COLUMBIA, Mo. — Farmers, livestock owners and gardeners across the state report that blister beetles are appearing in large numbers this summer, says Pat Miller, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist. Blister beetles produce a toxin that can harm livestock. The toxin, called cantharidin, can cause animals to become sick and even die. Cantharidin is […]
Fall-Con returns to the Quincy Town Center in September
QUINCY — Fall-Con 2022, a pop culture event for all ages, will return to the Quincy Town Center September 16-18. Featured events include Cosplay, costume contest, anime, tabletop gaming, vendors and special film screenings. Celebrity guests J.J. Cohen, Rob Mello and Mark Holton will sign autographs, and photo ops will be available for purchase. The […]
Aeronautics committee to hold public forum Monday to discuss EAS proposals for Quincy airport
QUINCY — Two airlines have submitted bids to the United States Department of Transportation for the Essential Air Service program serving Quincy and its surrounding communities. The DOT has asked the city to submit a recommendation for the bid that best fits the community’s needs by August 19. The city’s Aeronautics Committee will be the […]
Monroe City man pleads guilty in 2020 murder case, receives 30-year prison sentence
WARRENTON, Mo. — Jerry Asbell, Jr., of Monroe City received a 30-year prison sentence on Monday in Warren County Circuit Court after entering a plea of guilty to second-degree murder in the Aug. 5, 2020 shooting death of Amanda Johnston, also of Monroe City. Judge Jason Lamb said Asbell, 31, must serve 85 percent of […]
QPD Blotter for July 12, 2022
Patrick T Wallace (43) 605 Monroe & Justin A Taylor (23) 605 Monroe for Fighting at 605 Monroe NTA 147 Earl M Myers (54) 805 S 16th for Possession of Methamphetamine at 44 & State NTA 130 Mika J Allison (27) Hannibal Mo for FTA Driving While License Suspended at 11th & Vermont Lodged 130 […]
Water resources bill, which includes $3.5 million for North Street project in Hannibal, passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 that was passed Wednesday by the House of Representatives authorizes $50 million for wastewater and stormwater projects in North Missouri — including $3.5 million for the North Street Project in Hannibal, Mo. A section of downtown Hannibal’s stormwater system collapsed in 2019, nearly flooding part of […]
DAILY MUDDY: Mental health and the Blues…in The District
Ashley Conrad talks about mental health intervention and then gets us ready for Blues in The District with District Executive Director Emily Lombardi.
DAILY MUDDY: School choice…and Furries
Ashley Conrad and Ron Kinscherf discuss a group trying to start a new school from scratch, then Ashley talks Furries! The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
Daily Dirt: Bond, Batman and Capt. Jack the top three movie characters of all-time?
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Good Lord, man! No Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader? No Luke Skywalker? No Harry Potter? No James Tiberius Kirk? No Harry Callahan? No Charles Foster Kane? Matthew Broderick ahead of Orson Freakin’ Wells??? Your first four are pretty solid, but then it’s like you dropped acid after that. JRG
