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Macon man charged with child molestation; bond set at $100,000 cash
A Macon man is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond after Macon County prosecutors charged him with three felonies,…
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Macon man charged with carrying a firearm onto elementary grounds
Brandon James Conger, of Macon, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, a class A misdemeanor. According to the…
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Heat Advisory for Macon County remains through Friday
A Heat Advisory covering Macon County remains in effect through 8 p.m. Friday. The National Weather Service in Kansas City…
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Truman State 3, Hannibal-LaGrange 2 in men’s soccer
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University beat Hannibal-LaGrange 3-2 in men's soccer Tuesday at Stokes Stadium. Hannibal-LaGrange's Marco Antonio Ramos…
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Northeast (Cairo) 12, La Plata 1 in baseball
CAIRO, Mo. — Northeast (Cairo) beat La Plata 12-1 in baseball Tuesday. Northeast (Cairo) beat La Plata 4-3 in JV…
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MSHP Troop B Crash Reports — September 02, 2026
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B crash reports for the week ending September 02, 2026. US-36 AT THE MARCELINE JUNCTION…
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MSHP Troop B Arrests — September 02, 2026
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B arrest report for September 02, 2026. Charges are accusations, not evidence of guilt. TORRES,…
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Sheriff says new grooming law lets deputies intervene sooner
Sheriff Kevin Shoemaker said a new state grooming law lets Macon County law enforcement investigate before a sexual act occurs.…
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MSHP Troop B Arrests — September 01, 2026
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B arrest report for September 01, 2026. Charges are accusations, not evidence of guilt. TORRES,…
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300-pound Kirksville church bell recovered west of La Plata
An estimated 300-pound bell stolen from Trinity Episcopal Church in Kirksville has been recovered near Newburg, west of La Plata.…