The Chillicothe Fire Department on Monday night responded to a Brunswick Street address for a report of a barbecue grill on fire which was up against the house. Upon arrival at 116 Brunswick, firefighters noticed flames coming from the grill area. The owner was quoted as saying he tried to shut off the propane tank […]
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State Auditor releases audit results of Knox County Sheriff’s Office
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released an audit of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office located in northeast Missouri. The audit came at the request of the county commission after the resignation of the former sheriff, Robert M. Becker, who stepped down after pleading guilty in December 2018 to misdemeanor counts of domestic assault and sexual […]
Audio: Authorities still searching for bodies of missing Wisconsin brothers
Authorities in northwest Missouri describe the search for two missing Wisconsin brothers as an “active death investigation.” Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish briefed reporters on Monday afternoon near a Braymer farm, explaining why it’s a death investigation. Sheriff Larry Fish tells reporters that investigators are searching multiple locations for the bodies of brothers […]
Pershing State Park in Linn County to host public meeting
Pershing State Park in Linn County will host a public information meeting on Saturday, August 10th. The 7 o’clock evening meeting will be held at the campground amphitheater. Park staff will be there to provide information about the Pershing State Park, obtain comments from the public, and answer questions. The information meetings are held in […]
FEMA approves Missouri’s request for disaster assistance to local governments and nonprofits
(Missourinet) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Missouri’s request for federal assistance to local governments and nonprofits in 68 counties to help recover from severe flooding and storms this year. The approval of Missouri’s July 16 request means the federal agency will assist with the cost of repairs to damaged roads, bridges and […]
Newly formed “Art’s Alive” group to meet in August
The newly-formed “Art’s Alive” group will have an August 20th meeting when the information will be shared about efforts to revitalize an arts program. The meeting will begin at 7 pm in the Sugg Room of the Ketcham Community Center on the campus of North Central Missouri College. The meeting is open to the public, […]
Hy-Vee to hold “Round-Up” fundraising event for Pinky Swear Foundation
Hy-Vee, Inc., in partnership with Pinky Swear Foundation, a national charitable organization that supports children with cancer and their families, has announced that its register round-up fundraising event will be held on August 1 through August 18, 2019, at Hy-Vee’s more than 260 stores. The annual Hy-Vee Pinky Swear Register Round-Up gives customers the opportunity […]
MU Extension in Harrison County celebrates 100 years of service
On Saturday, July 27, 2019, Harrison County Extension Council members celebrated 100 years of extension service in Harrison County. The day included an opportunity for the public to get a closer look at programming available through MU Extension, as well as help raise funds to support future extension programming. A 5K Fun Run started off […]
97-year-old Trenton woman crashes through fence, car travels 192 yards before coming to a stop
Trenton Police investigated an accident in which a car crashed through a wooden fence and traveled over 180 yards before coming to a controlled stop. The crash happened Thursday morning of last week and involved a woman who was to visit a doctor’s office but instead turned from 9th Street, into the exit drive of […]
Trenton residents facing felony drug charges, creating health risk to a child
Two Trenton residents are facing felony charges following their weekend arrests on a drug charge and allegedly creating a health risk to a child. Trenton Police arrested 46-year-old Anthony Deon Brown and 43-year-old Laurissa Ann Wilson. Bonds for each were set at $20,000. Both are charged with manufacturing a controlled substance, marijuana, within two thousand […]
Hamilton woman arrested on parole warrant
The highway patrol reports a Sunday arrest of a Hamilton resident. Thirty-seven-year-old Michelle Nally was arrested on a felony probation and parole warrant which had an original charge of larceny. She also was arrested on a misdemeanor Caldwell County warrant on an original charge of allegedly obstructing justice. Nally was taken to the Clinton County […]
Chillicothe teen injured in two-car crash
A Chillicothe teenager received minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident late Sunday afternoon (5:00 pm), one mile north of Chillicothe. Nineteen-year-old Tiffany Maples was taken by private vehicle to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe. A car driven by 17-year-old Tucker Burtch of Chillicothe was southbound on LIV Road 239 when the collision occurred with the […]
Pattonsburg man injured in UTV crash
A Pattonsburg man was injured when he fell out of the bed area of a utility vehicle as it was traveled down a large rock pile. Twenty-two-year-old Jared Teel received moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Mosiac Life Care of St. Joseph. The driver of the UTV, 19-year-old Tanner Teel of Pattonsburg, was […]
Two from Princeton injured in Sunday rollover crash
Two Princeton residents were injured in a rollover accident Sunday afternoon four miles east of Princeton. The driver, 32-year-old Mirlande Hector, and her passenger, 34-year-old Wenchel Dorzin were taken by emergency medical services to the Wright Memorial Hospital with moderate injuries. The car was westbound when it crossed the center of Highway 136 and drove […]
Princeton Board of Education approves the hiring of two
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education approved the 2018-2019 Annual Secretary of the Board Report this week. After a closed session, it was announced two the hiring of two individuals were approved and one resignation was accepted. Aaron Stark will be a junior high and high school math teacher and Jeri Alderson will be a […]
Princeton man involved in northeast Missouri crash
A northeast Missouri resident was hurt when the car she was driving was hit from behind by a vehicle operated by a Princeton man. Forty-year-old Crystal King of Alexandria was taken to Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri with minor injuries. The driver of the other car, 35-year old Landon Brown of Princeton, was not […]
Additional winners announced at Jamesport Junior Livestock Show
Additional winners have been announced from the Jamesport Junior Livestock Show. In the Swine Show, Grand Champion Boar went to Graydee Rains of Gallatin, and Reserve Champion Boar went to Wade Horton of Chillicothe. Grand Champion Gilt: Macie Rodenburg of Wheeling, and Reserve Champion Gilt: Kaitlyn Bird of Gallatin. Grand Champion Market: Charlie Peniston of […]
FEMA disaster recovery center to open Monday, July 29 in Carrollton
A FEMA disaster recovery center will open Monday, July 29, in Carroll County to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms, and tornadoes. Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or […]
Three hurt in two-vehicle crash in Stewartsville
Three individuals sustained injuries in a two-vehicle accident in Stewartsville on Friday evening. The Patrol reports an ambulance transported 35-year-old Brandon Beam of Saint Joseph to Mosaic Life Care in Saint Joseph with moderate injuries. Twenty-seven-year-old Kaleigh Hayes of Saint Joseph reportedly did not seek immediate medical treatment, and 76-year-old Lane Killgore of Stewartsville refused […]
128th Annual Jameson Picnic kicks off August 8, 2019
Multiple activities are planned for the 128th Annual Jameson Picnic August 8th through 10th at the Jameson City Park. Activities will begin with a talent show with four age divisions on the evening of August 8th at 6:30. Cash prizes will be awarded. The Mud Crickets will play country and rock music at 8 o’clock. […]