A new report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick emphasizes the need for the state to establish a culture of security that takes cyber threats seriously and teaches employees how to protect state resources. The audit report examined awareness and training efforts for 34 state government entities, including nearly 52,000 state employees. It found […]
A man from China has been indicted and accused of taking $95,000 from a 79-year-old Missouri woman who was victimized by scammers. Dongyi Guo, 27, was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on May 8 with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He pleaded not guilty on Monday. The indictment says […]
Three people from California have been federally indicted and accused of participating in a conspiracy that used Taiwanese passports, fraudulent bank accounts, and “money mules” to scam elderly victims nationwide, joining four others also accused of a role. On May 8, Bowen Chen, 21, of Monterey Park; Jiacheng Chen, 19, of East San Gabriel; and […]
The former owner, office manager, and business manager of a St. Louis County, Missouri-based home healthcare company pleaded guilty to a federal charge Monday and admitted involvement in a healthcare fraud conspiracy that fraudulently billed the Missouri Medicaid program more than $552,000. Doriann Morgan, 58, of St. Louis County, Thalisa Walton, 46, of Hazelwood, and […]
A Kingdom City, Mo., business owner was sentenced in federal court for fraudulently receiving more than $673,000 in loans for several businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Scott Allen Maples, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to 18 months in federal prison without parole. The court […]
A 54-year-old La Plata man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 156, two miles west of Newark, on May 13, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. Robert H. Brochu was driving a 2006 Saturn Ion eastbound when he lost control on the wet […]
Proposed bridge replacements near Eagleville, Winston, and Lock Springs are the subjects of public meetings tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, and on May 21. The Eagleville Event Center will host an open house tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Area Engineer Michael Marriott of the Department of Transportation: The proposal is to replace […]
Top academic students were announced for the Chillicothe High School graduating class. The valedictorian is Emile Paxton. There are two salutatorians: Halie Gault and James Matthew. One of the largest classes in recent years for Chillicothe R-2, 149 seniors, walked in the Sunday afternoon graduation.
Grundy County sales tax figures year-to-date show an increase compared to 2023. Each of the three county sales taxes from January through May has accumulated about $242,000. That’s $21,300 more than the five months last year. Collections for May top $52,100 in each of the three funds: county revenue, general revenue, and law enforcement. Each […]
Through a partnership between GRM Networks and the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), Carleton Nash, a graduate of Cainsville R-1 High School, has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Nash plans to further his education at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Founded in 1994, FRS serves as the philanthropic arm of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, […]
The senior class graduation at Gallatin High School featured the announcement of the top two academic students. Ashley Feiden was named the valedictorian, while Emma Christopher was honored as the salutatorian. Forty seniors comprised the graduating class at Gallatin for the ceremony held Friday night.
Dr. Megan Lent of U.S. Dermatology Partners will be providing free skin cancer screenings by appointment at a clinic on Wednesday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Livingston County Health Center, located at 800 Adam Drive. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer […]
Last month in Branson, Missouri, the 26th annual Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP) training conference took place, marking a milestone with the 3rd Circuit Treatment Court Program being acknowledged for its 20 years of dedicated service. The 3rd Circuit Treatment Court Program, a pivotal element of Missouri’s judicial landscape, serves a broad community […]
Tyler Busick, Choir Director at Trenton High School, has released the names of students receiving awards for Concert Choir and Gold Rush Choir. The recipients are: Outstanding Soprano: Matty Schultz Outstanding Alto: Evelyn Mehrhoff Outstanding Tenor: Ethan Shell Outstanding Bass: Logan Mehrhoff Progress Award: Peyton Baker Gold Rush Awards: Outstanding Soprano: Sofia Currie Outstanding Alto: […]
Thirteen honor graduates were recognized at the Trenton High School commencement. Aubree Jean Dalrymple was announced as the valedictorian, and Nathan George Stark as the salutatorian. Other honor graduates recognized, listed alphabetically, include Katelyn Nicole Clark, Morgan Lynn Foster, Jena Belle Harris, Asrianna Gianna Havens, Victor Leonard Markell, Zachary Zane Michael, Ella Jo Novak, Emma […]
Between May 10 and May 12, 2024, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted ten arrests in various counties across north Missouri. The individuals were apprehended for reasons ranging from driving while intoxicated to felony charges. On May 10, Heather N. Queen, 38, of New Haven, MO, was arrested at 7:42 PM in Chariton County. Queen […]
(Missouri Independent) – When the final budget votes were over Friday and the constitutional deadline was met, Missouri House Republicans crowed about holding the line on spending while Democrats accused the GOP of failing the state’s most vulnerable citizens. A budget process that had the least public input in years — with just a pro-forma public hearing in […]
(Missouri Independent) – Timothy Bundren must have heard wrong. The sun wasn’t up yet. He was still groggy from starting his morning routine of walking through chicken barns. His phone rang and his contact with the global meat company headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, just two hours south of his farm, started telling him he would […]
Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), JD Vance (R-Ohio), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) sent a letter to President Biden urging him to prevent Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel. Despite President Biden’s public support for preventing foreign takeovers of key American companies, he has not utilized his presidential authority to block this deal. The senators emphasized, “By […]
Music enthusiasts can start purchasing presale tickets for Missouri State Fair concerts from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14. The lineup for this year’s fair, running from August 8 through August 17, features a mix of genres and well-known artists scheduled to perform at the grandstand. Concert Lineup Details: Thursday, Aug. 8: Foreigner Farewell Tour […]
