May 26, 2013 | Regional News
MARYVILLE, MO — Two teams from Missouri University of Science and Technology will compete against a field of professional mine rescue teams in a simulated mine collapse rescue competition in Louisiana. In their latest competition in October, a team of S&T...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
ROCK PORT, MO — For hikers who enjoy a challenge and new sights, unusual wildflowers are blooming atop Missouri River bluffs at the Brickyard Hill Conservation Area in Atchison County. Spring rains put prairie plants into bloom on the dry, steep, slopes. These...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
KING CITY, MO — Mayor Harley Weddle has resigned from his post. Mayor Weddle cited his new employment being the reason for resigning from his position. After going in to executive session the council nominated and elected former councilman Everett Rhoad to fill...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
Angela Combs, LHS class of 1998, lives in Oklahoma City where she is the News Director for Channel 9 news. Monday, May 20th, was supposed to be her day off but with the tornadoes that ripped through the Oklahoma City area, Angela was called into work to help with the...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
CHILLICOTHE, MO — The Chillicothe R-2 Board of Education has opted not to outsource the school district’s food service management. After considering a proposal from a private firm during the past few months, the board realized it might be cheaper to...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
BETHANY, MO — City utility customers here will soon have their water consumption billing measured in gallons rather than in cubic feet. New automatic meters being installed at local households and businesses measure water in gallons, a unit that may be more...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
ST. JOSEPH, MO — The Pony Express Farmers’ Market is a grower-only farmers’ market located in the East Hills Mall Parking Lot (behind Dillards & Sears) off Woodbine in St. Joseph. The open air market is open every Wednesday and Saturday from...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
ST. JOSEPH, MO — Memorial Day kicks off the official start of summer! Whatever your needs, St. Joseph’s got you covered. With 13 museums you can definitely find something interesting to do during the dog days of summer. Enjoy the Pony Express Museum,...
May 26, 2013 | Regional News
ST. JOSEPH, MO — Ft. Smith, named after Colonel Robert F. Smith, was erected in late September 1861 as a safeguard against conflicting armies battling on either side of the state line. Today, Fort Smith Park includes 3 full-scale authentic reproduction cannons,...
May 25, 2013 | Regional News
ALBANY, MO — The Albany Chamber of Commerce will host a shortened version of its traditional Frontier Holidays in downtown Albany on May 30 and June 1. The event features activities for all ages as before, but fewer volunteers, budget stress, and dwindling...
May 25, 2013 | Regional News
LATHROP, MO — The Lathrop High School graduating class of 2013, some 71 students strong, goes down in the history books as the class that chalked up $1 million dollars in scholarship money, a feat not ever reached in anyone’s recent memory here. Officials say...
May 25, 2013 | Regional News
LAWSON, MO — Lawson Rotary Club recently presented the annual “Service Above Self” award to Gene and Pat Nolker, the first time the club has ever recognized a couple with the award. Nolker has been fire chief of Lawson’s volunteer fire...
May 25, 2013 | Regional News
BETHANY, MO — Law officers from three agencies recently raided two businesses in downtown Bethany where authorities suspected drugs, stolen merchandise and firearms were being sold. A many involved in both businesses, Jerry Ray McDaniel, 33, was taken into...
May 25, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — Teams are gearing up for the 2013 Grundy County Relay for Life, which will be held this year on Saturday, June 1, in the Trenton High School/Middle School circle drive. Ten teams are participating in the event, which is the top local fundraiser of...
May 25, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — Haley Purkapile is the Palomino Horse Breeders of American 2012 National High Point 14 to 18 youth champion, besting riders from across the United States for the honor. Miss Purkapile, the daughter of Don and Melissa Purkapile, officially won the...
May 25, 2013 | Regional News
CHILLICOTHE, MO — Chillicothe Municipal Utilities, in conjunction with Hope Haven Industries, have provided curbside recycling to Chillicothe residence since 1991. During that time more than 10,000 tons of cardboard collected from commercial accounts, over 5,000...
May 24, 2013 | Regional News
TRENTON, MO — The Trenton Family Aquatic Center will open for the 2013 season on Saturday, May 25. Daniel Gott will again serve as the pool manager, with 35 certified lifeguards having been hired to staff the pool, including concessions and the front window....
May 18, 2013 | Regional News
MARYVILLE, MO — During a recent Maryville City Council meeting, a public hearing regarding rezoning at the property at 121 North Avenue was held. Citizens living in the area spoke out in opposition to the rezoning. Currently a strictly residential area, the...
May 18, 2013 | Regional News
ROSENDALE, MO — Flames took away an old landmark for the Rosendale community on May 13, when the old high school building caught fire. Twelve volunteer fire fighters used two pumper trucks and two smaller department vehicles to fight the flames, but upon their...
May 18, 2013 | Regional News
BETHANY, MO — Junior and senior high students at South Harrison R-2 School will see changes in the way the school’s curriculum is administered on a day-to-day basis beginning next August. The school board unanimously approved a One-on-One Initiative, where...
