 miles North of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
U.S.
Route 61 (Northbound) –
October 6, LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance just before and after
bridge at 2.7 miles South of Route P between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Lincoln County
Route A (Eastbound) – October
11, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from Route A at Hawk Point VFW to Beck
Road between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route A (Eastbound) – October
12-13, CLOSED for
culvert replacement from Route A at Hawk Point VFW to Beck
Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Monroe County
Missouri
Route 151 – October
2-4, LANE
RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from beginning to
end of CR 980 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Montgomery County
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – October 2, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations between Mile Markers 180.6 and 181.6 between 12:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively
working daily.
Ralls County
U.S.
Route 61 (Southbound) –
October 3, LANE RESTRICTION for
patching operations from Route HH to Route M between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Shelby County
Route TT – October 2-3, CLOSED, for
culvert replacement from U.S. Route 36 to Route DD between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m.
Route DD – October 4, CLOSED, for
culvert replacement from Missouri Route 151 to Route TT between 8:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m.
Route DD – October 5, CLOSED, for
culvert replacement from Route TT to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route A – October 10-11, CLOSED, for
culvert replacement from Route DD to Route J between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
daily.
Warren County
Route A/Route B – October 1-4,
continuous LANE
RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from just before to
just after the bridge over I-70 between 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1 and 5:00
p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place
where crews are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – October
2-3, LANE
RESTRICTIONS for bridge maintenance from mile marker 187.8
to mile marker 188.2 between 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2 and 3:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, October 3. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews
are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Westbound) – October
3-4, LANE
RESTRICTIONS for bridge maintenance from mile marker 188.2
to mile marker 187.8 between 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 and 3:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, October 4. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews
are actively working.
Route U – October 4, CLOSED for
patching operations from Lake
Ridge Lane to Rodgers
Drive between 8:00a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
CARROLL COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Hale woman was seriously injured in an
accident that occurred at 11pm Tuesday in Carroll County. The
patrol says that 66 year old Margaret Ellis was on Route J when she fell asleep
at the wheel, causing her car to run off the road and then struck a culvert and
came to rest in a creek. She was air-lifted by helicopter
to North Kansas City Hospital with serious injuries.
TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Gravois Mills teen was hurt in a one-vehicle
wreck Wednesday afternoon in Morgan County. The highway
patrol said it happened at 4:05pm as the 16 year old girl was on Missouri 135
when her car traveled off the right side of the roadway, she overcorrected,
returned to the road, skidded across the center of the road where she
overcorrected and skidded again and then struck a fence post overturned, hit a
cable sign and a tree before coming to rest on its side. She refused
treatment for minor injuries.
NECAC TO TAKE APPLICATIONS FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE
A local agency has a remedy for rising utility
costs. Starting Sunday October 1st, the North East Community Action
Corporation will take applications for energy assistance from the elderly and
disabled in 12 Missouri counties. The
program starts November 1st for families and individuals.
NECAC assisted about 9,600 households
with utility assistance last year, and expects the number to increase this winter
due to inflation and escalating costs. Two types of programs are
available, with maximum benefits of 153 dollars to 800 dollars depending upon
the type of heating source.
To receive help, you must qualify by income. The
monthly income limit for a one-person household is $2,535. For a
four-person residence, it’s $4,875. Additional amounts are available upon
request.
To find out more, call your NECAC Service Center,
go online to www.necac.org,
or call 573-324-0120.
MDC CONFIRMS 117TH CONFIRMED MOUNTAIN LION SIGHTING IN MISSOURI
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms that an
adult elk was killed by a mountain lion in Shannon County on
Sept. 12.
Reports of a mountain lion sighting were sent to MDC staff early
on Sept. 12, and members of MDC’s Large Carnivore Response Team responded to
the area later that same day to confirm the sighting. Trail camera images were
used to confirm that a mountain lion was in the area and had returned to the
elk carcass to feed.
Mountain lions are known to travel through Missouri,
but there is no known breeding population in the state. MDC staff did collect
genetic samples from the site which are in the process of being analyzed to
provide further information about the animal such as the sex of the animal.
Most confirmed sightings of mountain lions in Missouri are
males.
MDC continues to monitor confirmed mountain lion sightings in
the state, and this sighting marks the 117th confirmed sighting
since 1994. Suspected mountain lion sightings can be reported to MDC by
emailing photos, video, or physical evidence to mountain.lion@mdc.mo.gov.
More information about mountain lions in Missouri can
be found at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4eV.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
September 28, 2023
MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS
On Sunday, September 24 at approximately
11:05pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of
Emmons in reference to a report of a gunshot and then a vehicle leaving the
area. Investigation indicated that a 39-year-old Mexico man
was in the area with some associates when a gun he was holding accidentally
discharged and shot him in the foot. The man left the scene and has
avoided contact with MPSD. There is no indication that anyone was
threatened or that there were any other injuries. Mexico Public
Safety is continuing to investigate what occurred.
HIGHWAY 36 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Missouri Highway 36 Heritage Alliance
Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday in Chillicothe. The
meeting begins at 9:30am at the Comfort Inn in Chillicothe. They
will have for attendees arriving early coffee and conversation. The
meeting will conclude before noon.
Some things to know before the meeting:
No pre-registration is necessary
There is no cost to attend
Bring brochures to share with your neighbors
A limited number of new Highway 36 guides will
be available
Come prepared to tell them what's new in your
community
Program highlights for the meeting include:
Organizational updates and plans
Hwy 36 Promotional Video Debut
How to work with Missouri Humanities Council
An update from the Missouri Division of
Tourism
A how to for regional partnerships
Opportunities for ideas, questions and answers
All members are encouraged to
attend. Guests are also welcome.
MOBERLY LICENSE OFFICE
CONTRACT UP FOR BID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the upcoming
Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Moberly located at 521
W Coates St., Moberly, Mo., 65270.
Bids will start being accepted October 11, and must be submitted by October 24.
For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions,
please visit Missouri’s
statewide electronic procurement system, MissouriBUYS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov/.
Interested groups or individuals who wish to bid to operate the Moberly License
Office must have an active Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and
must submit the proposal under the legal entity name for which the FEIN was
assigned.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS SUMMARY
… from the Best Broadcast Group Newsroom
September 27, 2023
THREE WOMEN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three Hallsville women were
injured in an accident that occurred at 4:40pm Monday in Boone County. The patrol says that a car driven by 47 year
old Angela Ketchum of Centralia stopped abruptly for another vehicle making a
left turn on Route B when the chain-reaction accident started as an SUV driven
by 31 year old Kelsay McCord of Madison was struck in the rear by another SUV
driven by 36 year old Jamie Calvert of Hallsville which caused McCord’s SUV to
strike the rear of Ketchum’s car and also another SUV driven southbound by 39
year old Amber Hendren of Hallsville struck Calvert’s SUV causing it to travel
off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree. Both Amber Hendren and her passenger 24 year
old Javonna Pigman were taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment
of minor injuries while Jamie Calvert was taken to Boone Hospital in Columbia
for treatment of minor injuries.
MISSOURI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION UNVEILS STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN FOR FY 2024
The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) announced Tuesday that
it has released its Strategic Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2024. This
comprehensive plan outlines MTC's commitment to catalyzing innovation and
entrepreneurship in the state of Missouri by
introducing new programs and initiatives to empower high-tech companies to
thrive. By leveraging state and federal funds, MTC aims to drive economic
growth through the creation of a thriving ecosystem for Missouri technology
companies.
Increased funding for MTC will allow for continued financial
support through core programs, such as the Missouri Building Entrepreneurial
Capacity (MOBEC) Grant Program and the Innovation, Development, and
Entrepreneurship Advancement (IDEA) Fund Co-Investment Program. Additionally,
programs piloted in Fiscal Year 2023, such as the Physical Infrastructure Grant
Program, will be expanded to further fuel economic development throughout the
fiscal year.
MTC, a public-private partnership established by the Missouri
General Assembly, receives direct appropriations from the state budget and
access to federally funded programs. This funding enables strategic investments
in Missouri-based high-tech companies that support their growth and the overall
economic prosperity of the state.
For more information about MTC and its Strategic Implementation
Plan for Fiscal Year 2024, visit missouritechnology.com.
MDC ASKS TURKEY HUNTERS FOR INPUT ON
POSSIBLE CHANGES TO HUNTING REGULATIONS
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)
is seeking input from turkey hunters on possible changes to spring and fall
wild turkey hunting seasons, including all-day spring hunting and reduced
harvest limits for fall seasons.
According to MDC, Missouri’s spring
turkey hunting season, specifically the start date, was designed to take place
after the peak in turkey breeding had occurred. Additionally, MDC research
indicates that the current season structure, combined with the reproductive
ecology of turkeys, has resulted in relatively low harvest rates on juvenile
and adult gobblers over the years.
MDC encourages turkey hunters to go online to