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OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners met at 2 p.m. on Nov. 25 for their only meeting of the week, working through a brief agenda, but spending significant time evaluating the legislative …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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12/3/25
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ROLLA — Samuel L. Hudson, 37, of Bonnots Mill, entered an Alford Plea in Phelps County on Monday to charges of sexual misconduct with a child, and was sentenced to four years in the Missouri …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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12/3/25
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LINN — Two juveniles were injured on Nov. 24 when they were struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Rt. CC, just south of U.S. 50, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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12/3/25
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COLUMBIA — Freestyle Fitness & Nutrition owner Denise Coots was surprised to learn she was named the 2025 Osage County Women’s Businessperson of the Year by the Women’s Business …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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12/3/25
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OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County’s proposed U.S. 63 bypass dominated discussion during last week’s commission meetings, with commissioners recounting in detail a recent tour they …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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11/26/25
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BABBTOWN — Almost 90 years ago, Ed Schroeder, Sr., and his family gathered together on Thanksgiving to butcher hogs, a tradition they call “Pig Stickin’” that continues. The …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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11/26/25
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LINN — Osage Caring Projects Coordinator Charlotte Bellsmith said this year’s Christmas Wish program needs sponsors as the 100 families and 300 children enrolled, in many cases, involve …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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11/19/25
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The biggest topic at last week’s commission meeting wasn’t bills or routine updates — it was a deep dive into Osage County’s long list of transportation needs, a sprawling …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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11/19/25
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JEFFERSON CITY — Osage County Western District Commissioner Dale Logan, who lives in Westphalia, was among several local residents who would be impacted by the Hwy. 63 realignment outlined by …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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11/19/25
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COLUMBIA — As Thanksgiving approaches and families gather to cook their turkeys, many Missourians are cranking up their furnaces to keep their homes warm and welcoming.
However, it’s …
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11/19/25
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OSAGE COUNTY — In their meetings last week, Osage County commissioners covered a wide range of business, from washed-out county roads and shop lighting to insurance increases.
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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11/12/25
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JEFFERSON CITY — Members of the Missouri Highway Commission decided on Thursday to postpone the Hwy. 63 project decision until its December meeting after input from Osage County residents.
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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11/12/25
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BELLE — A new Safe Haven Baby Box has been installed at the Ozark Central Ambulance building in Belle, offering a life-saving, anonymous option for parents in crisis who are unable to care for …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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11/12/25
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LINN — Osage County Groundskeeper John Kennedy warned commissioners during their Oct. 23 meeting that both county elevators — at the courthouse and the annex building — are aging …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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11/5/25
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LINN — Last week, County Attorney Amanda Grellner addressed the commissioners about Senate Bill (SB) 3 and SB 190, two state property-tax measures that have created confusion among counties …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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11/5/25
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OSAGE COUNTY — At a farmhouse near Frankenstein, Amateur Radio operators from the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club of Jefferson City gathered last Friday for FUNXPEDITION 2025, a special Halloween …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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11/5/25
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LINN — The Osage County community continues to rally behind the family of Zeb Hoffman after a helicopter crash near Springfield left him and his flight instructor seriously injured.
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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11/5/25
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JEFFERSON CITY – Mid America Bank is pleased to announce Jason Walters has been hired as Assistant Vice President, Director of Information Technology (IT). In this role, Walters will be …
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10/29/25
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety invites volunteer fire departments with annual operating budgets of $50,000 or less to apply now for state grants of up to $15,000 for the …
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10/29/25
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AUXVASSE — Farmers and agribusiness professionals will soon have the chance to explore how drone technology is reshaping modern agriculture during a one-day workshop hosted by the University of …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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10/29/25
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