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Auditor Fitzpatrick Releases Compilation Of Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (Cafa) Seizure Reports For 2025
State Auditor’s report shows $13,730 in total forfeiture activity across two Northeast Missouri counties; others report none JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (February 27, 2026) — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri’s Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized just over $3.4 million worth of property in 237 seizures. In 2024, law enforcement officials seized approximately $2.7 million worth of property in 230 seizures. Under the Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act, law enforcement officials may take possession of property or cash believed to be involved…
Read MoreLinn County Earns Agri-Ready Designation
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Linn County, Missouri has officially earned Agri-Ready County Designation from Missouri Farmers Care, joining counties across the Missouri committed to supporting agriculture and the farm families who help sustain Missouri’s economy and rural way of life. With this designation, Linn County becomes the 82nd county in Missouri to stand with agriculture through Agri-Ready County Designation. The designation highlights county leadership that recognizes agriculture as not only an economic driver, but a defining part of their local identity. From family farms that span generations to the agribusinesses that support them, agriculture is deeply rooted in Linn County.…
Read MoreGreen City R-1 Macy Jeffries Reaches 1500 Point Mark
Macy Jeffries, a Junior at Green City R-1 school reached an incredible milestone, scoring her 1,500th career point for the Lady Gophers. She scored her 1,000th point earlier this same season. Macy scored 24 points in the District Semifinal play against North Shelby on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She totaled 641 points this basketball season.
Read MoreGophers Hold Off North Shelby to Claim Sixth Straight District Title
By Marlana Smith Green City captured its sixth consecutive Class 1 District 11 championship defeating North Shelby 69-61 in a hard-fought battle on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Gophers jumped out to a 4-0 lead after Clancy Ballinger opened the scoring. The Raiders answered just 13 seconds after Drake Prange scored. Cole Browning’s basket tied the game 4-4. Green City’s Orion Navis scored the next four points giving them a four-point advantage. Gannon Bowen and Prange each scored which tied the game with 2:47 on the clock. Connor Pinkerton’s two points gave the Gophers back the lead. Bowen’s basket tied…
Read MoreAgricultural Teachers Named Semi-Finalists for Golden Owl
Semi-finalists were recognized for their contributions to agriculture education, their students, and community. Educators devote limitless time, and often their own resources, to helping students pursue their passions. To recognize the contributions of Missouri’s leading agricultural teachers, Nationwide, FCS Financial, and the Missouri FFA Foundation are honoring exceptional teachers through the Golden Owl Award® program. From September 22-December 31, 2025 nominations were collected for the state’s top agricultural teachers from local students, parents, fellow teachers and community members across Missouri. More than 500 nominations were received! Jarred Sayre, an ag education instructor at Milan C-2 High School and Jack Green,…
Read MoreCelebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week Celebrates
NEMO – Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers produce. Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus throughout the state are joining forces to celebrate the importance of agriculture from March 1-7 during Celebrate Agriculture: Thank a Farmer Week! According to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, “A 2021 study of the…
Read MoreRural School Leaders Warn Proposed Tax Bills Could Strip Millions from Northeast Missouri Classrooms
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group Superintendents across northeast Missouri say three proposed property tax measures moving through the Missouri House could significantly reduce funding for rural school districts — potentially affecting staffing, programming and long-term financial stability. The legislation — Missouri House Bill 2780, Missouri House Bill 1766, and Missouri House Bill 2329 — would change how personal property is assessed and how local tax rates are calculated under the Hancock Amendment. While supporters say the bills would reduce tax burdens, rural superintendents say the revenue impact on schools could be severe. Clark County R-1: “You Can’t Lose Half…
Read MoreReturn of daylight saving time is opportunity to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, review home fire escape plans
Working smoke alarms reduce risk of dying in a fire by one-half JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare to “spring forward” for the return to daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, State Fire Marshal Tim Bean reminds them to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and home fire safety plans. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, when clocks move forward one hour. “Changing your clocks is a perfect reminder to make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly,” State Fire Marshal Bean said.…
Read MoreMDC hosts several hunter education skills sessions in northeast Missouri in March
These free skills sessions are a critical part of the hunter education certification process. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to finish their hunter education certification in northeast Missouri this March. This training session is the final step to becoming hunter education certified, and the class is designed for participants ages 11 and older. MDC staff will be hosting several events throughout the month. March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Monroe County Extension Office: The office is located at 229 North Washington in Paris. Register at http://short.mdc.mo.gov/oio. March 8 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at…
Read MoreFBLA Students Donate to Local Food Pantry
MILAN FBLA fulfilled their monthly community service project on Friday, February 13, 2026, volunteering at the Interfaith Food Pantry in Milan. FBLA volunteers each month during the school year. The Food Pantry appreciates their involvement. Mrs. Ashlee Taylor is their supervisor.
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