The Livingston County Health Center reports 25 COVID-19 cases have been added since May 25th, bringing the total to 1,663. One hundred forty-one cases are active. The health center notes the fully vaccinated rate for Livingston County is 29%, and 33.3% have received at least one dose. Last week, 26.9% were fully immunized, and 32.6% […]
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Man from Clarence facing weapons and drug charges in Linn County
A Clarence man has been charged in Linn County with seven felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance following a narcotics investigation and vehicle stop on May 24th. Twenty-five-year-old Joshua Heath Barry has also been charged with the felonies of unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. […]
Firefighters respond to Hy-Vee Store in Bethany
Minor damage was reported from a fire in the facade of the Hy-Vee of Bethany on May 26th. Harrison County Sheriff Trevor Place says the Bethany Fire Department responded the morning of May 26th in reference to a small fire on the outside of the building behind an electric sign. The New Hampton Fire Department […]
North Central Missouri College to add Buchanan County to service region
Beginning 2022, North Central Missouri College will be the primary community college for students, school districts, and businesses and industries in Buchanan County. The addition of Buchanan County will increase NCMC’s service region from sixteen to seventeen counties in northern Missouri. Both the NCMC and Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of […]
Grundy County Commission signs documents relating to Streambank Stabilization Project
The Grundy County Commission digitally signed a document on May 25th regarding the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Streambank Stabilization project near the Thompson River Bridge on Highway 6. Presiding Commissioner Phillip Ray reports the document will allow the State Highways and Transportation Commission to allocate 12.5%, or $43,750, for the project that will then go […]
Woman charged with six counts of endangering the welfare of a child assigned to Division One of Livingston County court
A case has been certified for Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court for a Chillicothe woman charged with six counts of felony first degree endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk. Twenty-four-year-old Jessica Maurine Busker is scheduled for arraignment on June 15th. Co-defendant 21-year-old Cloyce Oliver Wollard of Chillicothe entered a guilty […]
Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court news for Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Among cases in the associate division of Grundy County Circuit Court, Kyle Ray Graves of rural Trenton pleaded guilty to a violation of a protection order for an adult. On a plea bargain, the prosecuting attorney dismissed a burglary count. Graves was sentenced on Tuesday to 60 days at the Grundy County Detention Center with […]
Mid-States Services to sell appliance division on Oklahoma Avenue in Trenton
Mid-States Services has announced plans to sell the appliance division. The company, at 2626 Oklahoma Avenue in Trenton, is researching possible buyers for the appliance sales and services branch. The sale would also include the appliance parts inventory, building, and attached warehouse on Oklahoma Avenue. Mid-States Services purchased the appliance store in 1999 from Dennis […]
Livingston County Health Center to hold free curbside COVID-19 testing event
Livingston County Health Center announces a free Curbside Community COVID-19 Testing Event on Friday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 800 Adam Drive location. Testing will be conducted curbside by health center staff while clients remain in their vehicles. A specimen will be taken from the lower nostril area, which is […]
Grundy County Health Department reports an increase in COVID-19 cases
Grundy County Health Department reports it has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases locally for the past couple of weeks. A Tuesday report shows, since one week ago, 14 new cases of COVID-19 have occurred, with 13 active in Grundy County. The total number of cases since testing began more than a year ago is […]
Audio: North Missouri businessman sentenced for role in largest organic fraud scheme in American history
A north Missouri businessman who was involved in the largest organic fraud scheme in American history has been sentenced to probation and fined. Federal prosecutors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, say Steven Whiteside has been sentenced to three years probation and fined 45-thousand dollars. Whiteside lives near Chillicothe, which is east of St. Joseph. […]
North Central Missouri Board of Trustees address lengthy agenda at latest meeting on Tuesday
The North Central Missouri Board of Trustees received a consolidated budget update on May 25, 2021. The 2021-2022 budget projection includes total operating revenue of $11,111,547. With auxiliary operations of $12,151,045, the total consolidated income is projected at $13,262,592. Revenues include $7,433,078 for tuition and fees and $2,939,169 in state appropriations. The budget projection also […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to vehicle fire
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a sport utility vehicle fire in Chillicothe on Tuesday evening, May 25. Firefighters arrived and found the SUV fully involved in a side yard of the residence at 453 Vine Street. Water and foam were applied to the interior of the vehicle and engine compartment. About 2,000 gallons of […]
Livingston County adds 21 cases of COVID-19 to total in 24-hours
The Livingston County Health Center reports 21 COVID-19 cases have been added since May 24, bringing the total to 1,638. One hundred thirty-three cases are active. The health center reported May 24th the 58th COVID-19-related death for Livingston County.
Park department accepting applications for non-certified staff at Trenton Family Aquatic Center
The Trenton Park Department is accepting applications for non-certified lifeguards to work the concession stand and the front desk at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center. Applications may be picked up at the Trenton City Hall Monday through Friday from 8 to 4:30. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Grundy County Health Department to hold Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Grundy County Health Department will hold a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic on May 27th. The vaccine will be administered for free from 9 to 11 o’clock that morning by appointment. All Missouri adults are eligible to receive the vaccine. Schedule an appointment at this link or call 660-359-4196.
Mercer County bridge deck replacement project set to begin
The Branch of Weldon Fork Creek Bridge on Mercer County Route BB will close soon for a bridge deck replacement project. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. to replace the bridge’s deck. This bridge, located northwest of Mercer, is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, […]
Chillicothe man who struck UTV with pickup facing charges after UTV driver dies in hospital
A Chillicothe man faces felony charges after a two-vehicle accident in Livingston County on May 23 that the Highway Patrol reports caused the death of a Hale man. Thirty-three-year-old Steven Lee Wilson has been charged with driving while intoxicated, death of another, and DWI, serious physical injury. Bond was originally set at $50,000 cash only, […]
Boater safety certification course to be offered in Macon
Highway Patrol Troop B will offer a free boater safety certification course at its headquarters in Macon. The program will be held on June 12th from 9 to 3 o’clock. Missouri law requires individuals born after January 1st, 1984 to carry a boater safety education certification card and picture identification anytime they operate a vessel […]
Bosworth teen charged with endangering the welfare of a child
A Bosworth teen has been charged with two counts of felony first-degree endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk, first offense after allegedly providing narcotics to two other teens. A criminal summons has been issued for 17-year-old Bobby Lear Sprouse. A probable cause statement accuses Sprouse of giving Percocet and Fentanyl pills to […]