Tag: Thompson
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Operators Of Carnival Report Rides Inspected Multiple Times Daily
The Soybean Festival will open tomorrow night, and one of the main attractions will be the carnival rides. KXEO spoke with one of the owners of Southern Fun Rides, Brett Reinke. He says his Grandmother, Mary Reinke, has owned the carnival for 40 years. Reinke continued by saying the State of Missouri does a minimum…
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Trooper Injured In Crash During Audrain County Pursuit, Suspect Still At Large
A Missouri State Trooper sustained minor injuries during a crash that occurred during a pursuit in Audrain County last night. [Wednesday] The trooper was allegedly pursuing Tanner Spurlock, and crashed at the intersection of Audrain Roads 214 and 217. Spurlock drove into a nearby ditch before fleeing on foot. According to Sergeant David Fouch the…
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Suspect In Audrain County Pursuit At Large
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in the Thompson and Centralia areas to remain vigilant after a suspect fled on foot last night. The department reports just after 9:30 a Missouri State Trooper attempted a traffic stop on Tanner Spurlock of Paris. Spurlock fled from the trooper and crashed at the intersection of…
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Honoring Audrain County’s Fallen Deputies
This week law enforcement officers nationwide are being honored for their service and sacrifices. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office has lost 2 deputies in the line of duty. The first was Sheriff Chalmus Blum, who was shot and killed by Jim Crump on February 10, 1924. Blum had been appointed as a deputy in 1916,…
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Audrain County Boil Order
A boil order is in effect until further notice in the Mexico area. Audrain County Public Water Suppy District number 2 reports an emergency leak on Highway FF, resulting in the orders. Customers who live on or directly off of the following roads are effected. Roads included are: Audrain Roads 929, 919, 918, 917, 9907,…
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The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating a man wanted for domestic assault. 33 year old Quaid Myles Carlson is wanted on a warrant. The sheriff’s office reminds citizens wanted criminals can be dangerous, and to never attempt to apprehend a fugitive. Anyone with information regarding Carlson’s whereabouts should contact the…
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Audrain Candidate Filing Closed
Candidate filing for county offices closed yesterday [Tuesday] with 7 incumbents filing for re-election, and one new comer. Republican candidates are: Steve Hobbs for Presiding Commissioner Janis Deimeke for Recorder of Deeds Kate Becker Collector and Lisa Smith has filed to take over the position of County Clerk. Democrats filing for office include: Linda…
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Barnes Gives Update On Greitens Investigation
Representative Jay Barnes, the man in charge of leading the investigative committee looking into allegations against Governor Eric Greitens gave a brief press conference today. [Wednesday] Barnes reports the committee has met 5 times and has interviewed a number of witnesses, but cannot and will not reveal who they are. He said there are additional…
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One Hospitalized After Audrain Crash
A Shelbina man is hospitalized after a car crash in Audrain County this morning. [Monday] According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened when 35 year old Corey Peacock was traveling southbound on Highway E. He failed to stop for a stop sign and crossed highway 22 onto county road 957. He then…
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Thompson Man Facing Multiple Charges after Search Turns Up Drugs and Weapons
A Thompson man is facing multiple charges after an arrest by the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an incident where a gun was allegedly fired. According to the department they responded to the 17000 block of Highway T in Audrain County on Tuesday where 58 year old Keith Allen Shaw physically assaulted a…