A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms that were linked to several shootings. Marck E. Fristoe, 28, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 15 years in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 9, 2020, Fristoe pleaded guilty to one count of […]
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Missouri man sentenced to 10 years in prison, without parole, for illegal firearm
A Missouri, man who led police officers on a chase in a stolen car, causing a collision with another vehicle, was sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Cameron D. Smith, 25, of Independence, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 10 years in federal prison without parole. On Jan. 27, […]
Court news for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Among the cases dispensed with on Tuesday in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court include 19-year-old Alejandro Bruno Cuevas of Paola, Kansas, who plead guilty on two misdemeanor counts and had a felony drug charge dismissed by the prosecution. Cuevas entered pleas to possession of liquor by a minor and unlawful possession of […]
Investment in EV infrastructure could add $1.3 trillion to U.S. Gross Domestic Product
As the Biden administration and Congress continue to wrangle over the size and scope of a federal infrastructure package, a new report showed how investing $274 billion to electrify the nation’s transportation system, including electric school busses, 18-wheelers, charging stations, and more would yield a five-fold return for the overall economy. Sam Shriver, strategy and content […]
Parson gives Missouri Legislature deadline of high noon Tuesday to reach deal on healthcare tax proposal
(Missouri Independent) – Gov. Mike Parson gave lawmakers a deadline of noon Tuesday to strike a deal to renew medical provider taxes vital to funding Medicaid or accept responsibility for more than $700 million in cuts from the state budget that takes effect July 1. If not, the governor says he will freeze funding in Missouri’s […]
Special session on tax crucial for Medicaid in doubt over Planned Parenthood amendment
(Missouri Independent) – Last Tuesday, Republicans appeared to have reached a fragile consensus around extending a tax crucial to Missouri’s Medicaid finances — opening the door for Gov. Mike Parson to call lawmakers into a special session this week. By Friday afternoon, June 18, that consensus appears to have been derailed, at least temporarily, by disagreements […]
Missouri State Highway Patrol reports multiple arrests over the weekend
The highway patrol reports a st. Joseph teenager, 19-year old Tyler Winterbower, was arrested late Saturday night in Grundy County. Winterbower was arrested on a warrant from Buchanan County accusing him of failure to appear in court relating to an original charge of a stolen vehicle. Winterbower also was accused of operating a vehicle on […]
North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton to run from July 30 through August 7
Grandstand events and shows are planned for this year’s North Central Missouri Fair in Trenton. The event will be at the fairgrounds from July 30th through August 7th. The grandstand schedule includes a rodeo by Duckworth Rodeo Productions on July 30th, tractor pull on July 31st, super teen contest and horse pull on August 4th, […]
Audio: Ameren Missouri donates 800 window air conditioners, LED light bulbs and money to battle the heat
Ameren Missouri has donated 800 window air conditioners and 800 packs of LED lightbulbs to help its most vulnerable customers in St. Louis and eastern Missouri. Ameren Missouri has also donated 165-thousand dollars to Cool Down St. Louis and to Cool Down Missouri. Ameren is warning seniors and other vulnerable residents about the […]
Lawmaker announces that he will reintroduce Taiwan Defense Act
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will reintroduce the Taiwan Defense Act (TDA), following new signs of China’s increasing belligerence in the Asia-Pacific and imperial ambitions worldwide. Sen. Hawley’s bill ensures the United States is able to defeat any attempted Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Originally introduced in June 2020, TDA is co-sponsored by Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Steve […]
Court news for the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Probation has been ordered for two Trenton residents who, on Tuesday, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of a child on November 9 in Trenton. A sentence of 45 days in the Grundy County Jail were issued to Kyle Nathan Wilson and Lacy Jo Vestal. Judge Steve Hudson suspended the execution of […]
Trenton man arrested on probation violation warrant
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Trenton man on June 15th on a capias warrant on a probation violation. Twenty-three-year-old Jeffrey Chad Corbin’s original charge was felony possession of a controlled substance. His bond is $2,500 cash only, and he is scheduled for Division One of Grundy County Circuit Court on […]
Bond set for Milan man charged with murdering wife
Bond has been set for a Milan man charged with first-degree murder after his wife was found dead in the couple’s apartment last month. The court set bond for 20-year-old Edward James Elijah “Eli” Withey at $100,000 cash only. He was previously to be held on no bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July […]
USDA opens signup for CLEAR30, expands pilot to be nationwide
Landowners and agricultural producers currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program now have a wider opportunity to enroll in a 30-year contract through the Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers initiative, called CLEAR30. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding CLEAR30, a water-quality focused option available through CRP – to be nationwide now. Interested producers with […]
Princeton Board of Education approves bids, presented update on summer maintenance projects
The Princeton R-5 Board of Education on Monday evening, June 14, approved a bid for a passenger vehicle pending availability and final approval of a facility grant. The approved bid was from Suburban Chevrolet of Tulsa, Oklahoma for $45,695. Pettijohn Auto Center of Bethany also submitted a bid for $44,414. Pettijohn’s bid was lower, but […]
USDA announces dates for Conservation Reserve Program general and grasslands signups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set a July 23, 2021, deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Program General signup 56. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications for CRP Grasslands from July 12 to August 20. This year, USDA updated both signup options to provide greater […]
Audio: Missouri’s Governor signs Second Amendment Preservation Act into law; House Democratic Leader Crystal Quade slams SAPA
Legislation that declares it’s the duty of the courts and law enforcement agencies to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms has been signed into law by Missouri’s governor. GOP Governor Mike Parson signed the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) Saturday in Lee’s Summit, where he was joined by the bill […]
Authorities report the arrest of women in Galt and and Laclede County
A Galt woman, who failed to appear in circuit court in Trenton last Thursday, has been arrested in Putnam County. Bond is $2,500 cash for Melissa Brill who has been scheduled for the July 15 docket of Division One in Grundy County Circuit Court. Online information shows her original bond was revoked and probation has […]