A former IRS employee was sentenced in federal court for stealing tax refunds. Tamara R. Miller, 40, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to two years and two months in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 23, 2020, Miller pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of government funds. […]
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Man accused of shooting in Unionville requests change of venue at court appearance
A Columbia man accused of shooting and seriously injuring a man in Unionville in December appeared in Putnam County Circuit Court Monday, September 28th. The court granted the defense counsel’s request to have an opportunity to provide legal authority for a change of venue out of the Third Circuit to Adair or Macon county for […]
Grundy County Democrats cancel September meeting due to COVID-19
The September meeting of the Grundy County Democrats has been canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19. With no meeting and the Missouri Days Festival being canceled, presidential and gubernatorial campaign signs will be available on Thursday evening, October 1st, from 5:30-6:00, at the Eastside Park parking lot just south of the football stadium. Anyone […]
COVID-19 Update: County health centers and Missouri Department of Corrections report on number of COVID cases
The Missouri Department of Corrections reports an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases at the Western Missouri Correctional Center of Cameron. There are 21 cumulative offender cases, which is up five from Thursday, September 24th. Eighteen of the cases are active, and three have recovered. There are 29 cases among staff at the correctional […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves tuition rate, minor updates to policies, regulations and forms
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education Tuesday, September 15th approved increasing substitute pay from $70 per day to $75 per day. Substitute teachers were also approved. The tuition rate was approved at$13,500 per year, along with other items that included the 2020-2021 testing calendar, after school contracts, the Local Compliance Statement, and hiring Sally Schroeder […]
Janitor at Breckenridge School District accused of providing vape pen to 12-year-old boy
A Breckenridge R-2 School janitor accused of providing a vape pen to a 12-year-old boy has been charged in Caldwell County. Twenty-four-year-old Wesley Adams of Breckenridge faces misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child—second degree and an infraction of selling, providing, or distributing tobacco or alternative nicotine or vapor products to any person under 18 […]
Trenton R-9 School District releases guidance on students going home and returning to school regarding COVID-19
The Trenton R-9 School District released guidance Thursday, September 3rd on when students should go home and return to school regarding COVID-19. The information says students should go home if they have two of the following symptoms: a fever of at least 100.4; congestion or a runny nose; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; a sore throat; […]
Positive COVID-19 test leads Jamesport Tri-County Schools to close for in-person classes
A report of a positive COVID test has led Jamesport Tri-County schools to be closed for in-person classes today. Information released by the school district noted a positive case was reported for one student in the elementary school building. Officials say today, instead, with a day for alternative methods of instruction. The district also reported […]
Missouri Department of Conservation holding free online “Introduction to Handguns” class
When pistols and handguns come to mind, many people think of self-defense and home protection. But did you know that handguns are also a valid hunting method for several species, such as rabbits, squirrels, bullfrogs, deer, and coyotes? The Missouri Department of Conservation is holding an Introduction to Handguns class online Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. […]
MDC partners with Grundy Electric Cooperative for wildlife habitat projects
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Grundy Electric Cooperative on a project to benefit wildlife habitat and reduce power line right-of-way maintenance costs. Private property owners are also a voluntary partner. MDC’s Wires Over Wildlife (WOW) program provides expertise and cost-share money for converting overgrown brush and trees under electrical distribution […]
Missouri Board of Education to consider proposal intended to boost available substitute teachers
Missouri is in the market for more K-12 substitute teachers during the COVID-19 time. The level of need varies around the state depending on the district, grade, subject, and region. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the number of candidates preparing to become full-time teachers has been declining steadily over […]
Audio: Trenton R-9 School District to have COVID Response Team during 2020-21 school year
School officials in Trenton say they plan to establish a COVID-19 response team and keep it in place throughout the upcoming school year. R-9 School Superintendent Mike Stegman says members of the team are to finalize and implement a protocol for re-opening school for in-person classes. While in-person classes are preferred five days […]
Audio: Trenton R-9 School Superintendent Mike Stegman on plans for starting school in August of 2020
The Trenton R-9 School District today is releasing proposed practices if in-person classes are held when school resumes late next month. In a letter to patrons, R-9 Superintendent Mike Stegman reported information was obtained from many sources. Among them: a parents and staff survey; the Grundy county health department; the CDC guidelines; Missouri elementary and […]
North Mercer Board of Education discusses alternative plans for education
The North Mercer R-3 Board of Education the evening of Monday, July 13th discussed alternative plans for education for the upcoming school year. Phase 1 would include having children attending school full-time with modifications in the classroom and with special classes. Social distancing will be considered, and masks will not be required at this time. […]
2020 Missouri State Fair will continue with everything but concerts
Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn says the Missouri State Fair will take place as scheduled from August 13-23 in Sedalia. The concert lineup will be the only regular feature not included. She says that many performers have been backing out of shows this year because of COVID-19 concerns, so that helped the decision. The fair […]
Jamesport Board of Education renews contracts and approves alternate methods of instruction plan
The Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education has renewed contracts for speech and occupational therapy/physical therapy. An Alternative Methods of Instruction Plan has also been approved as presented by administration. The board moved to seek bids for milk, bread, diesel fuel, and gas for next school year. It was reported Tri-County will likely have a higher […]
Judge faces busy docket in Division One of Grundy County court
The judge in Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court handed down sentences, including probation to defendants in the Thursday session of Division One. At a hearing, Christopher Eudean Parsons of Cainsville admitted probation violations. The probation was revoked. Parsons was sentenced to five years with the Missouri department of corrections. The term runs concurrently […]
Trenton R-9 Board of Education reorganizes at lengthy meeting on Tuesday
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education reorganized the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2020, after certifying the results of the June 2nd election, and incoming board members receiving the oath of office. Board Secretary Susan Leeper administered the oath of office to Andy Burress and incumbent Corey Leeper. Incumbent Brandon Gibler was absent. With Gibler and […]
Princeton Board of Education approves alternative methods of instruction plan
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education the evening of Monday, June 8th approved the district preparing an Alternative Methods of Instruction Plan. The district explains that, starting in the 2020-2021 school year, a local education agency will not be required to make up school hours lost or canceled due to exceptional or emergency circumstances, up […]