Law

MoDOT, BUPD Selected For National Effort Toward Safer Roads

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:58am
 
Department commits to action through new national strategy
 
The Missouri Department of Transportation has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation on a new, comprehensive approach to reversing the rise in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on the nation’s highways, roads and streets. This National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) partnership comes after two consecutive years of more than 1,000 roadway fatalities in Missouri, a mark that hadn’t previously been met since 2006.
 

Report: Representative Rodger Reedy, 57th District

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:52am
 
Missouri House Advances Legislation to Reform the Initiative Petition Process (HJR 43)
 
Members of the Missouri House this week approved a proposed change to the constitution that would allow voters to decide if the state should raise the threshold to modify the constitution in the future. The House approved HJR 43 by a vote of 108-50.
 

Report: Representative Jim Kalberloh, 126th District

Published by admin on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:50am
 
To the Constituents of the 126th District,
 
January has come to a close and February is here and legislation is moving through the process. We 3rd read and passed an Initiative Petition bill today and it is now on its way to the Senate. This week we also had Missouri Memory Day, an Alzheimer Awareness group came by and visited, and is definitely a worthwhile endeavor. I wish everyone in the district a great week ahead.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:17am
 
Sheriff’s Report 01/23/2023-01/29/2023
 
Warren Goodhand Clark of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 01/23/23 on a Benton County warrant for assault 4th degree. Warrant was amended, subject ROR bonded and was released with a court date.
 
Patrick J Lutz of Jefferson City, MO was arrested on 01/24/23 on a Cole County warrant for failure to appear. No Bond. Subject was transported to another county.
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:32am
 
Sheriff’s Report 01/16/2023-01/22/2023
 

Sheriff's Dispatch

Published by admin on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:31am
 
Hello Benton County and Happy New Year!
 

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 6:32am
 
Sheriff’s Report 01/09/2023-01/15/2023
 
Travis William Barnett of Clinton, MO was arrested on 01/09/23 for DWI. Subject was booked and released.
 
Crystal Marie Harris of Edwards, MO was arrested on 01/10/23 for Failure to Appear – Cooper County. Bond was set at $1,000 cash or surety. Subject posted bond and was given a court date.
 

MDC Offers Free Class In Making Candles And Heel Balm From Deer Tallow

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 6:29am
 
Learn new ways to utilize harvested deer Feb. 6 in Clinton and Feb. 7 in Warsaw
 
Native Americans and pioneers utilized deer tallow for home comforts, and modern hunters can, too. The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer free classes in Clinton and Warsaw on how to use tallow from harvested deer to make candles and heel balm.
 

MDC Offers Free Virtual Class About Native Plants For Winter Beauty

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 6:28am
 
Natives can also provide winter food and shelter for wildlife
 
Native wildflowers and grasses can add beauty to winter gardens and benefit wildlife such as songbirds. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual Native Plants Winter Beauty class from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28.
 

Benton County Routes V And PP Will Close For Pipe Work

Published by admin on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 6:27am
When: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 17 and 18
Where: Benton County Route V between Benton County Route M and the end of state maintenance east of Warsaw
What: MoDOT crews replacing three collapsed pipes in various locations underneath the road
 
Traffic Impacts:
Route V CLOSED where crews are working
All Route V lanes OPEN during nighttime hours