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Callao man charged with burglary, stealing after Lace Avenue incident
A Callao man is facing a felony burglary charge and six additional counts after Macon County deputies reported catching him…
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Macon County spent nearly $11 million in 2025
Macon County paid out $10,932,593.76 to vendors, contractors, employees and outside agencies in 2025, according to the county’s annual financial…
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La Plata woman jailed as fugitive on Kansas felony warrant for aggrevated incest
A La Plata woman was arrested as a fugitive from justice after a records check turned up an out-of-state felony…
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Macon man charged with felony weapon count after alleged knife confrontation
A Macon man faces a felony charge after prosecutors allege he threatened a woman with a steak knife outside her…
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Missouri Realtors spend $2 million to fight Amendment 4 limits on citizen initiative petitions
The Missouri Association of Realtors donated $2 million Monday to defeat Amendment 4, pouring new money into a fight over…
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Several Macon County Roads Remain Closed Due to Flooding
Updated June 11, 2026, 8 p.m. Multiple roads in Macon County and across the Northeast Missouri region remain closed due…
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Macon County Commissioners Address Road Issues, County Park, and Infrastructure in May Meetings
MACON – Macon County Commissioners held multiple meetings throughout May focused on road maintenance, county park management, and infrastructure planning.…
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Kirksville woman charged with theft at courthouse while awaiting felony drug hearing
MACON — A Kirksville woman faces a new felony stealing charge after she allegedly took an envelope of personal documents…
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Free Fishing Weekend returns to Missouri June 6 and 7
Anglers can leave their permits at home this weekend. Missouri’s annual Free Fishing Weekend runs Saturday and Sunday, June 6…
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New ADA Kayak Launch Now Open at Thousand Hills State Park
Thousand Hills State Park has installed a new ADA-accessible kayak launch, making it easier for visitors of all abilities to…