Hero (veterans) deer hunt

Apply now for Missouri’s veteran deer hunts in November

Missouri State Parks, in collaboration with the Missouri Veterans Commission, is offering 35 veterans an exclusive opportunity to participate in a weekend deer hunt. The hunts will take place from November 8-10, 2024, at two locations: Mark Twain State Park (Hero Hunt) and Crowder State Park (General Crowder Hunt). Veterans interested in this all-inclusive hunting […]

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Crossroads Correctional Center reports inmate death

At 11:01 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Peyton McAnelly, a resident at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Missouri, was pronounced dead. McAnelly, identified by DOC No. 1282902, was 32 years old. McAnelly was serving multiple sentences, including a life plus 25-year sentence for second-degree murder, a 15-year sentence for first-degree attempted robbery, and a […]

Spencer Chaise Pittman-Oleson

Spencer Pittman-Oleson wanted for burglary and drug possession

Authorities in Livingston County are currently searching for Spencer Chaise Pittman-Oleson, who is wanted on multiple felony warrants. Pittman-Oleson faces serious charges stemming from two separate cases. The first warrant relates to a probation violation for a burglary 2nd-degree charge under Livingston County Case #23LV-CR00490-01. This case has set his bond at $20,000, cash only. […]

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Sliced Bread Day 5K event winners announced

The annual Sliced Bread Day 5K event, held on Saturday, recognized multiple winners across various age groups for both female and male participants. The event, organized by the Grand River Area Family YMCA, saw enthusiastic participation from the community. Women’s Division Winners Ages 14 & Under 1st: Taryn Ficken (32:51) 2nd: Lettie Simpson (58:41) Ages […]

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Governor Parson vetoes Highway 36 upgrade study funding

In May 2023, Missouri lawmakers approved a $2.5 million engineering study to explore the potential upgrade of Highway 36 and its conversion into Interstate 72. This extension was considered a means to alleviate traffic congestion on Interstate 70. Highway 36 traverses the northern half of the state, extending from St. Joseph to Hannibal. Lawmakers noted […]