Ehrenreich Brings 20 Years of Experience as City Marshal
By Marlana Smith Chris Ehrenreich brings 20 years of law enforcement experience as the interim City Marshal for Shelbina. Ehrenreich has been a resident of Shelbina for approximately 12 years. He began his career in law enforcement with Shelbina Police Department (SPD) in 2006 after graduating from the Law Enforcement Training Institute at the University…
Read MoreRural Fire Departments Receive Equipment Grants
The Department of Public Safety has awarded a total of $1.455 million to 108 fire departments across the state to bolster the firefighting capabilities of small volunteer departments that provide critical protection to their rural communities. The Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant provided up to $15,000 for the purchase of equipment to small volunteer departments…
Read MoreBoard Approves Band Room Roof Remodel
Minutes Submitted The North Shelby Board of Education met Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Present were: Board President, Shawn McEwen, Board Vice President, Ryan Wiley, Joshlin Yoder, Amy Presson, Travis Belt, Brandy Uhlmeyer and Board Secretary, Shalyn Parsons. Administration Present: Superintendent, Josh Brummit and Elementary Principal, Jennifer Rich. Call to Order The meeting…
Read MoreHow Extreme Precipitation Can Affect Crop Health, Yields
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm, along with Gurpreet Kaur, assistant research professor in the MU School of Natural Resources, and others, shows how excess water affects crops, soils and nutrient management, and outlines strategies farmers can use to reduce losses. Flooding submerges plants, while…
Read More“We Just Want Our Sister Home” Community Rallies Around Watts Family During Prayer Vigil
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening on the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Edina for a community prayer vigil for missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as the search for the 35-year-old entered its fifth day. Residents from across Knox County and surrounding communities joined local pastors, law enforcement supporters, family members and friends during the hour-long vigil organized by the Knox County Ministerial Alliance. Pastor Brian Burton of Edina Assembly of God Church opened the vigil by encouraging the community to remain hopeful while continuing to support both the family and investigators. “We come together as…
Read MoreRaiders Punch Final Four Ticket After Steal to Home
By Marlana Smith Freshman Carson Berry stole home in the bottom of the eighth inning Wednesday, May 27, 2026, giving the Raiders a 2-1 win over Cooter and sending them to the Final Four for the first time in 26 years. “I told Carson when he got to 3rd with one out, if I…
Read MoreRaiders Rally From Eight-Run Deficit to Win Sectional Championship
By Marlana Smith North Shelby fought all the way back from an 8-0 deficit to defeat Valle Catholic 9-8 in the sectional matchup Monday, May 25, 2026. Freshman Lane Pollard dominated on the mound pitching five and one-third innings, striking out five and walking three. He gave up one hit and zero runs. The Raiders,…
Read MoreSheriff: ‘Hundreds’ of Hours Invested in Search for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges MEDIA: Video Interview YouTube Link Below EDINA, Mo. — 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 — Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche said Friday that “hundreds” of man-hours have already been invested in the investigation into the disappearance of missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as multiple agencies continue working the case around the clock. Watts, 35, of Edina was reported missing Wednesday after family members discovered she was no longer at her residence on North Fifth Street. Authorities have described the disappearance as “very concerning.” Speaking Friday afternoon outside the Knox County Courthouse, Knoche said investigators are…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to 510 N. Fifth St. following her shift at The Blessing Center in Edina. According to Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche, family members discovered Wednesday morning, May 20, that Watts was no longer at the residence. Watts did not report to her scheduled shift at work…
Read MoreHeartland Christian College Holds Graduation
Heartland Christian College held its commencement on Friday, May 1, 2026, and congratulates the graduating class of 2026. Gary Brayfield enrolled in HCC with a strong desire to know Christ more deeply and grow in his relationship with Him, a journey that began during his time at Heartland Men’s Recovery Program. Returning to the classroom…
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