A Sacramento, California, man pleaded guilty in federal court to the sex trafficking of six victims. Ronald Ean Taylor, 45, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to six counts of the sex trafficking of an adult. By pleading guilty, Taylor admitted that he used force, fraud or coercion to cause six victims […]
The city council’s Finance Committee again is recommending the full city council considers allowing the TMU electric department to allocate $2,000,000 to help fund the head works sewer project for the wastewater department. An estimated $1,000,000 would come out of the wastewater reserves to cover the anticipated $3,000,000 cost, although the actual won’t be known […]
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter participated in the Area II FFA Contest. The speaking results are: Creed Speaker: Claire Ripley – 2nd and gold; Prepared Public Speaking Division I Speaker: Josh Eckert – 3rd and gold; Prepared Public Speaking Division II Speakers: Seth Hansen – 1st and gold, Lucas Campbell – 3rd and gold; Prepared Public […]
Route M in Mercer County will close tomorrow and Thursday for emergency culvert replacements. Local crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close Route M as listed below: Wednesday, March 20 – Route Z to the Putnam County line, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21 – where Route W and Route […]
FFA judging teams from Green City and Putnam County at Unionville captured two first-place events during the Schuyler County Truman FFA contests held Monday. Schools with one first-place winning team include Newtown-Harris, Milan, and Brookfield. The Green City team took first place in farm management and FFA knowledge. Putnam County FFA teams placed first in […]
A Trenton High School custodian has been named as a finalist in Cintas’s nationwide Custodian of the Year competition. Graham McVay is one of 10 competing for a $5,000 cash prize along with $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid products and services for the school. He is the only finalist from Missouri. McVay has been a […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a follow-up report to the audit of the City of Coffey, located in northwest Missouri. The audit showed more than $60,000 was missing and that former city clerk Mary L. Browning failed to make deposits, received improper payroll payments, and falsified board minutes and various financial reports. Auditor Galloway turned over […]
Due to major flooding, full closure of I-29 is in place at the northbound I-29 at exit 56 (US Hwy 71 & 59) in St Joseph. Those who would normally use I-29 as a through route should instead use I-35 north from Kansas City to I-80 West in Des Moines to I-29 at Sioux City, […]
Princeton had three FFA judging teams win first place and another took second in various categories during career development events Monday in Savannah. Princeton won first place in horses, livestock, and dairy cattle; second in meats judging, and other teams finished fourth both in poultry and the FFA knowledge event. Among other first place FFA teams […]
A Kansas City resident was injured when the SUV he was driving struck the rear of a tractor-trailer in Livingston County. The Highway 36 accident took place Monday afternoon one mile east of Mooresville. Forty-year-old Mark Ramers of Kansas City was transported by emergency medical services to Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, then flown by […]
The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce has designed a program to enhance the professional and personal skill sets of local individuals in 2019. Leadership Chillicothe will focus on community issues and leadership topics over a structured seven-month course. “The deadline for applying to this year’s class is March 22. We have had several apply at […]
A resident of Gladstone, 30-year-old Jason Edward Clay, has been arrested and faces two misdemeanor counts from an incident late last year in Grundy County. He was arrested Friday in Sullivan County. Clay is accused of resisting arrest and second-degree property damage with bond set at $3,500. Clay is scheduled for the Associate Division of […]
A man wanted in southwest Missouri’s Jasper County has been arrested in Trenton. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reports 36-year-old Jason David Brodie was arrested Sunday by Trenton Police officers. Brodie is wanted on two counts of child molestation in the first degree stemming from alleged incidents there in 2014 and 2015. The charges were […]
A house fire Monday morning sent Chillicothe firefighters to the home of Amiee Simmons at 425 Paul Street. The home is owned by Rich Tieme but rented out. Just after 8 o’clock this morning, Chillicothe police officers confirmed flames were seen at the back of the Paul Street residence. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke […]
The 2018-2019 North Central Missouri College Scholarship Reception was held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Ketcham Community Center. Over 260 students were recognized for receiving an NCMC Foundation, Athletic, SSS or other institutional scholarship. The event was hosted by the North Central Missouri College Foundation and sponsored by US Bank and PDQ Cleaning. […]
Missouri turkey hunters can expect a challenging spring season according to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The spring turkey hunting season starts with a youth-only weekend April 6-7. The regular spring season runs April 15 through May 5. Although the good hatches of 2011, 2012, and 2014 helped bolster turkey numbers in much of […]
Two former Hamilton residents waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty in Division One of Daviess County Circuit Court this week on sex-related felony charges. Online information shows the case for brothers Enos Ray Yoder of Bloomfield, Iowa and Alfred Yoder of Albia, Iowa was continued to April 10th for a plea/trial […]
Interstate 29 at Rock Port which is mile marker 110 is closed at the Missouri/Iowa border due to flooding in Iowa. Anyone wanting to use I-29 northbound should use I-35 and then I-80 into Iowa. For more information visit: modot.org/2019-northwest-missouri-flooding Stay informed about Missouri road conditions by using MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map, available online at […]
Thursday’s session of Grundy County Circuit Court resulted in a mix of prison sentences and probations imposed by Circuit Judge Thomas Alley. An Iowa resident, Jessica Ann Rinehart of Kellogg, pleaded guilty to four felony counts and was sentenced to seven years with the Department of Corrections for each. Terms run concurrently. Ms. Rinehart was […]
The Grundy County Clerk’s Office reports voters must have correct addresses to be in the correct voting precinct. Registered voters who have moved are asked to check with the county clerk’s office by next week to be added in the correct polling register for the April Municipal Election. The clerk’s office notes those who are […]
