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01/24/2025

Boil order issued in Gilliam.

A boil order is in effect in the City of Gilliam. According to city officials, the boil order is in effect until 12 p.m. Saturday, January 25. Affected residents should boil their drinking water for three to

01/24/2025

Librarians encourage parents to spend at least 20 minutes each night reading with their children.

KMMO has marked January as “Read To Your Child” month, encouraging parents to sit down with their kids each night to end the day with a bedtime story. But building a lifelong appreciation for reading takes a

01/24/2025

Santa Fe Schools have located their next guidance counselor.

The Santa Fe R-X School District has hired their next guidance counselor. At their board of education meeting Jan. 8, the district confirmed the hiring of Lisa Nevels. In a statement, superintendent Derek Lark said the district

01/24/2025

The next year's Saline County Budget is now available for public inspection.

The proposed Saline County Budget for the next year is available for public review. Saline County Clerk Brittni Burton tells KMMO News that residents may inspect a physical copy of the budget at her office during regular

01/24/2025

The Blues fell behind 19 seconds into Thursday's game against Vegas, eventually losing 4-2.

The Vegas Golden Knights cashed in early when it took them just 19 seconds to score the first goal in the St Louis Blues’ 4-2 loss Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Enterprise Center. Mark Stone blocked a

01/24/2025

Both drivers were injured in a crash Thursday night outside Smithton involving a pair of Jeeps.

A two-vehicle collision outside Smithton on U.S. Route 50 on Thursday, Jan. 23 injured both drivers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 7:30 p.m., when a northbound Jeep driven by a 70-year-old woman

01/24/2025

Emergency crews responding to a fatal crash north of Columbia on Thursday evening were soon dealing with another fatal wreck. Both involved Moberly residents.

Two wrecks in the southbound lanes of U.S. Route 63 north of Columbia on Thursday, Jan. 23 claimed the lives of three area residents, including two from Moberly. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the first

01/24/2025

Good morning!! Kyle and I are ready!! AND look who I found... it's LOU!! Happy Friday!!..GO CHIEFS!! ~Jim 🇺🇸🤟🏈

01/24/2025

MVC to host Missouri Valley Invitational.

The Missouri Valley College men’s wrestling team is hosting one of the largest collegiate men’s wrestling tournaments in the country this weekend, bringing in nearly 50 programs, with close to 400 individual wrestlers. The Missouri Valley Invitational

01/23/2025

Marshall Police Department warns against Social Security scam.

The Marshall Police Department is warning area residents of scam using false numbers. The department has received information that an unknown caller is using a spoofed number representing the police department to obtain social security money from

01/23/2025

Aldermen review 2024 audit report.

The Higginsville Board of Aldermen heard a report regarding the city’s 2024 budget during its meeting on Tuesday, January 21. City Administrator Jeanette Dobson said the board reviewed and approved the budget at the meeting, with the

01/23/2025

Concordia considers adding use tax question on August ballot.

Concordia residents may be called upon to vote for a tax question during an election later this year. The Concordia Board of Aldermen is considering an optional use tax collected by city businesses on online sales. The

01/23/2025

Brunswick voters will weigh in this April on whether or not to forgo uncontested elections.

The City of Brunswick will ask voters this April whether they want to forgo uncontested municipal elections. City clerk Sarah Clubine tells KMMO News that the board of aldermen adopted an ordinance at Tuesday night’s meeting, placing

01/23/2025

A change order approved Wednesday night closed the books on a sewer project in Carrollton.

A late addition to Wednesday night’s agenda saw the Carrollton Town Council recognize the completion of a sewer project in the city. Mayor Susie Bliss tells KMMO News that the council approved a change order, accounting for

01/23/2025

Viking basketball teams return from William Penn with a Wednesday night sweep of the Statesmen.

Gia Moore scored a career-high 24 points as Missouri Valley overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the William Penn Statesmen on Wednesday, Jan. 22 by a 64-42 score, while the men held onto a close lead to

01/23/2025

Concordia Schools plans its next community forum for early February

The Concordia R-II School District will host its next community forum in early February to focus on the district’s facilities. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. the evening of Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Concordia High

01/23/2025

Good morning!!... "Crockpot Thursday" for the best Radio Team EVER..... Chicken Enchilada Soup. Yum!! ~Jim 🇺🇸

01/22/2025

MVC holds press conference for new head football coach.

Missouri Valley College introduced the community to the football program’s 14th head coach during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Black was a first-team all-American defensive back with the program, helping lead the Vikings to the national semifinals.