October 2020

Friends, family search for missing man

5 years ago By Jack ‘Miles’ Ventimiglia
Body RAYVILLE – Family and friends gathered around 3 p.m. Friday to search for a missing man, Austin VanOster, 21, Rayville. VanOster disappeared around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 29, having last been seen at Stella’s Nightclub, Richmond. Area law enforcers are aiding in the search.
Missing is Austin VanOster, 21

County audit in ‘coma’ status

5 years ago By News Staff
Body JEFFERSON CITY – Those who want Clay County audit information must wait. The audit is in “coma status,” meaning results will not be shared until after the Nov.

Celebrating National 4-H Week with three local youth

5 years ago By News Staff
Body 4-H is an organization that empowers youth in STEM education, agriculture, healthy living and civic engagement. Projects that move towards career opportunities and real life experiences encourages youth to take steps forward that they may have thought impossible.
Hear the stories from Trinity Thomas, Dantin McBee and Malia Fairchild

State holds info meeting at battle site

5 years ago By News Staff
Body JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend an informational meeting at the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site in Lexington. The meeting is set to get underway at 6 p.m.

Center warns against becoming conductor for electricity

5 years ago By News Staff
Body OMAHA, Nebraska – When harnessed properly, electrical power is a valuable tool. But when conducted through the human body, even small amounts of it can be deadly, the Central States Agriculture Center at University of Nebraska, Omaha, warned.
BEING CAREFUL when working with electricity can save a life.

Karyl Jane Thomas

5 years ago By News Staff
Body Karyl Jane Thomas (Holley), 56, Liberty, passed away on Sept. 26, 2020, at the Northcare Hospice House, North Kansas City.

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