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Bill targeting Missouri’s ‘puppy mill problem’ returns ahead of 2025 legislative session
A Democrat from St. Ann is once again pushing for legislation placing more restrictions on commercial dog breeders, though it faces long odds thanks to resistance from pet stores and large agriculture operations.
Correction
In a story that ran in last week's Lincoln County Journal on the Troy Board of Aldermen, Harold Horner was misquoted as stating he told Gary Leifert to shut up, when in fact, it was alderman David Norman, who was seated between the two, who made the remark. The Journal apologizes for any inconvenience this error may have caused.

Dare to Live Without Limits
e Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 high school football players selected to compete in

Murder – Times Six
Family members, roommates arrested Wednesday for death of 7-week-old baby
First severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S. reported in Louisiana
WASHINGTON — A Louisiana resident has contracted the country’s first severe case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a human, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.

Zenk posts bond after judge refuses reduction
ST. CHARLES – Hours after a judge refused to reduce her bond, Hailey Zenk’s new husband posted the $20,000 cash to have her released from a St. Charles County jail where she’s been for a week following revocation of her violation.
New hands free cell phone law takes effect Jan. 1 in Missouri
Jennifer Lamb Neldon is all for safe and alert drivers.

Pair charged with neglect, abuse of baby
TROY – More than three months after getting kicked out of a homeless shelter, a couple living in a tent behind Wal-Mart have been charged for child endangerment for “tossing” a newborn into the air and feeding it garlic bread.

Toyota Missouri building bikes, better communities
TROY - Acting for others and collaboration are key pillars of the Toyota Way.