4 year old comes off ATV, suffers serious injuries
A young Knob Noster boy was injured in a 4-wheeler crash Monday, June 9.
Whitney Barnes
Missouri’s push for financial integrity helped shake global markets free from China dependence
When I ran for office, I made a promise to protect taxpayer dollars and to stand up for Missouri families — not just with words, but with action. That’s why I’m proud to report that after months of pressure from my office, Vanguard — the world’s second-largest investment firm — has filed to create its first-ever Emerging Markets fund that deliberately excludes Chinese equities.
Motorcyclist injured in Lafayette County crash
A Carrollton man driving a motorcycle on state Highway 23 was injured Monday night, June 9.
Southeast announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the Spring 2025 semester.
Saline County Collector explains SB 3 property tax credit and what it could mean for Saline County
On Thursday, June 5, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) — also known as the Show Me Sports Investment Act — with a 19-13 vote in favor of the bill.
Missouri State Highway Patrol completes 2025 annual school bus inspections
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s annual school bus inspection program for 2025.
Marshall Police Reports
The Marshall Police Department responded to the following calls from May 27 through June 2, 2025:
Measles in Missouri — What you should know
JEFFERSON CITY – The number of cases of measles reported in Missouri this year is the same for all of 2024 so far (2). However, nationally this year is unusual. Thirty-one of the states have experienced cases -- including 14 outbreaks – and there are already more than three times the number of cases nationally than in all of 2024. 92% of the nation’s cases are outbreak-related, and public health officials in and outside of Missouri are seeing cases and exposures occur due to both domestic and international travel.
Saline County BBQ queen contestants
Contestants in the Saline County BBQ queen contests have been announced. There are three contestants vying for the Senior Queen title, and nine contestants hoping to be called the next Junior Queen.
Arends finishes in top 10 in high jump at state meet
A couple of misses on an early height wound up costing Marshall Owl senior Deacon Arends.