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'Horrifying': Missouri draws scorn over treatment of teen mom in foster care
In the week since a teen mom in foster care went public about her struggles with Missouri’s social services agency to keep her baby, she’s faced renewed threats of being separated from her 9-week-old daughter.
Bill funding newborn rescue boxes heads to Missouri governor
A bill that would help fund the installation of rescue boxes for parents in crisis to anonymously relinquish newborns to the state is headed to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe.
Deutsch Attorney: 'We Believe These Allegations to be False'
The defense attorneys of a Winfield woman facing felony charges of neglect, child abuse and child endangerment will soon be pushing for bail reduction.
Pearl Harbor Child
MARSHALL - “December 7th could never happen, just like 9/11 could never happen.” Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson stood in front of a packed room at Missouri Valley College’s Murrell Library April 21. An intricate yellow flower tucked into her hair, a smile glowing as she joked with those in attendance.
Ellison Seeks Death Penalty in Todd Murder Case
Ellison Seeks Death Penalty in Todd Murder Case
Delinquent Taxes Jeopardizes Alderman’s Ability to Serve
LINCOLN COUNTY – Seven officials elected in the most recent municipal election jeopardized their ballot eligibility by owing back taxes, with one of them getting… Login to continue reading Login…
Lincoln County Man Arrested for Child Pornography
TROY – Authorites arrested a rural Lincoln County man Thursday night on charges of possession of child pornography amidst allegations he hid a camera in a bathroom.
Music with a Purpose: Guitars for Vets Program Seeks to Strike a Cord
TROY - The force of music can be healing powerful, and empowering. In fact, the Guitars for Vets program with a recently established Troy Chapter, is hoping to bring veterans together with music, support, and social connection.“Music can influence the brain and brain development,” said Steve Wright, coordinator of the Guitars for Vets program chapter in Troy.
Former Historical Society President Accused in Museum Theft, Break-In
SHELBINA - A former president of the Shelby County Historical Society has been accused of mismanagement and misconduct, according to a civil petition filed April 1 in Shelby County Circuit Court. Three Shelby County Historical Society board members have accused former society president and longtime volunteer Kathleen Wilham, 82, of Shelbina, of allegedly sanctioning historical artifacts from the society museum, destroying artifacts, misusing assets, and breaking and entering into the SCHS museum.
Cattle Report: Inventory Down, Prices Up
WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the April Cattle on Feed Report, which showed still lower cattle inventory year over year, which is a continued sign of attempted inventory buildup.