Ameren Missouri says it’s offering a million dollars to help its struggling customers pay overdue balances. The company says it has added the money to its Clean Slate fund, which helps eligible moderate-income customers clear their past-due balances and start fresh. Ameren Missouri’s manager of customer advocacy, Page Selby, says the cost of energy has […]
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Progressives renew call for U.S. Supreme Court expansion after abortion rights decision
(Missouri Independent) – A group of U.S. House Democrats Monday called for the passage of legislation that would add four justices to the Supreme Court, following the overturning of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that provided the constitutional right to abortion. “It’s an ultra-right-wing Republican Supreme Court,” Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia said during a press […]
Fate of Missouri marijuana initiative petition unclear as signature count continues
(Missouri Independent) – Whether Missouri voters will get a chance to legalize recreational marijuana in November is still in question. The latest incomplete tabulations from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office, obtained under a Sunshine Law request, show the Legal Missouri 2022 initiative is short of the necessary signatures in four of the six Congressional districts necessary to […]
New Hawley Bill to crack down on consulting firms providing services to both the U.S. and China
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Time to Choose Act which would prohibit the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal agencies from contracting with consulting firms like McKinsey & Company which are simultaneously providing services to the Chinese government or its affiliates. The bill would force these government contractors to choose whether to […]
Coalition of AGs obtain injunction halting Biden administration guidance on definition of sex and gender identity
On Friday, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, along with a coalition of twenty attorneys general led by Tennessee, obtained a preliminary injunction halting the Biden Administration’s guidance that would change Title VII and Title IX’s definition of “sex” to include “gender identity” relating to separation of bathrooms and sports in schools, and pronouns in the […]
Missouri State Auditor issues follow-up report on Homestead Village in Ray County after issuing a “Poor” rating
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a follow-up review of progress made by the City of Homestead Village to implement the recommendations of an audit from December that gave a rating of “poor,” the lowest possible. The audit, initiated by a citizen petition, found more than $4,300 in customer sewer payments were recorded as received […]
Students from Trenton and Bethany participate in Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE program
Kayden Jones of Bethany and Serenity Marsh of Trenton were among the ninety-five high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 13-15, 2022 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City. They were sponsored by Grundy Electric Cooperative, […]
Missouri man pleads guilty to leading $10 million conspiracy to distribute over 2,200 pounds of Meth
A Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court to being the leader of a nearly $10 million conspiracy to distribute almost 1,000 kilograms (2,204 pounds) of methamphetamine. Mirza Alihodzic, 36, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. By pleading guilty, Alihodzic acknowledged that […]
Daviess County Route 190 closed at the Union Pacific railroad bridge
Contractors working with the Union Pacific railroad notified the Missouri Department of Transportation that a recent inspection revealed a broken beam on the bridge over Route 190 near Lock Springs in Daviess County, requiring the closure of the road. Route 190 will remain closed around the clock until the beam can be repaired. Crews hope […]
Trenton Utility Committee to meet on Tuesday
This month’s meeting of the Trenton Utility Committee, which oversees Trenton Municipal Utilities, will be Tuesday evening, July 19, at 6 pm at Trenton City Hall. The agenda includes a review of financial reports as well as reports from TMU department heads and the utility director. The committee meeting also will be available via Zoom. […]
“Flower Show” to be in full bloom at North Central Missouri Fair
A “Flower Show” will be held during the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. The Grand River Garden Club and Trenton HyVee present the annual event at the Rock Barn from August 4th to the 6th. Entries can be made at the registration table on Thursday morning, August 4th, from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Guidelines […]
Captain Corey Schoeneberg to be promoted to the rank of major
Captain Corey J. Schoeneberg, Troop F, will be promoted to the rank of major, and be designated bureau commander of the Administrative Services Bureau, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO. As bureau commander, he will have direct oversight of the Fleet & Facilities, Human Resources, and Training divisions, and serve as a member of the Patrol’s […]
Grundy County Commission announces an employee promotion and an employee retirement
An employee promotion has been announced by the Grundy County Commission. Chris Ward has been named the Road and Bridge Supervisor for Grundy County. He’s been employed since 2015 with the department. Ward will succeed Martin Chapman as Road and Bridge Supervisor. Chapman is retiring but began employment with Grundy County, 19 years ago on […]
Art’s Alive to present “Fine Arts Show” at North Central Missouri Fair
The Arts Alive organization presents the 2022 “Fine Arts Show” in early August during the North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. Prize money for adults (age 16 and older) and ribbons for juniors will be awarded in several categories. Arts Alive is encouraging all artists to showcase their talents for public viewing at the fine […]
Trenton Rotary Club honored for participation in Rotary Foundation
The Trenton Rotary Club was honored for its participation in the Rotary Foundation during the Thursday, July 14 meeting held at the BTC Bank community room. Michael Ormsby presided at the meeting, Joe MacDonald gave the prayer and Chris Hoffman was the sergeant at arms. Steve Taylor was the program chairman. Don Gladhart and Erik […]
Iowa man rolls vehicle on Mercer County Route B; Patrol accuses him of DWI
Officers and first responders were called to a possible injury accident Sunday evening on Route B in rural Mercer County. Mercer County Sheriff, Jose Lopez, reported a vehicle was involved in a rollover accident. The department noted the driver was using a seat belt and was medically cleared at the scene. The Missouri State Highway […]
As aging farmers retire, lawmakers explore how to boost beginning producers
(Missouri Independent) – More than half of American farmers will reach retirement age in the next 10 years, but the steep price of entry to start a farm, along with rising input costs and volatile markets, make it tough for young and beginning farmers to take their places. “Farming is inherently a risky business, but […]
Judge orders Eric Greitens to give testimony in child custody case over lawyer’s objections
(Missouri Independent) – Former Gov. Eric Greitens will give testimony next week for the first time about allegations of spousal and child abuse made by his ex-wife in a child custody case. During a brief hearing Friday morning, Associate Circuit Judge Leslie Schneider ordered both Eric Greitens and his ex-wife, Sheena Greitens, to appear for depositions in […]
Group based in Milan receives grant to support immigrant, refugee meat-plant workers
An organization in rural Missouri is getting a funding boost to empower workers at meat-processing plants, especially immigrants and refugees, and help them advocate for themselves. The Rural Community Workers Alliance, (RCWA) based in Milan, Missouri near the Smithfield plant, said it will use a new Rapid Response grant from the HEAL Food Alliance to organize […]
Missouri group warns of rental units losing affordability requirements
In the next five years, roughly 8,000 affordable housing units in Missouri may no longer be affordable. The state’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit program gives incentives to developers to build new housing for low-income families, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. Units are required to remain affordable for 30 years, after which developers have options. They […]