KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Noah Syndergaard threw six dominant innings, Neil Walker hit his first homer with the Mets and New York beat Kansas City 2-0 Tuesday after the Royals were given their 2015 World Series rings. Syndergaard (1-0) was the only pitcher to beat the Royals in the World Series last year, winning Game […]
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LeBlond edges St. Pius by 1 stroke, Trenton by 15 in golf triangular at Fairview
Trenton and St. Pius the Tenth sent their boy’s golf teams to the Fairview Course in St. Joseph on Monday afternoon, for a triangular hosted by the Bishop LeBlond Golden Eagles. LeBlond shot a team score of 160 to edge St. Pius’ score of 161, while Trenton was a respectable third place at 175. LeBlond’s […]
Benton squeaks by Trenton in competitive tennis duel
The Trenton High School boy’s tennis squad was competitive as a team can be without grabbing a team win on Monday afternoon, battling in four separate 9-8 head-to-head duels before falling to the host Benton Cardinals, 5-4 at Noyes Court in St. Joseph. Out of the four 9-8 matches (three singles and one in doubles), […]
Royals receive 2015 World Series Champion rings
The Kansas City Royals presented players with their 2015 World Series Championship rings today during a special on-field ceremony at Kauffman Stadium. Created by Jostens, the leading national custom jewelry designer and producer, the one-of-a-kind championship ring celebrates the team’s historic comeback win to bring the World Series trophy to Kansas City. “Today is a […]
Princeton fire destroys at least two buildings, moves polling site
Area firefighters, this (Tuesday) afternoon, have been battling a blaze on the east side of the Princeton Square. Smoke from that fire is blowing towards the Hal England Center, causing the polling place at that location to be moved to the Mercer County Courthouse. The polling location will be in the hallway on the first […]
NFL picks Twitter to stream Thursday night games
NEW YORK (AP) The NFL has picked Twitter to stream its Thursday night games. When the league negotiated its latest deal for the Thursday package, it decided to sell the streaming rights separately for an “over the top” broadcast. This past season, it partnered with Yahoo to stream a game from London that took place […]
Royals to receive rings before today’s Game 2 vs. New York Mets
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — New York right-hander Noah Syndergaard drew the ire of the Kansas City Royals during last year’s World Series. Now he’ll try to put a damper on their championship ring ceremony on Tuesday when the Mets and Royals conclude their season-opening two-game series at Kauffman Stadium, 3:15 on Tuesday afternoon on […]
Villanova tops Carolina 77-74 on Jenkins’ buzzer-beater
HOUSTON (AP) Kris Jenkins is one of those players who believes every shot is going in. Sometimes, it feels so right to be right. The Villanova junior answered a double-clutch, game-tying 3-pointer by North Carolina’s Marcus Paige with a buzzer-beating 3 of his own Monday night to lift the Wildcats to a 77-74 victory and […]
Chillicothe Police Department highlights recent calls
The Chillicothe Police Department is highlighting some of their recent calls. Officers received a report of property damage in the 600 block of JFK Avenue. Arrested was Cameron Tuttle for property damage. He was processed at the police department, cited, and released. A second suspect has been identified and charges are pending. A report of […]
Watch for farm equipment on roads during planting season
It’s getting to be that time of year in north Missouri, planting season. Drivers should pay special attention as they travel rural roads and highways during spring planting time, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. It’s the time of the year when the rural roads are filled with tractors pulling […]
Car becomes airborne during high-speed chase by Missouri Highway Patrol
(St. Joseph News Press) – A DeKalb man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Buchanan County after a chase ensued on Sunday evening on U.S. Highway 59, south of Missouri 752. Jeffery Carpenter, 40, is charged with a felony for resisting a lawful stop by fleeing, and two class B misdemeanors for operating a motor […]
Live election day coverage begins at 7 pm on KTTN-FM
It’s election day as voters decide the outcome of races for local offices as well as a host of issues. Polling sites are open until 7 o’clock tonight. On our news yesterday, we highlighted many of the ballot issues proposed by local and area cities, school districts, and counties. There are ten names printed on […]
Two arrested on drug charges in Daviess County
Two persons from Wichita, Kansas – arrested at mid-day Sunday by the Highway Patrol – are to be arraigned today on felony drug related charges when they appear in the Daviess County, Associate Division of Circuit Court. Warrants were issued accusing 22 year old Marquis Leeks and 27-year-old Sarena Oliver with distribution of a controlled substance, or […]
Trenton High School boasts five top marks in Saturday district singing competition
The Trenton High School Vocal Music Department had five entries earning a top rating of “1” during Saturday’s district evaluations for solo’s and small ensemble. Soloists earning a “1” were Salem Croy, Jesse Farmer, and Kail McCarter. A double quartet comprised of Sarah Dryer, Emma Gilham, Emily Bonta, McKenzey Willey, Landon Ellis, Jesse Farmer, Kail […]
THS picks up five “1” ratings in music competitions
The Trenton High School Instrumental Music Department has five ratings of “1” during district evaluations for solo’s and small ensembles. Soloists earning a top rating of “1” during Saturday’s evaluations in St. Joseph were senior Jose Barron on trumpet, junior tuba player Jasmyn French, sophomore violinist Claire Utley, and freshman Jaima Knight on flute. The […]
Two under arrest at Trenton law enforcement center
A second defendant has been arrested in connection with the alleged burglary early last year at Coon Manufacturing of Spickard. 36-year-old Jason Miles of Green Ridge, Missouri surrendered Saturday at the law enforcement center on felony charges of second degree burglary. He had been named in a Grundy County Grand Jury indictment last month. Bond […]
Liriano dominates, Pirates open with 4-1 win over Cardinals
PITTSBURGH (AP) Clint Hurdle spent spring training tinkering with the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup and preaching the importance of selflessness. Of moving runners over. Of being patient at the plate and aggressive on the bases. The message found an unlikely landing spot in pitcher Francisco Liriano. The veteran tied a Pirates opening day record by striking […]
North Carolina looks for 6th NCAA title against Villanova
HOUSTON (AP) North Carolina will look for its sixth NCAA championship when the Tar Heels meet the Villanova Wildcats, trying for their second, on Monday night. The Tar Heels (33-6) last won it all in 2009 and Villanova’s only title came in 1985. Both teams advanced to the championship game with lopsided wins, but Villanova’s […]
Royals announce changes for 2016 season at Kauffman Stadium
The World Champion Kansas City Royals are excited to announce great renovations and additions to Kauffman Stadium for the 2016 season. Rivals Sports Bar, the Royals Hall of Fame and Frank White Lounge all will have a new look for the season. In addition, walk-through metal detectors have been added to stadium entrances. Rivals Sports […]
Royals finalize opening day roster
The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have finalized their 25-man roster for Sunday’s Opening Night contest against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, adding him to the 25-man Major League roster. To make room, the club has placed left-handed pitcher Tim […]