Approving prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) legislation is a top priority for Missouri House Democrats in 2019. A PDMP is an electronic database that collects data on controlled substance prescriptions within a state. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade of Springfield says PDMP could go to the House floor this week. Missouri is the […]
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Winter Weather Advisory issued for northern Missouri counties until Wednesday, February 6th
Light freezing rain and drizzle will overspread the region Tuesday and continue through the morning hours on Wednesday. Although precipitation is expected to remain light in nature, ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch will be possible in the immediate Kansas City area, with slightly higher amounts possible across north-central and northeastern […]
Audio: Missouri Attorney General’s Office lists top ten consumer complaints
The Attorney General’s Office has released the top ten consumer complaints of 2018. The top complaints to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office were for violating the No-Call list and for illegal telemarketing. The complaints include retail and wholesale problems, and issues regarding solicitations, publications, and subscriptions. Of the nearly 67-thousand complaints received last […]
Audio: Missouri Soybean Association focusing on expanded markets
Soybean growers from across Missouri are focusing on expanding their markets. Governor Mike Parson tells Brownfield he likes the idea of expanded cattle feeding in Missouri, creating a larger market for soybean meal. Missouri Soybean Association President Brooks Hurst tells Brownfield trade issues have caused growers to focus on biodiesel and soybean meal. […]
Chillicothe FFA Chapter sends 75 to Greenhand Motivational Conference
Over 4500 first year FFA members from more than 320 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound choices, becoming active team members and making a positive difference in their lives, school, and the community at the annual Greenhand Motivational Conferences. These conferences presented […]
Audio: Missouri Farm Service Agency says “Trade mitigation payments on track”
Missouri Farm Service Agency Director Brent Hampy says county office staffers are working hard to get farmers the programs they need – now that the federal government is fully open. Hampy says the amount of work being done at each office depends on the circumstances in each county. The second payments […]
Trenton Finance Committee announces agenda for upcoming meeting
The Trenton Finance Committee plans to discuss the 2019-2020 budget at a meeting next week. The committee will meet at the Trenton City Hall on Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock. A budget discussion will include general fund revenue for administration and non-departmental as well as capital fund.
Audio: New Trenton R-9 Superintendent talks about changes in education
The incoming superintendent for the Trenton R-9 School District believes in educating students to pursue careers and skills that they need. Mike Stegman has been a Superintendent in Kansas for over 20 years for three different communities – currently at Cimarron, Kansas where they have one building Kindergarten through 6th grade and another for 7th […]
Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Scholarship applications due February 1
The Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarship application for Missouri High School seniors graduating in 2019 is due this week. Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2019. Applicants must submit an original copy of their application and five additional copies. These scholarships are possible thanks to […]
Audio: Iowa man arrested in Missouri on charges of sex crimes in Daviess County
An Iowa man wanted for child sex crimes in northwest Missouri has been arrested near Versailles in mid-Missouri. Reporter J.T. Gerlt says the suspect’s bond is set at $85,000. 21-year-old Enos Yoder of Bloomfield Iowa was arrested at a residential treatment facility east of Versailles. Enos Yoder and his brother, 18-year-old Alfred Yoder, […]
Audio: Free tax preparation help is being offered for eligible Missourians
Free tax preparation help is being offered for eligible Missourians. Bill Wise with the Missourinet reports. The University of Missouri has opened volunteer income tax assistance sites around the state to help eligible Missourians with their tax return preparation. The IRS-sponsored program that includes Missouri students and staff provides free assistance for low- […]
Audio: More than 900 Missouri bridges listed in poor condition
Missouri has more than 900 bridges listed in poor condition. During a budget hearing at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri Transportation Director Patrick McKenna says Governor Parson’s budget proposal would fix 250 of the state’s bridges. State Transportation Director Patrick McKenna says the agency’s five-year bridge repair plan includes weight-restricted and […]
North Central Missouri College named as a Military Friendly School
North Central Missouri College has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media. Each year, the list of Military Friendly® Schools is provided to veterans and their families, helping them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career. “NCMC is proud […]
Leadership Northwest Missouri class of 2019 to graduate in July
Several leaders from area counties are part of the newest Leadership Northwest Missouri class. The annual series of sessions help bring leaders together from throughout a 19-county region to discover and sharpen their leadership skills, explore regional issues, and build a network of contacts throughout Northwest Missouri. Members of the 2019 class from the Green […]
Gallatin Board of Aldermen meet with lengthy agenda
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen voted to transfer money from a certificate of deposit and from one account to another at a meeting Monday. A total of $65,199.06 will be moved from the CD at Farmers Bank to the City Clerk General Fund. The balance from the City Clerk Industrial Development Authority of the City […]
Program to educate landowners and tenants on farm leases to be held in Bethany
A program meant to educate landowners and tenants on Missouri Farm Leases will be held February 12, 2019, at the Harrison County Extension Office, located at 1505 Main, Courthouse Basement, in Bethany. The course will be instructed by a team of MU Extension Agricultural Business Specialists via live-stream and will be held from 6:00 to […]
Grundy County Commission adopts deficit budget for 2019
The Grundy County Commission adopted the 2019 county budget on a vote of two to one on Tuesday morning. The budget estimates revenues of $4,693,199 and estimates expenditures of $5,195,618 which leaves a projected deficit of $502,419. First District Commissioner Don Sager voted against adopting the budget due to the large projected deficit. Second District […]
Audio: Missouri State Fire Marshal reminder to be careful with space heaters
Space heaters cause 80-percent of fatal home heating-related fires each year in the U.S. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean says they should not be left unattended and recommends leaving at least three feet of space between the heater and flammable items. Bean says the cold weather is a good reminder to check your smoke detectors. […]
Audio: Trenton Board of Education President on the hiring of new school Superintendent
The selection of Mike Stegman as the next Trenton school Superintendent occurred about 10:30 Monday morning and was issued on behalf of the Trenton R-9 Board of Education. President of the board Doug Franklin spoke with KTTN news on Monday afternoon. The school board hired the Missouri School Boards Association to assist with […]
Audio: Mike Stegman announced as new Trenton R-9 School District Superintendent
An educator, with over 20-years experience as a Superintendent in Kansas, will become the next Trenton R-9 School Superintendent. The R-9 Board of Education made the announcement Monday morning that Mike Stegman of Cimarron, Kansas has been hired as Trenton’s Superintendent beginning July 1st for the 2019-2020 school year. Stegman currently is Superintendent of the […]