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Missing Person Search Leads to Homicide Investigation in Hurdland
By Echo Menges Law enforcement officials from agencies across the state and the FBI descended on a Hurdland residence last week in search of a missing person. According to Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche, investigators from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the Kirksville Police Department,…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Superintendents React to Governor Kehoe’s Education Proposals
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Following Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s 2025 State of the State address, in which he outlined record-high investments in K-12 education, school choice expansion, and an overhaul of the state’s funding formula, local superintendents are weighing in on the impact of these proposals on public schools. Funding Increases and Concerns…
Read MoreSunshine Law Training a Success in Northeast Missouri
Missouri Sunshine Law Training Draws Large Crowds in Edina and Palmyra By Echo Menges Last week, two free Missouri Sunshine Law training programs were held in northeast Missouri. More than 125 local government officials, public board members, and members of the public attended one of the two training programs held in Edina and Palmyra. The…
Read MoreKriegshauser Retires After 47 Years of Service
By Echo Menges Edina, Missouri – Dot Kriegshauser of Edina has officially retired from C&R Market in Edina after nearly 47 years of service. She was celebrated on Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, for her hard work and dedication during a party hosted by Managers Randy Carlson and Tana Tuftee. Well wishers were welcomed to…
Read MoreHighland Girls Claim Tony Lenzini Tournament Championship Over Pirates
By David Sharp Hannibal High School (9-5) battled their way from the fifth seeding of the January 20-25, 2025 82nd Annual Tony Lenzini Tournament at Palmyra to the girls championship game. The Lady Pirates received votes in the most recent MBCA Class 5 girls poll. A very quick Hannibal team scored the first five points…
Read MoreO’Laughlin Becomes First Woman to Lead Missouri Senate
By Echo Menges Northeast Missouri Senator Cindy O’Laughlin (R-18th District) has officially assumed her position as president pro tempore or pro tem of the Missouri Senate. The rural Shelbina resident, who represents one of the Senate’s largest geographical districts, made state history as the first woman to hold the highest leadership position in the Missouri…
Read MoreFree Public Sunshine Law Training Returns to NEMO
By Echo Menges It has been just over two years since free Missouri Sunshine Law training was offered in the far northeast corner of the state, and we’re excited to announce that we are once again partnering with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and the Missouri Sunshine Coalition to bring it back. On Jan. 29,…
Read MoreCrabtrees Retire Frank’s Appliances in Edina
After 47 years of being in business, Frank “Junior” and Barb Crabtree have announced their retirement and the sale of the Frank’s Appliances location in Edina to a new local business owner. The couple closed Franks Appliances earlier this month. See their “Thank You” advertisement on Page 10. Photo by Echo Menges
Read MoreSupport from Local Couple and Neighbors Fuels Record Deer Hunt for Disabled Sportsmen
Missouri Disabled Sportsmen’s Record Hunt Focuses on Inclusion, Accessibility By Echo Menges With the help and support of Randy and Jenny Walker of rural Knox County, the Missouri Disabled Sportsmen hosted their largest hunt for mobility-challenged hunters in the history of the organization earlier this month during the 16th annual Timmy “Taters” Smith Memorial Deer…
Read MoreBuilding a Stronger Missouri: Looking Ahead to 2025
Column by Missouri Senator Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Dist. 18), Exclusively written for the NEMOnews Media Group As we approach January 2025, I want to share a quick look back at where we’ve been and—more importantly—where we’re going. Representing Northeast Missouri has always been a privilege, and I don’t take it lightly. This past year has been…
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