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The City of Craig in Holt County was NOT part of the Federal Disaster proclamation for the 2019 floods.  This from Colette Rogers, Levee

From the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday February 5th, 49 year old Joseph Steven Stiegmann of Hamburg was arrested for second degree sexual abuse

Dear Friend, Our nation suffers the consequences of our poorly maintained infrastructure every day—whether it’s traveling down a pothole-ridden road on the way to

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 39-year-old Missouri man who lost a cell phone containing child pornography has pleaded guilty in the case. Christopher

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — An ethics investigation has found “probable cause” that former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ campaign broke the law by not reporting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City couple is facing three municipal charges of animal cruelty after nearly 270 small animals were removed

OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — A western Iowa school district has agreed to pay an undisclosed amount in a settlement to the family of 16-year-old

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The National Weather Service says there’s an elevated flood risk along the eastern Missouri River basin this spring. That’s because

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Senate has passed a resolution that would amend the Iowa Constitution to declare there is no right

BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — A jury has convicted a man charged with killing a Nebraska college student whose body has never been found. Joshua

Wednesday Governor Mike Parson appointed Lydia Hurst, of Tarkio, to the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents.  She is an assistant manager at the

28 year old Charles W Hunter of Hopkins was in a single vehicle crash Wednesday night in Nodaway County.  Hunter was northbound on Route

Two Maysville women have been charged with child abuse and child endangerment after locking up a 9 year old with autism in a bunk

The Hamburg Fire Department has been awarded two Community Facility Disaster Grants worth $100,000 to help purchase a new fire truck and outfit firefighters

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Six Kansas City public works employees have admitted taking part in a conspiracy to fraudulently collect overtime pay. Federal

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been taken into custody at the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City, Kansas, after

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A man and woman have been charged in the fatal shooting of a Pizza Hut employee during a robbery

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds isn’t commenting on accusations made against state officials in a federal lawsuit involving sexual arousal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Iowa Democratic Party has resigned after a disastrous caucus process beset by technical glitches led to a

BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Attorneys delivered their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a Nebraska college student whose

Monday Nodaway County Prosecutor Robert Rice announced the renewal of a Victims of Crime Act (“VOCA”) grant that enables his office to employ a

Tuesday deputies with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ciba, with assistance from the Ringgold County, Iowa and Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office, arrested

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri bill would ban public colleges and universities from offering in-state tuition discounts to students living in the

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City man has been convicted of killing a Christian missionary from China and wounding two others while

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A lawsuit says a firefighter in Missouri is accusing her coworkers of sexual harassment, including watching pornography at the

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit against a former Kansas City police detective who arrested a man

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa House has approved a K-12 education funding plan that would spend about $16 million more than a

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two doctors and other former employees of an Iowa care center for people with intellectual disabilities have filed a

Last week, the Great Northwest delegation hosted the 19th annual Great Northwest Days in Jefferson City. More than 350 business, community, municipal and county leaders

–Approved an Ordinance to Execute an STP-Urban Program Supplemental Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the South Main Mill & Overlay

Travis Holmes of Rock Port is facing numerous felony charges after allegedly harassing and assaulting a woman and her family for two plus years. 

Isaac Banks of St Joseph has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting an 8 year old girl.  According to court documents, the assault happened

A former Cameron High School teacher already sentenced this year to prison for recording pornographic videos of students in his bathroom was given extra

Sunday 62 year old Gary Lynn Kent of Clarinda was arrested at a residence in Shambaugh following execution of a search warrant.  Kent was

Saturday the Page County Sheriff’s Office investigated a complaint of male juveniles ages 13-17 gathering at 1905 P Avenue using illegal substances.  Following the

Friday the Page County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from the Iowa Department of Human Services in reference to an alleged incident of child

Last Wednesday, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office responded to shots fired in the 100 block of West Iowa Street in Lenox.  The suspect, John

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican-led Missouri Senate has passed a proposal to once again ask voters to change the state’s redistricting rules.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City officials are removing about 300 small animals from a Kansas City duplex. A city official says the

CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — A former Iowa governor and U.S. agriculture secretary has claimed a $150,000 Powerball prize. Tom Vilsack picked up winnings Monday

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University on Saturday recognized Dr. Patrick B. Harr with an honorary degree in commemoration of his service to

Nodaway County Route MM – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 136 to 270th Street, Feb. 12 from 7 a.m. to 3

Tyler Halley of Maryville caught a 1-pound, 14-ounce fish on a private pond in Nodaway County. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of

19 year old Zachary D Poling of King City was arrested by Missouri State Patrol Sunday morning in Andrew County for excessive speeding.  Poling

During his weekly radio address, State Senator Dan Hegeman of Cosby spoke on last week’s Great Northwest Days at the Capitol.  He says the

A 17 year old male from Savannah was injured in a two vehicle crash Saturday morning in Buchanan County.  The teen was eastbound on

St Joseph Police are investigating after Mosaic Life Care reported a man came into the ER Sunday morning with multiple stab wounds.  The victim

A mechanical failure caused a Lenox man to crash in Taylor County Saturday night, injuring five, two seriously.  44 year old Clayton Wayne Nelson

The Bedford & Mt Ayr School boards on Friday named Shenandoah High School principal Jason Shaffer as the new shared school district’s superintendent.  His

While in Washington, DC this weekend for a National Governors Association Conference, Missouri Governor Mike Parson met with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds along with

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman and her brother from Colorado were sentenced for their roles in a marijuana distribution conspiracy that

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police in Kansas City say a woman has died in a fiery crash on state Highway 169. Police say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Iowa caucuses haven’t wrapped up yet. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign plans to ask for a “partial recanvass” of the results

The Holt County Sheriff’s Office was awarded two radios/repeaters worth nearly $10,000 from a Statewide grant by the Missouri Department of Public Safety to

39 year old Eric Dewayne Busey was found guilty in Buchanan County Court for unlawful use of a weapon.  Busey was in a high

There was a house fire in St Joseph in the 2600 block of S 12th Street.  Authorities say the blaze started in the bedroom

State Budget Director Dan Haug announced Thursday net general revenue collections for January 2020 increased 7.4 percent compared to those for January 2019, from

Dear Friend, On Tuesday, President Trump delivered an inspiring, powerful State of the Union address. On Wednesday, the United States Senate acquitted him of

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — A man accused of killing two brothers from Wisconsin made his first in-person court appearance in Missouri. Garland Joseph

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Columbia police say a 17-year-old was fatally shot when he and another person broke into a home. Police said Thursday

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — An audit says U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley used a state vehicle to travel to political events during his time

CAMERON, Mo. (AP) — A former Missouri prison worker has been charged with engaging in sexual conduct with an inmate who is serve a

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City officials are praising the decision-making and restraint shown by the officers who stopped an allegedly impaired driver

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that provides $20 million for flood relief requested by Gov. Kim Reynolds

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Associated Press is unable to declare a winner of Iowa’s Democratic caucuses. Following the Iowa Democratic Party’s release

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University will recognize Dr. Patrick B. Harr at its Feb. 8 Bearcat basketball games with an honorary degree

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Democratic Party workers are unionizing. Party staffers demanded union recognition Wednesday. Missouri Democratic Party Executive Director Lauren Gepford says

OGALLALA, Neb. (AP) — A Kansas man charged with the Nebraska collision deaths of four Iowa motorcyclists has taken a plea deal. Jeser Cisneros-Hernandez,

WASHINGTON (AP) — New results from the Iowa Democratic caucuses show Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders nearly tied with almost all the votes counted.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Officials say American evacuees from the growing coronavirus outbreak in China will be flying into Omaha as soon as Thursday

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate acquitted President Donald J. Trump of both articles of impeachment:

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson released the following statement regarding the acquittal of President Donald J. Trump: “The U.S. Senate has made the

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. “By almost every metric, the

Washington, D.C. –  Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “America’s renewed strength was

High school students from throughout the region will be at  Northwest Missouri State University tomorrow (February 6th) as it hosts the annual District I Future

A Maryville native will be a featured guest speaker as part of Northwest Missouri State’s spring lecture series.  Dave Neustadter will discuss his journey

Egan Campbell of Bolckow has been charged with allegedly sending nude photos of a woman and child to social media.  The woman told investigators

Devin Silvey of Union Star was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stabbing a 22 year old man last August.  Silvey allegedly waited

The Clarinda Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is Monday February 10th at the Clarinda Country Club.  The banquet theme is “Courageous Leadership – Living

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A woman whose father was among the 17 people who died after a tourist duck boat sank in a

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Democratic Party has released additional results from Monday night’s presidential caucuses. After a daylong delay, the party

BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Former classmates testified that a college student charged with killing a woman asked them to lie about his whereabouts the

DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Joni Ernst released the following joint statement regarding Iowa’s presidential caucuses: “Iowa’s

25 year old Russell J Redden of Maryville was seriously injured Monday morning after colliding with a semi at the Gray’s Truck Stop.  48