Theatre Northwest, the theatre company of Northwest Missouri State University will present “Still Life with Iris,” a children’s fantasy by Steven Dietz, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24 and 2 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Studio Theatre at the Ron Houston Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and […]
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Four arrested by local authorities
Trenton Police arrested three men Sunday who face drug charges in Grundy County Circuit Court. Felony charges of possession of methamphetamine have been filed against 21-year-old Joseph Martin Herrity of Chillicothe, 20-year-old Joseph Sheridan Parr of Cameron and 17-year-old Michael Ray Oesch of Princeton. Bonds for each were set at $15,000 cash and they are […]
Dewey Elementary School students learn about baby pigs
Students from Dewey Elementary Kindergarten and first-grade classes had a hands-on learning with baby pigs in the classroom. The Litton Crusaders and the Livingston County Farm Bureau made this visit possible as part of the “Thank A Farmer” program. The students learned about habitats and animals with assistance from the Litton Crusaders program. The students […]
Two arrested in Daviess County on drug possession
The highway patrol reports drug arrests in Daviess county of two individuals from Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Taken Sunday morning to the Daviess-DeKalb county regional jail were 47-year-old Bryon Cunningham and 36-year-old Amy Hunter who were detained on a 24-hour hold. The state patrol accused Cunningham possession of methamphetamine, possession of fewer than ten grams of […]
Fire at Smiley home in Galt destroys home and contents
A fire Sunday afternoon at Galt destroyed a house and its contents. The blaze occurred at the residence of Charles and Johnna Smiley at 111 West Center Street in Galt. Responding to the scene were the Galt Fire Protection District and the Grundy County Rural Fire Protection District. Terry Wynne of the Galt fire district reports […]
Audio: Moberly Plans to Dedicate Museum for General Omar Bradley on Monday
A northern Missouri community plans to hold a ceremony today (Monday) to honor their town’s favorite son, who was America’s last five-star general. Brian Hauswirth has the story. General Omar Bradley was born in poverty in northern Missouri’s Randolph County. He graduated from Moberly High School in 1910. Bradley commanded the First U.S. […]
McFall woman injured in Highway 136 crash
The Highway Patrol reports a McFall woman sustained minor injuries as the result of a two-vehicle accident two miles west of Bethany Friday evening. Sport utility vehicles driven by 47-year-old Victoria Vandiver of McFall and 27-year-old Devon Ellis of Albany both traveled west on U. S. 136 when Vandiver reportedly stopped to wait to turn […]
Chillicothe man arrested in Caldwell County
The highway patrol reports a 22-year old Chillicothe man was arrested Saturday in Caldwell County. Quinten Lewis was accused of misdemeanor speeding 96 miles an hour in a 65 zone and misdemeanor driving while suspended of revoked. Lewis was transported to the Caldwell County Detention Center.
Chillicothe firefighters respond to 503 East Bridge
Fire Saturday morning in Chillicothe caused significant smoke and heat damage to a garage and fire damage to the east wall of that structure. Chief Wright said Chillicothe firefighters received a call of smoke coming from a garage behind the residence at 503 East Bridge. Firefighters arrived to find smoke billowing from the eaves and […]
Jamesport Board of Education adopts calendar for 2018 – 2019
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education Thursday evening adopted a calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. The first day of school for next school year will be August 16th, and the last day of school will be May 13th, 2019. The board approved a certificate of deposit investment of $150,000 for eight months at 1.77% […]
Princeton City Council adopts demolition program
The Princeton City Council adopted a new demolition program policy at its meeting Thursday evening. City Clerk Danette Snapp says the policy is like Trenton’s. Shafer, Kline, and Warren presented information on a water study of Princeton. The council approved the water study be sent to the Department of Natural Resources for approval. The council […]
Two injured on Highway 63 near Green Top
The Highway Patrol reports residents from Green Castle and Kirksville sustained injuries in a one-vehicle accident two and a half miles south of Green Top Thursday evening. Nineteen-year-old Delaney Snyder of Green Castle drove north on U. S. 63 when she reportedly swerved to miss a dead deer in the road. Then the car ran […]
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for week of February 12, 2018
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of February 12 – 18 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
Major construction projects in Northwest Missouri that MoDOT will tackle in 2018
Several construction projects are planned across Northwest Missouri during the 2018 construction season. These projects, administered by the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Northwest District, range from resurfacing to bridge reconstruction to safety improvements. With more than 35 projects planned to begin this season, the department is making an investment of more than $64 million to […]
With snow forecast this weekend, use caution if you have to travel
With another wave of winter weather hitting the state late Friday through Sunday morning, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution and stay informed if forced to travel. KTTN and the PAR Broadcast Group will also be keeping an eye on the weather, keeping people up to date via our weather […]
Essay winners announced by Trenton Elks Lodge
Winners have been announced in an essay contest judged by members of the Trenton Elks Lodge number 801. This year’s theme was “Why Are Veterans Our Heroes.” Local winners, according to the Elks Lodge, from fifth and sixth grade are 1st place Treah Swank from fifth grade at Trenton; 2nd place to Tony Ibarra: he’s […]
Meeting in Trenton to explore interest in starting a Christian School
A public meeting is scheduled two weeks from Saturday that’s designed to gauge the level of interest in possibly starting a Christian school in Trenton. Socha Osborn reports she set up the meeting for February 24th at 4 o’clock at the First Assembly of God Church in Trenton. She noted the church is simply providing a […]
Gun and Knife Sports Show kicks off in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Elks Lodge 656 sponsors the 16th Annual Gun and Knife Sports Show at the lodge in Chillicothe this weekend. Guns, knives, ammunition, and accessories will be on display at the show, which runs from 5 to 8 o’clock tonight (Friday), 9 o’clock in the morning to 6 o’clock in the evening tomorrow (Saturday), and […]
Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus scholarship now available
The Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus created a college scholarship to provide financial assistance to young women set to graduate from high school. Each year the Women Legislators select one senior from each of Missouri’s congressional districts to receive the $500 scholarship on the basis of leadership, academics, and community service. Applications are available at […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital to host “Fit and Fun” event
The Carroll County Memorial Hospital of Carrollton will partner with the Care Connection for Aging Services to host a Fit and Fun event. The event will be held in the 4 Corners Cafe in the hospital the evening of February 22nd from 4 to 6 o’clock and will offer health screenings to seniors at least […]