October 13, 2026
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I headed to Osceola for an announcement made by the USDA Rural Development that the City of Osceola has been awarded Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant funding. It will be used to update the city’s water distribution system which will improve water pressure and quality for everyone
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill initiated a rarely-used Senate procedure to try to force passage of the bipartisan Taxpayer Right to Know Act. The bill calls for the federal government to make public the details, costs, and performance metrics of every federal program above $1 million. McCaskill and Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma took to
Campaign aims to increase motorcycle safety awareness for all road users. Warm spring weather has arrived, and motorcyclists are eager to hit the road. As they rev their engines and prepare for numerous road trips to come, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists and motorcyclists alike to “Watch for Motorcycles” in
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) applauded the House passage of a bipartisan bill to authorize funding for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs for five years, improve the experience of air passengers, ensure that we have airports to connect air travelers to our businesses, and improve air safety. H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, passed
Senator highlights importance of nutrition assistance, farm programs Missourians depend on, as traditionally bipartisan effort faces threats of politicization Highlighting the legislation’s importance to Missouri farmers and to families in need, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is calling on Senate leaders to pass a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that keeps with tradition in supporting Missouri’s agriculture
Sheriff Scott Keeler reported deputies made nine arrests and took a trespass report during the week of April 23-30, 2018. Warrant Arrests Nicholas Swoboda- On April 29, Nicholas Swoboda, 35, Independence, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant charging him with a class D felony possession of a controlled substance and a class D
April 24, burglary – 2nd degree at 200 block W. First St., Schell City. April 25, domestic dispute at 10100 block E. D Hwy., Richards. April 27, Driving while revoked/suspended 1st offense at E. 54 Hwy., Nevada. April 27, Stealing $750 or more at E. Rebel Rd., Nevada. April 27, Stealing firearm/explosive weapon/ammonium at S.
In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) On April 23, 2018, officers responded to 301 East
The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, March 21, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk, and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present. The Commissioners received the signed contract for housing St. Clair County inmates in Barton County. Sheridan Garman-Neeman, representing Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission,
Velma Earlene Priemer, 86, of Independence, MO, died on Saturday, April 28 2018, in Independence, Jackson County, MO. She was born Oct. 23 1931, to Benjamin Harrison Cochran and Lola Carmen (Smith) Cochran in El Dorado Springs (Speedwell Township), Saint Clair County, MO. Earlene married George William Priemer on Dec. 10, 1949, in Independence. She
