The Hannibal Police Department’s Anti-Crime Enforcement Squad executed a search warrant yesterday [Thursday] in hte 1200 block of Valley Street based on an on-going narcotics investigation. During the search, investigators found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. 36 year old Euhlan Leeders and 36 year old Justin Ray, both of Hannibal, were arrested for possession. Leeders is…… Continue Reading
Heat Advisory Through Father’s Day Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through 8:00 Monday evening. A heat advisory is issued when there is expected to be a period of hot temperatures and high humidity. These conditions could lead to heat related illnesses. Throughout the weekend, heat index values will reach 103. The National Weather Service recommends staying…… Continue Reading
Serious Injury Accident in Martinsburg
A Iowa man has serious injuries after an accident in Martinsburg yesterday (Thursday) evening. According to the highway patrol it happened on Missouri 19 at Walnut Street in Martinsburg. 51 year old Chad A. Bird lost control of his vehicle as he approached a stop sign and overturned. He was taken to the University Hospital…… Continue Reading
Missouri One of Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak
A Multi state Salmonella outbreak including Missouri is being traced back to precut melon. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 10 people in Missouri are sick due to eating pre-cut cantaloupe, watermelon or a fruit salad mix that contained melon and was sold in clear, plastic clamshell containers. Yesterday (Thursday) Walmart,…… Continue Reading
Missouri Will Not Pay Greiten’s Attorney Fees
The state of Missouri is denying payment to the private attorneys who represented former Governor Eric Greitens during his potential impeachment proceedings. Office of Administration Commissioner Sarah Steelman said yesterday (Thursday) it appears the primary beneficiary of the lawyers’ work was Greitens individually and the attorneys were not needed for the governor’s office itself. Attorneys…… Continue Reading
Miss Missouri Results From Thursday
A local titleholder is the winner of two preliminary awards from the Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant at last (Thursday) nights competition. Miss Phelps County Simone Esters of Columbia won the preliminary talent award and the overall talent award. Miss Branson Abilene Lortz took both the overall and rookie winner awards for evening gown and on-stage…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Man Seriously Injured in Pike County Accident
A Vandalia man is recovering from serious injuries after an accident in Pike County yesterday (Thursday) morning. According to highway patrol it happened on Route Y at Pike County Road 410 when 65 year old William R. Martin was going too fast for curve, began overturning going off the road and impacting the ground. He…… Continue Reading
Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Talent Winners Announced
The Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen contestants presented their talent and lifestyle and fitness to the judges this morning. [Thursday] The rookie winners were Kirksville’s Outstanding Teen Halie Hebron of O’Fallon and Fleur de Lis’ Outstanding Teen Abbie Mueller of St. Louis. The overall talent winners were Miss Springfield’s Teen Shae Smith of Bolivar and Miss…… Continue Reading
Tips To Beat The Heat This Weekend
With temperatures expected to climb throughout the weekend, the American Red Cross is offering safety tips to beat the heat. The Red Cross says to stay hydrated, and avoid caffeine and alcohol, wear loose, lightweight clothing, slow down and stay indoors and postpone outdoor games and activities. If someone is exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion…… Continue Reading
Missouri Attorney General’s Office Files Motion in Debrodie Case
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is filing a motion to dismiss civil rights violation charges against state employees involved with Carl Debrodie. The state employees are separate from the five people who face criminal charges in Debrodie’s death. The motion was filed yesterday (Tuesday) said the five defendants were unaware of any facts that could…… Continue Reading
