Higginsville News

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Topic: Births, Weddings & Anniversaries Weddings : Ellis-Jennings Wedding Published Online Nov 12, 2009 - 11:03 AM The National Confederate Park Civil War-era chapel at Higginsville was the setting for the Saturday, May 30, 2009, wedding of Kristen Lea Ellis and Justin Ray Jennings.

After a stop in Lafayette County to face charges there, William P. Willbanks, 40, of Higginsville, will be spending the next seven years in Missouri Department of Corrections as the result of a sentence handed down by Circuit Court Judge Dennis A. Rolf Monday, Nov.

The historic Lexington Brewery Building that has housed Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant for the last several years was destroyed in an early-morning fire this Thursday.

HIGGINSVILLE, Mo. a ' Two people were seriously injured in an ATV accident in rural Lafayette County early Sunday.

Two occupants of a small plane apparently were unharmed after the aircraft crashed into Higginsville Lake Monday morning, according to the manager of Higginsville Industrial Municipal Airport.The plane took off from the airport, said Kelly Ralston.

A small plane crashed into a Higginsville lake Monday morning. But neither person inside were hurt.

Liberty man charged in death after fightA 23-year-old Liberty man has been charged in the death of a man in Northmoor early Sunday, according to a detective.Platte County prosecutors have charged Jack Martin with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident with death or injuries involved, said Leroy Williams, a detective with the Northmoor police ...

Police confirm a plane went down Monday morning at Higginsville Lake, also known as Higginsville Reservoir.

Mr. and Mrs. Lou Tempel, of Sedalia, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday.

Governor Nixon announced that 16.1 million dollars in funding will be unfrozen and used for projects at the seven Missouri veterans homes.

Gov. Jay Nixon today announced more than $16.1 million in capital improvement projects that will benefit each of the seven veterans' homes in Missouri and two of the state's cemeteries for veterans.

A Warrensburg man died and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.

LEXINGTON, Mo. a ' Authorities confirmed Tuesday that a Higginsville woman missing since Saturday has been found dead.

From Joe Robertson: The Lafayette County Sheriffa s Department is looking for help finding a missing woman who was last seen Saturday afternoon in her southern Higginsville, Mo., home.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Mo. - The Lafayette County Sheriffa s Department is seeking the publica s help in locating a missing endangered adult.

The Lighthouse Shelter's sixth annual Car and Motorcycle Show, held near the Marshall Aquatic Center Saturday morning, June 19, was shortened by rain, but had a long list of awards presented to entrants.

Who: Shelley Bryan, 56, of Blue Springs.When and how she died: May 22, of cancer, at her home.Positive from the start: Shelley Bryan maintained a positive attitude and strong personality throughout her life, said her husband of 30 years, Bob Bryan.“Growing up, she drove her sister nuts because she was always singing,” he said.

Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day and an opportunity for Americans to honor those men and women who have died in the service of this country.

Attorney General Chris Koster and key staff will be available in two offices the evening of May 19 as expected legal proceedings continue in advance of the May 20 execution date set for Dennis Skillicorn.