Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC), to which the City of Fayette contributes annually, announced Michael Bugalski as President. Bugalski has been Interim President since January 1 and before that served as the organization’s Vice President. Bugalski’s first day as President was March 16.

The City of Fayette is continuing its work to bring amounts of trihalomethanes (THMs) in the city’s tap water down to the levels dictated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Levels here for more than a year have exceeded the maximum of 80 parts per million as mandated by DNR.

As many northwest Missouri communities face rivers and creeks at or above flood stage, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) reminds Missourians of the serious health and safety risks posed by floodwater.

Flooding of the Missouri River at Stump Island State Park (above) near Glasgow is considered moderate, with more water potentially on the way. Crests reached nearly 30 feet over the past weekend. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), heaving flooding will occur there when the water levels advance past 32 feet.

Aldermen voted to waive the building permit fee for a non-profit organization during the New Franklin City Council meeting, Monday, March 11. The South Howard County Historical Society is working on plans to build a see-through structure near the caboose at the Katy Trail. The building will house the historic Conestoga wagon. Roll-up doors will…

A Fayette man was extradited back to Missouri from California after a warrant was issued for his arrest in February. James Everett Heath, Jr., 65, faces felony charges for sexual involvement with a child below the age of 14.