Highway Safety During Planting Season in Chariton County, Missouri: Protecting Farm Equipment Operators and Drivers
As planting season brings Chariton County, Missouri’s rural highways to life in April and May, tractors, planters, and other farm equipment crisscross roads like Route 5 and Highway 24, moving between fields to sow crops. This critical period, driven by tight weather windows, increases the…
Secretary of State Hoskins Identifies Top 5 Threats to Missouri Investors
From the Missouri Securities Division, a division of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ Office Scams Involving Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Scammers often use Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and other social media apps to find victims. Be cautious if someone asks you to…
Natural Disaster-Proofing Your Life: What to Do Before and After the Worst Happens
From the Missouri State Archives, a division of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ Office When disaster strikes – whether a tornado, fire, or flood – our first thoughts are of safeguarding lives, finding shelter, and securing essential supplies. But once the immediate danger passes,…
Missouri Leaders Applaud President Trump’s Executive Order on Election Integrity
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – All Missouri statewide officials and legislative leaders in both chambers express their gratitude to President Donald J. Trump for his recent Executive Order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” signed on March 25, 2025. This landmark directive introduces…
Missouri’s Rural-Urban Income Divide: Rusty Black and Tim Taylor’s Urban Bias Leaves Chariton County Behind
Missouri’s rural communities, including Chariton County, face a persistent income gap compared to urban centers like Kansas City and St. Louis, threatening the heartland’s way of life. From 2005 to 2023, rural median household incomes in Missouri rose from roughly $35,000 to $55,000–$60,000, while urban…
Farm Fire Safety in Spring: Preventing Agricultural Fires Across Missouri
As the spring planting season ramps up across Missouri, so do the risks of fire on farms and rural properties. Chariton County has already experienced several large field and brush fires in recent weeks. While many associate wildfires and farm-related fires with the heat of…
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins Honors Victim Advocates, Highlights “Safe at Home” Program at State Capitol Ceremony
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Office of Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins joined state leaders, service providers, and survivors at the State Capitol to recognize the courage of victims and the critical work of those who support them during Missouri’s annual “Crime Victims’ Rights…
Missouri State Archives Hosts Program Honoring Deaf Poet and Civil War Correspondent Laura Redden Searing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins announced an upcoming public program at the Missouri State Archives that will celebrate the legacy of a trailblazing Deaf Missourian. Poet of the Rebellion: Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri will take place…
Secretary Hoskins Honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Capitol Ceremony and Highlights Safe at Home Program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is proud to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 6–12, 2025, and reaffirm Missouri’s commitment to supporting and empowering victims of crime. As part of this observance, the Secretary of State’s Office will be…
Shelby County Historical Society Museum Dispute: Senator O’Laughlin Faces Ethical Scrutiny for Role in Break-In as Sheriff Ignores Inquiries
Shelbina, Mo. — A civil petition filed against former president Kathleen Wilham has thrust the Shelby County Historical Society museum dispute into the spotlight, exposing a troubling ethical breakdown by Senator Cindy O’Laughlin. Filed on April 1, 2025, in Shelby County Circuit Court (25SB-CC00003), the…