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Get Hooked On Fishing With MDC Free Fishing Days June 10-11

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 8:29am
 
Fish without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.
 
Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 10 and 11. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag.
 

MDC Reminds Public To Dispose Of Fish Waste Responsibly

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 8:28am
 
Maintaining public fishing areas for everyone to use and enjoy requires the help of all citizens.
 
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds the public to dispose of waste responsibly when cleaning fish. Each year, MDC receives numerous nuisance complaints of fish waste on the banks around public fishing accesses, especially during the paddlefish snagging season. It’s important for anglers to do their part to keep fishing areas clean for others to enjoy.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 9:06am
 
Matthew Ryan Johnson of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/23/23 on a Benton County warrant for delivery of controlled substance 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabis and unlawful possession of a firearm. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center.
 

Report: Representative Rodger Reedy, 57th District

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 9:05am
 
The regular legislative session for 2023 has come to an end. In total, 59 bills were truly agreed and finally passed and sent to the Governor’s office to be signed into law. Of those bills, 19 were bills pertaining to the state operating budget, 33 of the bills originated in the Senate, and 7 of the bills originated in the House. Compared to the number of bills filed in total, 59 is a relatively small amount, but we hope to be much more productive moving forward and see more cooperation between the House and Senate Chambers.
 

June 17 Fishing Event Will Focus On Memory Loss Patients

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 9:03am
 
In addition to being a great way to connect with the outdoors, fishing can also be therapeutic. The calm and comfort this activity provides can have positive benefits for participants and their family members, too.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 8:43am
 
Kalmon John Roth of Green Ridge, MO was arrested on 05/15/23 on a Benton County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center with no bond.
 
Leonid Valentoinovich Tsurkan of Sedalia, MO was arrested on 05/15/23 on a Pettis County warrant for failure to appear – take, attempt to take and/or possess deer without deer permit. Bond was set at $250 cash only. Subject posted bond and was given a court date.
 

Benton County Man Held In Death Of Girlfriend

Published by admin on Thu, 05/25/2023 - 8:41am
 
On May 18th at approximately 9:04 PM, Benton County Central Dispatch broadcast a call for service at 11504 Del Vista Drive in rural Warsaw MO. Dispatch stated that two females forced entry into the residence, concerned about their friend who had been missing from the area since Monday, May 15th. Upon entry, they discovered what appeared to be a body concealed with a blanket and trash bags. There was also a substance they believed to be blood, all over the area.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 8:10am
 
Patrick Thomas Peterson of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 05/08/23 on a Benton County warrant for violation of protection order – adult and on a Pettis County warrant for probation violation – possession of controlled substance. Total bond was set at $1,000. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center.
 
Paul T Bridges of Warrensburg, MO was arrested on 05/09/23 for possession of controlled substance. Subject was booked and released with a court date.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:14am
 
Christopher Cole Thomas of Edwards, MO was arrested on 05/01/23 on a Benton County warrant for possession of controlled substance, operate a motor vehicle on highway without a valid license. Bond was set at $25,000 cash/surety. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Center.
 

41,970 Birds Harvested During Spring Turkey Season

Published by admin on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 11:12am
 
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows turkey hunters checked 41,970 birds during Missouri’s 2023 regular spring turkey season, April 17 through May 7. Top regular season harvest counties were Franklin with 973 birds harvested, Callaway with 801, and Osage with 792.
 
Young turkey hunters also harvested 2,566 turkeys over the youth weekend, April 1 and 2, bringing the overall 2023 spring turkey harvest to 44,536 – the highest harvest total since 2016.