Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports a pilot from Wisconsin is safe after landing his small plane south of Chillicothe Thursday afternoon. The sheriff’s office was informed at 3:53 pm by a call from the FAA reporting a possible aircraft down 7 to 10 miles southwest of Chillicothe. Sheriff Steve Cox said as responders were […]
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is awarding almost $1 million to help eight community water systems in northwest Missouri counties hardest hit by drought. The department made this emergency funding available in response to Governor Parson’s Executive Order No 18-05. The funding will assist with construction projects intended to ensure drought-impacted small communities are able […]
The Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a call of a semi tractor-trailer truck tire on fire Thursday afternoon. Captain Les Hinnen reports that upon arrival at 806 Thompson Drive, they found a semi parked in the driveway. The driver, Ryan O’Neill, said he had noticed the anti-lock braking system light come on before he arrived […]
Eric Bailey has hit the ground running since he joined the University of Missouri last year as an assistant professor in the Division of Animal Sciences and a state beef Extension specialist. Bailey has been a regular at the Agricultural Research Centers’ field days since he came to MU in June 2017, speaking and engaging […]
The Trenton Park Board accepted bids for the sale of two play structures at a special meeting Thursday morning. The Galt Fair Association’s bid of $2,100 was accepted for the small play structure at lower Moberly Park. Seth Cox also submitted a bid, which Park Board President Duane Helmandollar said was “considerably lower”. The board […]
(Missourinet) – There’s still confusion over how long Missourians will be able to fly with current state ID’s. Missouri’s Revenue Department acknowledged on Tuesday that its deadline to comply with the federal Real ID Act is October 10th but said there was a grace period through January 21st. Kent Boyd with the Springfield Branson Airport wants […]
The USDA is partnering with rural communities to support opportunities for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery. Among the 85 recipients nationwide receiving funding are four (4) Missouri organizations ready to make an impact in the state’s opioid epidemic. “In 2016, there were 908 opioid overdose deaths in Missouri and it is now estimated that 1 […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports one person was arrested and charged following an investigation of a burglary and property damage at a home on LIV Road 228. Thirty-one-year-old Cody Lee Whiteside of Chillicothe was arrested for alleged burglary and property damage. Bond on a charge of second-degree burglary was initially placed at five thousand […]
The Trenton R-9 School District is one step closer to possibly building a performing arts center and making several renovations to district buildings. The Trenton Board of Education approved the posting of a request for qualifications for architectural services at its meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dan Wiebers reported the district will be eligible for a […]
The bridge on Route YY over the Middle Fork of the Grand River, just east of Worth, is now closed, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge was closed after a regularly scheduled inspection revealed critical deterioration of the structure. The anticipated closure time will not be known until further assessment is complete. […]
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education added a clarification to the student handbook regarding alcohol infractions Monday evening. The handbook currently reads “four extra-curricular suspensions,” but will be clarified to read “four school-sponsored extra-curricular events where the student is representing the school”. The board approved Ally Lashae Photography to take pictures at Barnwarming, Homecoming, […]
Trenton Mayor Nick McHargue, citing what he called a huge surplus, requested Trenton Municipal Utilities reduce electric rates by ten percent effective with the next bills. Then re-visit the rate issue in two months and consider another possible reduction. After further discussion, the issue involving electric rates, including the Mayor’s request, is to be considered […]
Prolonged heat stress this year may bring a smaller calf crop next year. Herd owners are seeing cows known to be pregnant coming back into heat to be rebred. Pregnancy losses are due to several reasons, says Scott Poock, University of Missouri Extension veterinarian. “The first is increased internal temperature of the cow.” In July, […]
(Missourinet) – Missouri lawmakers are heading back to work today for a special session requested by Governor Mike Parson. The special session will coincide with the annual veto session that takes place on the first Wednesday after the second Monday in September. The veto session is held for the legislature to consider action on […]
The Princeton City Council approved several service contracts at a meeting Thursday evening. A contract in the amount of $1,000 for the Mercer County Health Department to have a live concert at the Princeton School October 8th was approved. City Clerk Danette Snapp says the concert will be part of the tour for the motivational […]
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is hosting listening sessions to solicit feedback on a plan to increase access to capital in rural areas by streamlining regulations for four Rural Development loan guarantee programs. “At USDA, we know that for many rural communities the regulations that govern our […]
Two Green City residents have been arrested, one of them was the subject of a pursuit and manhunt in July and August. The highway patrol reports 35-year-old Troy Franklin was taken into custody without incident, at 1:30 Thursday afternoon. Later Thursday evening, 35-year-old Rikki Franklin of Green City was also arrested by the patrol. Online arrest […]
Harrison County Community Hospital has purchased a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine that will offer greater access to the test beginning in November. For the past 14 years, HCCH has contracted with Shared Medical Services, a company based in Wisconsin, to offer MRIs in a mobile unit at the hospital three days each week. “Investing […]
The University of Missouri Extension has developed an innovative online program with the focus on building better leaders. The 11-week course runs Jan. 21-April 8, 2019. Leadership Online for Today (LOFT) is an interactive course that allows participants to improve communication skills, build relationships and networks, and develop a collaborative project to benefit a community […]
Missouri Farm Bureau’s Northern Regional Endorsement Committee has endorsed Dan Hegeman for reelection in Missouri’s 12th State Senate District. Trustees interviewed on September 5 in Cameron and voted unanimously to endorse Hegeman’s candidacy. “As a family farmer, Senator Hegeman knows our issues and has a long history of working with Farm Bureau. He supports us […]
