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Macon County abuse, neglect reports rise 24% as task force drafts safety rules
A state child welfare task force is drafting legislation that would make caseworkers, juvenile officers, and judges use the same…
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A state child welfare task force is drafting legislation that would make caseworkers, juvenile officers, and judges use the same…
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Macon County deer hunters won't face a mandatory chronic wasting disease check this fall, even though the county has logged…
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At least 254 Macon County residents are in Medicare plans that won't be offered next year, and the open enrollment…
Truman Sports
Cody Bland, of Truman State, scored 85 seconds into the second half, and Truman State University made it stand up…
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Macon County duck hunters get their first shot of the regular season Saturday, Oct. 31, one day earlier than last…
Truman Sports
Quincy needed one goal, and Tori Nelson, of Quincy, scored it in the 17th minute. Quincy (8-3-6, 8-2-4 Great Lakes…
Crashes
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B crash reports for the week ending October 22, 2026. US 61 1 MILE SOUTH…
Arrests
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B arrest report for October 22, 2026. Charges are accusations, not evidence of guilt. RIDGELY,…
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About 4,465 Macon County residents drew Social Security at the end of 2025, and the 3.6% raise the Social Security…
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About one in four Macon County homes heats with propane. It starts the heating season costing more than it did…