Mike Schantz’s Farmall 706 that will appear in the Stiener Catalog Other tractors restored by Mike Schantz of Luray. By Samantha Norman “It’s interesting…every tractor has a story, that’s the neatest part. You have to listen to their story,” said Mike Schantz of Luray, who has been restoring tractors for over 30 years. “I do…

The City of Kahoka is getting out of the cable TV and internet business. In closed session at the end of their regular board meeting on Monday, June 11, the Board of Aldermen discussed a proposal from MidAtlanticBroadband of Chantilly, Virginia to acquire the city-owned cable and internet system. The company currently provides service in…

The City of Kahoka is getting out of the cable TV and internet business.  In closed session at the end of their regular board meeting, the Board of Aldermen discussed a proposal from MidAtlanticBroadband of Chantilly, Virginia to acquire the city-owned cable and internet system.  The company currently provides service in Potosi and Canton, Missouri.…

On Friday afternoon, June 8, a BNSF freight train derailed approximately a half-mile southwest of Medill, Missouri, in Clark County. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, although there was a small grass fire near the derailment. Local farmer Bill Schutte heard the noise of the derailment, and went outside his house, which sits about a…

A 40-year-old Wayland man died of injuries received in a two-vehicle accident Thursday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Jerry Kinkeade was driving a 2007 Kia Spectra eastbound on Hwy. 136 about two miles west of Wayland. Kinkeade crossed the center line and collided with a 2017 Buick Enclave driven by Diana Elam,…

Clark County Public Administrator Wayne Miller has submitted his resignation, effective immediately. According to Clark County Presiding Commissioner Buddy Kattelman, Miller submitted his resignation on Monday, June 4. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will ultimately appoint Miller’s replacement. “We have notified both the local Democrat and Republican committees,” said Kattelman. “We’d like them to make their…

Following record-breaking heat in May, Missouri prepares for Summer Weather Safety Week, June 18-24 Average daily temperatures in May were warmest on record for state of Missouri JEFFERSON CITY – As Missouri closes the books on a record hot May, the National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Public Safety are promoting Missouri…

At least two wind turbine blades were damaged during an accident on the Des Moines River bridge, between Keokuk, Iowa, and Alexandria, Missouri, on Saturday morning, June 2. Information is sketchy at this time, but it appears that two wind turbine blades being transported on a BNSF train made contact with the bridge, folded backwards…

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Amy Marie Rohrbaugh, age 35 of Kahoka, Missouri.  Rohrbaugh was arrested on three (3) felonies; they are possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine), possession of controlled substance (Alprazolam), and possession of a controlled substance (Lorazepam).  Rohrbaugh was also arrested on three (3) misdemeanors; they are possession…