Two men were injured after their vehicles collided Friday at an intersection in Pettis County.

Jerry and Michele Johnson, of Hughesville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Renee Michele Johnson, of La Monte, to Jonathon Brett Howard Blakely, of La Monte.

LA MONTE Penny Lorenz was a bubbly cheerleader and homecoming queen. Chad Burton was a promising high school wrestler and Kayle Denny was a pretty, carefree teenager who rushed everywhere.

Dozens of small hands worked quickly to stack brightly-colored cups into pyramids before deftly breaking them down and starting again.

Joyce "Joy" S. Bryant, of Sedalia, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a reception, hosted by her children, from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov.

The La Monte PTO will be hosting games, dancing, dinner and contests during the Falling Into Fun event from 2:30 to 10 p.m. today.

The Sedalia man who was found with a missing 15-year-old La Monte girl at his home in April was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading to drug and firearm charges along with two unrelated property offenses Monday.

Three people were hurt in a northern Pettis County wreck Friday, the Highway Patrol reported.

A La Monte man was injured when he was struck by an Amtrak train on Walnut Street, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kraus, of La Monte, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family cruise to new England and Canada in June.

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Kindle, of Sedalia, observed their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Two La Monte residents received treatment for minor injuries after striking a cow on state Route 127, the Highway Patrol reported.

Influenza and pneumonia shots will be available to seniors looking to get their vaccinations ahead of the cold and flu season.

At least 40 bikers and walkers are set to participate in "Tour Bound on the Katy Trail" on Friday.

As crews near completion of the second of eight storm shelters to be built in Pettis County, officials still await the first members of the public to take cover in the first shelter, which opened in La Monte more than three months ago.