The Highway Patrol reports a Saint Joseph woman sustained serious injuries when the vehicle she drove struck multiple guardrails a quarter of a mile west of Chillicothe on Friday night. Emergency medical services transported 40-year-old Brandy Wilfong to Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe before an air ambulance took her to Saint Luke’s on the Plaza […]
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Chillicothe Area Arts Council cancels performance of “The Emperor’s New Clothes”
The Chillicothe Area Arts Council has been monitoring the situation regarding the Coronavirus, as well as following recommendations from health professionals and local, state and federal officials. The advice coming from all levels of health professionals is to practice “social distancing” and avoid large crowds, which can be very difficult to accomplish in a theatre […]
Attorney General urges Missourians to be cautious in donating to charities in response to Coronavirus
The Missouri Attorney General is urging Missourians to exercise caution before donating to charities aiding in coronavirus outreach. While there are a number of charities doing fantastic work to aid those affected by the coronavirus, there are bad actors who may try to take advantage of those wishing to donate. Although the Attorney General’s Office […]
What you can do to combat the spread of COVID-19
As concerns over the new coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to grow across the state and the nation, Governor Mike Parson and his administration are working each day to respond to the virus and help combat the spread. In line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, as well as federal guidance from the Trump […]
Grundy County Commission declares “State of Emergency” for Grundy County
The Grundy County Commission has declared a state of emergency for Grundy County until further notice in recognizing the threat posed by COVID-19. The commission encourages everyone to do their part in lowering the curve as resources are and will continue to be limited. Under the declaration, the commission asks the public limit activity to […]
Little Otter Creek Reservoir Project near Hamilton advances to next stage
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist, Grover DePriest, has signed a Record of Decision supporting the installation of a multi-purpose reservoir in Caldwell County. This decision fulfills national requirements to assess the environmental impacts of this federal action. It was based on the development of a comprehensive Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. The preferred […]
Livingston County Health Center releases statement on COVID-19
Livingston County Health Center has received inquiries regarding the significant rise in cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) reported across the United States. The worry is understandable and we encourage our community members to follow this evolving situation, to get the facts from reliable sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health […]
Coronavirus Information: How organizations are handling the issue statewide
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education continues to receive many questions about COVID-19 and how it impacts student attendance, school closure, assessments, and virtual education opportunities. We are aware that local education agencies must consider a number of factors when making decisions in this current situation. Administrative Memo COM-20-001, issued from the Commissioner […]
Governor Parson calls for limit on public gathering size, with some exceptions
To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended no gatherings of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks. In a press release today, Gov. Mike Parson is calling for the cancellation or suspension of gatherings that exceed the size limit, except for daycares, businesses, K-12 schools, […]
Carroll County Memorial Hospital announces protocols to protect patients, visitors and staff against COVID-19
Carroll County Memorial Hospital has announced measures being adopted to protect the health of patients, visitors and staff in our facility and the community against the coronavirus, COVID-19. “CCMH is dedicated to the health and well-being of all we serve including patients, visitors, and staff members who provide care to all of the people who […]
Missouri Hospital Association: There are laws we need changed in the short term to deal with Coronavirus
As of this posting, two Missourians have tested positive for the coronavirus out of 73 tested. Others are being triaged through clinics, healthcare providers, telemedicine, and hospitals. The burden on hospitals at this time is checking, testing and treating symptomatic patients who come into the emergency rooms– whether they have COVID-19 or not. That could […]
Two from Trenton injured in rollover crash on Highway 13
Two Trenton residents were taken to a hospital following a rollover crash late Wednesday afternoon in Johnson County. The driver, 23-year-old Wyatt Adams, received moderate injuries, and a passenger, 19-year-old Jarvis Collins, received minor injuries. Both occupants were taken to the Western Missouri Medical Center at Warrensburg. The car was northbound on Highway 13 when […]
Grundy County Health Department offering mailing list for Coronavirus information
With the continued evolution of the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States and daily updates in the news media, the Grundy County Health Department is offering a two-page summary of Coronavirus information to further increase awareness and how to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases. Businesses and others wanting to learn more about potentially preventing […]
Missouri opens novel coronavirus information hotline
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services activated a statewide public hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. At 8 a.m. today, the hotline opened and can be reached at 877-435-8411. The hotline is being operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days […]
Hale woman injured after striking ditch on Route J
The Highway Patrol reports a Hale woman sustained moderate injuries when the vehicle she drove swerved to avoid an animal in the roadway on Tuesday morning and ran off the road near Hale. Emergency medical services transported 69-year-old Betty Fleener to the Carroll County Memorial Hospital of Carrollton. The vehicle traveled west on Route J […]
Missouri Attorney General shuts down dog breeder due to animals being kept in cruel conditions
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his office has filed a lawsuit, citing violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA), and obtained a temporary restraining order against Cornerstone Farms, a dog breeding company operated by Debra Ritter and located in Curryville, Missouri. This case was referred to the Attorney General’s Office by the Missouri Department of […]
Missouri Health and Senior Services Director testifies that the state is well-prepared for Coronavirus
Missouri’s health director testified Monday afternoon in Jefferson City that he’s hoping for the best and preparing for the worst regarding the coronavirus. State Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams appeared before the newly-created Missouri House Special Committee on Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Williams testifies there have been no confirmed […]
Livingston County authorities to seek additional charges against Brookfield man
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office will submit an incident report to the prosecuting attorney seeking potential additional felony charges in Livingston County against a felon who led law enforcement on a multi-county pursuit last week. The alleged chase of a pickup truck driven by 37-year-old Matthew Guilford of Brookfield started in Linn […]
Formal charges filed, suspects identified in high-speed police pursuit on Sunday
Criminal charges were filed in Clinton County following a high-speed law enforcement pursuit on Sunday that began in Livingston County and ended in Plattsburg in Clinton County. Facing four counts each are 24-year-old Rai’mon Watson of Kansas City and 20-year-old Tyson Scott of Grandview. No bond was set and both are charged with possession of […]
Missouri woman and her brother sentenced for $1.7 million marijuana conspiracy
A Lee’s Summit, Missouri, woman and her brother, a Denver, Colorado, man, were sentenced in federal court for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute more than $1.7 million of marijuana that was mailed from Colorado to Missouri. Natalie J. McNeil, 34, and Tanner L. McNeil, 30, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. Chief […]