The Linn County Health Department reports the county has had a total of eight positive PCR (polymerise chain reaction) cases of the Coronavirus. That is up from the six cases previously reported by the health department. Four of the cases are said to be recovered. The health department also reports the county has had one […]
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Three charged after Chillicothe Police complete investigation
Three individuals have been charged in Livingston County with multiple felonies following an investigation that Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports involved stolen and forged checks in Chillicothe and the surrounding area. A child was also removed from a home. Online court information shows 37 year old Lynette Dawn King and 64 year old Jimmy […]
Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce to host virtual 5K
A virtual 5K will be held in June to support the Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce. The Miles Apart Virtual 5K will be held the week of June 15th through 21st. Participants in the Miles Apart Virtual 5K can walk, jog, run, or skip. They can also complete the event on a treadmill, in the […]
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library to reopen
The Grundy County Jewett Norris Library in Trenton will reopen its building next week with restrictions. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4 o’clock starting June 1st. Patrons should enter by the north door. The elevator is not in service at this time due to mechanical problems. The library asks patrons to […]
Mexican national pleads guilty to $10 million marijuana grow operation in Daviess County
A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a Daviess County, Missouri, marijuana-growing operation where law enforcement officers seized nearly $10 million worth of plants. Miguel Pulido-Maldonado, also known as “Mona,” 28, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to one count of conspiracy to manufacture and possess with the […]
Chillicothe police arrest three after solving case of stolen and forged checks, child removed from home
Chillicothe Police Chief Jon Maples reports a case has been solved involving stolen and forged checks in Chillicothe and the surrounding area. A 64 year old man, 46 year old man, and 37 year old woman from the Kansas City area were arrested on several charges to include forgery, possession of forgery equipment, stolen property, […]
North 65 Center of Trenton to reopen
The North 65 Center of Trenton will reopen for congregate meals only next week. Regular serving hours will be 11 o’clock to 12:30 beginning June 1st. There will be a maximum of 60 clients allowed inside, and social distancing will be practiced. The number of clients will be monitored, and if necessary, persons will be […]
Three area residents injured in single-vehicle crash
The Highway Patrol reports three area residents sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident in Ray County Tuesday afternoon. Driver 71 year old Charles Tanner of Cowgill and passengers 52 year old Christopher Tanner and a 13 year old boy from Polo were transported to the Ray County Hospital of Richmond. The vehicle traveled south […]
Evergy to waive late fees and disconnects
Evergy announced in March it would not disconnect electric service for non-payment and would waive late fees for residential and small business customers in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Evergy announced a flexible payment plan to allow customers to enter a 12-month payment plan toward their past-due balance. That plan included customers who had been […]
Three more cases of COVID-19 related to packing plant reported in Adair County
Three more Adair County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as of Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in Adair County year to date to 45. A 54-year-old male, a 35-year-old female, and a 33-year-old female have joined 30 other individuals already in self-isolation. Adair County health reported all three of the newest cases […]
Wright Memorial Hospital operating at full capacity
Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton is back operating at full capacity within the hospital outpatient services, including imaging, rehabilitation, surgery, and the physician clinics. The inpatient unit and emergency department remain operating fully as well. Wright Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Steve Schieber says the hospital is “grateful…to ramp…up” services at Wright Memorial and clinics […]
Kirksville Police diffuse incident following domestic disturbance call
The Kirksville Police Department reports it peacefully defused a barricaded suspect in the area of Ely and Pierce streets Thursday. A 46 year old white male from Kirksville was taken into custody following the incident in reference to a domestic disturbance. The police have not released the person’s name. Officers responded to a report of […]
Patrol reports arrest of area residents on Friday
The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of area residents in area counties Friday, one on various drug-related allegations. Thirty-nine year old Stephanie Dunkin of Unionville was arrested in Putnam County and accused of the felonies of possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance—lorazepam, and possession of a controlled substance—methylphenidate. She was also […]
Area FFA members advance to state officer interviews
A few area FFA members have advanced to the final round of state officer interviews. The Missouri FFA Association reports candidates advancing include Anna Milazzo of Grundy County R-5, Rachel Holt of Chillicothe, and Sally Schmidt of Carrollton. They will complete the interview process with the nominating committee via Zoom June 2nd. The announcement of […]
Free COVID-19 testing to be offered to area residents in Grundy and Mercer counties
The Grundy County Health Department, Mosaic Life Care, Wright Memorial Hospital, the Mercer County Health Department, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are partnering to offer free community COVID-19 testing for residents of Grundy and Mercer counties. The testing will take place using the Grundy County drive-thru flu shot route May 30th […]
Audio: Every available Missouri state trooper to be on the road and water this Memorial Day weekend
You’ll notice extra Missouri state troopers on the road throughout the long Memorial Day weekend. Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain John Hotz describes the holiday weekend as the unofficial start of the summer season. “We know that a lot of people are ready to get out and enjoy the outdoors and travel is part of […]
Missouri man, a member of Southwest Honkys gang, pleads guilty to meth conspiracy
A Fair Grove, Missouri, man who is a member of the Southwest Honkys violent prison gang pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a drug-trafficking conspiracy in which investigators intercepted a shipment of nearly 9.5 kilograms of methamphetamine. William F. Jones, 45, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to participating […]
Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against Branson business for inflated mask prices, deceptive sales practices
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against Branson-area business, Tuning Element, LLC, for alleged price gouging and misrepresentations regarding face masks and respirators it began selling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The markups included 5-layer KN95 masks for $20 each; 3-layer KN95 masks for $15 each; and 50-count boxes […]
Governor Parson announces plan to increase COVID-19 testing volume in Missouri
Governor Mike Parson announced a plan to rapidly increase COVID-19 testing volume to 7,500 tests per day in Missouri. Expanding testing capacity and volume is one of the four pillars of Missouri’s “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan. “We cannot fully recover economically without increasing our testing numbers. We have made great progress over the past […]
Adair County Health Department reports two new cases of COVID-19, total case count now 39
The Adair County Health Department reports two new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total case count to 39. One of the two new positive cases is an employee at an area meat processing plant, and the other is not. The individuals are females ages 58 and 27. The Adair County Health Department […]