Marshall News

On June 19, Saline County was one of more than 40 counties in Missouri declared eligible for public assistance to repair damages that occurred as a result of severe weather between May 8 and May 16.

A law that took effect July 1, an enforcement "push" from Missouri Highway Patrol and a recent Missouri Supreme Court decision will keep law enforcement officials and courts busy in the next few months.

A Marshall man suffered minor injuries Wednesday afternoon, July 1, in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 240 about 1/2-mile east of 295th Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.

A few alert citizens brought a suspicious-sounding activity to the attention of Marshall police Tuesday, June 30, though the activity was determined to be lawful.

Marshall Municipal Band's announcer Randy Shannon introduces a piece of music during the 2008 Independence Day concert at the Marshall Habilitation Center.

Cancer survivors and their caregivers take the first lap at Saline County Relay for Life Friday evening, June 26.

A Marshall woman suffered moderate injuries Saturday, June 27, in a one-vehicle crash in Pettis County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report.

Charles E. Townsend Jr., 22, of Kansas City, is being held at Saline County Justice Facility on a $4,500 cash or surety bond in connection with an incident in Marshall June 24.

At Marshall's new downtown association's meeting Monday evening, June 22, Tracy Hartley was chosen to represent the group at Missouri Main Street Connection convention Aug.

An arrest warrant with a $5,000 cash-only bond has been issued for Matthew S. Harris, 17, of Marshall.

A car finishes safely crossing the railroad tracks on North Miami Avenue as a train approaches during the "Officer on the Train" exercise in Marshall Wednesday, June 24.

Michelle A. Keller, 42, of Marshall, made an open plea of guilty to two counts of class C felony endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree Monday, June 22, before Judge Dennis A. Rolf in Saline County Circuit Court.

Marshall senior Morgan Lamberson recovered from a difficult opening day to finish sixth last week in the 49th annual Missouri Women's Golf Association Junior Championship at Columbia.

An arrest warrant with a cash or surety bond of $2,000 has been issued by Saline County Circuit Court for Jesus M. Lopez, 19, of Dover.

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Friday, June 19, that resurfacing work on U.S. Highway 65 will begin Wednesday, June 24.

Percussionist Will Doolin's shirt seems to express a key question for Marshall Municipal Band members as they rehearse Wednesday, June 17, for the band's coming performance at the Missouri Bandmaster's Association Convention.

Marshall Police Officer Stephen Stewart holds new drug dog Boomer's leash as he greets Saline County Presiding Commissioner Becky Plattner in the commission office Thursday, June 18.

A large tree limb reclines on a sagging power line in the 400 block of East North Street in Marshall Wednesday evening, June 17, after a fierce storm roared through the area.

For Secretary Katie Sharon and Treasurer Connie Grisier, the Tuesday, June 9, meeting of the Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees was their last.

A Marshall woman was arrested early Wednesday, June 17, on suspicion of resisting arrest and assaulting a law enforcement officer, according to a Saline County Sheriff's Department report.