This is considered the halfway point through the current Missouri legislative session. From the Senate side, Senator Dan Hegeman reviews many of the topics. Republican Senator Dan Hegeman whose district includes portions of the north-central and northwest Missouri.
Category: Local News
January unemployment rate shows four area counties at 4% or higher
January unemployment rates show four area counties at 4% or higher. Figures from the Division of Employment Security for the latest month available have Linn County at the highest rate in northwest Missouri at 5-1/2%. Linn is followed by Putnam County at 4.9%, Harrison County at 4.3% and Grundy County at 4% unemployment. The Grundy […]
Motorcycle crash near Excelsior Springs injures KC woman
A Kansas City resident was hurt when the motorcycle she was a passenger on overturned near Excelsior Springs. Sixty-four-year-old Deborah Holden-Johnson was taken to Liberty hospital with moderate injuries. The operator of the motorcycle, 63-year-old Leroy Booker of Excelsior Springs, was not reported hurt. The crash happened Saturday afternoon on Route Y near Excelsior Springs […]
Two vehicles demolished in crash on Highway 13
A northwest Missouri resident was hurt she pulled into the path of a sports utility vehicle in Polo. Thirty-two-year-old Jennifer Webb of Amazonia was transported to Cameron Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. The driver of the SUV, 26-year-old Bowie Griffith of Richmond, was not reported hurt. The accident happened late Saturday morning at the […]
Chillicothe police report on operation to monitor for traffic violations
The Chillicothe Police Department reports an operation that aggressively monitored for traffic violations Saturday night and early Sunday. Assistant Police Chief Rick Sampsel says five warnings were issued for speeding, three for defective equipment, and one for an expired temporary license plate. In addition, one ticket was issued for defective equipment, one for failure to […]
Patrol reports arrests in Livingston and Daviess Counties
The Highway Patrol reports a Gallatin man was arrested Saturday morning in Daviess County. Twenty-five-year-old Justin Rainey was accused of felony possession of a controlled substance, DWI/drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, careless and imprudent driving and no proof of insurance. Two Detroit, Michigan residents, Tynisha Wright, and Derek Linebarger, both 41, were arrested […]
Area 4-H and FFA chapters awarded grants by Missouri Department of Agriculture
Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn has announced that 11 Missouri FFA chapters and eight 4-H clubs were awarded grants from the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Building Our American Communities grant program. The youth groups were awarded the funds for community service projects this year. The FFA chapters awarded grants include Milan and Bevier with 4-H […]
Patrol reports vehicle demolished in Ray County crash
The Highway Patrol reports a Polo woman sustained minor injuries in a one-car accident in Ray County Friday morning. Emergency medical services transported 74-year-old Glennda Martin to the Excelsior Springs Hospital. Martin drove west on Route D when the car reportedly crossed the center line east of Route BB, ran off the left side of […]
Patrol reports arrest of teenager on drug allegations
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of an Excelsior Springs resident in Ray County Friday night on multiple drug allegations. Eighteen-year-old Jessicka Ard is accused of felony possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance—marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving while intoxicated-drugs. The Patrol also accused her of failure to […]
Kasey Bailey appointed to be Trenton High School Principal
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education has offered a contract to Kasey Bailey to be the Principal at Trenton High School next school year. Bailey is currently the Assistant Principal at Trenton High School and Middle School and will begin his duties as high school Principal August 1st. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reports Bailey’s salary will […]
Closure planned for Interstate 229 ramp north of St. Joseph
The ramp from northbound Interstate 229 to northbound I-29 will be closed next week and I-29 will be narrowed to one lane in order to complete bridge deck repairs on the ramp. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the off-ramp at Exit 14C towards Council Bluffs and the passing lane of northbound […]
Chillicothe native sworn in as Superintendent of Missouri State Highway Patrol
On March 5, 2019, Governor Michael L. Parson appointed Lt. Col. Eric T. Olson the 24th superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was confirmed by the Missouri Senate on March 14, and now holds the rank of colonel. Colonel Eric T. Olson was sworn in at 2 p.m., March 15, 2019. The Honorable […]
NRCS seeks comments regarding Little Otter Creek Reservoir in Caldwell County
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has released a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Little Otter Creek Watershed Plan. The plan involves the construction of a proposed multipurpose reservoir in Caldwell County. This supplement addresses changes since NRCS prepared the Little Otter Creek Watershed Plan and Environmental Impact Statement in 2003. The supplement […]
Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra Donors Club begins membership campaign
The Donors Club of the Grand River Valley Choir and Orchestra has begun its March campaign for new and sustaining membership. Donors Club Chairperson and GRVCO Board member Carol Reger plans for mailings to be sent to area businesses and individuals next week. The GRVCO consists of musicians from area communities, including Trenton, Chillicothe, Princeton, […]
Grundy County Commission meeting agenda includes 911 radio equipment
The Grundy County Commission plans to discuss 911 radio equipment with Sheriff Rodney Herring next week. The commission will meet with the sheriff at the Law Enforcement Center in Trenton on Tuesday afternoon, March 19th at 1:30. The agenda also includes the commission meeting with Grundy County Ambulance Director Steve Tracy at the courthouse in […]
Boil advisory issued for portions of Sullivan County
Sullivan County Public Water Supply District Number 1 has issued a precautionary boil advisory due to a water main break. The order affects Sullivan County Rural Water customers north of Browning on Highway 5 to Denver Road, including Denver, Woodland, Estes, White, and Ember roads. The precautionary boil advisory continues until further notice.
Trenton Finance, Utility, and Administrative committees to meet Tuesday
The Trenton Finance, Utility, and Administrative committees will meet Tuesday, March 19th, with each meeting held at Trenton City Hall. The Finance Committee will continue discussion of the 2019-2020 budget at 6 o’clock that evening. The agenda will focus on Trenton Municipal Utilities. The Utility Committee will discuss pad and pole mount transformer bids at […]
Trenton man arrested on charges of felony stealing
The Grundy County Sheriff reports the arrest of a Trenton man on a capias warrant on felony charges of stealing, fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years, and resisting or interfering with an arrest for a felony. Bond for 28-year-old William Edward Grimes the Fourth (IV) was set at $10,000 with 10% cash approved. He […]
Troopers arrest Gallatin man on drug allegations
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Gallatin man in Clinton County on Friday morning accusing him of several allegations. Fifty-one-year-old Steven Siegel is accused of felony possession of methamphetamine as well as the misdemeanors of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain lane. Siegel was taken to the Clinton County Jail […]
Pleasant View R-6 Community Club to sponsor “Basketball Extravaganza”
The Pleasant View R-6 Community Club will hold the annual Basketball Extravaganza to benefit students, faculty, and staff. The event will be held in the school gym on the night of March 23rd. Community Club Treasurer Sara Berry says the event will begin with alumni Kenton Kinney performing the National Anthem at 6 o’clock prior […]