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Crash at Route A and Route H injures one east of Graham
An accident involving a 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage and a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Van occurred at the intersection of Route A and Route H, 4.5 miles east of Graham, Missouri, on May 25, 2024, at 1:42 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened when the Mitsubishi Mirage,...
From the Farm to the Bench
(TARKIO, Mo.) The Hurst family has been farming for generations, but they also made getting a college education a necessity. Brett Hurst still helps at his family's operation, where they grow corn and soybeans, but that's when he's not on the bench as an Associate Circuit Judge in Atchison County.
Lightning strikes rural Page County residence
(Clarinda) --- Fire sparked by a lightning strike damaged a rural Page County residence early Friday morning. Clarinda's Fire Department responded to the call at 2311 Maple Avenue at around 4:20 a.m., about the time severe weather was moving through the county. Clarinda Fire Chief Roger Williams tells KMA News the residents called 911 and evacuated the house after smelling smoke.
2023-24 JHRE KMAland Athlete of the Week (Week 40): Maddie Cole & Travis White
(KMAland) -- The first Jim Hughes Real Estate KMAland Athlete of the Week honors for the 2024 baseball & softball seasons go to Clarinda's Maddie Cole and Martensdale-St. Marys' Travis White. Cole had a strong week for the Cardinals and played a pivotal role in their title at their home...
Remembering 'the best of us'
(Shenandoah) -- Memorial Day, 2024 was time of solemn reflection in Shenandoah. "America the Beautiful," performed by a Shenandoah High School quintet, opened the traditional Memorial Day services at the Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning to honor Americans who sacrificed their lives in the country's defense. Names of 20 Shenandoah-area service members who died since last July 1st were read during the ceremony, and flags were dedicated in honor of three deceased veterans. Representatives of area veterans organizations placed wreaths around the cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns. In his keynote speech, Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen discussed how the cemetery was a perfect backdrop for a moment of remembrance.
Clean up efforts underway after tornado hits Hacklebarney Park
(Villisca) -- Clean-up efforts are underway at a Montgomery County park that took a direct hit from a tornado Tuesday. The National Weather Service office in Johnston confirmed an EF3 tornado ripped through parts of Page, Montgomery, and Adams County, toppling a large communications tower west of Villisca and badly damaging several farms northwest of Villisca. Also in the tornado path was Hacklebarney Woods Park, north of Villisca. Jared Spunaugle is the Montgomery County Conservation Director. Spunaugle says the county park took a direct hit as the tornado worked its way northeast.
Nodaway County found no new evidence in Branson Perry case
In a press release from the Nodaway County Sheriff's office, officials stated that assisting agencies have concluded their investigation in the area of Quitman in regard to the tip they received. No new evidence was recovered at the scene but the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office will continue its pursuit of...
SWITA 'summer fun bus' returns to KMAland communities
(KMAland) -- As the school year begins to wrap up, the Southwest Iowa Transit Agency is once again offering transportation for children throughout the region. SWITA officials recently announced its "Summer Fun Bus" plans for this year, serving Glenwood, Harlan, Red Oak, and Shenandoah from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Atlantic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chris Parks is SWITA's communications coordinator. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" recently, Parks says the program provides rides for students up to 12th grade for various purposes, ranging from summer camps and the swimming pool to band lessons or the library.
Maryville Announces Work on Hester Street
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) The City of Maryville announces through Facebook that starting Tuesday, May 28th, Hester Street from Halsey to South Avenue will have restricted access due to the replacement of concrete panels. This is expected to take one week but will be weather permitting.
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