JEFFERSON CITY — A proposal moving through the Missouri legislature could make it much easier for food trucks to operate across the state by allowing them to use a single statewide license. Food trucks have become increasingly popular nationwide, including across Missouri where mobile vendors can now be found in small towns, rural communities, and major cities alike. Under current Missouri law, however, food truck operators must obtain a separate license in each city or munic

NEBO — A Nebo man was being held Wednesday in the Pike County Jail after reports that vehicles were being shot at while traveling along County Highway 7. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood said drivers reported Tuesday that someone appeared to be targeting vehicles with a firearm along the roadway. Authorities determined several vehicles had been struck by gunfire during the incidents. Officials said no injuries were reported . Investigators later obtained an arrest warrant

PIKE COUNTY ILLINOIS — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department has released its weekly incarceration report covering arrests recorded between March 2 and March 8 at the Pike County Jail. Among the arrests during the reporting period, 35-year-old Travis L. Wooldridge of Pearl was taken into custody March 3 by the Pittsfield Police Department on charges including domestic battery, battery, and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence . Jail records show Wooldridge rema

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LOUISIANA — The license office located inside Louisiana City Hall is temporarily closed due to what city officials describe as an unexpected emergency. In a notice issued by the Office of the City Administrator, residents were informed that the license office at City Hall will remain closed until Friday, March 6, 2026 . City officials apologized for the inconvenience and said steps are being taken to reduce the number of unexpected closures experienced during the year. The l

PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Golf Cart Club is preparing for its annual Easter celebration later this month, featuring a community parade and a citywide scavenger hunt with bicycles awarded to winners. The club’s Easter Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m. , with a rain date set for Sunday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m. Organizers say the event is open to anyone who wants to participate, including individuals, businesses, and community groups with golf carts, ATV

BOWLING GREEN — A Bowling Green family is receiving community support after a house fire early Tuesday morning left a mother and her three sons without a home or personal belongings. Bright Futures Bowling Green says the fire destroyed everything inside the home, forcing the family to start over. The household includes a single mother and three boys currently enrolled in Bowling Green schools — an 11th grader, a 7th grader, and a 4th grader. The Bright Futures program has al

GREENE COUNTY — An Illinois Department of Transportation road maintenance practice is drawing scrutiny after a Greene County resident says he witnessed deer carcasses being dumped from a bridge near Apple Creek. Robert Schollmeier of rural Greene County says he photographed IDOT trucks on the Belltown Bridge in the Apple Creek bottoms on February 20 appearing to dump deer carcasses over the side of the bridge. Schollmeier later posted the photos to Facebook on February 22, s

BOWLING GREEN — A longtime voice of radio in the Twin Pikes region has passed away. Donald “Joe” Lewis, a veteran broadcaster who spent many years on the air and in sales at KPCR Radio in Bowling Green, has died. Lewis was widely known across Pike County, Missouri and the surrounding region for his work at KPCR Radio , where he served both as an announcer and advertising representative. In addition to his role behind the microphone and working with local businesses, Lewis al

BOWLING GREEN — The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is asking residents across its 12-county service region to help identify community needs and recommend improvements to programs that assist low-income and disadvantaged residents. The agency has launched a Community Needs Survey , which will remain open through the summer. NECAC officials say the survey is designed to gather information about gaps in services, barriers people face, and potential new programs

QUINCY — Adams County officials are discussing whether to place a non-binding referendum on the ballot asking voters about separating parts of Illinois from the Chicago metropolitan area as part of an ongoing regional movement that has drawn both support and criticism. During the 2024 general election, several west-central Illinois counties — including Greene, Jersey, Calhoun, and Madison counties — approved referendum questions related to separating from the Chicago region

WINCHESTER — The Winchester City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, where members will discuss a number of city issues ranging from infrastructure projects and utility billing changes to potential ordinances and development items. One agenda item includes a discussion with Greg Hillis of Benton & Associates regarding pending projects in the city. City officials will also hear from Public Works Superintendent John Simmons regarding several operational

PITTSFIELD — Several county races in Pike County, Illinois will be decided in the Republican primary after no Democratic candidates filed for those offices, with a number of candidates emphasizing financial accountability, transparency, and modernization of county operations. In the race for Pike County Clerk , incumbent Natalie Roseberry is running unopposed in the Republican primary. Roseberry, who has served as county clerk and recorder since 2018, says her priorities in

ROODHOUSE — Ongoing tension inside Roodhouse City Hall continues to delay the appointment of a replacement alderman, as disagreements between Mayor Jim Riley and members of the city council have twice blocked the mayor’s selections. During a recent council meeting, residents waiting outside a two-hour executive session reported hearing raised voices from behind closed doors. When the council reconvened, debate over the vacant seat quickly resurfaced. Mayor Riley initially app

ROODHOUSE — The Roodhouse Fire Protection District responded to a sharp increase in calls during February, handling 34 incidents compared to just 12 calls in January, according to the department’s monthly report. Of the February calls, 20 were EMS-related, making up the majority of responses. Fire crews also handled two structure fires, one motor vehicle crash, one burn injury or brush fire involving a person, six brush or field fires, one outside or ordinance-related fire, a

MOUNT STERLING — The Brown County Lady Hornets are headed to the IHSA Class 1A State Finals after a commanding 51-39 victory over West Central in the super-sectionals, marking a historic milestone for the Lady Hornets basketball program. Brown County controlled the tempo throughout much of the contest, using disciplined defense and balanced scoring to keep West Central at bay. The Lady Hornets executed in key moments, forcing turnovers and converting in transition to maintai

PITTSFIELD — A series of rain systems moving through West Central Illinois over the next several days could bring meaningful relief to ongoing dry conditions across Pike County and surrounding areas. Forecasters are calling for multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms through midweek, with periods of steady rainfall and locally heavier downpours possible. While severe weather potential will continue to be monitored, the bigger story for the region may be the cumulative rainf

PITTSFIELD — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department reported multiple warrant-related arrests and at least one aggravated battery charge among inmates booked into the Pike County Jail between February 23 and March 1. According to the weekly incarceration report, the majority of arrests during the reporting period involved failure to appear warrants issued by Pike County and other jurisdictions. Several individuals were also being held for neighboring counties, including Morgan,

QUINCY — Ethics concerns have resurfaced in the race for the at-large judge seat in the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Illinois as early voting continues ahead of the March 17 election. The issue was raised again following a February 12 debate hosted by the League of Women Voters and a February 26 statement released by the campaign of Assistant Adams County State’s Attorney Tim Bass regarding findings by the Illinois State Board of Elections involving the campaign committee Citiz

WINCHESTER — The Winchester School Board voted Friday afternoon during a special session to move forward with demolishing the Winchester Grade School gymnasium after structural concerns were discovered earlier this year. Superintendent Jeff Abell said the district has hired Graham Hyde Architects to obtain a demolition permit and begin design work on a new multipurpose building. Abell noted that plans for the multipurpose facility were already in development before it was dis