The Missouri Department of Transportation advises motorists to limit travel beginning Friday and throughout the weekend as a series of winter storms will impact roads across the state. “For your safety and the safety of our crews, we ask everyone to avoid unnecessary travel once the storm begins,” said Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT State Maintenance Engineer […]
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Seventh District State Representative Rusty Black on Bills passed in the General Assembly
Seventh District State Representative Rusty Black of Chillicothe reports the 100th General Assembly passed three Bills in the past week. Black reports one Bill related to ethics and prohibits lobbyist gifts to local government officials, superintendents, school board members, members of governing bodies of charter schools, and their staff. It prevents a “revolving door” by […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education tackles lengthy agenda after approving calendar updates to school year
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved a request Tuesday evening to categorize two high school classes as weighted. Spanish Four was approved to be categorized as a weighted class on a unanimous vote and Desktop Publishing was approved on a vote of four to three. Trenton High School Principal Ron Franklin said the two […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education approves update to current school calendar
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education approved an update to this year’s school calendar and the school calendar for next school year at a meeting Tuesday evening. The calendar updates for this school year include Trenton R-9 being in session March 15th and 18th, April 22nd, and May 17th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. […]
Trenton City Council agenda to include residential trash collection bids
The Trenton City Council will consider an ordinance at a meeting next week regarding an engineer-consultant agreement. The meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall on Monday night, February 11th at 7 o’clock. An ordinance to be considered would approve a second amendment on an agreement with Environmental Specialty Solutions, Incorporated of Kansas City […]
State Auditor Nicole Galloway releases results of citizen-requested audit of Hamilton
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released a citizen-requested audit of the City of Hamilton, located in Caldwell County. The audit recommended better planning to ensure adequate street repair and recommended better processes to avoid conflicts of interest in city business. “Citizens deserve government that functions efficiently and transparently, but processes were not in place […]
Three Texas men plead guilty to stealing 654 firearms from UPS Trailers
Three Texas men have recently pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing 654 firearms from United Parcel Service trailers in Springfield, Missouri, en route to Bass Pro Shops. Raynord Hunt, 36, of Dallas, Texas, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge David P. Rush to the charges contained in a February 21, 2018, federal indictment. Co-defendants […]
Better Woman Conference set for February 22nd and 23rd in Trenton
The 10th Annual Better Woman Conference will be held in Trenton next month. Inspirational speaker, teacher, author, dramatist, and comedienne Shari Minke will speak at the conference at the First Assembly of God Church February 22nd and 23rd. The Friday evening of the conference will include dinner at 6 o’clock followed by the service from […]
Trenton Building and Nuisance Board grants extensions due to cold weather
Citing winter weather conditions, Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board last night granted several extensions of time for exterior work to be done on properties of concern. Following public hearings, 90-day extensions were granted at 409 East 19th, 812 Grant, 813 Olive, and 2002 Chicago Street. After review for the “findings of fact” phase, 90-day extensions […]
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 […]
Trenton R-9 School District’s last day of school now set for May 22.
With Thursday’s cancellation of school, the Trenton R-9 district has now missed six days during the 2018-19 school year. That includes one last fall for the girl’s softball tournament held in Springfield plus five missed days due to winter weather. That includes three this week, one last week, and one in late November. In today’s case, Superintendent […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees extends President Lenny Klaver’s contract
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees voted at it meeting Tuesday evening to extend President Doctor Lenny Klaver’s contract. His contract was extended by two years, through 2023, with salary to be determined later. The board approved the resignation of Trio Administrative Assistant Sarah Reeter effective January 31st for full-time employment. Her resignation […]
City of Trenton reminding residents to clear snow from sidewalks
With the upcoming Winter storm, the City of Trenton is reminding property owners to clear snow from sidewalks. City Administrator Ron Urton says this allows residents a safe way to get to and from work, school, and businesses. The City of Trenton also asks business owners and snow plow operators to not block the visibility […]
Customers of KCP&L to see reduction In electric rates
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved applications filed by Kansas City Power and Light Company and its Greater Missouri Operations Company to adjust the demand side investment mechanism charge on customer bills. The charge appears as a separate line item on bills and allows KCP&L and GMO to recover demand-side management program costs and […]
Shopko files for bankruptcy, Carrollton store to close
An area Shopko store is to close due to the Green Bay, Wisconsin-based retailer and its subsidiaries filing voluntary petitions for a court-supervised financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The company’s website provides a list of the 38 stores to close including the Shopko Hometown store in Carrollton. The expected […]
NCMC Board of Trustees denies Trenton Chamber use of Ketcham Center for annual banquet
A motion did not pass in a special meeting of the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees Monday evening. The motion pertained to approval of a one-time suspension of board policies to allow the Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce to host their annual banquet at the Ketcham Community Center March 15th. Board Clerk Vicki […]
Audio: Publication claims documents show NRA and Hawley coordinated ads in Missouri Senate race
A publication claims the National Rifle Association may have improperly coordinated political advertising with Republican Josh Hawley’s campaign for the U.S. Senate. The Trace, a division of the left-leaning Mother Jones magazine says Federal Communications Commission records show NRA ads in favor of Hawley were placed by the same consultant group that secured […]
Audio: Missouri auditor slams Dept of Revenue goof over not withholding enough money from paychecks
State Auditor Nicole Galloway is criticizing a Department of Revenue mistake that could cost many taxpayers part of their refund or they might owe money this year. The department did not withhold enough money from paychecks. During a swearing-in ceremony Monday at the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Galloway, of Columbia, says if […]
NCMC students attend Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum
North Central Missouri College recently sent two students, Mariah Fox from Laredo, MO and Jamee Scearce from Gower, MO to attend the Missouri Governor’s Student Leadership Forum held in Jefferson City. The Governor’s Student Leadership Forum brings together students from all over the state with various backgrounds, to discuss influential leadership ideals, provide leadership-training opportunities, and […]
NRCS watershed efforts continue to benefit farmers, communities
Sixty years after the first of 1,182 flood-prevention structures were built in Missouri with federal financial and technical assistance, landowners who have witnessed the before-and-after effects of heavy rain are still praising the benefits of the watershed projects. “Panther Creek used to flood almost every time it rained, but it hasn’t flooded at all since […]