In Putnam county, a man died after he was trapped in a grain bin that was nearly fully of soybeans. The body of 61-year-old Bryan Reckrodt was found by rescue crews after more than 90 minutes of searching at the farm near Lemons.
Fatal Wreck: Truck Plows Into Farm Tractor
A man on a farm tractor was killed Wednesday after his tractor was hit by an 18-wheeler on Highway 36.
The State Patrol says the impact caused both vehicles to run off the road and flip over. 62 year old Nels Magnuson was thrown from the tractor and killed. The trucker, 58 year old Robert Ives, had only minor injuries.
Abortion Pills — A Warning From The State AG
State Atty General Andrew Bailey is warning CVS and Walgreens not to sell abortion pills by mail — otherwise they could face legal actions.
Bailey’s one of 20 State Attorneys General signing the letter. He says that selling pills violates federal law and abortion laws in many states. Missouri began abortion restrictions last summer after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Two Phone Scams: A Bogus Roofer — And Callers Pose As State Patrol
A scam alert put out by the Macon county sheriff about a roofing business.
It’s called Prime Frame Roofing, and the business has been calling residents, but the sheriff’s office says it cannot confirm the business is legit, and the phone number provided doesn’t work.
And a warning about a phone scam from the state patrol. People are getting calls that say, there is a warrant for their arrest and only way to avoid being locked-up is to give the caller money
The caller-ID even says “Missouri State Highway Patrol” — but it’s a trick — the patrol does not call if you have a warrant and they don’t ask for money on fhe phone.
February High: Pot Shops Ready To Open
February will bring a new way of life to Missouri. Legalized weed for sale.
Feb. 6 is the target date for pot shops to start selling recreational marijuana. The state says that most of the medical cannibis shops applied to sell recreational weed. And by Feb 6th, the state has to approve or deny individual licenses.
Once the shops open, if you have a valid ID and you’re 21, you can buy pot.
Shake Rattle Roll: Earthquake Month In Missouri
February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri.
We could have a major earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone which has
generated some of the most powerful earthquakes to ever jolt the nation.
Experts say that when shaking starts, the best way to protect yourself from falling debris is to “Drop, Cover and Hold On.” That means drop to your knees, cover your head under a desk or table if possible, and hold on until the shaking stops
Gas Prices Continue To Climb
Gas prices are going up. Statewide, the average is $3.18 a gallon. That’s an increase of 7-cents in a week…and 38-cents in a month.
Normally, prices tend to drop in the winter in our area becasue there’s a little less driving.
AAA says that Sullivan county’s average is 3.14 a gallon. Adair county…3.09
And Macon county 3.19
Caught In The Act: Breaking Into Home
Police in Moberly arrested a man for breaking into a home.
They were called to North Ault, where they saw the suspect run in a back door. Police went in and found 34 yearold Luke O’Banion — hiding in a close — with a woman. O’Banion had an outstanding warrant. He is also charged with burglary and drug possession.
The woman was charged with tresspassing
Transgender Sports Bill Has GOP Support
The leader of Missouri’s state Senate says Republicans are unified on the idea that only girls should play on girls teams and they support a bill that would prevent boys who think they are girls from taking part in girls’ sports.
A long hearing on the issue this week, it lasted for hours. But the bill is considered likely to pass.
Senate Republicans also support the idea that anyone under 18 should not get surgery to help in the sex change process
Guilty Verdict In Kirksville Triple Murder
Guilty of murder and kidnapping. A judge yesterday declared Ray Rijos guilty in a Kirksville triple-murder that happened in 2021.
Rijos found guilty of killing an18 month old, Parker Sizemore, along 22 year old Braxton Cottrill and 18 year old Alissa Anders.
Ander was pregnant — her child delivered before she died.
Rijos charged in the killings along with AJ Glover. The attack happened at a Kirksville apartment.
Glover’s trial is later this month.
Rijos to be sentenced in March. Rijos opted for a bench trial which means a judge decides guilt or innocence rather than a jury.