New recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors. The CDC classifies counties by 3 different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are determined by case numbers, hospital admissions, and hospital beds…
The Missouri National Guard is now activated in response to damaging tornadoes and flooding. Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order yesterday (Monday). Guard units will be sent to Chariton County for sandbagging to reinforce a stressed levee close to Brunswick. The guard will also be staging and utilizing high-water vehicles to support flood response…
An inmate that escaped from Chariton County today [Wednesday] was arrested this afternoon in Madison. The Monroe City Police Department says a Chariton County Deputy was taken over by two inmates, which lead to one of them stealing a patrol vehicle. Investigation revealed the suspect was possibly headed toward Monroe City, and as a precaution…
