After signing House Bill 574 at Trenton on June 10th, Governor Mike Parson spoke about the role of community colleges, like North Central Missouri College, in his workforce development plan. He said community colleges will have “a huge impact” on the workforce of tomorrow. He has made workforce development a priority. Parson said […]
Some Missouri ambulance districts are having problems keeping first responders and attracting new recruits, including in the northeast part of the state. Aaron Stutheit, the Lewis County Ambulance District Administrator, says he has EMTs and paramedics coming from St. Louis and Columbia to help fill shifts. He says another struggle has been finding […]
The word “volition” comes from Latin and French roots meaning “wish” or “will.” Titus Kottwitz, a seventh-grader at Trenton Middle School in northwest Missouri, got his wish when he spelled the word “volition” correctly to earn a spot in this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee. “I’m excited that I got this far because […]
Legislation establishing a Second Amendment Preservation Act will be signed into law Saturday afternoon by Missouri’s governor, in the Kansas City suburb of Lee’s Summit. Governor Mike Parson will sign SAPA Saturday at 2 p.m. at Frontier Justice. House Bill 85 is sponsored by State Rep. Jered Taylor (R-Nixa) and State Sen. Eric Burlison (R-Battlefield). They say […]
The Livingston County Health Center reports 11 COVID-19 cases have been added since June 9th, bringing the total to 1,885. The number of active cases dropped by seven to 115. The health center is conducting a survey regarding how Livingston County residents feel about COVID-19 vaccination. The 15-question survey is anonymous. Vaccinated and unvaccinated residents […]
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in finding a combine reported as stolen from Braymer. The sheriff’s office reports a 1982 John Deere 7720 combine was taken from the area of Route F and Sparks Road sometime between May 7 and June 6. The combine is described as not having a head, having […]
Free activities are being held at the Unionville City Park/fairgrounds through June 12 for the 13th Annual Unionville Lions Country Music Festival. June 10th’s activities include a potluck meal at the Lions Building at 5 o’clock. Everyone is invited to bring a dish. Drinks will be provided. There will be Gospel music in the 4-H Building […]
(Missouri Independent) – For years after the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, activists and community leaders have pushed to “re-envision public safety.” Inspired in part by the Ferguson Commission, which recommended that cities focus more resources on the root causes of crime, organizers across the state echoed these calls. But they largely fell on deaf ears. […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced today that her office has begun a regularly scheduled audit of Harrison County, located in northwest Missouri. The county received a rating of “fair” from the most recent state audit, issued in November 2015. “Audits can help local officials take steps to make government more efficient and effective for taxpayers,” Auditor […]
Starting Saturday, Missouri will no longer offer additional federal pandemic unemployment benefits. A growing number of Republican-controlled states have chosen to end the federal aid that added $300 per week. Last month, Governor Parson announced the decision because he said the extra funding is causing worker shortages among some Missouri businesses. Missouri House […]
The Livingston County Health Center reported the afternoon of June 9th that 14 COVID-19 cases had been added since June 8th. Total confirmed cases to date stood at 1,874. There were 122 active cases, which was an increase of six. As of the morning of June 9th, Livingston County’s fully vaccinated rate was 30.1%, and […]
COVID-19 cases have increased by 82 in Linn County since June 2, making the total case count 1,610. The health department notes 110 cases are active, which is down 69. The number of Linn County residents who have initiated a COVID-19 vaccine series is 4,142. The number who have completed a vaccine series is 3,556. […]
Frozen Food Express Transportation Services, Inc., a leading nationwide temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing provider, is expanding its business with a new transportation and logistics facility in Butler, Missouri. The company is investing nearly $6 million and creating nearly 60 new jobs in the region. “Missouri’s central location and business-friendly environment is a leading destination for […]
Hy-Vee, Inc. has signed a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to stay on the cutting edge of digital technology and drive new and unique innovation for its customers – both in-store and online. The company is utilizing a suite of services powered by Google Cloud to make online shopping easier for customers who use its […]
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education June 8th offered contracts for occupational therapy/physical therapy services and speech services for the 2021-2022 school year. Approval was given to remove the concrete apron in front of the elementary building. Secretary Heather Turner reports the work will be done by Grand River Concrete. The purchase of textbooks […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation is accepting proposals until the end of this year for the reuse of the Pony Truss, Warren alternating vertical bridge on Livingston County Route C over Shoal Creek, currently located 1.4 miles northwest of Dawn. The Shoal Creek Bridge is a 1933, rigid-connected, 178-foot long bridge with a 100-foot Warren […]
The Trenton Police Department has released information about a semi-truck with one unit hitting a stop sign at 22nd Street and Pleasant Plain on June 3rd. No injuries were reported for the driver, 77-year-old James Gruver of Kansas City. Officer Keith Edmonston reports Gruver drove the semi into a residential area following a GPS while […]
Two men arrested in area counties by the Highway Patrol have been charged. Thirty-five-year-old Edward Lee Cates of Bethany was arrested in Harrison County the evening of June 8th. Online court information shows he faces felony possession of a controlled substance as well as misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle on a highway without a […]
The Princeton City Council approved three-band service contracts for the Princeton Chamber of Commerce on June 8th. Deputy City Clerk Lisa Colson reports the contracts were for $2,050 total. The band Trailblazer is to perform on the Princeton Square on June 19th from 7 o’clock to 10:30. A fireworks celebration will be at the fairgrounds […]
A Bethany resident was injured early Wednesday when the vehicle she was driving went off Highway 36, impacted the ground, and came to a stop in the median of the divided highway, one mile west of Stewartsville. Thirty-seven-year-old Christian Crossley was taken by ambulance to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph with serious injuries. A […]
