Missouri’s Public Service Commission is reminding you that the state’s Cold Weather rule is now in effect. The rule aimed at helping customers with heat-related utility bills began November 1st and remains in effect through March 31st. It prohibits gas and electric utilities from disconnecting services when the temperature is predicted to drop […]
A recent report shows Missouri isn’t collecting enough tax on internet sales. A report by nonprofit Faith, Justice and Truth Project says Missouri is missing out on up to 600 million dollars annually because of untaxed internet sales. The organization says Missouri is one of the only U.S. states failing to act on […]
Even though MODOT road crews have already been out this year battling winter weather in certain parts of the state, the department will still hold its annual winter operations drill on November 7, 2019. Motorists may notice increased numbers of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill. In rural areas, crews will deploy after […]
The Trenton Police Department reports it identified six violations on Thursday night in regards to Halloween restrictions for sexual offenders as outlined by city ordinance and state statute. Incident reports for the violations are to be prepared and forwarded to the prosecutor. The Trenton Police Department conducted random compliance checks at more than 20 residences […]
The Trenton Police Department will conduct random compliance checks for registered sexual offenders in regard to Halloween restrictions defined by city ordinance and state statute. The police department notes sexual offenders must follow restrictions on Halloween, including avoiding all Halloween-related contact with children. Remain inside their homes from 5 o’clock to 10:30 this evening, unless […]
The snow that fell overnight in Trenton is the first measurable amount for Halloween according to a hundred years of KTTN weather records. There have been other October dates in which accumulating show was measured in Trenton. In 2018, Trenton received a quarter of an inch of snow on October 15th. The greatest amount of […]
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri joined past and present Board Members, donors and Fund Advisors in celebration of their 10th Anniversary. Also in attendance were State Representatives J. Eggleston, Brenda Shields, and Allen Andrews. The event was held at The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph. The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, Inc. […]
A former executive of a northern Missouri hospital pleaded guilty in federal court in Florida to a $114 million pass-through billing scheme. The Justice Department in Washington says former Putnam County Memorial Hospital chief executive officer David Lane Byrns pleaded guilty to a one-count information charging him with conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Byrns pleaded […]
Trenton’s Building and Nuisance Board Monday evening granted seven extensions, three locations advance to public hearings; and two others were released. Two fire-damaged houses also were topics of discussion during the nearly one-hour meeting. Public hearings are to be held November 25th for 213 West 6th Street, 1004 Laclede, and 18-14 Hillcrest. Ninety-day extensions allow […]
There is a new cooperative agreement between the Ketcham Community Center of Trenton and the Grand River Area Family YMCA of Chillicothe involving a seasonal membership proposal. Ketcham Facilities Manager Nathan Gamet says Ketcham members with annual memberships have an option to renew their memberships from Labor Day to Memorial Day. During that time, they […]
Access II Independent Living Center is currently working with a local contractor to finalize plans for a Community Wellness Center. The facility will be built on property already owned by Access II ILC, inside the Industrial Park located off Highway 6 in Gallatin. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility will be open to the public and […]
To further assist in combatting the national opioid epidemic, Hy-Vee, Inc. announces it has purchased and will install drug take-back receptacles by Nov. 7, 2019, in all 276 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region to provide customers a secure place to dispose of unused medications, including controlled substances. The availability of drug take-back receptacles […]
The Trenton High School Choir will host an escape room as a fundraiser to purchase items for the choir in conjunction with this year’s Trenton R-9 Halloween Carnival and Costume Contest. Teams of six to eight members will have one hour to escape from one of two Halloween-themed rooms in the high school on October […]
State leaders will soon have a better grasp of the magnitude of Missouri’s backlog of untested sexual assault kits. With funding from a $2.8 million federal grant, the Missouri attorney general’s SAFE Kit Initiative is expected to complete its inventory of untested rape kits in the next couple of weeks. Matthew Huffman, public affairs director […]
A Braymer cattle farmer was charged on Wednesday with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two missing brothers from Wisconsin. Police found human remains on 25-year-old Garland “Joey” Nelson’s farm. According to the probable cause statement, the Diemels traveled to Caldwell county to get payment of $250,000 from Joey Nelson for the […]
The University of Missouri Extension will hold free farm tax workshops on November 7 and November 18, 2019 at various locations throughout the state. Both workshops are 6:15-8:30 p.m. and cover the same topics. MU Extension specialists and tax experts will give updates on 2019 and 2020 taxes for farmers and ranchers, says Mary Sobba, […]
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved purchases for Allied Health Skills Lab equipment and a club car golf cart on Tuesday evening. The SimCapture Pro system from Laerdal of Wappingers Falls, New York for $52,323.77 will be used to enhance student learning in the Allied Health Skills Lab and replace similar 10-year-old […]
Hy-Vee stores will host a Halloween party Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2019, featuring trick or treating. The events, to include coloring, cookie decorating, and mini pumpkin painting, will be held from 1 to 3 o’clock. Children dressed in costume will receive a free trick or treat bag while supplies last. Children and parents will have […]
The Gifted Group of Grundy County will host a Halloween special needs, costume dance, on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Riverside Country Club from 6 until 8 o’clock. The event includes a costume contest with prizes. Snacks will be provided. Those interested in the dance for individuals with special needs may contact Gifted Group Advisor […]
Businesses, individuals, churches, and organizations will pass out candy from decorated tables during Octo Boo Fest in Downtown Jamesport on Halloween. The event, that is open to every allows for trick or treating from 4 to 6 o’clock that evening, with or without a costume. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be provided. Contact the […]
