News Staff

MU Extension in Sullivan County says fall harvest means more farm equipment on Missouri roads, especially early mornings and late nights.
These vehicles move slowly and can reduce visibility. At 55 mph, it takes a car just five seconds to close the length of a football field and overtake a tractor moving 15 mph.
To keep roads safe this season:
◾Slow down and stay alert, especially on gravel roads.
◾Give space and wait to pass farm equipment safely.
◾Watch for school buses and recreational vehicles.
◾Avoid distractions like texting.
◾Practice patience-extra minutes can save lives.
Safety is a shared responsibility-working together helps make harvest season safer for everyone

A juvenile suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Ralls County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it happened on Briarwood Place, near New London. The 9-year-old boy was driving a 2003 Polaris Sportsman, when the vehicle went off the roadway. He was wearing a helmet.

The Scotland County Health Department will be hosting the required Safe Food Handler’s training class on November 5th at 5:30 pm in the lobby of the Scotland County Health Department. Due to seating, please contact us at 660-465-7275 to PRE- REGISTER. This is a required class per county ordinance and is good for 2 years. Cost of this class will be $10. Please give us a call to register at: 660-465-7275.

The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted E&C Bridge, LLC to complete a bridge deck replacement project on four bridges in Carroll, Chariton and Livingston counties. The Carroll County Route JJ bridge over West Fork Wakenda Creek, northwest of Norborne, was scheduled to close beginning Monday, Oct. 20 but has been delayed by one day to Tuesday, Oct. 21.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says earlier yesterday evening, shortly after 5:00 PM, deputies responded to a serious incident involving a male subject dressed in full camouflage, who allegedly menaced a neighbor with what appeared to be a firearm. The subject then barricaded himself inside his residence and alluded to having an explosive device. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT) and Hostage Negotiations Team responded to the scene. At approximately 9:30 PM, the subject was taken into custody. Shortly after the subject was secured, a fire was discovered inside the apartment. At this time it is unclear if the fire was accidental or started intentionally. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
There is no ongoing threat to the public, and the area remains secured.

Distracted driving resulted in a single-vehicle crash in Macon County yesterday. The Highway Patrol says a 33 year old man from Moberly was distracted by his cell phone while he was on highway 63, four miles south of Excello, when he familed to negotiate a curve, went off the left side of the road, and overturned. He went to Moberty Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.

Kirksville Mayor Zac Burden signed a proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week from October 5 to 11, 2025. This annual observance is organized by the National Fire Protection Association to inform about life-saving topics. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Most of the electronics used in homes daily – including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, and toys – are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which, if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode.

in honor of United States Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew “Drew” Gunnison Cully, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at government buildings in the State of Missouri for one full day on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from sunrise to sunset. On September 17, Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Cully tragically died in the line of duty alongside three other courageous Night Stalkers from the 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), while conducting an aviation training exercise near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date:
Monday, October 13, 2025, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Linn County yesterday afternoon. The Highway patrol says a 30 year old woman was driving a Mercury Mountaineer on Highway B, when she ran off the left side of the roadway, hit an embankment, and overturned. She was not wearing a seatbelt, and was taken to Pershing Memorial Hospital.