Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:05 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:05:22 GMT
An Adams County Jail corrections officer was injured Sunday in what jail officials are calling an attempted escape from the facility inside the Adams County Courthouse in downtown Quincy. Adams County Sheriff Brent...
An Adams County Jail corrections officer was injured Sunday in what jail officials are calling an attempted escape from the facility inside the Adams County Courthouse in downtown Quincy. Adams County Sheriff Brent...
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:07 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:07:18 GMT
A truck owned by Micro-Surfacing, based in East Peoria, caught on fire while traveling on I-72 at Exit Ramp 20 near Barry on Wednesday morning. Herald-Whig Photographer Michael Kipley was on the scene and talked to the driver, Dan Hulva, who said the truck "just caught on fire on the highway."
A truck owned by Micro-Surfacing, based in East Peoria, caught on fire while traveling on I-72 at Exit Ramp 20 near Barry on Wednesday morning. Herald-Whig Photographer Michael Kipley was on the scene and talked to the driver, Dan Hulva, who said the truck "just caught on fire on the highway."
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:11 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:11:32 GMT
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College has concluded its three-year fundraising campaign last month by raising $3 million more than the original goal and setting two records in the process. The campaign, "A Vision for...
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College has concluded its three-year fundraising campaign last month by raising $3 million more than the original goal and setting two records in the process. The campaign, "A Vision for...
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:59 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:59:08 GMT
Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher typically doesn't have much to say about the properties that are being sold through the county's annual tax sale, but one property caught his attention this year. A tract of...
Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher typically doesn't have much to say about the properties that are being sold through the county's annual tax sale, but one property caught his attention this year. A tract of...
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:45 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:45:28 GMT
RUSHVILLE, Ill. -- A familiar face at the Schuyler County Courthouse has been named as the resident circuit judge for the county. The Illinois Supreme Court on Monday announced that Associate Judge Scott J. Butler has...
RUSHVILLE, Ill. -- A familiar face at the Schuyler County Courthouse has been named as the resident circuit judge for the county. The Illinois Supreme Court on Monday announced that Associate Judge Scott J. Butler has...
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:42 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:42:07 GMT
PALMYRA, Mo. -- Law enforcement officers and prosecutors say a constitutional amendment on electronic privacy coming up for a vote would duplicate state and federal law. Amendment 9 would require police to obtain a warrant before searching or seizing electronic communications and data available on cellphones, computers and related devices. Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Shinn doesn't have anything against Amendment 9, but he said it requires procedures that already are in place.
PALMYRA, Mo. -- Law enforcement officers and prosecutors say a constitutional amendment on electronic privacy coming up for a vote would duplicate state and federal law. Amendment 9 would require police to obtain a warrant before searching or seizing electronic communications and data available on cellphones, computers and related devices. Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Shinn doesn't have anything against Amendment 9, but he said it requires procedures that already are in place.
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:52 AM EDT2014-07-30 13:52:17 GMT
Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich said Tuesday that former Clark County Circuit Clerk Mary D. Jones is the 28th public official to be suspected of embezzling money since he took office in January 2011. Schweich on Tuesday released a 24-page report which shows the county was short $12,181 in misappropriated court funds and missing money when Jones was in office in 2001, 2003 and 2011 through 2013.
Missouri Auditor Tom Schweich said Tuesday that former Clark County Circuit Clerk Mary D. Jones is the 28th public official to be suspected of embezzling money since he took office in January 2011. Schweich on Tuesday released a 24-page report which shows the county was short $12,181 in misappropriated court funds and missing money when Jones was in office in 2001, 2003 and 2011 through 2013.
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:34 AM EDT2014-07-30 13:34:08 GMT
An area farm cooperative now has equipment available that could save farm workers from grain entrapment, an agricultural hazard that data shows is often fatal. With a matching-fund donation from CoBank, the Ursa Farmers Cooperative recently purchased a grain rescue tube for $5,000.
An area farm cooperative now has equipment available that could save farm workers from grain entrapment, an agricultural hazard that data shows is often fatal. With a matching-fund donation from CoBank, the Ursa Farmers Cooperative recently purchased a grain rescue tube for $5,000.
Wednesday, July 30 2014 9:16 AM EDT2014-07-30 13:16:16 GMT
Michelle Gallaher did not even attempt to veil her enthusiasm. Her anticipation of the rock-'em, sock-'em nature of a demolition derby was apparent leading up to Tuesday's main attraction on the closing night of the 73rd Adams County Fair. "I'm here for the crashes," said Gallaher, who with her husband, Terry, and other family members made the haul from New London, Mo.
Michelle Gallaher did not even attempt to veil her enthusiasm. Her anticipation of the rock-'em, sock-'em nature of a demolition derby was apparent leading up to Tuesday's main attraction on the closing night of the 73rd Adams County Fair. "I'm here for the crashes," said Gallaher, who with her husband, Terry, and other family members made the haul from New London, Mo.
Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:59 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:59:54 GMT
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Joe Anderson knows all about the right way to develop a theater. "You build an organization, build an audience, then build a building," Anderson said. "So many get in trouble early on committing to expensive performance venues before they have the ability to pay for it." But taking the wrong approach might pay off for the new Bluff City Theater in Hannibal.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Joe Anderson knows all about the right way to develop a theater. "You build an organization, build an audience, then build a building," Anderson said. "So many get in trouble early on committing to expensive performance venues before they have the ability to pay for it." But taking the wrong approach might pay off for the new Bluff City Theater in Hannibal.
