Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that turkey hunters checked 44,187 birds during Missouri’s 2016 regular spring turkey season April 18 through May 8. Top harvest counties were Franklin with 961 birds checked, St. Clair with 878, and Texas with 861. Young turkey hunters harvested 4,167 birds during the 2016 spring youth […]
Tag: 2016
Chillicothe Fire Department recognized as”Fire Department of the Year” by Missouri Fire Fighters Association
The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri has named The Chillicothe Fire Department as “Department Of The Year” for 2016. The FFAM serves 7, 533 members and 367 fire departments. The award was presented to the department at the FFAM 62 annual convention held at Tan Tara resort. The Chillicothe Fire Department is a progressive Department with […]
“Kiss” Trenton High School’s Class of 2016 goodbye
The Trenton High School Key Club is offering its “Kiss the Seniors Goodbye” fundraiser. At a charge of $6.00, a 16 ounce commemorative cup filled with Hershey’s candy kisses and “best wishes for a successful future” can be sent to a THS senior. Key Club members will deliver the “Kiss ‘Em Goodbye” cups on Thursday, […]
THS student ranks #1 at state FFA convention; accolades and honors many for north Missouri attendees
Trenton High School student Katerina Black was the number one ranked individual in the state during meat judging competition at the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia. Her team from Trenton high school finished in second place, just 30 points behind the top ranked meats judging team from Tipton. Other members of the 2nd place meats team […]
North Missouri students excel at Missouri state FFA Convention in Columbia
At the Missouri FFA Convention in Columbia, Princeton FFA has a state champion livestock judging team. Several of the state, career development events, were held yesterday with other categories today. Right behind first place Princeton for livestock judging was a Chillicothe FFA team in second place. Princeton also had a team place third in the judging of horses. Members […]
Free sports physicals to be offered May 4 and May 11
Wright Memorial Hospital and the Grundy County Health Department are once again working together to offer sports physical exams for all area students planning to participate in athletic/cheerleading activities during the 2016-2017 school year. Free sports physical exams will be offered on May 4 and May 11 from 3 – 5:30 p.m., at Wright Memorial […]
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 […]
Learn all about the tax issue: Trenton Fire Tax “Sparks” interest
A Trenton committee promoting the city sales tax issue for the fire department points out home and business owners could see lower insurance premiums once a proposed fire training facility is established at Trenton. Part of the revenue generated by a one-quarter of a cent sales tax is earmarked for firefighter training locally and from […]
Season in doubt for Chiefs LB Justin Houston
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Pro Bowl pass rusher Justin Houston could miss the upcoming season for the Kansas City Chiefs after having surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee that bothered him in the playoffs. Houston hurt his knee in a game against Buffalo last November, and at the time it was diagnosed […]
Chillicothe Police Department conducts massive drug sweep
On Friday, March 11, 2016, the Chillicothe Police Department conducted an operation that resulted in the arrest of several individuals on drug charges. These charges were a result of a lengthy investigation conducted by Chillicothe Police Officers. The following subjects were arrested after Livingston County warrants were issued that stemmed from ongoing investigations: Trinity Joe […]
Officers seize meth, 18 pounds of pot, 500 marijuana plants near Milan
(KTVO) – Law enforcement officers found methamphetamine, marijuana and stolen property during the search of a home outside Milan late last week. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, North Missouri Drug Task Force and the Missouri State Highway Patrol carried out a search warrant on Royal Road on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The investigation led to […]
Less than half the tickets sold so far for Rio Olympics
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) With five months to go before the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian organizers are struggling to sell tickets for South America’s first games. Don’t worry, says the IOC president, the locals will buy up tickets at the last minute. On a day when Rio organizers provided reassurances over the Zika outbreak, […]
Ag outlook for 2016 a bit harsher than recent years
In the last few years, farmers have seen record prices and high profitability. But that may not be the case in 2016, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Scott Brown. “We’re going to have lower livestock prices across the board,” Brown says. “I don’t care whether you are a cattle, hog or dairy producer.” […]
Carrollton police officer resigns in wake of sexual misconduct allegation
A Carrollton Police Officer has resigned their position in the wake of a sexual misconduct allegation. Chief Robert Turner of the Carrollton Police Department reports the allegation occurred on February 17, 2016. After an internal investigation, the Chief suspended the officer pending a hearing, however, the officer chose to resign prior to the hearing. The […]
Trenton City Council Meeting Report for Monday, February 22, 2016
The Trenton City Council’s finance committee meets several times during preparations for the city budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1st. That’s also the case this year, with two more meetings announced for Wednesday, February 23, and Friday, February 26, both at noon. Trenton mayor nick McHargue, during last night’s city council meeting, said […]