A traffic stop in the 1300 block of North Washington Street in Chillicothe overnight for an alleged registration violation led to the driver’s arrest. Assistant Chillicothe Police Chief Rick Sampsel reports the driver was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, be in possession with intent to distribute, and have paraphernalia. The driver […]
A man from McFall was injured in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday night in northern Daviess County. He also is potentially facing numerous charges. Forty-nine-year-old William Perkins of McFall was driving southbound on Highway 13 when he attempted to make a right turn onto Kodiak Road. A trooper said the car went off the west side […]
An accident on private property in rural Caldwell County has hospitalized a Hamilton man. 54-year-old Jeffrey Dalton was injured when he was on foot and got pinned against a skid steer loader as his pickup rolled downhill. He was flown by a medical helicopter (Life Flight Eagle) to the Truman Medical Center with serious injuries. […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox announces his office has partnered with the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center to hold free training on fentanyl and other synthetic opiates. The training for sworn law enforcement and the United States military will be at the Chillicothe Department of Emergency Services in the second-floor training room on March 23rd from […]
A jury trial has been scheduled for the Trenton man charged with felony first-degree assault causing serious physical injury to Trenton Police Officer Jasmine Diab in June. Online court information shows 39-year-old Jamey Aaron Griffin appeared in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday with the case continued to July 20th through 24th […]
The Polo R-7 School District has implemented its Crisis Plan this week following a vehicle accident in southern Caldwell County Sunday that killed two teens from Polo. Middle School and High School Principal Jonathon Pickrell provided information that shows the plan involves guidelines for understanding and responding to a crisis, including emotions teachers may observe […]
The Spickard Board of Aldermen approved several actions Monday evening regarding loan applications. One involved looking into a loan from the National Rural Water Association to repair the existing pump station. That vote was taken following discussion of a small borrowers loan for wastewater and drinking water needs. City Clerk Amy Chapman reports the city […]
Bond has been amended for a Kansas City man charged in Livingston County with resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony following a pursuit New Year’s Eve. Online court information shows the court amended Nathaniel Watkins’s bond to $25,000 cash only, 10% allowed, and all previous conditions remain. His bond was previously set […]
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory until further notice for some Sullivan County Rural Water customers. The advisory affects those on Route N from Route Y to Gable Drive, including Nile and Forest drives.
The United Way of Grundy County has launched its business fundraising campaign to help fund county organizations. Those organizations include the Community Food Pantry of Grundy County, Girl Scouts, Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri, Grundy County 4-H, Grundy County RSVP, Juvenile Court Diversion Program, Juvenile Office of the Third Judicial Circuit, Grundy County […]
The Trenton Administrative Committee recommended Tuesday evening sending changes regarding the sign policy and row crop rental to the city council. City Clerk Cindy Simpson reports the change for the sign policy would involve signs being erected “along the right-of-way adjoining the residence of a minor….” The policy currently says “a minor under the age […]
A candidate has filed for the Fourth Ward of the Trenton City Council. Duane S. Urich of 4028 East 10th Street filed Wednesday morning for the April 7th election. Previous filings include incumbent David Mlika for Third Ward and Marvin Humphreys for Second Ward. One council member from each of Trenton’s four wards will be […]
Governor Mike Parson has appointed a Laclede resident to the Missouri Gaming Commission. David Hane retired from the Brookfield Police Department, where he served as police chief for 31 years. He also previously served as the Brookfield city manager, a past member and chairman of the North Missouri Drug Task Force, and past member and […]
An oral request for bond modification was sustained in Division One of Putnam County Circuit Court Wednesday morning for an Oskaloosa, Iowa woman reportedly involved in a pursuit and vehicle accident involving a deputy in Unionville in October. Online court information shows bond was continued for Tori Lyn Craver, and the request for bond modification […]
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Kirksville man in Putnam County on Tuesday on several allegations. Drug-related allegations for 31-year-old Daren Starnes included felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, felony possession of a controlled substance—marijuana, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Starnes was also accused of driving while revoked—second offense and identity theft. […]
The Highway Patrol reports two Jameson men sustained moderate injuries in a three-vehicle accident three miles north of Cameron on Wednesday morning. The driver of a pickup truck, 60-year-old Christopher Nelson, and his passenger, 22-year-old Dylan Nelson, were transported by ambulance to the Cameron Regional Medical Center. The driver of a car, 53-year-old Donald Jennings […]
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. announces the opening of its online scholarship application, Scholar-Link. Beginning on January 15, 2020, Scholar-Link will officially open to any senior wanting to apply for scholarships to be used at a 4-year or 2-year college/university as well as a vocational-technical school. The Community Foundation currently administers 94 scholarship […]
North Central Missouri College Upward Bound student, Michael Johnson, from Hamilton received the NCMC Foundation Jack N. Young, Mildred M. Young, Noble J. Young, and Myra A. Young Dual Credit scholarship to use towards his NCMC dual credit tuition. Michael will be graduating high school in the spring of 2020 and plans to pursue a […]
Another candidate has filed for the Trenton City Council election on April 7th. Marvin Humphreys of 1726 Tindall Avenue filed for the Second Ward. Incumbent David Mlika previously filed for Third Ward. One council member from each of Trenton’s four wards will be up for election. Councilmember terms last two years. Candidates can file at […]
A Chillicothe man accused of fleeing from a deputy in July was sentenced in Division One of Livingston County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning. Court information indicates Matthew Aaron Case was sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections for 10 years on felony unlawful possession of a firearm, with the sentence to run consecutively to […]
