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Dog attack victim's parents want to see new laws
Editor's Note: The first part of this two-part series was published in last week's Lincoln County Journal.
Six-year-old girl survives multiple dog bites
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series about a dog attack injured a six-year-old Lincoln County girl, Kennedy Hudson. In next week’s issue, the Hudson family discuss their advocacy work on dog bites and attacks.
Merkel surrenders, posts bond
TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused of lying under oath resulting in the murder conviction of an innocent man turned himself in today a week after being charged with felony perjury. Michael Allen Merkel, 44, surrendered during a bond reduction hearing Tuesday afternoon.
Schnelle pleads guilty to reduced charge
A Hawk Point police officer facing multiple driving while intoxicated charges pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser offense in one of the two cases.
Missouri upgrades WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.
Missouri providing personal data of food aid recipients to feds
Missouri has agreed to abide by a request from the federal government to turn over personal data about anyone receiving food assistance, the state social services agency confirmed to The Independent Tuesday.
Redemption Ranch Expands, Dedicates Buildings
WINFIELD – Redemption Ranch is growing with last week’s ribbon cutting and dedication of a new building that sleeps up to 48 people at the sprawling event venue.
Lincoln Co. Eclipses 2024 Traffic Fatality Total
LINCOLN COUNTY – One year after a stark decrease in traffic fatalities, Lincoln County added two more in the last week to push the 2025 pace back to a possible record high.
Missourians tornado victims eligible for federal aid
Missourians who lost homes or other property during the May 16 tornado in St. Louis or storms that struck Scott County on April 29 are now eligible for federal disaster money.
Report: Missouri lagging behind in children's health
Missouri ranked in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according to a report released Monday — due in part to a high rate of child and teen deaths.