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Two women injured in pre-dawn crash on Highway 36 near Marceline
An early morning accident on Highway 36 near Marceline, Missouri, resulted in moderate injuries for two women when their car crashed and struck a tree on April 27. At approximately 4:02 a.m., a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by Amnah E. Thabet, 20, of Lenexa, Kansas, was traveling westbound when it failed to navigate a curve. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the car then veered off the left side of the road, collided with a road sign, crossed back over to the right side, and subsequently became airborne. After a second airborne incident, the vehicle slid down an embankment and crashed into a tree.
Chillicothe Police Department activity report for Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Chillicothe Police Department was active on Saturday, handling various incidents across the city. Officers responded to a total of 52 calls for service on April 27, 2024. In addition to these incidents, the Chillicothe Police Department conducted numerous routine activities including traffic stops, business checks, serving papers, vehicle inspections, and continued follow-ups on ongoing investigations.
Early morning Highway 139 collision, west of Milan, injures driver and two teenage girls
An early morning collision on Highway 139, approximately 13.5 miles west of Milan, resulted in multiple injuries on Friday, April 26. The accident involved a 2013 Mack truck traveling west and a northbound 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:37 a.m. when the Mack failed to yield and struck the Jeep.
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 11:07AM CDT until May 3 at 4:36AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
…The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill MO has issued a. Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri…. Grand River near Brunswick affecting Chariton and Carroll. Counties. For the Grand River…including Brunswick…Minor flooding is. forecast. * WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE…Grand River near Brunswick.
Missouri Scholar Bowl semifinals feature Polo and Linn County
The Scholar Bowl State Tournament is taking place at the University of Missouri in Columbia. For area schools, Linn County triumphed over King City in the Class 1 quarterfinals on April 23. Linn County is set to face Mound City in the semifinals on May 3 at noon. Polo’s Scholar...
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...
High winds lead to multiple power outages for Grundy Electric customers
High winds caused two or three power outages for Grundy Electric Cooperative customers on April 26. Approximately 55 customers between Trenton and Galt were affected, according to a representative from Grundy Electric. The outages began around 10 a.m. and power was restored approximately three hours later.
Two vehicle crash on Highway 36 near Mooresville results in injuries
A two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 36, approximately one mile west of Mooresville, Missouri, at around 6:22 p.m. on April 24, 2024. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Terrance G. Givens, 34, of Kansas City, Kansas, collided with the rear of a 2022 Ford F750, operated by Adam E. Ponsor, 37, of Waukee, Iowa.
MSHSAA Music Festival results from Columbia for Friday, April 26, 2024
Students from South Harrison and Chillicothe high schools have performed exceptionally well at the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Music Festival, receiving a variety of high ratings. Vocal EnsembleJaylee Booher, Jazzmin Criley, Emma Eastin, Cadence Ellis, Ruby King, Nicholas Mann-Smiley, Conner Marsh, Ashlynd SeamsterGold. Mixed Brass QuartetJaylee Booher,...
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.
Agenda set for Chillicothe City Council with four ordinances on tap
The Chillicothe City Council will consider four ordinances on April 29. The meeting will take place at Chillicothe City Hall at 5:30 p.m. One ordinance proposes to accept the lowest and most responsible bid for three years of HVAC maintenance. Another aims to approve a lease agreement with Grand River Entertainment for the use of Shaffer Memorial Park in 2024. Additionally, an ordinance would authorize the city to enter a supervised work release program agreement with the Missouri Department of Corrections. The final ordinance seeks to amend sections of the city code regarding animals and fowl.
Northeast Missouri woman dies after being struck by SUV near Milan
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman died after she was struck by a vehicle Sunday afternoon. It happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Route OO, three miles north of Milan, Mo. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Mary E. Baugher, 63, of Milan, was struck...
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