Police in the community of Sullivan in eastern Missouri report they responded to multiple reports of bizarre human behavior last weekend. KMOV-TV reports the behavior is likely the result of the ‘Flakka,’ a synthetic drug known to cause crazy behavior. Sullivan Police say they responded to reports of people barking like dogs, running nude, and […]
A traffic stop west of Chillicothe last Friday led to the arrest of two individuals. Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports deputies arrested 22-year-old Jonathan Kristopher Scheidt and 21-year-old Sommer Ann Brewster on drug charges after Chief Deputy Michael Claypole checked their vehicle going 90 miles per hour in a 65 zone on eastbound U. […]
The Ketcham Community Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton, Missouri will be one of the locations hosting the 2017 Missouri Postsecondary Agriculture Student (PAS) Organization Conference held on the NCMC campus. On November 14, the track and weights will be closed from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on November 15 […]
Every minute of everyday emergency responders across Missouri work tirelessly to help save lives at the scene of traffic incidents. Across the country every year hundreds of emergency responders representing fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, towing and transportation agencies are struck and either injured or killed while responding. The Federal Highway Administration has declared […]
With Veteran’s Day falling on Saturday this year, many of our area schools have notified KTTN of holding Veteran’s programs on Friday during school hours. With that in mind, we have compiled a listing of those holding programs to honor Veterans. Veterans are invited to attend a program this morning at 8 o’clock at Rissler elementary […]
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in North Missouri planned for the week of November 13 through November 19 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, mowing, guardrail repairs and other road work […]
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Browning man for passing bad checks. Fifty-seven-year-old Steve Couch was arrested in Sullivan County Wednesday for five counts of misdemeanor passing a bad check of less than $500. His bond is $1,500, and he is scheduled for the Associate Division of circuit court Tuesday. Court […]
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education approved two cooperative agreements with Gallatin at its meeting Wednesday evening. The agreements are for varsity spring baseball in 2019 and junior high football for fall 2018. Tri-County will be the host school for baseball. Gallatin will be the host school for junior high football. The board set the […]
The Grundy County R-5 Board of Education approved multiple items at its meeting Wednesday evening. The board approved the transfer of $70,000 from the general fund to the capital projects fund to cover maintenance expenses. The board will purchase extended liability insurance coverage through the Missouri United School Insurance Council. The board voted to not […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department received a Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant to update and replace self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs). The $160,000 grant allowed for the replacement of 28 current in-service SCBAs, which are about 18 to 22 years old. Firefighters will train with the new models before they are put into service. […]
A double-wide trailer home in Tindall is considered a total loss after a fire Thursday morning. Spickard Fire Protection District Training Officer Jesse Richmond reports the home in the 700 block of Northwest 60th Street was completely down on the ground and engulfed in flames when Spickard Fire crews arrived. He says crews were on […]
Three Trenton FFA members placed second at the FFA Public Speaking District Contests at Cameron Wednesday. Allena Allen placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives. Nick Velazquez placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Sheep Producers. Chase Otto placed in the contest sponsored by the Missouri Pet Breeders Association. All […]
(Fox News) – California’s NAACP is pushing for state lawmakers to support a campaign to remove “The Star Spangled Banner” as the country’s national anthem. The group says the song, which has been a point of controversy in the NFL, is “one of the most racist, pro-slavery, anti-black songs in the American lexicon,” The Sacramento Bee […]
In honor of Veterans Day, North Central Missouri College will participate in the National Roll Call Event which is taking place on college campuses across the nation. Members of the public are invited to attend. The National Roll Call, which is set for noon on Friday, November 10 will be in front of Geyer Hall […]
With the re-establishment of the women’s auxiliary to the American Legion Post 31 of Trenton, their first fund-raiser is early this coming Saturday morning November 11, 2017. Brandy Roberts talks with Open Line Moderator John Anthony about the deer hunter’s breakfast. The breakfast, which is open to anyone, will be an eat and pay what […]
The Chillicothe Police Department remained busy over the last week with a number of calls, some of which we have highlighted. Officers received a report of theft in the 2600 block of North Fair Street and the investigation continues. Officer responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of Polk […]
A Missouri House panel seeking to fix problems in Missouri’s health care markets gathered Wednesday. Among the options it’s considering is adopting a plan by the Trump administration to let states opt out of some of the 10 essential health benefits required under Obamacare. Chris Molendorp with the Missouri Hospital Association says the advantage or […]
Eastern Missouri Democratic Congressman Lacy Clay says the GOP tax plan is reckless and would repeal the deduction for state and local income and sales taxes. The plan currently under consideration in the House also includes eliminating a deduction that helps seniors cover high medical costs, an adoption tax credit and forces professional teams to […]
A northwest Missouri man died Wednesday afternoon as a result of a farm accident in rural Nodaway County. The highway patrol reports 67-year-old Michael Calfee of Elmo was pronounced dead at the scene more than three hours after the accident was believed to have occurred. Calfee was loading brush into a John Deere backhoe loader […]
To honor our nation’s veterans, Hy-Vee is encouraging its customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative and help the men and women who have served America. The Hy-Vee Homefront initiative is comprised of several company efforts, including Hy-Vee’s “Round Up for the Homefront” program, complimentary Veterans Day breakfasts at all Hy-Vee stores, Honor Flights, and […]
