City overcomes ice storm - "It is still possible for falling lines, trees and limbs to cause some sporadic outages due to ice accumulations" Normalcy is in sight as streets are cleared and crews restore power. Authorities and City crews are still busy but working at a more normal pace as clean up begins. via Cameron Citizen Observer

Two escape Thayer - Two youth were reported to have assaulted a security gaurd and escaped the Thayer Learning Center at approximately 11:45 Tuesday night, July 29.

Escapees apprehended - Two youth assaulted a security guard in their escape from the Thayer Learning Center Tuesday night, July 29.

Heavy Rains Drench Northern Missouri - Some roads are flooded by torrential rain in parts of northern Missouri, with one report of more than 7 inches of rain in four hours.

Where to go to celebrate St Patrick's Day - Green beer? Corned beef and cabbage? You can find all that and more Irish fare this weekend through Monday, when the holiday known as St. via Columbia Missourian