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Two Men Arrested Following Fire and Suspicious Death North of Knox City
It was not known that a person was inside the burned out residence until the fire had been nearly extinguished, and firefighters began clearing debris to extinguish hot spots still smoldering at the scene.
Read MoreTeen American Ninja Warrior Contestant has Family Ties to Edina
By Echo Menges Sixteen-year-old Elijah Browning made his debut on national television at the end of May as the first teenage American Ninja Warrior competitor. The popular show is a grueling physical competition where contestants compete to see who can finish the Ninja Warrior obstacle courses in the shortest amount of time. Many contestants never…
Read MoreGovernor Mike Parson Signs Joint Resolution Funding For Sullivan County Reservoir
Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Joint Resolution SCR 7, passed by the Missouri General Assembly during their recently completed 2021 Session. The Resolution enables the State of Missouri to join with the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission to service debt that will pay off open bonds. The Resolution will help fund local side match…
Read MoreBody Discovered in Fire Debris
Multiple Agencies Investigating By Echo Menges Knox County, MO – Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – Multiple agencies are investigating a fire and suspicious death in rural Knox County. A body was found in a burned out home north of Knox City on Monday morning, June 14, according to volunteer firefighters who responded to the trailer…
Read MoreMiddle School Students Participate in 4-H SNAC Program
Across the state, 4-H is reaching new audiences through innovative programming. Recently, thirteen Knox County eighth grade health students participated in Missouri’s 4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Council (SNAC) Initiative, developed in collaboration with MU Extension Family Nutrition Education Program. Knox County 4-H Youth Program Associate Crystal Murr led the Knox County Middle School SNAC program…
Read MoreMorrow Signs With Trojan Track Team
EAGLE SENIOR SIGNS WITH TROJANS-Knox County senior Coltin Morrow has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Hannibal- LaGrange University. The Missouri Class 1 state champion 4x400m relay team member, and Class 1 Silver Medalist in the 110m and 300m hurdles will participate in Track and Field for the HLG Trojans. Shown on the…
Read MoreRoma March Celebrates More Than 36 Years of Dedicated Service to 2nd Judicial Circuit in Knox County
By Emilie Rumble For thirty-six years and seven months, which totals a little more than half of her life, Roma March has dedicated her days and nights, no matter what the hour, to serving the citizens of Knox County, Missouri, in the Knox County Courthouse, beginning her career of service with the 2nd Judicial Circuit…
Read MoreHighland Boys Win Second At MSHSAA Track Championships
By David Sharp Senior Tommy Job won four medals at the May 21, 2021 Class 2 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships. The state track meet was held at Jefferson City High School. The Track and Field Championships featured one enrollment Class per day due to Covid 19 concerns. All results in this story were from…
Read MoreGraduation Ceremony Held at KCHS
By Echo Menges The Knox County High School Graduation Ceremony was held indoors and in-person on Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2021. Thirty Class of 2021 graduates took to the stage for a nearly completely traditional graduation ceremony – after the pandemic disrupted last years event. Each graduate was given ten tickets for family and friends…
Read MoreKnox County Wins Key Conference Game Over Harrisburg
By David Sharp Knox County (12-4, 6-1) scored in each of the first four innings of a critical Lewis and Clark Conference home contest with a competitive young Harrisburg team. The Eagles rode a balanced offensive attack with a 5 2/3 inning, ten strikeout performance by Knox County ace Rylan Roberts to an 11-1 win…
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