August 15, 2026
In a White House meeting with the President, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) joined representatives from the video game industry as well as grass roots organizations opposed to video game violence to discuss ways to address gun violence in schools. As a former teacher, Hartzler, who has called for an across the board review of possible
by Nicole Galloway, CPA Missouri State Auditor Almost every week, news of another large-scale data breach makes headlines. Hackers are looking to steal sensitive information such as passwords or credit card and Social Security numbers from retailers and financial institutions. When this happens, consumers are urged to check their accounts, monitor their credit reports and
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians My in-district Friday started with breakfast at the Landmark in Lowry City. One of the “regulars” commented to me, “That’s not the same hat you normally wear.” I said, “No, sir, this is a Stockman’s Scotch Cap. I put it on this morning to keep my ears warm, because I am
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) and the Arc of Missouri have launched a statewide campaign entitled “It’s Happening, and We Can Stop It” that highlights the abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with Intellectual and Developmental (I/DD) disabilities. Adults with I/DD are being verbally, physically, emotionally and
The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail or fax for the Municipal Election is Wednesday, March 28. Send absentee ballot requests to Peggy Kenney, Cedar County Clerk, c/o Voter Registration, 113 South St. Stockton, MO 65785 or fax your request to 417/276-3461. Requests must include name, phone number, address to mail the
Max W. Foust, 90, passed away in Leawood, KS, on the 7th day of March, 2018. Max was born at home on the family farm near Filley on Oct. 25, 1927, to his parents, Lloyd and Violet Foust. He attended and was a graduate of rural Cherry Valley School; El Dorado Springs High School (Valedictorian)
Hazel Lesmeister, 76, of Butler, passed away March 6, 2018, at her home near Butler. Mass of Christian Burial was Friday, March 9, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Butler with Fr. Matt Rotert officiating.. Burial, under direction of Mullinax Funeral Home (660-679-0009) in Butler, was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Memorial contributions
Julian David “Rich” Richards, 95, was born in El Dorado Springs on Sept. 2, 1922, and died peacefully on March 8, 2018, in Lubbock, TX, after a brief illness. He grew up on a farm in southwest Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri with degrees in civil engineering, accounting and statistics. After serving
James C. Phinney, 87, of rural El Dorado Springs, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2018. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 10, in Love Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Coon Creek Baptist Church and left at the funeral
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) March 6 – Officers responded to 302A South
