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La Plata Special Road District winding down; reports no funds
The La Plata Record Staff The La Plata Special Road District is being dissolved and reported no money on hand…
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Macon County spent nearly $11 million in 2025
The La Plata Record Staff Macon County paid out $10,932,593.76 to vendors, contractors, employees and outside agencies in 2025, according…
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La Plata woman jailed as fugitive on Kansas felony warrant for aggrevated incest
The La Plata Record Staff A La Plata woman was arrested as a fugitive from justice after a records check…
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Macon man charged with felony weapon count after alleged knife confrontation
The La Plata Record Staff A Macon man faces a felony charge after prosecutors allege he threatened a woman with…
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Missouri Realtors spend $2 million to fight Amendment 4 limits on citizen initiative petitions
By Jason Handcock, Missouri Independent — The La Plata Record The Missouri Association of Realtors donated $2 million Monday to…
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Several Macon County Roads Remain Closed Due to Flooding
The La Plata Record Staff Updated June 11, 2026, 8 p.m. Multiple roads in Macon County and across the Northeast…
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Macon County Commissioners Address Road Issues, County Park, and Infrastructure in May Meetings
The La Plata Record Staff MACON – Macon County Commissioners held multiple meetings throughout May focused on road maintenance, county…
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Kirksville woman charged with theft at courthouse while awaiting felony drug hearing
The La Plata Record Staff MACON — A Kirksville woman faces a new felony stealing charge after she allegedly took…
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Free Fishing Weekend returns to Missouri June 6 and 7
The La Plata Record Staff Anglers can leave their permits at home this weekend. Missouri’s annual Free Fishing Weekend runs…
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New ADA Kayak Launch Now Open at Thousand Hills State Park
The La Plata Record Staff Thousand Hills State Park has installed a new ADA-accessible kayak launch, making it easier for…