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01/17/2025

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Opinion January 15, 2025 Yesterday I am going to talk about myself a little more than usual. I do not really like to do that. Obituaries News January 16, 2025 Eastbound I-70 closed overnight at High Hill this weekend MODOT Drivers can expect to encounter delays as contractor crews have scheduled lan...

01/17/2025

Story update:

Subject arraigned this morning.

Marshall White, Senior Reporter A report of road rage and shots fired led to law enforcement focusing on a house in Savannah, Mo. on the morning of Jan. 15.When law enforcement was finished, Amouir McMichael Standiford, 27, Savannah was arrested and sitting in the Buchanan County Jail in lieu of pos...

01/17/2025

I dusted off my radio chops and spoke with Brooke Bell. We talked about her new role within the City of Savannah.

I plan on doing more of these audio interviews and posting them, and I promise they will get better as I get used to it again.

I spoke with Brooke Bell and we talked about her new role within the City of Savannah.

01/16/2025

The overnight road rage case with updated information:

A report of road rage and shots fired led to law enforcement focusing on a house in Savannah, Mo. on the morning of Jan. 15.

Marshall White, Senior Reporter A report of road rage and shots fired led to law enforcement focusing on a house in Savannah, Mo. on the morning of Jan. 15.When law enforcement was finished, Amouir McMichael Standiford, 27, Savannah was arrested and sitting in the Buchanan County Jail in lieu of pos...

01/16/2025

For those that may be traveling this weekend.
Drivers can expect to encounter delays as contractor crews have scheduled lane closures on eastbound Interstate 70 for emergency repairs needed on the railroad overpass at High Hill in Montgomery County.

MODOT Drivers can expect to encounter delays as contractor crews have scheduled lane closures on eastbound Interstate 70 for emergency repairs needed on the railroad overpass at High Hill in Montgomery County. All work is weather permitting.The following lane closures will impact locations on eastbo...

01/15/2025

This morning 1/15/2025 the Sheriff's Office along with the Savannah Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were able to safely take the suspect into custody without incident. Great teamwork by all agencies made this a success and what continue to keep our community safe !

01/15/2025

Andrew County Senior Jan. 16 to Jan. 22 news and menu for Jan. 20 to Jan. 24.

The Andrew County Senior Center is providing carry-out meals. Call in the morning by 10:30 a.m.

01/15/2025

Avenue City School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll.

Area schools should remember to reach out to the Savannah Reporter if they want honor rolls published.

3rd GRADE – A HONOR ROLL

01/15/2025

The North Andrew Cardinals, 7-6, have rebounded from a slow start with wins in three of their last four games.

The North Andrew Cardinals, 7-6, have rebounded from a slow start with wins in three of their last four games. The Cardinals won both of their conference games last week and now look forward to the Stanberry Tournament this week.“We are excited about the Stanberry Tournament,” North Andrew coach...

01/15/2025

First-year head coach Audrey Elifrits and the Cardinals have won four of five games and three-straight ahead of this week’s Stanberry Tournament.

The North Andrew Cardinals lost five of their first seven games, concluding the stretch with a 29-point loss to Bishop LeBlond. Since that loss, first-year head coach Audrey Elifrits and the Cardinals have won four of five and three-straight ahead of this week’s Stanberry Tournament.“During the ...

01/15/2025

Curtis Taylor has lived in Savannah all 83 years of his life.

Curtis Taylor has lived in Savannah all 83 years of his life.It is his home.It is where he was born into a family that would yield 13 children.His mother was a homemaker and his dad worked in construction.His family grew a big garden that he and his siblings would help take care of.Savannah is where...

01/15/2025

When it comes to hometown, Bruce Lundy is as much a hometown boy as they come.

When it comes to hometown, Bruce Lundy is as much a hometown boy as they come. Although born in St.

01/13/2025

The Savage News page by Savannah High School will return next week.

This is because school is just now back in regular session.

01/10/2025

Reaching someone at the Savannah Reporter is now easier.

If you call our office at (816) 324-3149, you will be brought to an automated system with options for several department including editorial, advertising and obituaries.

Editorial is option 2 and the direct extension is 2071.

This information will run in the Meet Judd column in the paper for a few weeks.

01/09/2025

The North Andrew Cardinals went 5-6 in the early part of the season with four of those losses coming over the final five games before the holiday break.

The North Andrew Cardinals went 5-6 in the early part of the season with four of those losses coming over the final five games before the holiday break. The Cardinals start the second half of the season on with the Worth County Tigers and Pattonsburg Panthers.“Since the LeBlond Tournament our focu...

01/09/2025

The Savannah Savages won 18 games 2018, but even that team didn’t start the season the way the 2024 team has under first-year head coach Cy Musser.

The Savannah Savages won 18 games 2018, but even that team didn’t start the season the way the 2024 team has under first-year head coach Cy Musser. The Savages are 8-3 and have won five-straight going into the holiday break.“We really like how we are coming together with the foundation of what w...

01/09/2025

The various wrestling programs around Savannah have been busy since before winter break and show no sign of stopping.

01/09/2025

Andrew County Senior Center's Jan. 9 to Jan. 15 news and Jan. 13 to Jan. 17 menu.

The Andrew County Senior Center is providing carry-out meals. Call in the morning by 10:30 a.m.