Update: Names released in NW Missouri shooting
By JIM FARIS The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Tuesday evening the names of two individuals killed in a shooting in Albany. Paula M. Kohrs, 64, and Perry S. Kohrs, 69, both of Albany, were fatally shot
Congress returns to tackle key agriculture issues
(Photo courtesy USDA) Congress returns to Washington this week with several major agriculture issues taking center stage, including fertilizer costs, ethanol policy and broader economic pressures facing farmers. The Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to examine ongoing
Maryville Resident Issued Nodaway County Felony Warrant
A Nodaway County warrant has been issued for 40-year-old Lisa Marie Coots of Maryville, who faces felony charges related to her involvement in two controlled methamphetamine purchases. Coots allegedly threatened a confidential informant and a third party
Rotary Club of Maryville to hold third annual Bloomin’ Peony Tour
The third annual Bloomin’ Peony Tour will take place at Hollingsworth Peonies in rural Skidmore, Missouri this Saturday, May 16th. The event is organized by the Rotary Club of Maryville as a spring fundraiser to support college
Mosaic Life Care in Maryville opens new Women’s Health Clinic
By MATT PIKE Mosaic Life Care in Maryville hit a major milestone celebrating the opening of the new women’s health clinic, enhancing access to comprehensive care for women in the region. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on
Northwest raises undergrad tuition by three percent
Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents approved tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year, with undergraduate tuition rates set to increase by 3 percent. In-state undergraduate students can expect an estimated average annual net
Proposal to reshape MSHSAA narrowed as it hits Governor Kehoe’s desk
With the 2026 legislative session ending this week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is reviewing bills and deciding which ones become law. One of them involves the Missouri State High School Activities Association or MSHAA, which is a
Missouri ‘born-alive’ bill advances despite reservations from both sides of abortion debate
State Sen. Brad Hudson testifies Monday, May 11, 2026, to the Missouri House Children and Families Committee as it considers his bill to add new penalties for health care providers who don’t provide complete care when an
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Suspect at large in killing of University of Washington transgender student at campus housing
Authorities in Seattle are searching for a suspect after a 19-year-old University of Washington student was found dead Sunday night inside a campus-affiliated apartment complex. Police said the victim, believed to be a transgender woman, was discovered in