Repeal of universal helmet law tied to rise in motorcycle fatalities

Ellie Lin Missouri News Network The Missouri Department of Transportation said Thursday that there is a correlation between the rise in motorcycle fatalities and the repeal of the universal helmet law in 2020. Since 2020, motorcycle fatalities have increased 47% and 2023 was the deadliest year on record for motorcycle fatalities with 174 deaths, according

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Newman completes 30+ years on school boards

by Johannes Brann “I think my son was in Second Grade and my daughter in Kindergarten when first I was elected to the school board,” began Mike Newman in an interview shortly after attending his final school board meeting at the Northeast Vernon County (NEVC) R-I School District in Walker. The school board to which

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FFA plant sale this weekend

by Addicyn Hull The El Dorado Springs FFA will have their annual greenhouse sale. The sale will take place from 7 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, April 20, and 9 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, April, 22 The greenhouse has tons of plant options. They have Vegetables (4 pack-$3 and singles $1.50), bedding plants (4

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Fire report for week of April 7

On Sunday, April 7, at 6:39 p.m. the chief was dispatched to an apartment on McCrary Circle for a gas leak. The gas company was notified. On Tuesday, April 9, at 4:14 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to a grass fire on S. Jackson caused by a downed power line. Two trucks and 11

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Better Business Bureau’s tips for buying a car online

If you’re looking to buy a car online, make sure you do your research first. BBB has received reports from consumers who have come across fake cars listed on online marketplaces, or even fake websites that imitate licensed sellers. BBB just released an update to a 2020 study about online car buying scams. Starting in

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Marriage Applications:

Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Melissa Heskett  Jonathan L. Houdeshell, 33, El Dorado Springs, and April Jo Swager, 35, El Dorado Springs. Calvin Dean Laub, 33, Humansville, and Martha Tammy Andra, 33, Humansville.

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following misdemeanors have been disposed in Cedar County. ST V CHRISTOPHER BARNES, HUMANSVILLE, charge 1-fail to drive on right half of rdwy when rdwy was of sufficient width, resulting in an accident. Credit for five days served. Charge 2-fail to display plates on mtr veh/trl. Fine: $50 plus court costs. JOHN T. BISHOP V

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF

The Complete St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office News Release March 26, 2024 through April 1, 2024  Currently accepting applications for Detention/Jail Officers, and Road Deputies! Apply Within GET UPDATED ON THINGS HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA! SIGN-UP FOR TEXTCASTER! Sheriff Lee Hilty would like to share more information about the Text Caster partnership. Upon signing up

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EL DORADO SPRINGS POLICE REPORT

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) Animal Control Anyone interested in adopting  animals from the

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