Fire report for week of Dec. 25
On Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 11:37 a.m. the fire department was dispatched to a fire inside a livestock barn north of town on S. 275 Rd. Two trucks and 12 firefighters responded.
MO Conservationist now available
The complete January 2023 issue of the Missouri Conservationist is now available for viewing and/or downloading at mdc.mo.gov/conmag.
Simmons Bank helps support Women’s Business Center
Simmons Bank recently presented a check for $2,500 to the New Growth Women’s Business Center in support of its work across its 15-county west central Missouri and southeastern Kansas service area. Rick Brown, Community President of Simmons Bank in Stockton, presented the check along with Heather Kenney, Assistant Financial Center Manager. The New Growth Women’s
Local Vet invites others to explore the world of Art
I believe Amie Longhofer told me it was a cranky retired general that taught her how to oil paint, and now she wants to share what she has learned with other Vets by establishing a Veterans Art League at the VFW Post 257 in El Dorado Springs. Amie grew up in El Dorado Springs and
On Dec. 21, 2022…
On Dec. 21, 2022 at approximately 2356 hours, officers responded to the 100 block of South Main Street, Spring Park, concerning a leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. The investigation revealed a red 2015 Ford F-150 pick-up truck drove off the roadway of West Spring Street, over the sidewalk and truck the Fountain
Picture Perfect
RARE EVENT – It is not unusual to have snow in the park. It is unusual to have snow and Christmas decorations in the park at the same time.
FIRE REPORT FOR WEEK OF DEC. 18
On Thursday, Dec. 22, at 5:53 p.m. the department was dispatched to some storage units on S. Park for a structure fire. Two trucks and 20 firefighters responded. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 3:16 the fire department was dispatched to a residence on Hwy. U for a 5th-wheel camper fire. Three trucks and 10 firefighters
Canceling New Year’s Resolutions
by Brinley Janes, 12 When the time for a new year comes around, we tend to think about what we want to do better in the next year. We may want to work on our bodies by working out more or eating healthier. We may want to stop bad habits or just be more positive
Join MDC for a free New Year’s Eve guided birding hike Dec. 31 at Parkville
Explore the trails and find winter birds at the Parma Woods Shooting Range Head outdoors on New Year’s Eve with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free guided Winter Birding Hike from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec 31, at the Parma Woods Range and Training Center at Parkville. Winter is a good time
Birds need winter help
Birds will need to hunt harder for food in western Missouri’s natural areas this winter, as the summer drought reduced seed and fruit production by plants. Teams conducting the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Dec. 14 at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Four Rivers Conservation Area found a high number of species,
