Newsletter Late Week
Little Dixie FPD names new fire chief
The Little Dixie Fire Protection District announced the appointment of Eric Hartman as the district’s new fire chief. This selection follows the January 2025 retirement announcement of Bill Albus.
Eight arrested after two Audrain County searches
During the early morning hours of Friday, April 4, 2025, the East Central Drug Task Force, assisted by the Audrain County Sheriff‘s Office and the Mexico Department of Public Safety, served a search warrant at a residence on Quantico Road in Mexico. As a result of the search warrant, officers arrested two people and seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, stolen property, and multiple items of drug paraphernalia used in the illegal distribution and use of controlled substances.
New season has Bryce Sparks eager to hit the race circuit
You could say Bryce Sparks was born to race. He started riding ATVs about the time he learned how to walk. He was born in Hannibal and went to high school in Bowling Green.
Van-Far Indians split two road games because of wet field conditions
The Van-Far Indians faced a challenging start to the week as they had to relocate their games to their opponents' fields because of wet field conditions. Despite the disruption, the Indians managed to split their two road games on Monday and Tuesday.
Van-Far varsity baseball team victorious in home opener
Farber, MO – The Van-Far varsity baseball team showcased their resilience and determination in a thrilling home opener against Calvary Lutheran on Monday, March 24, at Sportsman Park. The final score was 15-12 in favor of the Van-Far Indians.
Muller investigation continues as family seeks answers
The death of a Hannibal man here in Pike County has set the community on edge after the Bowling Green police chief accused one or more deputies in the sheriff’s department with covering up a possible murder.
Weather Service relies on, teaches spotters
The movie screen at the McPherson Opera House presented black clouds swirling with debris under a title in white, “Storm Fury on the Plains.” The audience of more than 50 chatted and laughed. They came last Thursday night to learn about violent weather, and how to report on it from the field for the National Weather Service.
Audrain County passes Senior Tax Credit
MEXICO—The Audrain County Commission passed an ordinance last week, which provides a process for residents who are 62 years of age or older on their primary residence to qualify for a tax credit. This is in response to the Missouri legislature passing Senate Bill 190 in 2023 and Senate Bill 756 in 2024.
Lawmakers vote down a second bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products in Missouri
A second proposal backed by Missouri’s hemp industry to regulate products like hemp-THC seltzers and edibles was defeated in a House committee Thursday morning, after the hemp-beverage distributor who helped draft the bill emailed committee members that morning asking them to kill it. The 5-7 vote in the House General Laws committee came after Republican state Rep.