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Report: Residents in Missouri, Kansas get drinking water from lead pipes at high rates
A report issued is July by the Natural Resources Defense Council found people in Missouri and Kansas risk lead exposure from drinking water at greater rates than almost any other state (Getty Images).
Registration Opens for Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture
Registration is open for the 51st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, scheduled for Nov. 12-13, 2025 at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia, Mo.
EPA estimates more than 200,000 lead pipes remain in Missouri
More than 200,000 lead service pipes carry drinking water to Missouri families, according to a new estimate from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Public invited to share input on local healthcare
Area residents interested in providing feedback on healthcare available through Blessing Health System are invited to volunteer as a Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) member. The point of view and experience of PFAC members provides Blessing with insight that can impact decisions affecting the future of care in the region.
Local Entrepeneur's Back40 Properties hosts its first real estate meetup in Hannibal
On Thursday, August 21, Back40 Properties hosted its first real estate meetup in Hannibal. This free event, focused on networking and learning, was des
Student Injured in Pocketknife Assault at Paris High School; Juvenile in Custody
MONROE COUNTY — A juvenile is in custody following an assault with a pocketknife at Paris High School on the morning of Friday, August 29, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were notified of the incident at approximately 9:13 a.m., after one student reportedly assaulted another with a pocketknife on campus.
Emergency crews respond to Indian Creek Marina
Emergency crews responded to a medical emergency Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Indian Creek Campground in Monroe County.
Weekly Police Report
08/25/25 911 Hang Up/Open Line-Officer confirmed it was an accidental call Nuisances Prohibited-Tall grass & weeds at 408 Berkly St. Abatement notice given.
Two Arrested in Monroe County on Drug, Child Endangerment, and Theft Charges
Two Arrested in Monroe County on Drug, Child Endangerment, and Theft Charges
Ember Pettitt is Artist of the Month
At just 13 years old, Ember Pettitt is turning yarn into art — and dreams into reality.