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The Muddy River Minute

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Journalists discuss the week’s events in Springfield, Chicago and all across Illinois

Hannibal attorney running for judge charged with felony for attempted tampering with victim

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal attorney running to become an associate judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit was charged with...
Homan trial removed from July jury docket after prosecution learns potential witness is unavailable

QUINCY — The trial of the former owner of the Barn nightclub, who faces one count of aggravated battery in...
Withdrawal of Wiley’s attorney in first-degree murder case could lead to change in prosecution as well

QUINCY — The decision of a local attorney to take a new job has led to the jury trial of...
Mendon man charged with striking school board member in face pleads guilty to misdemeanor

QUINCY — A Mendon man charged with striking a school board member at a meeting of the Mendon School Board...
Bailey dominates to take GOP gubernatorial nod

Adams County Republicans and Congresswoman Mary Miller are gathered in the Town and Country Inn Ballroom for primary results.

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Bob Gough talks to Adam Yates, Quincy's new police chief, about the state of the department and gives a warning about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey's. … ...Read Full Article about Muddy River News This Week: Adam Yates, chief of Quincy Police Department

by David Adam, MRN Editor

Dear MRN, Are these cameras (on Broadway) recording traffic on video? Can we see or watch the video? What are these cameras used for? The camera shown in the photo above, and others like them at other intersections throughout Quincy, are used to detect vehicle movement to help regulate traffic … ...Read Full Article about Ask MRN: Are the cameras at Broadway intersections recording traffic on video?

by Muddy River News

Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll with the Muddy River News staff make the trip to Hannibal for Tom Sawyer Days to check out the mud volleyball tournament, interviewing the tournament coordinator, one of the event's younger competitors and one of its oldest competitors (yes, that means you, Kevin … ...Read Full Article about Daily Muddy: Ashley and Brittany head to Hannibal to check out Tom Sawyer Days

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The trial of the former owner of the Barn nightclub, who faces one count of aggravated battery in connection to a March 2020 incident involving a former Quincy University student, has been removed from the July jury docket. Steven Homan, 48, of Quincy appeared before Judge Kevin Tippey … ...Read Full Article about Homan trial removed from July jury docket after prosecution learns potential witness is unavailable

by David Adam, MRN Editor

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal attorney running to become an associate judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit was charged with a felony earlier this month for offering a victim $4,000 not to testify against his client. Luke Bryant, prosecuting attorney for Marion County, filed a complaint in Marion … ...Read Full Article about Hannibal attorney running for judge charged with felony for attempted tampering with victim

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