Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler was the guest speaker at an Agribusiness dinner in Mexico, Missouri last (Tuesday) night. As she was addressing the group of farmers, business owners and elected officials she explained the new tax reform bill and the government shut down. Hartzler said she is currently co-sponsoring a bill to address DACA and border…… Continue Reading
FULTON POLICE RECEIVING REPORTS OF STORAGE UNIT BURGLARIES AROUND TOWN
The Fulton Police Department is reminding people to check their storage units due to a number of reported burglaries recently. Fulton Police say since yesterday (Tuesday) they have investigated a total of 10 burglaries at different storage facilities through out the city. Residents are also being asked to check sheds, garages, or any area where…… Continue Reading
ONE CAR ACCIDENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
A Martinsburg woman is recovering from moderate injuries after a 1 car accident in Montgomery County yesterday (Monday) morning. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Route B Eastbound when 81 year old Sarah J. McAdams went off the highway and overturned. McAdams was taken to the University Hospital to be treated for…… Continue Reading
VICKI HARTZLER GUEST SPEAKER AT AUDRAIN COUNTY FARM BUREAU DINNER
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) will speak tonight (Tuesday) in Mexico, at the Audrain County Farm Bureau Legislative Appreciation Dinner. Hartzler plans to discuss the recently passed tax reform law and other legislation. The dinner is scheduled for 6pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, north of Mexico on Highway 15.… Continue Reading
CLEAN AUDIT FOR MEXICO 2017 FISCAL YEAR
The City of Mexico is getting a clean audit and good financial report for 2017. The numbers were presented to the City Council by Heidi Chick, CPA at Willilams Keepers and Audit Partner for the City of Mexico at last (Monday) nights council meeting. Roger Haynes Administrative Services Director and Deputy Manager for Mexico says…… Continue Reading
RANDOLPH COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF BURGLARIZING PATIENTS HOME
A paramedic for the Randolph County Ambulance District has been suspended after being accused of burglarizing a patient’s home and stealing medication from another residence. According to court records 44 year old Richelle Grapes of Moberly is being charged by the Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney with 2 counts of burglary, assault, stealing, and possession of…… Continue Reading
GOVERNOR GREITENS OUTLINES TWENTY EIGHT BILLION DOLLAR BUDGET
Sixty eight million dollars in cuts to universities and public colleges is being recommended by Governor Eric Greiten’s. Greitens outlined his roughly 28.8 billion dollar budget for the fiscal year that starts in July yesterday (Monday) at the State Capitol. The governor also wants a more than 11.6 million dollar increase in child welfare spending,…… Continue Reading
MU PROVOST SEARCH COMMITTEE HOLDING OPEN FORUM
The University of Missouri search committee will be holding an open forum to get input from the campus community on exactly what qualities they are looking for in a new provost this (Monday) morning. Jim Spain is the interim provost, he took the position when Garnett Stokes left this past month and is not looking…… Continue Reading
GOVERNOR TO RELEASE BUDGET FOR 2019 FISCAL YEAR
Governor Eric Greitens will be releasing his budget recommendations for the 2019 fiscal year today (Monday). The event will take place at 4pm at the Missouri State Capitol in Room 217, followed by a press conference from the Governors Budget Director.… Continue Reading
ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY ISSUED FOR TWENTY YEAR OLD KIRKSVILLE WOMAN
An Endangered Person Advisory is issued for a missing 20 year old woman out of Kirksville. According to police Courtney M. Shearer went missing on Friday night around 7:45 when she was last seen leaving a HY VEE on foot. She is described as a white woman, 5’4, 130 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes.…… Continue Reading
