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Missouri lawmakers create pathway for free career-tech education
Missouri high school graduates may soon be able to attend career-certificate programs for free after state lawmakers passed a bill creating a reimbursement process for career and technical education.
Sweet Victory, Soured Reign: Rodeo Queen Sues Pageant
Winning a pageant is usually a crowning achievement and a stepping stone to something greater.

Arrest made in 2019 Elsberry murder
Suspect extradited from federal prison in Colorado where he was being held on a weapons charge violation Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A former Wentzville man imprisoned in a…
Local circuit court receives efficiency award
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court recently recognized the local circuit court for their efficiency in handling cases.

Troy resident arrested Thursday for child pornography
TROY – A Troy resident was arrested Thursday afternoon on suspicion of possession of child pornography. Numerous members of law enforcement responded to a residence in the 200 block of…
Six-year-old girl survives multiple dog bites
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series about a dog attack injured a six-year-old Lincoln County girl, Kennedy Hudson. In next week’s issue, the Hudson family discuss their advocacy work on dog bites and attacks.

Local GOP hosting annual Lincoln Days Saturday
Lincoln County Republicans will host their annual “Lincoln Days” on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.

Schnelle pleads guilty to reduced charge
A Hawk Point police officer facing multiple driving while intoxicated charges pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser offense in one of the two cases.

Merkel surrenders, posts bond
Former Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy handcuffed, fingerprinted and photographed after arrest on two felony perjury charges By Gregory Orear General Manager/Editor TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused…

Deal to pay for Chiefs, Royals stadiums fractures Missouri Freedom Caucus
A group of renegade GOP state lawmakers whose quarrels with party leaders defined years of Missouri legislative inaction appears to be ripping apart over a plan to fund stadiums for…