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State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick begins regularly scheduled audit of Knox County
Press Release JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 23, 2025) — Just as Henry Knox helped fortify Boston’s defenses and drive the British out during the Revolutionary War, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick wants to make sure taxpayers of Knox County have adequate defenses in place to prevent government waste, fraud, and abuse. Fitzpatrick announced today that his…
Read MoreKnox County Court Cases – 6-4-25
Compiled by Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group Information obtained from courts.mo.gov The following information is arranged as follows: filing date, case number, case title, case type, and, where applicable, charges filed, date, and arresting agency. Defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 05/23/2025 – 25KN-PR00016 – CLAYTON KLINE,…
Read More911 Call Log for Knox County
Submitted by the Macon County E-911 Center Information includes type of call, location, time of call (24 hour time code), and city/town or county vicinity. Abbreviations are used. Thursday, May 22 Request Officer 55701 STATE HWY 6 14:10 HRDLND C&I Driver STATE HWY 6 EAST BOUND 15:57 KNOX Invest/Alarm So 54711 STATE HWY…
Read MoreTwo Teens Injured in Knox County Crash
Information provided by a MSHP crash report BARING, Mo. – Two teenage girls were injured Friday evening when the pickup truck they were traveling in ran off the road and struck a tree east of Baring, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Dexter Avenue, about…
Read MoreKnox County Court Cases – 5-28-25
Compiled by Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group Information obtained from courts.mo.gov The following information is arranged as follows: filing date, case number, case title, case type, and, where applicable, charges filed, date, and arresting agency. Defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 05/15/2025 – 25KN-CC00018 – PROTECTION ORDER: HELLER, GEORGE…
Read MoreMissing Man James Hall Identified as Hurdland Murder Victim
By Echo Menges Knox County, MO – The Knox County coroner, Alan Rimer, has officially confirmed the identity of the Hurdland homicide victim as missing person James Hall. According to an extended family member of the victim, Hall went missing in the spring of 2022 at age 32. Originally from Callaway County, Missouri, Hall lived…
Read MoreKnox County Youth Place in State Tumbling Competition
Ryli Zahringer Ryli Zahringer and Kashley Hunter participated in the State Tumbling Competition in Decatur, IL on April 27, 2025. Zahringer took third place in the advanced tumbling competition and Hunter took eleventh place in the sub novice tumbling competition. Both girls have advanced to compete at the national competition to be held in South…
Read MoreOld Time News
120 Years Ago, May 4, 1905 – BIRTHS – William Hogan and wife near Hedge City are rejoicing over the arrival of a pair of twin girls, Novelty item. A new baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Lewis on April 16, Knox City item. IN MEMORY – Ada Lena Campbell…
Read MoreKnox County Land Transfers & Marriages
Submitted by Knox County Recorder of Deeds Audrey Hamlin following a Sunshine Law Request A Warranty Deed was transferred from Pamela S. Witherow to James Michael Pulse and Mary Pulse for STR 26-60-11 on 3-31-25. A Warranty Deed was transferred from Paul W. and Marsha M. Burton to Melvin Martin for STR 9-62-10 on…
Read MoreKnox County Nutrition Site MENU
WED., MAY 14 Fried chicken, pots., gravy, carrots, strawberry shortcake THURS., MAY 15 Meatloaf, scalloped pots., cabbage, fruit, coconut dessert FRI., MAY 16 Salmon cakes, cornbread, pot. salad, green beans, fruit jello MON., MAY 19 Sloppy Joe, tater tots, corn salad, fruit, banana bar TUES., MAY 20 Creamy turkey noodles, CA…
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