Roby Fire Department to host earthquake training, ‘Stop the Bleed’ class
As the country focuses Thursday on earthquake preparedness, the Roby Fire Department has announced it will hold earthquake disaster training and a “Stop the Bleed” class. The event is 3 to 6 p.m.
Man from Licking arrested on several charges, state patrol says
A man from Licking was arrested Tuesday evening on several charges by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Joshua R. Marr, 35, is charged with felony driving while suspended, felony possession of ...
Three dead in accident northwest of Houston
Three people from Roby – a man, woman and 5-year-old girl – were pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon after a motor vehicle crash on Highway 17, said the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Serious accident reported west of Houston, authorities say
A serious accident is reported west of Houston, where several agencies have responded. At 2:05 p.m., a medical helicopter landed near Highways 38 and 17, authorities said. A detour is in place ...
Amid upgrade, license testing will be curtailed
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning driver license testing processes are changing and offices will be closed at noon Nov. 7 throughout the state and will resume hours on Nov. 12.
Playground improvements made at Plato School District
New playground improvements are in place at the Plato School District after it was awarded a Missouri Department of Natural Resources grant. New material has been added by Taylor Made Co., which ...
Tiffany Kauffman: A roomful of potential
Kauffman, an FFA alumni herself, is prepared for her life’s work. With 23 years of experience and a deep-rooted passion for agriculture, she still explores doors of opportunity so she can continue to ...
Early antlerless deer harvest records big drop in state due to weather
The Missouri Department of Conservation reported the early antlerless portion of deer season plunged from last year due to warm temperatures.
Plenty of action at the library
The recent fall book sale at the Houston branch was a huge success thanks to all the hard work from the staff and volunteers.
Deputy’s report: Officers called to alleged domestic assault
At about 7:25 p.m. Sept. 21, a woman called to report a domestic assault. The woman told a deputy that her 23-year-old daughter’s 27-year-old boyfriend had pushed her daughter on Brown Hill Road at ...
HHS Constitution Project students participate in mock exercise
Houston High School students participating in the 2024 Constitution Project competition held a mock exercise Tuesday morning.
Veterans clinic construction to begin in 2025 at Rolla
Construction of a long-talked-about veterans outpatient clinic will begin in 2025 at Rolla. “We will close on that site sometime early in January, and construction will begin right away, because the ...