Plans have been announced for the 7th annual Wright Run 5k/10k by the Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation in Trenton. The 2018 event will be held on Saturday, October 6, in Trenton and will begin and conclude on the campus of Wright Memorial Hospital. Participants will meet for their official send-off at the hospital and return […]
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Audio: Mizzou releases freshmen enrollment numbers
(Missourinet) – About 4,700 freshmen began classes Monday at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Brian Hauswirth has details on the numbers. Mizzou officials say that’s a 13.1 percent increase compared to 2017 and is the largest increase in ten years. Mizzou says the 87 percent retention rate is the highest in school history. School […]
Audio: Missouri Ethics Commission closes Greitens case after prosecutor declines to file charges
(Missourinet) -The Missouri Ethics Commission has closed a case against former Governor Eric Greitens. The Commission dropped its investigation of Greitens, his campaign committee, Greitens For Missouri, and campaign associate Danny Laub Friday in a letter to all three parties. The case was closed even though the Commission found “reasonable grounds” to believe […]
Sale of Champions at Missouri State Fair sets records for Youth in Agriculture
The Missouri State Fair celebrated Youth in Agriculture Day, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, on Saturday, Aug. 18. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, raising $195,350 – the largest amount ever raised in the history of the Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions! The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Mackenzie […]
Missouri beef industry could be impacted by antibiotics phaseout
Health advocates want McDonald’s to phase out the use of beef and pork grown with medically important antibiotics, and that’s something that could impact Missouri’s beef industry. The Show Me State ranks sixth in the country for the number of cattle, and if the fast food chain agrees to the request, Shelby Luce, national campaign […]
Audio: McCaskill, Hawley exchange barbs while securing U.S. Senate nominations
(Missourinet) – After Democrat Claire McCaskill and Republican Josh Hawley won their U.S. Senate primaries last night, both challenged each other to debates. McCaskill noted Hawley had avoided debates with his primary opponents while pressuring her to have one before he became the nominee. McCaskill attacked Hawley at a campaign stop earlier for […]
Community participation sought for NCMC Organization Fair
Area businesses, churches, and organizations are invited to participate in the annual North Central Missouri College Organization Fair on Student Orientation Day scheduled for Monday, August 20. The Organization Fair is set to begin at 11 a.m. and will run until approximately 1:30 p.m. The event is being organized by the NCMC housing staff. NCMC […]
“Owl Prowl” set for August 18th at Crowder State Park
The staff of Crowder State Park west of Trenton will present facts about owls found in Missouri during a free program later this month. Owl Prowl will be held at the park’s campground amphitheater the night of August 18th from 8:30 to 9:30. The program will include a short hike to see and hear owls […]
Football camp to be held for Trenton Middle School students
All area fifth and sixth-grade students interested in playing football this fall are invited to attend a camp this week. The camp will be held at the Trenton Middle School practice field Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 o’clock. Questions should be directed to Brandon Boswell or Frank Kinney.
Crowded field of candidates seeking Missouri first congressional seat in Tuesday primary
(Missourinet) – A crowded field of candidates is running for a St. Louis area congressional seat. Alisa Nelson with the Missourinet files this report. Eight people are seeking Missouri’s first congressional seat currently held by Democratic Congressman Lacy Clay. He is seeking his tenth term in the U.S. House. Clay’s heavily Democratic district […]
Crowder State Park to hold program on mammals
The staff of Crowder State Park west of Trenton will share facts about different types of mammals that make the park their home during an informational program. Mammals of Missouri will be held at the park’s campground amphitheater the night of August 11th from 8:30 to 9:30. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the […]
Audio: Missouri State Fair Public Campground opens today
(Missourinet) – The Missouri State Fair’s public campground in Sedalia will open by 9 o’clock Thursday morning. State Fair Director Mark Wolfe says campers have been allowed to enter the fairgrounds at the Centennial Gate since Tuesday morning. Wolfe tells Missourinet officials have made significant technology upgrades since the 2016 State Fair, which […]
Wood Storks spotted at Swan Lake Wildlife Refuge
A volunteer work camper at the Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge south of Sumner discovered Wood Storks at the refuge. The refuge reports Ron Conner saw the birds Thursday as he drove by the Swan Lake outlet to the south pool and it was reported the birds were still there as of Sunday. This is […]
Audio: Missouri candidate receives death threats for gun device giveaway
(Missourinet) – Missouri Republican U.S. Senate candidate Austin Petersen says he’s received several death threats since announcing a giveaway of a machine that makes unserialized guns. During a podcast on Missourinet affiliate KZRG in Joplin, Petersen says the threats made on social media include hoping he gets shot in the face and his head blown […]
Ketcham Center to close for resurfacing of gym floor
The Ketcham Community Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton will be resurfacing the gym floor this week. The gym will be closed Wednesday, August 1 at 2 o’clock and will not be accessible until August 16 at 5 o’clock that morning. The Ketcham Community Center will close at 12 noon Thursday, […]
Pepperidge Farm recalls Goldfish crackers due to whey powder contamination
Pepperidge Farm Inc. has recalled four flavors of its Goldfish crackers because they were made with a whey powder ingredient that has been recalled for potential Salmonella contamination. The Goldfish cracker recall includes 18 separate package styles of four flavors — Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar; Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion; Goldfish Baked with Whole […]
Coltrain’s Mules and Furnish Farms to hold 3-day event at Newtown Saddle Club arena
Coltrain’s Mules and Furnish Farms will host three days of activities for mules, horses, and teams at the Newtown Saddle Club Arena next month. Activities will begin August 3rd with cattle events, including steer dobbing, ranch ropin’, and steer doctoring. David Stutzman of Rocky Timber Horse Training and Shoeing will provide the steers. August 4th […]
Former Trenton resident Andy Peterson announced as Director of Athletics at Northwest Missouri State
Northwest Missouri State University has announced that Andy Peterson, a former student-athlete, and coach who has served in the University’s athletics administration since 2013, is Northwest’s next director of athletics. Peterson had served as Northwest’s interim director of athletics since Mel Tjeerdsma’s April 30 retirement. His new appointment is effective immediately. “Andy is a Bearcat […]
Grundy County Extension to host public forum on tariffs
Grundy County Extension will host an agriculture economist from the University of Missouri at a free public forum about new tariffs later this month. Director of Strategic Partnerships for the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Doctor Scott Brown will discuss the latest tariffs implemented by China and Mexico and their […]