Trenton currently has a yearly moisture deficit of 23 hundredths (.23) of an inch. Trenton officially has not had any measurable precipitation since February 16 when 1.2 inches of snow was measured at the water plant at the edge of Trenton. That snow melted down to one-tenth (1/10) of an inch of moisture. KTTN did […]
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Burn ban in effect for city of Chillicothe; Burn warning in effect for Livingston County
A burn ban has been issued for the city of Chillicothe until 7 o’clock Monday morning. Chillicothe Fire Department Chief Eric Reeter notes a burn ban means no burning within the city of Chillicothe with the exclusion of barbecue grills and covered fire pits. Meanwhile, a burn warning has been issued for Livingston County to […]
Wind on Sunday to elevate fire danger to “High” in northern Missouri
A very high danger of fire is expected on Sunday across all of northern Missouri, extending south to central Missouri. Shortly after sunrise on Sunday morning, it is likely, in the 9 am to 11 am time frame, winds from the southwest will increase to around 20 to 30 mph, with occasional higher gusts. Winds […]
COVID-19 Update: One new case in Harrison County; No new cases in Livingston County
The Livingston County Health Center announces no new COVID-19 cases since March 2nd and no active cases. There are four current COVID-19-related hospitalizations. There have been 1,431 total cases and 51 deaths for Livingston County. Another COVID-19 case has been added in Harrison County, which the health department reported on March 5th brought the total […]
North Central Missouri Development Alliance announces qualifications for next Director
Qualifications have been announced for the next director of the North Central Missouri Development Alliance. The alliance is seeking a community/economic developer who is self-motivated. The person taking the full-time position should be capable of working independently as well as cooperatively with city and county governments, a board of directors, and regional, community, and county-based […]
Audio: Missouri man kills wife and her 2 kids before killing himself
A man killed his wife and her two children overnight in a St. Louis County home before killing himself. An AMBER Alert was activated overnight after Bob McCulley took his one-year-old daughter from the home. During a press conference today, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell says the girl was later found safe with family […]
Audio: Missouri House passes measure to limit health departments in extended shutdowns of business
It would not take away the authority, says Bill sponsor Jim Murphy of St. Louis County but allows for an appeal after 15 days and the intervention of local elected bodies. St. Louis County restaurants and businesses fought closures and sometimes violated them in protest.
Chillicothe Area Arts Council to host Rhonda Vincent in a “Meet & Greet Listening Party”
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council is set to host a “Meet & Greet Listening Party” with Rhonda Vincent on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The event will be held at The First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1601 Bryan Street, in Chillicothe. Tickets are $25.00, and all tickets must be purchased in advance. Those attending will have […]
Bucklin man charged with sex crimes against 13-year-old girl
A Bucklin man has been charged with two counts of felony statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy, deviate sexual intercourse, with a person less than 14 years of age. Twenty-five-year-old Jaren Tyler Hooten was charged following an investigation by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and a forensic interview at the North Central Children’s Advocacy Center. […]
Chillicothe City Council to hold public hearing and consider several ordinances at March 8 meeting
The Chillicothe City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance vacating an alley running east and west from Church Street adjoining 103 and 11 Church Street. Both properties are owned by Rhoades Repairs. The hearing will be during a teleconference meeting on March 8th at 6:30 in the evening. The public can […]
Grundy County Commission accepting applications for full-time road and bridge employee
The Grundy County Commission is accepting applications for a full-time Road and Bridge Department employee. The commission prefers someone with welding skills, a Class B commercial driver’s license, and experience operating construction equipment and trucks. Salary will be paid according to skills. Applications are available at the Grundy County Clerk’s Office in Trenton’s courthouse and […]
Missouri Clean Water Commission to hold public hearing regarding design of CAFO
The Missouri Clean Water Commission’s virtual public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021, regarding a rulemaking for 10 CSR 20-8.300, the design of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, otherwise known as a CAFO. Those wishing to testify at the hearing should notify the department in writing at least seven days prior to the […]
Sullivan County Route FF to temporarily close for improvement project in Green Castle
A long-awaited project on Sullivan County Routes 6, FF & D in Green Castle is scheduled to get underway Monday, March 8. The project includes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, curb and gutter improvements, and some resurfacing. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with BRS Construction, LLC, of Edina, to complete the project. […]
MoDOT planned road work in north Missouri for the week of March 8, 2021
The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in North Missouri for the week of March 8 – 14. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of […]
Linn County Health Department taking appointments for 100 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Linn County Health Department has received 100 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The office is making appointments on a first-call, first-served basis for residents in Phase 1A and Phase 1B Tiers 1 and 2. Interested individuals must make appointments over the phone by calling the Linn County Health Department at 660-258-7251. Clicking the chart […]
Pickup strikes retail building in Trenton with driver allegedly leaving the scene of the crash
The Trenton Police Department released information on March 5th about an incident that happened in the 200 block of East 9th Street on February 13th, around 1 o’clock in the morning, in which a pickup truck hit a building and allegedly left the scene. Sergeant Matt Preston reports the truck driven by 36-year-old Braden Mark […]
Trenton R-9 School District to hold Preschool and Kindergarten screenings
The Trenton R-9 School District will hold its Preschool and Kindergarten screenings for students who are not currently enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must be ages 3, 4, or 5 by August 1st to be screened. The screenings will be held on April 6th, 7th, and 8th. Required documentation includes a student’s legal […]
Trenton City Council to consider ordinance regarding communication system with utility meters at March 8 meeting
The Trenton City Council will consider ordinances regarding a communication system with utility meters and city code related to apartments over Downtown businesses. The meeting will be held at Trenton City Hall on March 8th at 7 o’clock at night. The public will not physically be allowed into the meeting, but the meeting can be […]
Chillicothe Fire Department responds to grass fire
On Thursday afternoon, the Chillicothe Fire Department responded to a grass fire on LIV Road 224, where approximately ten acres were on fire. The department spokesman said the fire had spread from a neighbors’ property as neighbors were burning a brush pile. They used approximately 50 gallons of water to extinguish the fire at 12425 […]