News Briefs for Wednesday (May 17, 2023)

Crash Near Hamilton Seriously Injures Two Drivers CALDWELL COUNTY, MO – A three-vehicle crash on US 36 near Hamilton resulted in two of the drivers being hospitalized with serious injuries. Read more…

South Dakota Resident Strikes Tree in Monday Buchanan County Crash A Sioux Falls, South Dakota resident suffered injuries in a Monday Buchanan County crash. Read more…

Tulsa Man Injured in I-29 Crash Monday Afternoon in St. Joseph A Tulsa, Oklahoma man suffered injuries in a Buchanan County crash Monday afternoon. Read more…

Troopers Arrest St. Joseph Woman on Misdemeanor Pair Late Monday Morning Troopers report the arrest of a Saint Joseph woman late Monday morning on two misdemeanor charges. Read more…

Free Fishing Classes Coming to St. Joseph Free fishing classes are coming to Saint Joseph. Read more…

Livingston County Bridge Closing Wednesday The Livingston County Route D bridge over Rattlesnake Creek will close Wednesday, May 17. Read more…

Holcomb’s Market in New Hampton Closing NEW HAMPTON, MO – Holcomb’s Market in New Hampton has announced they are closing its doors after two years.  Read more…

Mental Health Awareness Promoted This Weekend in Bethany BETHANY, MO – Community members are invited to help raise awareness about breaking the stigma around mental health issues by participating in the Mental Health Awareness Walk on Saturday at Bethany Memorial Park, starting at 10 am. Read more…

Herzog Foundation Announces Ambassadorship Program SMITHVILLE, MO – The Herzog Foundation has announced year-long ambassadorships to young leaders seeking to make an impact in K through 12 education nationwide. Read more…

Missouri’s AG Pulls the Plug on Transgender Healthcare Restrictions (Missourinet) Missouri’s attorney general has pulled the plug on his transgender health care restrictions. Read more…

Some Missouri Farmers Welcome Rain With Open Arms Some Missouri farmers are welcoming the rain with open arms. Last week’s U.S. Drought Monitor showed a worsening of dry conditions across Missouri, with extreme drought in the middle of the state and the other dry categories expanding. Read more…

ISU Develops Nutrient Sensor That Farmers Can Use All Growing Season (Radio Iowa) Researchers at Iowa State University are developing an advanced type of sensor that farmers can place in their fields to keep constant tabs on nutrient levels and soil moisture. Read more…

Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officers Merging Into State Patrol (Radio Iowa) The nearly 100 officers in the Iowa D-O-T’s Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division will soon become part of the Iowa Highway Patrol. Read more…

Reynolds Signs Bill That Raises Penalties for Fentanyl-Related Crimes (Radio Iowa) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a bill into law that significantly increases the criminal penalties for making or selling illegal drugs laced with fentanyl. Read more…

LeBlond Champion, Gallatin Runner Up At MSHSAA Golf Championships

Semi-final Upsets Noted In MSHSAA District Baseball Playoffs Series

Corn Growers May Have Huge Amount of Crop to Market This Season (USDA) The world’s corn growers may end up with a huge of amount of product to market during this coming marketing year. Read more…

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