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Woman struck by vehicle on Route OO near Milan dies in hospital
An incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle north of Milan, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the accident took place just before 1:30 p.m. on Route OO, three miles north of Milan. The victim, identified as 63-year-old Mary E. Baugher from...
Macon couple involved in accident on Highway 36 near Bevier
An accident involving a 2012 Honda Odyssey occurred on Highway 36 westbound, approximately one mile west of Bevier, on the morning of April 23, 2024, at 7:25 a.m. The driver, James A. Busick, 35, of Macon, Missouri, lost control of the vehicle, which then veered off the left side of the highway and struck a ditch. Busick, who was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, sustained minor damages to his vehicle.
Elderly driver airlifted to KC hospital after crashing on Highway 24 in Carroll County
An accident occurred on Highway 24 west of County Road 285 in Carroll County, Missouri, on the morning of April 23, 2024. Gary L. Jacobs, 85, of Bosworth, Missouri, was seriously injured when his 2010 Buick Lucerne left the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, rotated, and ultimately rolled over.
Deer causes car crash near Linneus, Laclede man injured
A Laclede man was injured after his vehicle struck a deer on Route Y, approximately four miles north of Linneus, Missouri. The accident occurred on the evening of April 20, 2024, around 8:25 p.m. Aaron J. Wood, 28, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Impala southbound when the incident happened. The...
Salisbury's Kenny Wyatt announces retirement
SALISBURY, Mo- Longtime Salisbury Panther basketball head coach Kenny Wyatt has announced his retirement. The six-time KMZU Dream Team Coach of the Year had stints at Bucklin, Brunswick, and Marceline before coaching most of his career at his alma mater, Salisbury. Coach Wyatt ended his career with a record of...
Chariton County Route WW Bridge to close for construction May 6
CHARITON COUNTY — Construction on the Chariton County Route WW Bridge will begin in May. The bridge over Old Channel Chariton River south of Keytesville will be replaced under the Northwest Bridge Bundle Project, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge will be closed from Monday, May...
Missouri FFA Convention sees top achievements from local students
Four students from north Missouri schools, including one each from Trenton and Gallatin, were named State Stars at the 96th annual Missouri FFA Convention. Cade Claycomb of Spickard, who attends Trenton High School, was named the State Star Farmer. Abigail Burns of Gallatin won State Star in agri-science. Others include Payton Rodgers of Savannah as the State Star in placement and Crayton Schweiter of South Shelby High School as the State Star in agribusiness.
Area businesses in north Missouri receive grants for clean energy projects
Recipients in the area will receive funding from the United States Department of Agriculture for clean energy projects, as part of an initiative to promote the use of renewable energy sources and enhance energy efficiency in agricultural settings. The funding is channeled through two main programs. Under the Higher Blends...
Chillicothe Police Department activity report for Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21, 2024
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a total of 168 calls over the past weekend, spanning from public assistance inquiries to law enforcement interventions. This article provides an account of incidents addressed by the department from Friday, April 19th to Sunday, April 21st, 2024. Friday, April 19th. 09:47 a.m. Officers...
Ford Escape hits guardrail on Highway 63 south of Kirksville
A single-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 63, one mile south of Kirksville on Tuesday, April 17, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., involving a 2010 Ford Escape. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the driver, Brittany L. Miller, 30, of Brookfield, Missouri, lost control and veered off the left side of the roadway, colliding with a guardrail.
Chillicothe Man Injured in Livingston County Crash Early Wednesday
A Chillicothe man suffered injuries in a Livingston County crash Wednesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 5:45 Wednesday morning on County Road 235, a mile north of Chillicothe, as 19-year-old Markus A. Cunningham drove southbound. Troopers say Cunningham was driving at a high rate...
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