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Troy Board Tables Funding Request for Outer Road
TROY – While the meeting lacked any yelling, name-calling or exclamations of “shut-up,” the presence of a new member of the Troy Board of Aldermen didn’t prevent a couple split votes and disagreements on the proposed construction of an outer road along Highway 61. In his first meeting since being appointed by the mayor and approved by the board, Quentin Laws twice voted to table proposals related to the outer road project first mentioned by Mayor Ron Sconce in February.
Support grows for homeschooled athletes bill in 12th year in legislature
A bill that would require public schools to offer extracurricular activities to local homeschooled students is gaining traction after more than a decade of consideration by Missouri lawmakers.
State Rep Discusses Legislation; Seeks Teacher Nominees
As promised, the Missouri House of Representatives is honoring our commitment to prioritize families and children, passing several key pieces of legislation aimed at improving childcare access, expanding healthcare coverage and strengthening support for working parents. As the Legislative Spring Break is upon the Missouri House of Representatives, I would like to reflect on the numerous accomplishments Members have achieved in support of our constituents at home.
Citizens Silenced by Council
ELSBERRY - There always seems to be a controversial topic at the Elsberry Board of Aldermen meeting, and the March meeting was no different.
Intense storms ravage state, Lincoln County considered 'fortunate'
LINCOLN COUNTY - By all accounts, Lincoln County residents and first responders weathered a recent severe weather event much better than many other Missouri communities. On March 14, intense winds and storms swept across the state causing pouring rain and hail, and destruction in its aftermath.
Birthday Bash Donor Event Features $5,000 Match
LINCOLN COUNTY - Birthday Blessings filled 159 requests from Lincoln and Pike County foster kids in 2024. Focusing on providing needed resources to kids in care, the nonprofit will be holding an annual Birthday Bash Donor Match Event March 28th – April 1.
Bowling Green Police Chief says Pike County Sheriff's deputies covered up death
Bowling Green Police Chief Ty Bounds said that during his department’s investigation into a robbery by three individuals in the city, he found evidence that it was connected to the disappearance and subsequent death of Nathaniel Mueller.
Finnern Honored as top Missouri scholar
Troy Buchanan High School Senior Honored as Missouri Scholars 100 RecipientCOLUMBIA - High school senior Caden Finnern of Troy Buchanan High School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2025.TBHS Principal recently announced Finnern's selection for this esteemed academic honor.
SWAT Raids Lincoln County Residence
LINCOLN COUNTY – When first charged with drug trafficking, John Frisosky allegedly just ignored his problems away.
Tractor-trailer with dangerous substances catches fire on U.S. Highway 61
TROY – Bad brakes are suspected of causing a tractor-trailer fire last week that caused the closure of Highway 61 and the activation of a HAZMAT team.