The Sullivan County Health Department reports six additional positive cases of COVID-19, raising the total of active cases to eight. The newer cases have been determined to be “community-related.” Since testing began more than two years ago, Sullivan County Health Department has reported a total of 1,754 cases of COVID-19. The department reports 22 COVID-related […]
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick provided an update on MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program. Applications for MOScholars scholarships are now being accepted. To begin the application process, parents or guardians should contact an Educational Assistance Organization (EAO) partnered with the school they would like their child to attend. EAOs will prescreen student applicants to […]
A Camden County man is in jail without bond on charges of incest. Investigators say DNA evidence confirmed Richard Bennett shares a child with a family member. Police say a concerned person close to the family alerted police that something was wrong. ”In June of last year, we got a report through a […]
(Missouri Independent) – The Senate is poised to pass a bipartisan bill later this week that could become the most comprehensive federal gun safety legislation in years, including billions in new mental health funding. Senators on a procedural vote late Tuesday agreed 64-34 to start debate on the gun control bill, which would also have to be passed […]
A Missouri woman who led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase at night with no headlights was sentenced in federal court for trafficking methamphetamine. Gina N. Nunez, 44, of Nixa, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 12 years in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 13, 2022, Nunez pleaded guilty […]
A Missouri teenager has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing crack cocaine and firearms. Keylan L. Williams, 19, of Belton, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays on Tuesday, June 22, to six years and eight months in federal prison without parole. On Dec. 28, 2021, Williams pleaded guilty to one count […]
A Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening over the internet to injure employees of the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff’s Department. Joshua L. Bippert, 27, of Branson, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to one count of transmitting a threat across state lines to injure another person. By pleading […]
A Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned doubleheader barbecue contest will be held at the Black Silo Winery in Trenton to benefit the Black Silo Foundation. “Swine in the Vine” will include masters and backyard contests on July 8, 9, and 10th. Cook’s meetings will be held on July 9th and 10th at 8 a.m. Organizer Carl […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital honored employees with a special event, highlighting memorable moments throughout 2021 and into 2022. Alexis Lampman, Laura Grossman, Nikki Whipkins, and Esther Persinger were each selected as Employee of the Quarter over the course of 2021. After an all-staff vote, Alexis Lampman was named 2021 CCMH Employee of the Year during […]
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s securities division is warning Missourians about a recent increase in fraudulent schemes targeting owners of timeshare properties in Mexico. These scams involve individuals claiming to be representatives of a brokerage firm, travel agency, title company, or escrow agent making contact with timeshare owners over the phone. The fraudsters may promise […]
The Harrison County Health Department has announced the dates of other town hall meetings to discuss a community health needs assessment. Meetings will be at the Ridgeway Community Building on June 28th, Cainsville Community Center on June 29th, and Gilman City Baptist Church on July 14th. It was previously announced that meetings would also be […]
Activities are planned for the Galt Community Fair from July 7th through 10th. The theme is “Better Together.” The Galt Fire Protection District Ladies Auxiliary will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, and sides at the fire station July 7th from 5 to 8 p.m. FFA and 4-H exhibits can be entered at the fire station on […]
The City of Trenton alerts residents to a scam involving calls to city customers reportedly coming from a company called Techno System. The calls say utilities will be disconnected tomorrow, and they want to take credit card information over the phone. The City of Trenton advises to not give out any information. The city does […]
The North Central Missouri Mental Health Center Board of Directors will discuss the fiscal year 2022 budget proposal next week. The board will meet at the mental health center in Trenton on June 28th at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be available on Zoom. Other items on the agenda include the presentation and approval of […]
The Daviess County Junior Livestock Show will start in Gallatin next month. Shows will be in Dockery Park from July 7th through 9th. The Swine Show will be that Thursday at 5 p.m. That Friday will include the Sheep Show at 10 a.m, the Goat Show at 2 p.m, and the Dog Show at 5:30 […]
Crowder State Park team members announce they will celebrate Christmas in July. Plan to spend July 8-10 camping at the park and participating in a variety of activities including: Friday, July 8 – Bring your Christmas décor and transform your campsite into a Christmas wonderland for a chance to win prizes. Saturday, July 9 10 […]
The Chillicothe Lions Club will host its annual “Cruise Night and Car Show in July. Cruise Night at the Courthouse will be by the courthouse in Chillicothe on July 15th from 7 to 10 p.m. A cruise will begin from the south side of the square at 7:30. The car show will be at Simpson […]
Multiple shows will be held at the Braymer Junior Livestock Show in Tait Park on July 1st and 2nd. The schedule for that Friday includes the Beef Show at 9 a.m. the Goat Show at 4 p.m., and the Sheep Show at 4:30. That Saturday’s schedule includes the Swine and Rabbit shows at 9 a.m. […]
A Norborne man has been charged in Livingston County with felony first-degree terroristic threat after threatening to kill a Chillicothe doctor on June 21st. No bond is allowed for 52-year-old Kent Allen Milligan. A probable cause statement says the Independence Police Department advised Milligan went to a doctor’s office in Independence, said a doctor had […]
During a follow-up investigation on June 20th, Caldwell County Sheriff Mitchell Allen reports that one of the county’s largest drug arrests was made. Caldwell County deputies arrested 37-year-old Seth Petersohn of Grain Valley and 20-year-old Kaitlyn Cloyde of Independence. They were accused of possessing large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. They were also accused […]
