A bid to replace the Champ Clark Bridge in Pike County is accepted and comes in 2 million dollars less than what was projected. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission accepted a bid of 60 million dollars from Massman Construction out of St. Louis last (Thursday) night. The bridge is aging as it was built…
A Pike County Teen is in serious condition after a 1 car accident. The Highway Patrol reports 18 year old Joseph M. Sloan was traveling north on Highway 79 around 12:30 this (Thursday) morning, when he went off the road and hit a tree. Sloan was taken by survival flight to the Mercy Hospital St….
A Pike County Teen has serious injuries after a 1 car accident last (Wednesday) night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol it happened on Pike County Road 292 when 18 year old Conner B. Betts lost control of his car going off the road and overturning several times. Betts was taken by survival flight…
The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed a mountain lion in Pike County, near Vandalia. Audrain County Conservation Agent, Norman Steelman says it is the 68th confirmed mountain lion in the state. The sighting occurred on a trail cam on January 7th, and was turned over to the department on January 13.
A search warrant in Pike County led to the discovery of methamphetamine and defaced weapons on Sunday. Sheriff Stephen Korte says the warrant was served at 419 South Cuivre Street in Bowling Green. The residence adjoins a park and walking trail. Deputies arrested 25 year old Trevor Traynor of Louisiana, Brandon Waite of Eolia and…
